Freedom Rows at Veterans Erg Race
DETROIT – 16 Veterans experienced an afternoon of racing at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Competitors, who had been participating in Learn to Row sessions throughout the year, raced through a round of heats to qualify for a four person, 500 meter final. Winners were awarded Freedom Rows t-shirts, with all participants earning the coveted […]
Read MoreCelebrate an Evening of Champions at the 2019 DBCC Homecoming
Please join us for the 2019 Detroit Boat Club Crew Homecoming Celebration as we salute past champions and honor the women of the first DBCC Women’s Crew from 1975. On Sunday, September 22, we will honor the inagural DBCC women’s team of Liz Johnson, Julia White, Mary Elizabeth White, Valerie Parker, Mary Vigliotti, Joan Sullivan, […]
Read MoreWayne State returns to competitive crew at DBCC
When Mason Chudzik and Gianna Manchester came to Wayne State University, they had no idea they’d revive a sport that had been dormant for nearly four decades. The pair are behind Wayne State Club Rowing, an effort to put university oars back in the Detroit River, a place they haven’t been since 1984. “Once I […]
Read MoreDBCC Junior Women Awarded $500 Grant from NK
Detroit – The Detroit Boat Club Crew has been selected to receive a $500 grant towards products by Nielsen Kellerman Sports Performance Electronics by finishing as one of the top 5 in the Facebook contest. Thank you to everyone who voted! 2019 NK Sports Performance Electronics Grant Winners – Marietta High School Tiger Navy– Ohana […]
Read MoreLesnau Defends Title at 47th Annual Heineken Roeivierkamp
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Despite raining, windy conditions on the Amstel river, the composite Cambridge Boat Club/Detroit Boat Club Crew rowed for the gold in the masters 8+ at the 47th Annual Heineken Roeivierkamp. Roman Lesnau represented the Detroit Boat Club Crew, racing with Roberto Blanda, Brad Whitehead, Phil Monckton, Steve Faber, Vetle Vinje, Mike Totta, and […]
Read More2019 Motown Madness
Detroit – The DBCC hosted nearly 200 athletes at the annual Motown Madness Indoor Regatta at the Bell Isle Boathouse on Saturday, January 26, 2009.
Read MoreDBCC Shines at Head of the HOOCH
Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Detroit Boat Club Crew fielded 11 boats racing to top ten finishes at the Head of the Hooch including first place victories for both the men’s masters 4+ and the 8. The DBCC also had Zach Weise, Tom Janiak, Stephen Malbouef, and Mike Gentile finish with bronze in the Men’s Open […]
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