Pacific Rowing Club, Tower Properties

What Pacific Rowing Club, Tower Properties does

Pacific Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rowing organization founded in 1980 and operating from the Lake Merced Boathouse at 1 Harding Road in San Francisco. The club delivers rowing programs across three core segments: Youth Rowing (8th-12th graders in an 8-month competitive season culminating at USRowing Southwest Regionals and Youth Nationals), Middle School Rowing (7th-8th graders in a 6-month co-ed preparatory program), and Adult/Masters Rowing (Novice and Club squads for athletes 18+). It also operates a four-track Summer Camp portfolio and an Adult Learn to Row intake funnel ($100 weekend plus 2-week trial).

The technology stack is entirely composed of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: iCrew handles member management, waivers, swim tests, payments, damage and incident reporting; TeamSnap handles youth program registration; Network for Good processes tax-deductible donations; Google Calendar hosts shared program schedules. No proprietary software, AI/ML features, or data flywheel mechanics are disclosed.

The revenue model combines recurring membership dues (Adult Masters at $500/trimester plus a $500 annual fee), seasonal youth program fees, per-session summer camp fees ($225/session with multi-session discounts), one-time Learn to Row fees, and donations through Network for Good. Financial aid is available via application. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by Chairman Mason Kirby and CFO Georgia Hodges, with operational leadership including Program Manager Laura Kocourek and coaches recruited from collegiate programs at Emory, UVA, UC Berkeley, Saint Mary's, and University of Washington.

Name

Pacific Rowing Club, Tower Properties

Legal name

Pacific Rowing Club

Website

https://pacificrowingclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 operating from Lake Merced Boathouse in San Francisco, delivering competitive and recreational rowing programs for youth (8th-12th grade), middle schoolers (7th-8th), adults, and summer camp participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rowing Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth rowing programs
• Adult masters rowing
• Learn to row
• Summer rowing camps
• Competitive rowing training

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Adult/Masters Membership Dues: Quarterly membership fees covering water and land training sessions, plus home regattas. Includes annual club membership fee. Additional charges for away regatta travel.
2. Summer Camp Fees: Per-session fees for youth summer rowing camps ranging from $225 for middle school Learn to Row sessions. Discounts available for multiple sessions.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the club accepts tax-deductible donations through Network for Good platform. Annual Rowathon fundraiser supports club operations.
4. Youth Rowing Program Fees: Seasonal membership fees covering coaching, local regatta entries, equipment maintenance, and local regatta food. Additional charges for away regattas and uniforms.
5. Learn to Row Programs: One-time fees for introductory rowing programs including Adult Learn to Row ($100 for weekend plus 2-week trial) and similar youth programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rowing organization that delivers coached on-water and land-based rowing training, competitive regatta participation, and summer camps for youth (grades 7-12) and adults at its Lake Merced Boathouse in San Francisco. Programs include middle school rowing, an 8-month competitive youth rowing season, adult Novice and Club squads, summer Learn-to-Row and Development camps, and Adult Learn-to-Row sessions, all supported by membership fees, program fees, and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Pacific Rowing Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) rowing organization established in 1980, offering a comprehensive suite of rowing programs serving youth (8th-12th grade), middle schoolers (7th-8th grade), and adults. The portfolio includes: Youth Rowing Program (8-month competitive program), Middle School Rowing Program (6-month introductory program), Adult Masters Rowing (Novice and Club squads), Summer Camps (Learn to Row for middle/high school, Development Continuing Skills, Development Performance), Adult Learn to Row, Alumni Program, and Financial Aid. Programs are based at Lake Merced Boathouse in San Francisco and culminate in regional and national regatta competition. The club operates with a membership management system through iCrew and registration through TeamSnap, with shared calendars via Google Calendar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Rowing Program 8-month competitive rowing program for 8th-12th graders running September to May, split into Fall and Spring seasons, with novice and experienced athlete tracks training separately in fall and together in spring in age-based groups. Includes coaching, local and travel regatta participation, an annual Rowathon fundraiser, team triathlon, and competition culminating at USRowing Southwest Regionals with potential qualification for Youth Nationals.
• Middle School Rowing Program Co-ed 6-month introductory rowing program for 7th and 8th graders split into two seasons (September-November and January-March), meeting three days per week. Prepares athletes for the Youth Rowing team through practices alongside but separate from the Youth group, including team activities such as Rowathon, Team Triathlon, and a February novice regatta.
• Adult Masters Rowing Adult rowing community at Lake Merced welcoming rowers over 18, from former college athletes to complete beginners. Includes a Novice Squad for the first two years of rowing in a cohort setting and a Club Squad for experienced rowers seeking fitness and racing opportunities. Pricing is $500 per trimester for water and land training plus home regattas, plus a $500 annual Club Membership fee, with a 50% Young Alumni discount for ages 18-26.
• Adult Learn to Row Two-week Adult Learn-to-Row program at Lake Merced introducing adults to rowing, including a weekend Learn-to-Row event followed by a 2-week coached trial preparing participants for the Novice squad. Fee is $100 including the weekend event and 2-week program.
• Learn to Row: Middle School Summer Camp Introduction to rowing for rising 7th and 8th graders through a fun, supportive hands-on experience. Athletes learn fundamentals of sculling, boat handling, boat safety, fitness, and teamwork. No experience needed. Sessions run Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am, at $225 per session with discounts for multiple sessions.
• Learn to Row: High School Summer Camp Introduction to sculling and sweep rowing for rising 9th-12th graders covering fundamentals of boat handling, boat safety, fitness, and teamwork with technique-focused rowing and skill challenges. Designed as ideal preparation for joining the novice squad.
• Development: Continuing Skills Summer Camp Continuation camp for athletes who completed at least one week of Learn to Row, strengthening fundamentals in sculling and sweep, building distance rowing, and developing independence with boat handling. Pre-requisite: one week of Learn to Row Middle School or High School camp. Sessions Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm.
• Development: Performance Summer Camp Structured training camp for athletes with minimum 1 year rowing experience seeking to prepare for the competitive season. Focuses on technique refinement, fitness development, boat speed, and advanced sculling and sweep skills. Available in 2, 4, 6, and 8 session lengths.
• Alumni Program PRC Alumni program offering Masters Program coaching at 50% discount for alumni ages 18-26, summer camp coaching opportunities for college rowers, and boathouse access for land-based training. Includes Facebook alumni group and LinkedIn page for staying connected.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USRowingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body for rowing in the United States. PRC is registered as club code PPWKE. Members required to have USRowing membership for regatta participation. SafeSport training requirements aligned with USRowing policies.
• iCrewcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember management platform handling waivers, medical information, swim tests, payments, and registrations. Junior and Masters rowers use iCrew for club registration (club code PRCCA), member reservations, damage reports, and incident reports.
• Network for GoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonation platform for processing tax-deductible contributions to Pacific Rowing Club as 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Also hosts alumni connection forms, volunteer interest forms, and sponsorship interest forms.
• TeamSnapcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration platform for youth rowing programs. Used for 2026-2027 season registration, novice tryouts, and middle school rowing registration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marin Rowing Association: Bay Area community rowing club offering youth, novice, and masters programs from a Marin County boathouse. Directly comparable to PRC in mission, athlete pipeline, and fee structure; PRC's Program Manager previously served as Operations Manager while coaching there.
• Oakland Strokes: East Bay youth and masters rowing club competing in the same USRowing Southwest region as PRC. Directly comparable membership-based competitive club with similar event participation and youth-to-masters pathway.
• Lake Merritt Rowing Club: Oakland-based recreational and competitive rowing club with youth and adult programming. Similar nonprofit-style operating model and novice-to-masters member pipeline.
• Los Gatos Rowing Club: Northern California community rowing club providing youth, masters, and middle school instruction. PRC's Head Boys Coach previously coached its Masters and middle school program, indicating closely aligned operations.
• South End Rowing Club: San Francisco-based rowing club operating out of a South End boathouse. The closest geographic peer to PRC, competing for the same SF Bay families and regatta participants.

Broad incumbents

• Potomac Boat Club: One of the oldest and largest community rowing clubs in the U.S., offering youth, masters, and learn-to-row at scale. Provides an aspirational comparable for PRC's long-term growth as a multi-program community club.

Emerging players

• Union Bay Rowing Club: Pacific Northwest community rowing club offering masters and novice programming. PRC's Masters Coach was captain here before joining PRC, suggesting similar instructional model and culture.
• Community Rowing Inc. (CRI): Boston-area nonprofit rowing club focused on adult learn-to-row, adaptive rowing, and inclusive programming. Mission-aligned with PRC's emphasis on accessibility and Learn-to-Row entry points, though in a different geography.

Others

• USRowing: National governing body for the sport. PRC holds a USRowing club registration (PPWKE) and compliance with SafeSport. Relevant as the umbrella ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Berkeley High School Crew / East Bay Rowing: School-affiliated rowing programs in the immediate Bay Area that compete for the same high school-age athletes. Regional competitors for youth registrations but operate through school channels rather than open membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/pacificrowingclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-rowing-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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