Rowamerica Rye Llc

What Rowamerica Rye Llc does

RowAmerica Rye LLC is a private, single-location competitive rowing club established in March 2013 and operating from a dedicated boathouse at the Rye Municipal Boat Basin (668 Milton Road, Rye, NY), providing direct access to Milton Harbor. The club delivers structured rowing programming across four lines: a Middle School program (grades 6-8 with summer camps), a High School program (varsity and novice competitive teams training 6 days per week for local to national regattas), an Adult program (Learn to Row, Recreation Team, and Racing Team for ages 21+), and a Private Instruction add-on offering one-on-one coaching at $240 per session or in 5/10-packs at $1,100/$2,000. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective members discover the club through its website and local press, register online via the Cheddar Up platform, or inquire via email; no annual memberships or drop-in access are offered.

The underlying technology is traditional rowing equipment — shells (boats) and ergometers (indoor rowing machines) used for on-water and winter training — with no proprietary software, AI systems, or digital platform of meaningful scale. Revenue is generated entirely through seasonal programming fees (subscription-style for youth and adult team programs) and one-time private lesson packages; pricing for team programming is not publicly disclosed, and coxswain spots on the Youth Racing Team are offered at a reduced rate. The club is part of the broader RowAmerica network, which provides shared branding and cross-referral across club locations. The coaching staff — Marko Serafimovski, Aleksandar Radovic, and Filip Topalovic — all former Serbian National Team rowers with international competitive credentials, constitute the club's primary differentiator and its main claim to producing athletes who place at D1, D2, D3, and Ivy League collegiate programs.

Name

Rowamerica Rye Llc

Legal name

RowAmerica Rye LLC

Website

https://rowamericarye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RowAmerica Rye LLC is a private competitive rowing club in Rye, NY, offering structured youth, middle school, high school, adult, and private rowing programs to athletes in the greater Westchester County area under the RowAmerica network brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rowing Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Competitive rowing programs
• Youth rowing training
• Adult rowing club
• Private rowing lessons
• Rowing team coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Rye

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Rowing Programs: Seasonal programming fees for youth rowing programs serving participants ages 12-18, including middle school and high school (varsity and novice) teams.
2. Adult Rowing Programs: Programming fees for adult participants ages 21 and up, including Learn to Row, Recreation Team, and Racing Team programs offered year-round.
3. Private Instruction: One-on-one coaching sessions priced per lesson or in packages of 5 or 10 sessions. Delivered by certified rowing instructors for individualized attention.
4. Coxswain Reduced Pricing: Reduced pricing for coxswains on the Youth Racing Team to make the leadership position more competitive for the team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RowAmerica Rye operates a single-location rowing club at the Rye Municipal Boat Basin, delivering seasonal on-water and ergometer-based rowing programs for middle school (grades 6-8), high school (varsity and novice), and adult participants (Learn to Row, Recreation Team, Racing Team). It supplements team programs with certified one-on-one private sculling instruction available as single lessons or 5- and 10-session packages.

Product overview

RowAmerica Rye is a single-location rowing club offering a unified suite of rowing programs across multiple age and skill levels. The portfolio comprises four core program offerings: High School (Varsity and Novice competitive teams), Middle School (grades 6-8 with summer camps), Adult (Learn to Row, Recreation, and Racing), and Private Instruction (add-on one-on-one coaching). Programs are seasonal and accessed via the Cheddar Up registration platform; there are no annual memberships or drop-in access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Rowing Program Competitive high school rowing program offering Varsity (6 practices per week for local, regional, and national regattas) and Novice (entry-level for athletes new to rowing) levels for students in grades 8-12.
• Middle School Rowing Program Year-round rowing program for grades 6-8 introducing athletes to rowing in a structured environment, including age-appropriate sessions and summer camps, focused on fundamentals and teamwork.
• Adult Rowing Program Adult rowing program for participants 21 and older, offering Learn to Row (spring/fall), Recreation Team (year-round fitness), and Racing Team (year-round competitive training for local to national regattas).
• Private Instruction One-on-one private sculling lessons with certified rowing instructors, 90-minute customized sessions including video feedback. Available as single lessons ($240), packages of 5 ($1,100), or packages of 10 ($2,000).

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes have secured placements at D1, D2, D3, and Ivy League universities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Community Rowing Inc. Non-profit rowing organization in Boston offering Learn-to-Row, recreational, and competitive programs for youth and adults. Highly comparable in terms of multi-tier programming structure and inclusive membership model.
• RowAmerica (network): Parent network of rowing clubs that RowAmerica Rye belongs to. Operates the shared branding and cross-referral system that RowAmerica Rye leverages, with multiple affiliated club locations offering similar programming models.
• Craftsbury Outdoor Center: Vermont-based rowing and outdoor sports center offering adult sculling programs, junior development, and competitive training. Similar in combining elite coaching, multi-level programming, and a destination-based rowing experience.
• Riverside Boat Club: Long-established Boston-area rowing club providing competitive and recreational programming for youth and adults. Comparable in coaching pedigree, competitive regatta participation, and tiered membership structure.
• Saugatuck Rowing Club: Connecticut-based community rowing club offering youth and adult programming in a similar suburban affluente geographic context. Comparable competitive-to-recreational program mix and a peer venue for regional regattas.

Broad incumbents

• New York Athletic Club: Large, established private athletic club with rowing programs as part of a broader portfolio of sports, fitness, and social amenities. Comparable in premium positioning and waterfront access but operates as a much larger, multi-sport membership organization.

Others

• Concept2: Manufacturer of indoor rowing machines (ergometers) that RowAmerica Rye uses extensively for winter training. Key equipment supplier underpinning the club's off-season programming model.
• USRowing: National governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. Sets safety standards (referenced by RowAmerica Rye in its FAQ), sanctions regattas including Nationals, and provides the competitive framework within which the club operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rowamerica-rye-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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