Bachelor's Barge Club

Drexel University rows out of the historic Bachelors Barge Club located on the Schuylkill River Boathouse Row. Founded in 1853 the Bachelors Barge Club reigns today as the oldest continuously operated rowing club in the United States. In 1893, the brick boathouse was constructed on the original site, also known as #6, on Boat House Row on Kelly Drive. Drexel alum, and former football All-American Vince Vidas and his wife Judy have donated and lead the effort in the “Give Me Ten Campaign” aimed at invigorating the University’s 50-year-old crew program.