About Our Organization

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U.S. Veteran's Rowing & Kayaking Program is a non-profit, volunteer organization based in Sarasota, FL and serves all military Veterans in the nation that suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other health related issues.

​Our healing and wellness programs are designed especially to help Veterans with addressing these and many other health problems.

U.S. VRK has a Gold-level GuideStar Exchange profile demonstrating our commitment to ​transparency. U.S. VRK is also a top-rated organization on GreatNonProfits.org.
2022 Military World Rowing & Kayaking Federation Championships Invitational
May 20-22, 2022 - Budapest, Hungary
  • This event is open by invitation only for active duty military and veterans who have served in the armed forces. 
  • Military athletes must be competitive in indoor rowing in the 1-minute, 4-minute and 2000-meter sprints. 
  • They must also be competitive in racing a minimum of 1000-meters on a river both upstream and downstream.
  • The team should have no more than 10 athletes (consists of active duty military, and injured/disabled veterans)
  • This is an all expense paid trip co-hosted by U.S. Veterans' Rowing & Kayaking Foundation, Polish Veterans' Rowing & Kayaking Association and Military World Rowing & Kayaking Federation.
​We are a non-profit and all of our funding come from supporters like you who want to make a difference in the life of Veterans.
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If you are interested in ​making a donation email us - your contribution may be tax deductible. ​Thank you for your support!

Our Programs

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​​Our team of coaches help you develop new skills that allow you to row and kayak this spring, summer and fall using state of the art boats currently also used by top athletes.
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Testimonials

​“I had a chance to participate in the U.S. Veterans' Rowing & Kayaking program this summer where I went kayaking for the first time. I can now see why my friend is in this program: a wonderful and relaxing experience which has recreational and therapeutic aspects to it. The staff are well-trained and experienced... A superb lunch with grilled barbecue chicken, watermelon and soft drinks... A wonderful transportation crew of DAV volunteer drivers... and of course, all the other military Veterans who were there to encourage and support me throughout the day. I highly recommend it for anyone who is having any medical problems and are seeking a natural, holistic approach to their healthcare recovery. Thank you Paul for being a gracious host and inviting me!”
- Charles Hope, Veteran and former NFL Offensive Lineman for the Green Bay Packers (1994)
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FOUNDING MEMBER
DISCLAIMER: U.S. VETERANS' ROWING & KAYAKING ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER A MEMBER OF US ROWING ASSOCIATION. THE U.S. VR&K BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES, AMONG THEM BEING THAT US ROWING IS NOW A COMPETITOR. ALL AFFILIATED PARTNERING CLUBS WILL BE PROVIDED NEW INSURANCE POLICIES THAT ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH US ROWING ASSOCIATION.
RECOGNIZED: DURING THE 2022 MILITARY WORLD ROWING & KAYAKING FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BUDAPEST ON SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022, U.S. VETERANS’ ROWING & KAYAKING FOUNDATION WAS FORMALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR ALL MILITARY ROWING AND KAYAKING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR ALL MILITARY ROWING AND KAYAKING BASED IN GIBRALTAR. MILITARY WORLD ROWING & KAYAKING FEDERATION HAS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS OF MILITARY ROWERS AND KAYAKERS GLOBALLY. U.S. VETERANS’ ROWING & KAYAKING FOUNDATION IS CELEBRATING ITS 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.