The Greater Houston Rowing Club was founded in the late 1980s and established as a non-profit club in 1988 to promote rowing and provide facilities, equipment and training for all levels of rowing ability – from beginners to national and international competitors. While we introduce and foster rowing in the community, we encourage support for Oyster Creek and Sugar Land through annual US Rowing’s Learn to Row Days, the annual Keep Sugar Land Beautiful cleanup event, and various other events. We are entering the adaptive rowing world partnering with another non-profit in providing equipment and a venue in our area.
Rowing out of our two-bay Oyster Creek Boathouse at the dam in Sugar Land, a suburb of nearby Houston, we enjoy several rowing options. A 5,000 meter (3.5 mile) section below the dam provides a protected course on Oyster Creek while rowing upstream provides a 1,300 meter almost straight practice course with an additional 2,000 meters through a park area. No gasoline engines are allowed on Oyster Creek and the water is protected from the wind providing excellent rowing almost every day. Club and private 8s, 4s/quads, 2s/doubles, and singles are available.
GHRC offers beginner classes during the year, and members represent GHRC well in local, regional and national competitions and regattas – sprints in the spring and head races in the fall. Three times a week we have “club rows” when members welcome college and visiting rowers from around the world to enjoy a row with us with some socializing afterwards. It’s a great tradition and encourages meeting other rowers.
With no employees, the club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the club. Officers carry out business and operations of the club. Club members are expected to contribute their time and talents, as well. Come and row with us and enjoy our hospitality and facilities!
THE GREATER HOUSTON ROWING CLUB (GHRC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 to promote rowing within the greater Houston metropolitan area. The club's mission is to provide facilities, equipment, and training for all levels of rowing ability from athletes training for regional and national regattas to complete beginners willing to give the sport a try.
Regular Membership
Dues are $300 per year if paid in full by January 31
$180 due January 1 (covers Jan – June)
$180 due July 1 (covers July – Dec)
Family Membership
First member pays regular membership
Second Member (same household as primary) pays $220
Any additional family members pay regular adult/student membership
Full-Time Student Memberships
School inside Houston area (50% discount)
$90 due January 1st (covers Jan – June)
$90 due July 1st (covers July – Dec)
School outside Houston area
$90 due by January 31 (covers entire year)
Private Boat Storage Fees
$200 per year – Single
$360 per year – Double
$600 per year – Quad
Due in full by January 31, 2024
Additional Information
All Membership and Storage Fees are non-refundable
Payment can be made via check or Zelle
Make checks payable to GHRC
Checks can be dropped in the boathouse mailbox, Attention: Treasurer
If sending by mail, address to GHRC Treasurer, P.O. Box 834, Sugar Land, TX 77487-0834
Zelle payments to: Treasurer@greaterhoustonrowingclub.com
Private boat storage requires GHRC membership
Private boat storage space is “as available” and not guaranteed
For any questions, please contact your board members at GHRCboard@greaterhoustonrowingclub.com
GHRCis a proud member of US Rowing
15910 Creekbend Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
info@greaterhoustonrowingclub.com
