Author Archive: Christine Henken

Yoga on the Dock – Sunday, September 7th – Register Now!

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We’re so excited to announce we are hosting Yoga on the Dock!

The wonderful LSP (one of our rec row regulars) will be hosting a yoga flow on the dock Sunday, September 7th at 5pm followed by a social hour at the boathouse!

This event is a fundraiser for our equipment fund! The donation amount is $15 per person- space is limited! Signups through Regatta Central:

How To Register:

Registration IS OPEN on Regatta Central.

https://www.regattacentral.com/

Go to the “Clubs” Tab -> Click on “Wilmington Rowing Center (WRC)” -> Programs and Classes Tab -> “Yoga on the Dock”

If you have any questions please reach out!

Thanks,

Jordan

Power 10 for the Quad Fundraising Campaign!

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We have achieved our published goal of raising $10,000 toward the $30,000 cost of the brand new 4x and would like to keep the momentum going to support the purchase of the replacement 8 and future needs! There is a WRC guest bartending event in the works with Brandywine Brewing Company in Greenville, DE, for August or September, so keep an eye out for more information on that! We will also have a naming ceremony this fall allowing those who donated to name a shell in the boathouse to honor a loved one or express a fun rowing sentiment! Names are way more fun than numbers.

Please consider donating and any amount is greatly appreciated! Just scan the QR code below or in the boathouse to donate today!

U26 Membership & Sculling Clinic This Summer

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Row at WRC this Summer!

 

U26 Membership & Sculling Clinic
$375 Includes:

  • Full U26 Membership at WRC for 2025 - Row Club Boats anytime!
  • 3 Week Sculling Clinic - Quads & Small Boats
  • Opportunity to Race at Independence Day Regatta
  • Access to Recreational Rowing Program - Sweep or Scull

 

Sculling Clinic

  • 3 Weeks
  • Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
  • 5:30-7:30pm
  • Starts June 16th
  • Build your sculling technical skills and racing readiness through a progressive 3 Week Program!
  • Working in quads, double, and singles, this program will start with the fundamentals of sculling and finish with sprint racing.
  • Option to participate in the Independence Day Regatta.
  • No prior sculling experience required! (sweep rowing experience is required)

 

How to Register:

  • https://www.regattacentral.com/
  • "Clubs" Tab -> Click on "Wilmington Rowing Center (WRC)" -> Membership Tab -> "Under-26 Membership w/ Sculling Clinic"

 

Questions? Contact WRC Racing Chair Jordan Kovacs at racing@wilmingtonrowing.org

WRC Hi Viz Training Tops – Order Now Through March 23rd!

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Order Here ➡️ www.customink.com/go/wrc ⬅️ Order Here

We all know how visibility is paramount in our sport, particularly on our river with blind corners & bridges. It is always a good idea to wear hi-viz or very bright clothing while rowing & especially if you are in a single or bow seat of any boat.

So introducing the WRC hi-viz training tops! There are 6 options! There are unisex & womens versions of short sleeve, long sleeve & tank tops, all of which are performance material. The short sleeve & long sleeve versions are also Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50, so great for extra sun protection! The short & long sleeve versions are all in hi-viz yellow. The unisex tank is hi-viz green & the women’s tank is hi-viz pink. There are sizes ranging from XS – XXXXXL, so something for everyone!

This being run as a group order through Custom Ink, you can order as many items as you’d like, pay right on the website, and will have the option of having them sent to me for club delivery for free or for $9.95 they will be mailed directly to you once the order window has closed.

The order window is open now through March 23rd, with delivery a few weeks later, just in time to get back on the water!

Short Sleeves – $21.60
Long Sleeves – $26.24
Unisex Tank – $21.35
Women’s Tank – $20.71

More information can be found on the bulletin board in the boat house.

 

Out of My Skull: Mayhem & Misadventures on Delaware’s Christina River

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Thinking about giving rowing a shot as your newest favorite sport? Considering joining the Wilmington Rowing Center? ‘Out of My Skull, Mayhem and Misadventures on
the Christina River in Delaware’ is just what you need to answer your questions about rowing in general and rowing with this club on this river. Published in 2024, it’s the story of a 50-year-old woman looking for the perfect sport and community who landed on the sliding seat of a shell and never left. Her experiences give you a taste for the trials of rowing on the Christina River in Delaware and the camaraderie inherent in the Wilmington Rowing Center.

It can be purchased at Huxley and Hiro bookstore located at 419 N Market St, Wilmington, or from Amazon.com in paperback or eBook format. An audio version is currently in development and will be available on Audible soon.