NMH Boathouse and Riverfront With a prime location on the Connecticut River and a history of success, the Northfield Mount Hermon Rowing Program is ready for a vastly improved riverfront facility, including a beautifully designed 2-bay boathouse, new docks, and better river access. At 7,000 square feet, the new boathouse will be large enough to house all of NMH’s boats, and its multipurpose room with deck will allow teams to meet and erg at the river no matter the weather. In addition, NMH will use the space to host a variety of meetings and events.
NMH Riverfront Projected cost: $6.6 million Boathouse 7,000 sq. ft. Building 2 Boat bays Multipurpose room Riverfront
The need for a new facility has become more urgent in the past few years as the rowing program at NMH has grown to include nearly 90 student athletes. The current boathouse cannot accommodate all of the racing shells required by this number of rowers, and the tight confines in and around the building are a challenge for both coaches and athletes maneuvering boats on and off the water. Additional challenges come from the lack of running water at the site and limited electrical service. Space for erg training, boat rigging, team meetings, and video analysis are sorely needed, especially on bad weather days.
2-season schedule
NMH rowing teams have a unique two-season training and race schedule that allows our rowers—from novice to seasoned varsity athletes—to develop skills while competing against some of the strongest crews in the country. Our 14 miles of excellent water make training at NMH superb. Fall racing season
Focused on fours
New docks
Head of the Charles
New launches
Head of the Fish
Viewing platform Improved grading and access
Spring racing season Focused on eights New England Interscholastic Rowing Association (NEIRA) races
Well. Grounded.