Welcome to the Litchfield Hills Rowing Club (LHRC)
For over 50 years the bucolic setting of Bantam Lake, Connecticut’s largest natural freshwater lake, has been home to our rowing club. Mainly comprised of members drawn from towns all over Litchfield County, we pride ourselves on being open to all. The warmth and friendliness of our members fosters teamwork, inspires our juniors, and empowers our masters. Our focus on personal growth, and the bonds our teams develop are fueling our continued success at a national level.
We row because we love it and we invite all those who might be intrigued to join us and experience the life changing benefits of a remarkable sport and club.
Wears Woody x LHRC
Get in the Holiday Spirit with LHRC Team Gear!
Our Litchfield Hills Rowing Club Team Store is open now on Wears Woody, LHRC's favorite supplier for the most comfortable and stylish gear! This is your chance to grab some cozy LHRC apparel while making a meaningful impact—all proceeds will go directly to the LHRC Financial Aid Fund, which distributed over $10,000 this past year to ensure every youth athlete who wanted to row could join us on the water.
Holiday Special Discounts:
Buy 1 item, get 10% off
Buy 2 items, get 15% off
Buy 3+ items, get 20% off
No coupon code needed, discount automatically applied at checkout.
Hurry! Our store closes on December 11th for guaranteed delivery by December 18th. Perfect for holiday gifting!
Shop now and support our athletes! Wears Woody: The LHRC Collection
Pull Together 2024
Join LHRC’s Giving Tuesday Campaign: Pull Together 2024!
This Giving Tuesday marks the launch of our ambitious winter fundraising campaign, driving us toward significant goals that will shape the future of our club and community!
This GivingTuesday, help Litchfield Hills Rowing Club reach our first goal of raising $15,000!
Donate here! Or Text LHRC to 44321 to make your contribution—quick, secure, and easy!
USRowing Youth Nationals 2024
6 boats competed at the 2024 USRowing Youth National Championship at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL recording our best finish yet! Learn more about our success at this year’s regatta!
Winter 2024-2025 programs are live!
Newcomers Corner
New to LHRC? Learn about us!
‘24 Senior Sendoffs
Our seniors are committing to colleges! We’re excited for our athletes, who are rowing or coxing for schools like the University of Washington, Boston College, Iona College, and more!
Introducing Hilly
You’ve heard of the Legend of the Space Whale who descended from space in 2012 and has been living in Bantam Lake ever since! The time has come to reveal the Whale’s name and solidify its association with LHRC. Learn more about our new mascot, Hilly!
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Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, serving our community with the sport of rowing.
We are an independent US Rowing Club. Youth from Lakeview High, Forman and Westover Schools can earn Varsity letters,
and our club welcomes all youth and adults who wish to pursue the sport of rowing in all of Litchfield County and our surrounding communities.