Merrimac River Rowing Association

Boathouse, located in Lowell Heritage State Park at 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA. The MRRA shares these facilities, including a large boat bay, docks, a weight room, an ergometer room and showers, with the UMass-Lowell crew. The MRRA also rents boat storage space 1/2 mile downstream at the Bathhouse in Lowell Heritage State Park (although there are no docks available at that location).. The MRRA has a range of Association-owned single and double sculls available for use by any Association member who has demonstrated knowledge of proper boat handling and safety. Some members own private boats, for which limited rack storage is available for rent. Members may row any time weather permits after signing out in the Association log book. Some members make arrangements to row with others, and some members are willing to provide informal coaching on request. The MRRA owns a launch that is available for coaching sessions. For a small number of occasions during the year, the boathouse is unavailable due to conflicting public events. . During the summer the MRRA conducts two sessions of introductory sculling classes for the general public. In June or July, the club hosts the Festival Regatta (sprints), and in October assists in hosting the Textile River Regatta (head race). All members are expected to assist in Association programs and events..