Stanford Rowing and Sailing Center

Stanford Rowing and Sailing Center is a boathouse along Redwood Creek in Redwood City that holds equipment for multiple rowing and sailing teams. The two-story building contains five boat bays, locker rooms, exercise areas, a conference hall, and a kitchen that adapts to changing tidal conditions.

Stanford undergraduates created the first boathouse in 1905 to support intercollegiate rowing competition after receiving donated shells from universities in California, Washington, and Cornell. This founding established the university's water-based athletic programs.

The center serves as a training hub for Stanford Cardinal Athletics, supporting rowers and sailors who use the facility year-round for their sport. The boathouse embodies the university's commitment to water-based athletics and competition.

The facility sits right along the water with road access, though entry is usually limited to training times and authorized visitors. Visitors should be aware that tidal changes affect boat availability and water activities throughout the day.

The center sits directly across from Bair Island, a nature conservancy area, creating an unusual pairing of competitive athletics with wetland habitat protection. This setting allows rowers and sailors to train in a location where sports and environmental conservation overlap.