NBRC was founded in 1984 by Greg Sabourin, who also published Row! Magazine at that time. Greg built the original group of members around open-water rowing with support from Maas and Owen Racing Shells. The club now has a diverse membership of men and women of all ages with interests in recreation and racing.

NBRC supports the following types of rowing:
Introduction to rowing for all ages.
Masters, Open, and Juniors competitive sculling & sweep rowing.
Masters recreational sculling & sweep rowing.
Sonoma State University Rowing Club (racing team).
Open water recreation & racing.
NBRC hosts the Petaluma River Marathon (Labor Day weekend) and the 5000m Wine Country Rowing Classic (1st Sunday in October).

Club Equipment
Maas Aero open water recreational singles
Maas 24 open water racing singles
Hudson, Kaschper, Owen, and Drew Harrison racing singles
Maas open water racing/recreational double
Hudson, Owen, and WinTech racing doubles
Hudson and Owen racing quads
Hudson and Kaschper coxed fours
Hudson and Kaschper coxed eights
Concept2 and Dreher sculling oars
Concept2 hatchet sweep oars
Concept2 Model "B,” “C,” and “D” ergometers

Boathouse
Address: Foundry Wharf, Petaluma at the end of 2nd Street (simple map)

NBRC on Google maps
Be sure to reference the other written directions on our website to make sure you get all the way to our boatyard.

Quick Directions:
Take Highway 101 to the Petaluma Boulevard South exit; exit and head north towards downtown Petaluma. After going through two traffic lights, you will make a right onto “H” street.  The first stop sign is 2nd street. Make a right and go all the way to the end of the road where you will see the sign for the “Foundry Wharf”. Turn left into the parking lot and head all the way to the back corner.
The boathouse is behind the cyclone fence, along the river.  Look for boats and athletes. You made it!
Detailed directions...

Water
Petaluma River is rowable year-round. Members usually frequent the first 6 miles of the river south of Petaluma. The "River" is a tidal slough that is subject to tides which are about 45 minutes behind those at the Golden Gate. Boat traffic is not regulated outside of Petaluma city limits, but tends not to be a major problem except during mid-day on holidays and summer weekends. Most of the river area is bounded by wetlands, a bird sanctuary, and 3 small marinas. There are 4 major straight-aways on the river on which we can row 500-2500m pieces.

Practice
Masters: 7 days per week, from 6:00 AM.
Juniors: September through May, weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Sonoma State University: September through May, Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM, Saturday 6:30 AM - 9 AM