Have you ever wondered what it would be like to row  one of those long slender boats, to experience the thrill of moving along quiet water, just you alone in a boat enjoying the spectacular natural beauty of a tidal creek? For those who long to participate in the increasingly popular sport of rowing, the Palmetto Rowing Club offers a multitude of rowing opportunities designed to meet varying needs, from the beginner to elite competitor.

Rowing is a perfect conditioner, using all muscle groups with almost no shock to the joints. And while the common belief is that it takes great upper body strength to be able to row well, what really matters is core strength. In rowing, the power is transferred from the legs through the torso to the arms that guide the oars through the water and move the boat.

Founded in 1987, PRC has nearly 40 members, almost evenly split between men and women. What’s more, over 70% of the membership had no prior rowing experience before taking an introductory set of lessons from one of our experienced instructors.  The Club also provides coaching and training to the HHI Crew, Hilton Head’s only high school rowing program that is open to students from all area high schools.

Our boathouse is located underneath the Old Oyster Factory restaurant on beautiful Broad Creek. The Club owns a fleet of sculls, from trainers to race-quality boats, which members may use at no extra charge.  Please browse our site to learn more about rowing and our Cub. We hope you will join us down by the Creek.