History
The Everett Rowing Association Boathouse, dedicated in February of 1991, is the home of the Everett Rowing Association. The association was founded in 1982 by a group led by Martin Beyer and Lynn Dykgraaf. Beyer and Dykgraaf inspired the community efforts in acquiring boats and, in June of 1984, an established small boathouse. The club, now associated with the Everett Parks Department, hosted the United States Women's Olympic Rowing Team in the summer of 1984. At the Los Angeles Olympiad, the women's eight-oared shell won the Gold Medal after training on the flat water of the Snohomish River. Dick and Irma Erickson brought their considerable experience in the sport of rowing to bear in the following years of growth. Dick Erickson (1936 - 2001), rowing coach of the University of Washington from 1968-87, brought needed equipment, valuable knowledge and inspiration to the association.
Specialties
The Everett Rowing Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of rowing in Snohomish County. If you are looking to enter the sport, we offer classes in learning how to row for youth and adults. We will take you through the basics of the stroke and by the time you are done, you will be rowing on the Snohomish River.