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Paddling to New Heights:
Lock 32 Capital Campaign


Head of the Genesee in the Democrat and Chronicle


Indoor Rowing
Starts November 9th






 

 

 

 

 

 

Genesee Waterways Center

Welcome to the Genesee Waterways Center! We are a not-for-profit organization located in Western New York State that promotes canoeing, kayaking, rowing and sculling on the unique waterways of the Genesee Region.     
 
At the Boathouse in Genesee Valley Park, you can enroll in one of our rowing, sculling or outrigger canoeing courses.  We have 600 feet of accessible docks that comply with the ADA and are the entry point to the scenic waterways and the trails surrounding GWC. Our rental facility gives people access to canoes, flatwater kayaks, and soon adapted cycles.  From the boathouse you can also walk or bike along the many green trails that connect right from our doorstep.

GWC’s Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford is the only man-made whitewater course in New York State; at this facility we offer whitewater and flatwater kayaking programs and equipment rentals, swift water rescue training, and ACA instruction certification classes. It is a dynamic park that draws people of all ages to the water!


GWC Work Party -- Thank you for your Help!

Volunteers raking leaves

On behalf of the Genesee Waterways Center Board of Directors, thank you to everyone who participated in Saturday’s work party at the Genesee Waterways Center.  There were over 30 dedicated volunteers who freely demonstrated what teamwork is all about.  Volunteers are critical to the success of the Center and we sincerely appreciate your time and dedication!  Keep your eyes open for our next work party this spring.  Thank you again!

Sincerely,

Cindy M. Stachowski                          Dennis Fronheiser
Executive Director                             Board of Directors

Volunteers organizing the small boathouseVolunteers removing docks for the winter

Paddling to New Heights Campaign

Lock 32 Capital Campaign
Genesee Waterways' Lock 32 is entering it’s tenth year on the Historic Erie Canal.   Lock 32 was developed by a group of individuals that had one vision in mind, getting people in the water experiencing something new and encouraging them to go out of their comfort zone.  Lock 32 operates as part of the Genesee Waterways Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has become an unique resource in the Rochester area. In 1996 the work started on the whitewater park and over the next five years many kayakers and supporters donated time, labor and money to make the dream a reality.  This year we have put up the new building that will house the future classes and development of our area’s kayaking community.  Over the past six months, over a hundred people have donated time and funds to make the building and the improvements to the trail and grounds possible. 

In order to keep the Lock moving in the right direction, Lock 32 is reaching out to all of you that have been a part of our community over the years and asking you to contribute to our Paddling to New Heights Campaign.  Click here to donate online.

Indoor Rowing

GWC offers indoor rowing courses at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center (PIRC) during the colder months, November through April. The indoor tanks provide an opportunity for rowers to develop and improve their technique using the state-of-the-art facility at the PIRC.  GWC offers rowing instruction for all levels in the tanks, including Learn to Row, Recreational Rowing and Competitive Rowing.  Click here for more details.

 

 

Head of the Genesee in the Democrat and ChronicleRIT women's team; photo by Carlos Ortiz

Rowers enjoy the Head of the Genesee Regatta

Erica Bryant – Staff writer
Local News – October 12, 2009 - 3:00am

Check out the coverage of the Head of the Genesee by the Democrat and Chronicle here.

Photo by Carlos Ortiz, D&C staff photographer