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Western New York's

Premier High Performance Rowing Organization

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and championship results.

Buffalo Rowing Club

Founded by RJ Rubino, who led RowBuffalo to win more than twenty championships in 2023 and 2024, the Buffalo Rowing Club continues this winning tradition.

Buffalo Rowing Club brings Western New York’s top rowers together with the best talent in North America. If you or someone you know wants to be part of this summer’s success, apply today!

A Winning Culture

Royal Canadian Henley

20 Wins

since 2023

US Summer National Championships

12 Wins

since 2023

Countdown to

Royal Canadian Henley 2025

Hurry Up!

Explore our Programs

Explore our wide range of programs that target strength, fitness and technical rowing ability. Enjoy access to our 7,500 square foot facility that feature a strength and conditioning gym, locker rooms and four boat bays situated on the Buffalo River.

Buffalo Rowing Story

Learn more about how Buffalo Rowing grew into a nationally recognized, dominant rowing organization in the span of a few years, and what shapes the winning culture in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

Buffalo Rowing News

Buffalo Rowing Club wins premier events at 2025 USRowing Summer National Championships

The Buffalo Rowing Club (BRC) asserted its dominance on the national stage once again, winning both the Men’s Youth Eight and U17 8+ at the 2025 USRowing Summer National Championships, […]

In Buffalo, Summer Rowing is Back

Three years ago, a pair of oarsmen from Buffalo upset the favored U.S. National Team pair to win the 2021 USRowing Summer National Championship U19 event. Rival Buffalo coaches R.J. […]

Crusaders power RowBuffalo’s historic showing at Canadian Henley

Canisius High School rowers helped RowBuffalo finish off the summer with a serious (and literal) splash. RowBuffalo, coached by R.J. Rubino ’09, had a historic performance at last week’s 140th […]

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