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Founded in 1869, Potomac Boat Club is the oldest rowing club in the Washington, D.C. area and one of the best known in the country. It is home to some 300 senior members, ranging from recreational rowers to Olympic athletes. PBC hosts several successful competitive programs for scullers and sweep rowers, and has served as the home of Arlington’s Washington-Liberty High School crew, one of the first public schools to have a rowing program.

Whether you’re looking to explore national monuments, experience peaceful moments reflected in the calm waters or take a boating class, Thompson Boat Center is the Washington D.C. destination you’ve been looking for. Many of our boaters love the bliss of an early morning paddle on the calm waters of the Potomac River. And if you’re not a big morning person and just want to get out on your own terms, we offer a wide variety of boat rentals to start you on your own personal water adventure! We invite you to kayak, canoe, row, paddleboard, or bike to your heart’s content in our nation’s capital.