Sorin Koszyk Ready to take on the World in Paris
Sorin Koszyk Photo courtesy of Row2k.com July 24, 2024 – Detroit Boat Club Crew alum and 2020 Cornell University graduate, Sorin Koszyk, together with his partner, Ben Davison, are set to race for the United States in the Men’s 2x at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Koszyk, who began his rowing career in Detroit, trains […]
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Letter 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
Read MoreFriends of Detroit Rowing Earns GuideStar’s Silver Seal of Transparency
Friends of Detroit Rowing is proud to have earned the Silver Seal award for transparency from GuideStar. the organization that collects, organizes, and presents information about IRS-registered nonprofit organizations in the United States. As of April, 2021, only about 5% of of the more than 1.7 million nonprofits registered with the IRS earned a GuideStar […]
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