DC Strokes is an LGBTQ+ friendly rowing team located in Washington, DC. DCSRC is also a member organization of United States Rowing Association (USRowing).
We offer rowing programs for individuals of all ability levels, and morning and evening programs. The team began in 1991 with eight gay runners looking for a cross-training activity, some old rented equipment, and a lot of enthusiasm. It took only two or three years for the team to grow into a cohesive organization that was competing regularly and ready to make the commitment to purchase racing sh
05/08/2026
Join us at the boathouse next Sunday (5/17) at 12:00 PM for a team BBQ! 🍔🌭☀️🏳️🌈✨🏳️⚧️🎶
We’ll have food, drinks, music, and plenty of good vibes - it’s a great chance to meet and connect with new teammates and members of this season’s learn-to-row squad.
05/07/2026
Looking to get on the water and keep up your technique this summer? ☀️🏳️🌈✨🏳️⚧️ Join the one and only q***r rowing club in the DMV-region!!
05/05/2026
🗓️⚠️ UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR LEARN TO SCULL: MAY 29 - JUNE 14 🏳️🌈✨🏳️⚧️
SIGN UP ASAP & SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!!
05/04/2026
🗓️⚠️ UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR LEARN TO SCULL: MAY 29 - JUNE 19 🏳️🌈✨🏳️⚧️
SIGN UP ASAP & SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!!
04/25/2026
We still have FOUR spots left in our learn to scull program! Sign up while you still can :)
Do you want to explore the upper reaches of the Anacostia within the district (home to some of the DC’s bald eagles, which are about to have some babies), all while getting a low-impact, full-body workout that builds strength/endurance and improves cardiovascular health?! 💪🫀🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🚣♀️ Come out and learn the fundamentals of sculling with DC’s only LGBTQ+ rowing club! ✨❤️🔥
Secure your spot and enroll in our Learn to Scull sessions with DC Strokes Rowing Club!! Once you’re done with Learn to Scull, you’ll be ready to join our Novice program! Please reach out if you have any questions.
04/16/2026
Looking for a low-impact, full-body workout that builds strength/endurance and improves cardiovascular health?! 💪🫀🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Come out and learn the fundamentals of rowing with DC’s only LGBTQ+ rowing club! ✨❤️🔥
Secure your spot and enroll in our Learn to Row (sweep or scull) sessions with DC Strokes Rowing Club!!
04/06/2026
Learn to Scull for 2026 is now open for registration. We will start the first week of May for four weeks. Classes will be Fridays from 6:30 to 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 2:30 pm. We will have a novice sculling class over the summer following learn to scull. We have limited space, so sign up now.
If you are not a member of DC Strokes, please follow these steps to sign up. If you are a member, go directly to Boathouse Connect to sign up.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Chantel at [email protected].
03/26/2026
Ready to find your crew and take to the water?
Join DC Strokes' Learn To Row program for a fun and inclusive experience on the Anacostia! This course is for anybody without prior rowing experience and will teach you the basics of rowing.
Sign up today and see how you can get involved with DCSRC this year ✨🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌊
03/23/2026
Thanks to all who participated in take out day - the DC Strokes fleet is ready to take on the Anacostia River this season!
03/18/2026
Sign up for the 2026 season with DC Strokes Rowing Club!