Detroit Boat Club Crew Reunion

On Sunday, September 23, 2018, the Detroit Boat Club Crew (DBCC) will celebrate its venerable history in Detroit with current and former rowers. For over 179 years, the DBCC has produced athletes competing at every level, from junior to elite international athletes competing at world championships and even the Olympics. The homecoming reunion promises to engage and reconnect the multi-generational community of rowers, including many from metropolitan Detroit ex-pats.

Coming Home to the Detroit Boat Club Crew will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Belle Isle Boathouse. Legacy Awards designed by Baxter Glass Art will be presented to past rowers who have or are making significant contributions in their community.

Weather permitting, the event also will include friendly rowing matches on the Detroit River at 1:00 pm. In recognition of the DBCC history, current and alumni rowers will participate in categories including the over and under 179 combined years of age, four- and eight- person races.

Proceeds from the event will support the 2018 DBCC Future of Rowing Challenge Grant; a $200,000 match campaign established to promote and sustain the sport of rowing on Belle Isle for future generations.

Tickets are $75 per person and $30 for young alumni (ages 18-30 years). Individual, family, and patron tickets for the reunion are available for purchase at www.detroitboatclubcrew.com.

Founded in 1839, the Detroit Boat Club is the oldest rowing club in North America. The crew competes under the DBCC banner on Belle Isle in fall, winter, spring and summer seasons and offers competitive rowing opportunities for youth, masters, veterans and para-athletes, as well as learn-to-row programs for all ages.