Portage Lakes Rowing Association (PLRA), founded in 2005, is the only organized sweep rowing club in the Akron / Canton area. We offer amateur athletic programs for both competitive and recreational rowers of all skill levels. Rowing from April through November PLRA offers the opportunity to be on the water multiple days a week in the club's fleet of 8's and 4's.
PLRA rows out of Rex Lake with our boathouse located at Crasftsman Park. When the weather is nice we race around Rex, Mud and Turkeyfoot Lakes. If it's not we train indoors.
We also aim to attract new people by introducing them to the sport of rowing in our Learn to Row class. These classes are held twice in April and twice in July and are designed to be a basic introduction to the techniques, equipment, and calls used during rowing. More information can be found by clicking here or following the Learn to Row link above.
We are a member ran club which means that we all pitch in and learn how to row, repair, maintain, and cox the boats. You can watch our "Learn to Coxswain" tutorials by clicking here.
If you're interested in joining, want to visit, or just have questions fill out the form on the Contact Us page.
PLRA rows out of Rex Lake with our boathouse located at Crasftsman Park. When the weather is nice we race around Rex, Mud and Turkeyfoot Lakes. If it's not we train indoors.
We also aim to attract new people by introducing them to the sport of rowing in our Learn to Row class. These classes are held twice in April and twice in July and are designed to be a basic introduction to the techniques, equipment, and calls used during rowing. More information can be found by clicking here or following the Learn to Row link above.
We are a member ran club which means that we all pitch in and learn how to row, repair, maintain, and cox the boats. You can watch our "Learn to Coxswain" tutorials by clicking here.
If you're interested in joining, want to visit, or just have questions fill out the form on the Contact Us page.