Duluth Rowing Club

Duluth Rowing Club: Youth and Adult Recreation, Fitness, and Competition

Funding Need: Refurbishing Existing Equipment

For several years, the Duluth Rowing Club (DRC) concentrated its resources on completing the new Duluth Rowing Center.  Now that construction is complete, the Club is focusing on upgrading its ageing fleet of rowing shells.  

With most boats on the water nearly every day, May through October, there is considerable wear and tear on equipment.  Many boats need new seats, slides, shoes, oar locks, and/or general repair. Experienced volunteers will do the repairs.  Funding is needed for the replacement parts.

 The fundraising goal is $10,000.  

 Gifts can be designated for other purposes as well, e.g., scholarships, coaching, or wherever needed.

The Duluth Rowing Club depends on community support to propel its growth and success. For those who have contributed in the past, we wholeheartedly thank you! Your contributions have helped the Club continue to thrive.   If you have not yet become a financial supporter, we humbly ask you to consider a gift this year. 

About the Duluth Rowing Club

Located on the western tip of Lake Superior, the Duluth Rowing Club (DRC) is home to a thriving rowing program composed of both competitive and recreational crews. The DRC provides youth and adults  the opportunity to learn the sport of rowing and experience fun and fitness on the water.  The DRC  offers all needed equipment, coaching, and a place to row from its newly constructed boathouse.  The DRC sponsors two events during the rowing season: the Duluth International Regatta held in July, and Death Row, a 25 kilometer event up the St. Louis River, held in September.

The Duluth Rowing Club's primary focus is the youth Junior program for those age 13-18. Nearly 100 Junior rowers participate from throughout the Duluth area.  Junior rowers learn valuable teamwork skills, improve their overall health and fitness,  learn water safety, and gain an appreciation for the Lake Superior waterways.  In addition to the fun, competition, and camaraderie, each Junior is eligible to earn sports letter from their high school.  Duluth Junior crews have consistently medaled in area regattas. Several youth each year go on to row in college.

The Duluth Rowing Club has an active adult rowing program open to men and women of all ages and fitness levels.   Current adult rowers ages range from 18-80.  There is the option to row for fitness and recreation, or for competition.  Several competitive adult rowers have medaled  at national and international regattas.   The Learn to Row course is offered several times during the summer to introduce adults to the sport.

All are welcome at the Duluth Rowing Club.  Program fees are affordable to encourage participation.  Scholarships are available to cover program fees. No one is turned away for inability to pay. 

The Duluth Rowing Club is a financially sound, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

More information on the Duluth Rowing Club is available at https://duluthrowing.org/