College Club Of Seattle

Club History

The club was founded in 1910, originally as a downtown private club. In 2013, it relocated its boating operations onto two houseboats on the northeast shore of Lake Union. Today, it operates as a private member-owned rowing, paddling, and social club. The club was formerly known as Lake Union Crew from 1998 to 2014. More information can be found on its Wikipedia page.

Rowing Programme

The club offers a sculling-focused, small-boat philosophy that includes a four-week Learn-to-Row course, monthly coached rowing classes for various skill levels, private lessons, Advanced Masters teams, and pathways for athletes interested in racing, including a regatta interest sign-up.

Learn to Row

The four-week Learn-to-Row / Learn-to-Scull course is open to both members and non-members. It teaches singles, doubles, and quads, covering stroke technique, equipment handling, and navigation of local traffic patterns. Classes are limited in size to ensure personalized coaching. More details can be found at this link.

Facilities

The club features a boathouse with an oversized floating dock and water access, a members' lounge with panoramic views of Lake Union, a full bar, games, and social spaces. Additional facilities include a toast bar, meeting and event rooms, a gym and cardio room equipped with RP3 and Concept2 ergometers, as well as boat storage and club rowing shells. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are also available to members. For more information, visit the membership page.

Safety Guidelines

Instruction at the club emphasizes safe navigation of local waterway traffic patterns. Programs include coach supervision for private lessons and coached classes, as well as program-specific orientation for team-building activities. Further details can be found at this link.

Events Calendar

The club hosts regular member events, including dock concerts, trivia nights, wine tastings, game nights, and paint-and-sip nights. Team-building rowing sessions are also offered on a scheduled basis. A live water/weather feed and event listing are available on the club's membership page.

Visitor Access Policy

Members receive card/fob access to the facilities during stated office hours. Many rowing classes and youth programs are open to non-members, including registration for the Learn-to-Row course and youth camps. Some amenities and rentals may require membership or reservation. For more information, refer to the membership page.

Seasonal Operations

Private lessons and coached rowing offerings are available year-round, depending on coach availability. Youth summer camps are recommended for ages 10 to 14 and run during the summer. The club also advertises a 6-week Sockeye Racing Camp preparing U19/U23 athletes for the 2026 Canadian Henley. Kayak and paddleboard access is available year-round for members. More details can be found at this link.

Membership Information

The club offers various membership tiers, including an Intermediate tier priced at $103 per month with a $350 one-time initiation fee, and a Resident tier at $154.50 per month with a $600 one-time initiation fee. Waitlists may apply, and additional fees may be incurred for classes, programs, and equipment rack rentals. For more information, visit the membership page.

Member Benefits

Membership includes access to rowing classes and equipment, waterfront dock access, a members' lounge, social programming, a full gym and cardio room, meeting/event spaces, and access to member events and occasional ticketed offerings. More details can be found at this link.

Community Engagement

The club offers youth programs, including a co-ed Chinooks team for ages 10 to 14, development camps, and summer water-sports camps. Public Learn-to-Row offerings and corporate/team-building rowing programs also indicate community-facing programming. More information is available at this link.

Private Hire

The club provides team-building and event services, including private meeting-room rentals and event options. Packaged pricing is available for team-building activities, along with optional meeting-room setup and breakdown fees. For bookings, contact details can be found at this link.