Members and youth athletes at Crescent Boat Club are required to adhere to the following by-laws, rules, policies, and safety restrictions. These apply to everyone rowing from #5 Boathouse Row, including athletes in our summer programs and members of our resident crews.
Rules of the River
The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia sets the traffic pattern, right-of-way rules, and safety requirements for the entire river above Fairmount Dam. Every rower on the Schuylkill is bound by them, whatever club they row from.
Schuylkill Navy Rules of the River →
SafeSport
USRowing SafeSport policies govern athlete safety and conduct across the sport, and apply to all Crescent coaches, athletes, and volunteers working with minors.
Reporting an Incident
Report collisions, near misses, equipment damage, or unsafe conduct on the water to the club officers at board@crescentboatclub.org. The Captain and Director of Rowing oversee on-water operations; see Club Officers and Officials for the current roster.
In an emergency, give responders the street address: 5 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Boathouse Row addresses are not always recognized by dispatch.
Before You Row
- Rowing Links – River conditions, weather, water quality, and safety gear.
- Membership – Categories, dues, and how to join.
- Youth Rowing – Summer program requirements and registration.
- News and Updates – Safety notices and traffic pattern changes.
Crescent Boat Club has rowed from #5 Boathouse Row since 1867 and has been a member club of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States, since 1868. Information · Club officers · Club history