Founded in 1984 as the Organization of Adirondack Rowers and Scullers, the Albany Rowing Center (ARC) is located on the Hudson River in downtown Albany, and is committed to providing recreational and competitive rowing opportunities for both youth and adults. ARC is a not-for-profit organization that fosters interest in, and provides opportunity for, rowing in New York's Capital Region. ARC rowers represent all ages (from middle school students on up) and a wide range of rowing abilities (from novice to experienced).