Paddlers and rowers of every age and level of ability use the NAC to sharpen their skills in rowing, canoeing, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking. Beginners come to improve their physical condition, enjoy the aesthetic and competitive aspects of these sports and intrinsically experience the spirit of the NAC. National Teams from Europe utilize this first [...]

Throughout the year the NAC hosts various events which attract those from the community and beyond. 

 The Newport Autumn Rowing Festival
is the West Coast’s premier Fall Rowing Regatta. With over 1300 competitors, the festival attracts collegiate, high school, master’s men and women and elite level rowers from across the nation. Proceeds benefit the NAC [...]

The Newport Aquatic Center was founded in 1982 and built in 1987 as a non-profit corporation offering the public unique opportunities in the Olympic water sports of rowing, canoeing, kayaking and outrigger canoe competition. 

Our Members: Beginners to Olympians Paddlers and rowers of every age and level of ability use the NAC to sharpen their [...]