Our mission: To promote the sport of dragon boating in Northeast Ohio, foster a greater sense of community on the Cuyahoga River and in the Greater Cleveland area, promote cross-cultural awareness and support the health and wellness of people of all ages, races, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to bring together people of all ages, race, national origin, to an exciting, fun and team building water sport on the Cuyahoga River. Whether it is to experience it for the first time or reoccurring members it is a sport one can learn to love and enjoy. Lakewood, Ohio

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation supports, facilitates and promotes the sport of rowing and other recreational activities at Rivergate Park by partnering with member organizations and the community. The CRF hosts over 1,500 high school, collegiate and adult athletes on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland! We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes and shares the athletic, health, educational and social benefits of rowing throughout Greater Cleveland. The CRF works in concert with community partners to enhance the recreational quality of the Cuyahoga River. Cleveland, Ohio

The club now has about 110 members, some have been members for over 50 years! The majority of members enjoy flatwater canoeing - perhaps up to Class II. The club was founded by canoe sailors, and there is an active contingent of sailors yet -- 17 sailing canoes are housed at the club. Whitewater and sea kayakers - about 5 or 6. We have a number of rowing sculls hanging in club storage spaces. Dayton, Ohio

The Dragon Dream Team is Ohio's first group of breast cancer survivors participating in the team paddling sport of dragon boating. We are women of all ages and backgrounds, from newly diagnosed to long-time survivors. Our mission is to support and care for each other and send an important message of hope. The Dragon Dream Team welcomes any breast cancer survivor in Ohio to join the team. Northeastern Ohio

The Greater Columbus Rowing Association (GCRA) is a non-profit, volunteer-based adult organization dedicated to providing its diverse membership safe sculling and sweep rowing opportunities, from beginner to competitive levels. GCRA is committed to promoting and fostering interest in the sport of rowing through programming, through teaching and by organizing regattas. Columbus, Ohio

The Greater Dayton Rowing Association (GDRA) gives rowing lessons for adults aged 18 and up. Sign up for a spring or summer session today and start enjoying the beautiful Great Miami River just north of downtown Dayton. Also offering summer Camps for High School and Junior High students. Our boathouse is on Island MetroPark in the Great Miami River, just north of downtown Dayton, Ohio

Keel-Haulers Canoe Club, Inc. is a loose organization of some 300 families from the Northeast Ohio area who share a common interest in the out-doors in general, and boating in particular. All kinds of boating. Whitewater, Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, and Racing. Our purpose is simply to provide the framework to enjoy these things together. Also offering trips and instruction. Clinton, Ohio

A Kayak Club Dedicated to Paddlesports. Established in the 1970s, At Toledo River Gang (TRG), is a paddling club based in Northwest Ohio. Our members include a diverse group of people who share a common interest: to have fun and paddle. We don't need pavement to explore -- all we need is a kayak and a destination. Several river trips are planned a year plus other outings such as symposium events, film festivals, biking, cross-country skiing, and moonlight paddles. Members also receive a great deal on pool sessions in the winter to keep up on skills. Toledo, Ohio

The Toledo Rowing Club (TRC) is both a recreational and competitive rowing club serving Toledo and surrounding area for more than 25 years. With over 300 members, experience ranges from beginner to advanced. TRC offers programs for both novice and experienced oarsmen. TRC is a non-profit, community-based membership organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the sport of rowing by providing the widest possible range of opportunities for training and participation. Toledo, Ohio

The Official Home of Upper Arlington high School Rowing. UA Crew is the only scholastic rowing program in central Ohio, and is one of the top programs in the United States. Since its inception in 1993, UA Crew has been teaching central Ohio athletes about the benefits of crew, the responsibility of teamwork, and the joys of winning. UA Crew consistently races to top finishes at such prestigious events as the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championships, Midwest Junior Rowing Championships, Scholastic Rowing Association National Championships, and US Rowing Youth National Championships. Our athletes have also found post-graduate success at the collegiate and international levels. Columbus, Ohio