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Utilizing the beautiful Snohomish River Estuary, the Everett Rowing Association provides premier instruction to youth and adults in the sport of rowing. We offer competitive and recreational programs for people of all ages to develop fitness, teamwork, and life skills. We share a passion for our environment, dedication to the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the creation of deep social connections that help bind together our greater community.
VALUES
The Everett Rowing Association acts and leads with a high level of integrity. We have high standards of ourselves and others, to participate in the sport of rowing with openness, honesty, respect and trust every day. These behaviors shape our approach to developing people, leaders and a prosperous community.
Community
We serve and support a purpose that supersedes personal desires.
We make a difference; Committed to our employees and their continual development to provide exceptional instruction, dedicated to volunteers who enable this non-profit mission, devoted to members who provide a welcoming and positive environment, enthusiastic about partnerships with city and county for collaboration and growth.
Stewardship
We take care of the people and property associated with ERA.
By caring for waterways, equipment and people we honor our club history, founders, alumni and oarsmen that have created the Everett Rowing Association legacy and tradition.
Personal Development
We are dedicated to maximizing one’s potential and positive life changes.
Through helping others grow and continuous learning, we pursue understanding and skill in the sport of rowing and physical fitness. Our members, coaches and community develop confidence, courage, self-knowledge and awareness that enables lifelong successes on and off the water.
HISTORY
The Everett Rowing Association Boathouse, dedicated in February of 1991, is the home of the Everett Rowing Association. The association was founded in 1984 by a group led by Marty Beyer and Lynn Dykgraaf. Beyer and Dykgraaf inspired the community efforts in acquiring boats and, in June of 1984, a small boathouse. Dick and Irma Erickson brought their considerable experience and knowledge in the sport of rowing to bear in the following years of growth. Robert and Barbara Cummins were also instrumental in leading the association to the highest levels of competition.
We respect and honor the indigenous people who have lived and worked in this area of the Northwest historically and presently and we will do all we can to protect the environment, both on land and water.
