Rowing in Oak Ridge
America’s Favorite Rowing Venue
Every year, thousands of rowers flock to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to train and compete at Melton Lake, one of the best 2,000-meter rowing courses in America. With 30 miles of flat water and a seven-lane buoyed race course, Melton Lake is an excellent location for rowing training trips and regattas! Oak Ridge has hosted several prestigious regattas including, the NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, USRowing Championship events, Conference Championships and countless other high caliber regattas at the high school, collegiate and masters level.
University of Virginia Women’s Rowing Team
Competing in Oak Ridge, TN
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Rowing Classes
From learning the 1st stroke to being competition ready, children 11-18 and adults are welcomed to learn and train where the pros compete. Neither prior experience or ORRA membership is required to get started.
Rowing Schedule
Oak Ridge Rowing Association hosts a number of events on Melton Lake each year. Check out our regatta schedule to stay up to date with the latest events hosted right here in Oak Ridge.
Spring Training
ORRA is a premier training venue that allows high school, collegiate and masters teams from around the country to train on 30+ miles of flat water and a full buoyed course, during the spring months, while having the opportunity to rent all necessary equipment for a hassle free trip!
Where to stay
Whether rowing or spectating, you'll need a place to rest after a day at the lake! Check out all of the places to stay in Oak Ridge and make one of them your home base while you're here.
Video Archive
Spring Training in Oak Ridge
Every year, high school and college rowing teams from across the country gather in Oak Ridge for spring training. Watch this video to find out why.
Oak Ridge Rowing Association
The Oak Ridge Rowing Organization is a nonprofit organization made up of rowing enthusiasts with the goal being to promote the sport of rowing. Their venue on Melton Hill Lake attracts rowers from across the country all year round. ORRA hosts multiple rowing events throughout the year and also offers introductory classes for all ages.
Aerial Footage of Regatta
This drone footage showcases all that Oak Ridge has to offer! See our beautiful rowing venue in action!
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