Mercer Island Rowing Club

Mercer Island Rowing Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates a deeper connection to our environment and community by enabling individuals of all ages and abilities access to rowing. 

To create a mainstay rowing organization, we are strategically and methodically rolling out our offerings. We have tentative approval of a rowing program in partnership with the City of Mercer Island and are currently evaluating options in Luther Burbank Park for 2026 until we can find a permanent home. Here is our current high level timeline of our implementation:

2024: (COMPLETE) Establish non-profit structure

2025: Outreach, planning, & fundraising

2026: Execute pilot program

2027: Launch youth program

2028: Grow youth program & launch adult program

2029: Grow youth & adult program

Our board is comprised of dedicated islanders who want to provide access to the joy of rowing to our community.

We are very proud to have the endorsement and support from many amazing organizations and individuals within our community. These individuals and groups have been invaluable in making our dream a reality:

None of this would be possible without the extreme generosity from our community! Below are the founding members and organization sponsorships:

Lauren and Scott Alexander

Tasha Brown

Richard Counihan

Jake Jacobson

Heidi and Charlie Mills

Dave Worthington

Amber Eikel

Julie Love

Feliz Montpellier

Joy Liechty

Aurora Bearse

Catherine DeHaven

Emily H Trittschuh

Katherine Akyuz

Noah Mogil

Ruth Moore

Tsering Short

Micah Samuels