Conibear Shellhouse

Conibear Shellhouse is a rowing facility at the University of Washington that stretches along Lake Washington and provides multiple boat bays with modern training equipment. The building serves as a training and competition center for the university's rowing teams.

The facility was founded in 1949 and has been central to the university's rowing program since then. A major renovation in 2005 modernized the building significantly and expanded its capacity for training and competition.

The building displays historic rowing shells and trophies that document decades of competitive success. Visitors can trace the rowing program's achievements through these artifacts on display throughout the facility.

The building sits on the Lake Washington shoreline and is accessible by foot from the university's central areas. The best time to visit is in early morning or late afternoon when training activity is most visible.

The building was the training center for the rowing team that won Olympic gold in 1936, with the Husky Clipper being the shell that carried them to victory. This direct link to that historic Olympic achievement makes the site particularly meaningful for rowing and sports history.

Location: Seattle

GPS coordinates: 47.65280,-122.29980

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05