The Boathouse at Glen Island is part of an initiative to improve public access to the waterfront of the Orchard Beach Lagoon.

Pelham Community Rowing Association (PCRA), in cooperation with Westchester County Parks and the Town of Pelham, proposes to build and manage a self-sustaining regional rowing center on the grounds of Glen Island in New Rochelle, New York. PCRA was formed in 2003 as a community rowing organization and has operated a number of programs for all ages, ranging from learn to row programs to nationally competitive athletic programs. The PCRA community boathouse, modeled after historic boathouses, will serve as a regional center for local rowing now and in the future.

The Orchard Beach Lagoon is the best rowing course in the New York Metropolitan area. To date, PCRA has received $150,000 in grants from New York State and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin.

The Boathouse will be the home for masters and high school rowing programs, as well as community and adaptive rowing programs. Many high schools who utilize the Boathouse and its various aquatic opportunities will be eligible for college rowing scholarships or admission to top educational institutions.

PCRA seeks your donation now so that the dream of a community Boathouse can be realized.