Community, Exercise and Adventure on the Water
Join a welcoming community of rowers who enjoy traditional watercraft, outdoor exercise, friendship and time together on Beaufort’s beautiful waterways.
No Rowing Experience Is Required
Interested in trying the club? Come to a scheduled rowing session, meet the crew and learn more. New rowers are welcome.
Traditional Rowing at Gallants Channel
An affordable, community-based rowing club centered on enjoyment, social activity and exercise.
Beaufort Oars is open to active members of the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Members row traditional boats built at the Museum and enjoy regular outings from Gallants Channel.
Volunteer leaders help ensure safety, welcome and orient new members, coordinate rowing activities and events, and organize maintenance efforts for the club’s boats and equipment.
Enjoy the Water
Experience Beaufort’s waterways from a traditional rowing vessel while enjoying fresh air and coastal scenery.
Stay Active
Rowing provides low-impact, full-body exercise that can improve strength, endurance, coordination and overall fitness.
Find Community
Meet people who share an interest in traditional boats, maritime heritage, outdoor activity and life on the water.
The Beaufort Oars Fleet
The club rows four 34-foot Crestwood Gigs built at the North Carolina Maritime Museum.
These traditional pulling boats allow several rowers to work together under the guidance of a coxswain. The experience combines physical activity, teamwork, communication and traditional watercraft skills.
- Four traditional 34-foot Crestwood Gigs
- Built at the North Carolina Maritime Museum
- Team-based rowing with volunteer leadership
- Regular outings from Gallants Channel
- No previous rowing experience required
Rowing Schedule
Rowing times change seasonally to make the best use of available daylight. Weather, water conditions and volunteer availability may affect individual outings.
Longer Evenings on the Water
Seasonal Daylight Hours
Before attending: Rowing is dependent on weather, water conditions, available leadership and boat capacity. New participants are encouraged to contact the club before their first outing to confirm the schedule and receive arrival instructions.
Beaufort Oars Membership
A current Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum membership is required before joining Beaufort Oars.
Friends membership supports maritime education, preservation, exhibits, community programs and the Museum’s broader mission. Beaufort Oars dues help sustain the club’s boats, equipment and rowing activities.
How to Join Beaufort Oars
Membership is completed in two steps. First, confirm that your Friends membership is active. Then complete your Beaufort Oars membership.
Join or Renew the Friends
Maintain an active household membership with the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum.
Join Beaufort Oars
Select a one-year or two-year Beaufort Oars membership and complete your club dues online.
Meet the Crew
Contact the club or attend a confirmed rowing session to meet volunteer leaders, learn safety procedures and get started.
Location and Contact
Beaufort Oars operates from the Gallants Channel site of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
Gallants Channel
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Gate 1
171 West Beaufort Road Extension
Beaufort, NC 28516
Questions About the Club?
Contact the Friends for assistance with rowing times, membership, dues, first-time participation or general club questions.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 252-728-2762
Come Row With Us
Whether you are looking for exercise, time outdoors, maritime tradition or a welcoming group of people, Beaufort Oars offers a memorable way to experience the water.