Holyoke Rows

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We offer rowing and kayaking program to our community. All ages and abilities welcome. All ages, abilities, and experience levels are always welcome.
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Holyoke Rows is a non-profit community boathouse located on the Connecticut River in Holyoke, MA. We run programs with something for everyone from youth summer kayaking to masters rowing. Let us help you get on the water!

10/13/2026

The Connecticut River gives us… a place to belong.

Friends.
Boats.
A little more time outside.

Not a bad way to spend an evening.😊 🍂

Photo descriptions: A photo shows adult rowers chatting and getting ready outside the boathouse, followed by one of rowers picking up a boat to carry it toward the dock.

10/08/2026

We know you have some good river stories. 😊

We’d love to hear them.

Photo Descriptions-Photo 1: Person in a yellow kayak smiling at the camera.
Photo 2: Rowers work together to empty water from a flooded rowing shell.
Photo 3: Rower with a viking hat and sunglasses smiles at the camera from inside a boat.
Photo 4: Two people in yellow life jackets and a yellow kayak smile as they approach the dock at Holyoke Rows
Photo 5: A person holds his face in his hand while trying to make a video inside the holyoke Rows boathouse

10/06/2026

Fall colors 🍂
Evening light.
A little time on the water.

There’s something pretty special about seeing Holyoke from the Connecticut river.

Photo descriptions: Three photos showcase evening light over the Connecticut River, fall foliage, and adult rowers in four-person boats on the water.

09/13/2026

So… what is rowing at Holyoke Rows really like? 🚣

If you’ve never tried it before, it can be hard to picture. Is it intense? Competitive? Do you have to be athletic already?

At Holyoke Rows, there's a space for everyone. Rowing can be a chance for a middle schooler to try something completely new, a way for a high schooler to challenge themselves and be part of a team, or a new sport for an adult—whether you’re getting in a boat for the first time or have been rowing for years.

You’ll learn, get stronger, spend time on the water, and most importantly, learn how to move a boat together with a crew. And beginners are welcome!

You can take a look for yourself here 👀
🎥 https://youtu.be/gEh5qZzeQIo

Or come check out a practice!

Not sure where to start? Give us a call or send us a message—we’d love to help you find the right fit.

👉 Learn more about fall rowing:
https://www.holyokerows.org/programs

09/10/2026

🍁 So, what can you do at Holyoke Rows this fall?

A little bit of everything! Whether you’re looking for a family activity, a new sport for your kid, or a way to keep building your own skills, there’s a place for you on the water.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Kayaking
Want to keep paddling together? Our Family Kayaking Pass makes it easy to get out on the water as a family this fall.

🚣 Adult Programs
Already love being on the water—or want to learn? Keep building your skills and make the most of the fall season.

🏫 Middle School Rowing
Looking for a new after-school activity? Middle school rowing is a chance to learn a new sport, make friends, and have fun on the water.

🏆 High School Crew
Ready to be part of a team? High school crew trains 5 days a week and competes throughout the season. Never rowed before? Beginners are welcome!

💜 And one more important thing: Youth rowing is FREE for Holyoke & Chicopee students.

Not sure which program is the right fit? Start here 👇
https://www.holyokerows.org/programs

Which one sounds most like you—or your kid? 👇

09/08/2026

🍂 Summer’s over. Your time on the water doesn’t have to be. 🌊
Still thinking about getting out on the water this fall?

Maybe you want one more season of kayaking. Maybe your middle schooler needs a new after-school activity. Maybe your high schooler has always wanted to try crew. Or maybe you’re ready to learn something completely new.

Whatever brings you to the water, there’s a way to get involved at Holyoke Rows in Holyoke this fall.

👉 Take a look at all our fall programs and find your fit:
https://www.holyokerows.org/programs

08/29/2026

Calling all middle school and high school students and families! Come try out rowing TODAY 10am- 12pm!

🚣🏽‍♀️Meet our coaches
🏠Tour the boathouse
🍕Have a snack
🌊 Get on the water

Today, Saturday August 29 10am-12pm at Holyoke Rows
📍25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke

See you soon!
Open House for High school and Middle School Fall Rowing

08/26/2026

🚣 YOUTH ROWING OPEN HOUSE — THIS SATURDAY!
Curious about rowing? Come check out Holyoke Rows’ Youth Rowing Open House this Saturday, August 29, from 10 AM–12 PM!

All interested students and families are welcome. Meet the coaches, tour the boathouse, and get in a boat and try rowing! Food will be provided, and no rowing experience is necessary.

🌊 Middle School Learn to Row — Grades 6–8
A fun, supportive introduction to the sport and its fundamentals.

💪 High School Competitive Crew — Grades 9–12
Ready for a challenge? Competitive Crew is a team commitment. Rowers practice Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:00 PM, train on the Connecticut River, build strength and endurance, and compete at regattas throughout New England. It takes dedication—but you’ll work hard, get better, and accomplish something together.

Youth rowing programs are FREE for Holyoke and Chicopee residents.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Holyoke Rows Boathouse

👉 Come meet the coaches, try rowing, and see if it’s the sport for you!

RSVP Open House for High school and Middle School Fall Rowing [email protected] | 📞 413-320-3134

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📸Chucky Crespo Photography

08/23/2026

🌊 Loved kayaking with us this summer? Keep it going!

Summer may be winding down, but your time on the water doesn’t have to.
Whether you want to keep paddling, learn something new, or take your time on the water to the next level, there’s a way to keep going with Holyoke Rows this fall:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Kayaking — Keep paddling together with a Family Kayaking Pass.
🚣 Adult Programs — Keep building your skills and enjoying time on the water.
🏫 Middle School Rowing — Learn a new sport, make friends, and have fun on the water after school.
🏆 High School Crew — Train 5 days a week, become part of a team, and compete. Beginners welcome!
💜 Youth rowing is FREE for Holyoke & Chicopee students.

Loved kayaking? There’s no need to wait until next summer. Keep it going. 🌊

👉 Find your next way to get on the water with us:
https://www.holyokerows.org/programs

Address

25 Jones Ferry Road
Holyoke, MA
01040

Telephone

+14133203134

Website

https://www.holyokerows.org/

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