Community Rowing, Inc. - CRI

Community Rowing, Inc. - CRI At Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI), we invite individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and experience to grow through rowing.

CRI was founded in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the belief that the sport of rowing provides unique opportunities to promote personal and community growth through teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. Located on the Charles River, CRI is internationally recognized for the dynamic and diverse community it serves and holds the distinction of being the largest public access rowing organization in North America.

Belonging isn't found. It's created. And on Giving Day, you created it. 🎉Together, we raised more than $226,000 — every ...
05/13/2026

Belonging isn't found. It's created. And on Giving Day, you created it. 🎉

Together, we raised more than $226,000 — every gift a ripple, every ripple a reason to keep showing up. Thank you for being part of this community, on the water and off.

Lieutenant Winthrop John Edwards wasn't looking for a workout. He was looking for a team.After leaving active service, W...
05/07/2026

Lieutenant Winthrop John Edwards wasn't looking for a workout. He was looking for a team.

After leaving active service, Winthrop came to Community Rowing, navigating the transition to civilian life - searching for the structure, purpose, and connection that military service had given him. He found it on CRI's Military Team.

"The camaraderie on the Military Team feels strikingly familiar to what I experienced in the service. Rowing demands trust — one weak link affects the whole boat, and one committed teammate can elevate everyone."

At the 2025 San Diego Crew Classic, a quiet moment at sunrise before competition began said everything. "There was a calm confidence in knowing we had put in the work together."

Winthrop didn't find belonging at CRI. He helped create it - and so do you. Give now and keep the door open for the next person who needs exactly this.

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Belonging isn't found. It's created here. 🚣Today, rowers, families, volunteers, and donors across Boston are doing what ...
05/07/2026

Belonging isn't found. It's created here. 🚣

Today, rowers, families, volunteers, and donors across Boston are doing what CRI's community does best - showing up. Not just to receive something, but to contribute to something. The Harry Parker Boathouse is a place people build together, and Giving Day is one of the ways they do it.

Your gift today — matched by CRI's board up to $42,000 - helps create the space where that belonging grows. Give now and start the next ripple.

Make a gift today:
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11 CRI runners. 26.2 miles. All finished. 🚣‍♀️On Monday, our Marathon Team crossed the finish line on Boylston Street! T...
04/23/2026

11 CRI runners. 26.2 miles. All finished. 🚣‍♀️

On Monday, our Marathon Team crossed the finish line on Boylston Street! The team raised over $165,000 for the Let's Row Program and Para Rowing. We couldn't be prouder of each and every one of them!
Congratulations on an incredible race!

04/22/2026

The sights. The sounds. The energy. 🚣🔥

Nearly 1,000 students. 38 schools. One unforgettable day at the 2026 Let's Row Championships.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we couldn't let it pass without saying: thank you. Our volunteers are at the ...
04/13/2026

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we couldn't let it pass without saying: thank you.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the Harry Parker Boathouse — from supporting regattas to cheering on athletes to helping keep our programs running smoothly. Every hour you give makes rowing more accessible for more people in our community.

Want to be part of what we're building together? Volunteer opportunities are open — sign up in the link in our bio!

Save the Date 📅Thursday, May 7th is CRI's annual Giving Day. Whether you've felt it on the water, seen it from the shore...
04/09/2026

Save the Date 📅

Thursday, May 7th is CRI's annual Giving Day. Whether you've felt it on the water, seen it from the shore, or supported it from afar — you know the energy that makes this place different. At CRI, belonging isn't something you find. It's something we create together, stroke by stroke, by every person who shows up. On May 7th, we invite you to be part of building it again.

The singles fleet is complete!29 brand-new HUDSON singles arrived at the Harry Parker Boathouse—our first step in a full...
03/19/2026

The singles fleet is complete!

29 brand-new HUDSON singles arrived at the Harry Parker Boathouse—our first step in a full fleet replacement from HUDSON Boat Works. This plan was developed in 2015 to replace our entire fleet. 2026 marks the third cycle of this turnover. Next year we will replace our 28 eights and in 2028 we’ll replace our 40 doubles, quads and fours.

Investing in high-quality equipment helps ensure every rower at CRI has access to great boats and that every rower has a place of inclusion on the water.

We can’t wait to see these singles out on the river—hope to see you at the boathouse (and in a brand-new Hudson) soon!

CRI will remain closed until 12PM on Tuesday, February 24 due to the ongoing snowstormStay safe!
02/23/2026

CRI will remain closed until 12PM on Tuesday, February 24 due to the ongoing snowstorm

Stay safe!

Please stay safe everyone!
02/21/2026

Please stay safe everyone!

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20 Nonantum Road
Brighton, MA
02135

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Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 9pm
Saturday 5am - 4pm
Sunday 5am - 4pm

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