New Haven Rowing Club
Lake Housatonic Rowing Conditions & Safety
407 Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, CT 06478
Pulsus Remorum Fit Spiritus Fortis
The Stroke of the Oar Strengthens the Spirit
The Stroke of the Oar Strengthens the Spirit
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check the thermometer on the dock before making rowing decisions.
Conditions Summary
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Rowing Rules — Water Temperature & River Level
Current Weather — Oxford, CT
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River Level — Housatonic at Stevenson Dam
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River Navigation & Safety Map
Custom map of navigation hazards, launch points, and safety markers on Lake Housatonic. Open full map in Google Maps
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for guidance only
and may be inaccurate or out of date. Please verify the water temperature against the thermometer on the side of
the dock at the boathouse, and judge conditions yourself, before making rowing decisions.
This website is open source — github.com/egurpinar/NHRC_temp_monitoring
NHRC Water Temperature Monitor · v1.7.0 · Beta
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