Temple University's Rowing Center in Philadelphia

The Temple University Rowing Center is a state-of-the-art facility on the Schuylkill River and characterized as "the best rowing center in Philadelphia" by their Crew Coach Brian Perkins. The rowing center has two, 24' x 40' aluminum gangways providing easy access on and off the 280' aluminum floating dock. The Temple boathouse is located 2.5 miles north of the famed Boathouse Row, and 11 miles south of the Conshohocken Rowing Center. The site is specially engineered to be fastened into the river bank anchor points above the historic cement riverbank wall. It is also designed to handle the torque from the river current and water level fluctuations. Additionally, the design maintains 6" freeboard for easy entry and exit from boats as well as support the varying weight requirements during large events and regattas. The rowing center was designed, manufactured and installed by BoardSafe, a manufacturer of aluminum floating docks, aluminum gangways, pedestrian bridges, and other marina access products. For more information about BoardSafe's products or to see their list of rowing center projects visit www.boardsafedocks.com.