Group Practices
Practices are held on the Schuylkill River at two locations:
1. The Schuylkill Beach near the just upstream of the Adaptive Sports Center parking lot on the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the intersection with Black Road, or
2. Flat Rock Park at 122 River Rd. in Gladwyne.
We also host weekend ocean practices that launch from the Brigantine Beach Rowing Club at 598 Bayshore Ave. Brigantine, NJ.
1200 Block MLK Jr. Dr - Philly
122 River Rd - Gladwyne
598 Bayshore Ave - Brigantine
We hold morning, evening, and weekend practices and these are announced on TeamSnap. We’re mindful of water conditions for practices and frequently check river discharge via the USGS gage Station, and the water quality via the PhillyRiverCast
Race Schedule
We are participating in the following races in the 2023 season:
- Cayuga: 8/12/23
- Hoe Wa`a: 9/24/23
- Wrightsville Beach East Coast Championship: 10/14/23
- Nish Pombo: 11/14/23
Race Results
NCA Monumental
Cayuga Lake
Pocc Hoe Wa'a
Mildford Invitational
Nish Pombo
Rules for Boat Reservations
- Don’t take any unnecessary risks; use common sense. Have a true assessment of your skill level and the conditions. Do not paddle alone unless you are a strong swimmer, have reached a base level of conditioning, and are well familiar with the feel of the boat. Even the strongest paddlers go out with a buddy, especially in challenging conditions.
- Do not take the boat above the Columbia Bridge during a regatta.
- Wear or carry a PFD on board at all times.
- Do not go out if the combined air and water temperature is below 90 degrees, and wear proper gear for conditions.
- Do not go out if the rate of water flow is at or above 8000 cubic feet per second. Check here for up-to-date conditions.
- Follow the Schuylkill Navy’s rules for boating on the Schuylkill River.
- Strap an extra paddle on the back when conditions are rough.
- Do not remove the boat from its location at the Schuylkill River without express permission from the POCC Board.
- Report any damage immediately. Stuff happens. It’s better if you don’t hit anything; but if you do, just tell us so that we can fix it immediately and prevent future damage to the boat.
- These rules are mandatory to remain authorized to use the boat. Failure to observe these rules will result in loss of privilege.
If you have any questions please contact the POCC Board via email or Facebook