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Buffalo Rowing Club

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and championship results.

North America's

Premier High Performance Rowing Organization

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 2026

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

Rubino’s Venture Succeeds

Clevis Murray News Sports Reporter – The Buffalo News R.J. Rubino’s journey over the past year has been a whirlwind. After being with RowBuffalo for years, he began a new […]

Buffalo Rowing Club eyes growth on Kelly Island

An effort is underway, to connect the Ohio Street bridge to the Michigan Street bridge with a boardwalk, or a pedestrian pathway along the Buffalo River along Ganson Street. I […]

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, […]

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