Meet the Brand

AUTHENTIC ATHLETIC HERITAGE

Boathouse was established in 1976 as a Premium crafted outerwear brand, rooted in sport. Hand-crafted in the USA.

OUR STORY

The heritage of the Boathouse brand began in 1976, through the revolutionary design of the iconic Stevenson jacket. The innovative silhouette was introduced during the Montreal Olympic Games and featured a technically designed shoulder gusset, allowing full arm rotation. The Olympians received the signature silhouette well, providing a functional and fashionable alternative to their everyday uniforms.

Seeing the potential in establishing a premium, hand-crafted outerwear brand, Olympic rower, John Strotbeck, returned to Philadelphia where he built a factory and began producing the classic Stevenson jacket. His commitment to engineering an authentic, timeless outerwear assortment geared toward the driven athlete elevated the Boathouse brand within the team sports market.

Today, Boathouse continues to produce American Made, hand-crafted outerwear that is authentically rooted in sport and geared toward everyday life.