Four Detroit Athletes Represent Team USA in 2024
August 26 – 2024 has been an extraordinary time for DBCC rowing. In a single year, four alumni represented the United States National Team at the CanAmMex International Regatta in Mexico City, The World Rowing Championships in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, and the Olympic Games in Paris. The World Rowing Championships, an event which combines the […]
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Detroit Boat Club Crew Junior Women Take First Place at USRowing Junior Championship Regatta
METRO DETROIT — The Grosse Pointe culture of athletic success isn’t just limited to on-land sports. Any sport Grosse Pointe students can get their hands on seems to turn into a successful venture, and Grosse Pointe South High School students Olivia Bachert (senior), Ava Sjogren (senior), Ryleigh O’Donoghue (senior), Carly Brown (junior) and Cassie Summerfield […]
Read MoreLetter from the FODR President
SEASON’S GREETINGS from FRIENDS OF DETROIT ROWING! I am writing to bring you up to date with regard to significant recent changes to our Rowing Operations on Belle Isle. Since 1902, the Boathouse on Belle Isle had been used as the center of rowing activities and training in the region, as well as a center […]
Read More2023 Adult Indoor Rowing is Back
Adult Recreational Indoor Rowing is back at the Belle Isle Athletic Shelter. Register now for erg classes weeknights Mon-Thurs – 6:30-8:00PM from January 4 until March 30. Full season or single month packages are available. No experience necessary. Get in shape or maintain your conditioning through the winter! https://www.regattacentral.com/clubs/?org_id=746 select the “DBCC Registration tab” and […]
Read More2021 Detroit Masters Rowing Report
Detroit – The DBCC Masters Squad saw 32 participants, including 3 dedicated coxswains, train and race during the 2021 season under new coach Tanya Newman. The weather was kind for most of the season, enabling the squad to make the most of the on water training. The Masters Squad raced at 2 sprint regattas including […]
Read MoreDBCC Captures Schuykill Gold
Philadelphia, PA – Detroit Boat Club Crews overpowered the competition at the 2021 Head of the Schuykill Regatta. The team raced to first place finishes in the men’s veteran 4+ (60+), the men’s veteran 2x (60+) and the men’s veteran 8+ (60+).
Read MoreDBC Hauls in Honors at Head of the Ohio
Pittsburgh, PA – The Detroit Boat Club Crew performed well at the Head of the Ohio. Combined, junior, masters, and open teams earned medals in 14 different events including taking gold in the junior men’s 2x, open women’s LW4+, and the junior women’s 2nd 8+. See the full gallery
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