Welcome
The section of the Schuylkill River where the Upper Merion Boat Club rows is upstream of the boathouse towards the 422 bridge and is more protected than the lower Schuylkill, leading to lots of beautiful flat water. The usual club row is about 6.5 miles total. Members row at club row times and other times as their schedule permits. A popular time to get out on the water is mornings, some starting as early as 5 am, getting their workout before starting the workday, and catching the sunrise.
The club has about 85 active members, consisting of former college rowers, students home for the summer, and those who took up the sport as adults. Members row for many reasons including fitness, the pleasure of the outdoors, social interaction, technique improvement and competition.
Experienced scullers are welcome to check out the club during any club row. A Learn to Scull clinic is offered each spring and private and semi-private lessons are also available.
Club News and Happenings
Regatta prep is underway. Boathouse grounds and cleanup starting on Saturday, Sept. 12th at 8:30am, following club row. Bring tree pruners, weed wackers, shovels, rakes, buckets, etc.