Annual Santa Row Benefit for Ministry of Caring
The Wilmington Rowing Center gives back to the community by holding our Annual Santa Row Fundraiser to benefit the Ministry of Caring. The Ministry of Caring devotedly serves poor and homeless people in and around Wilmington, Delaware, as a community-based nonprofit organization. Each December, this festive event raises money and gives members the opportunity to decorate boats and row in costume along the Christina Riverfront. The rowing club, friends, family, and community supporters actively participate in supporting this worthy cause. It is a fun time for all!
The 24th Annual Santa Row - 2024
The 2024 event took place on Saturday, December 7th & raised $8,410 for the Ministry of Caring, bringing our 24 year event total to over $200,000!
The Original Santa Row - 2001
The first Santa Row took place in 2001 and here is the initial crew.
Photo compliments of John Schoonover.
Christina River Clean-up
Each year, the Wilmington Rowing Center supports the Christina River Clean-up efforts. We know the importance of protecting the single most important natural resource in our region… our waterways. The Christina River Watershed provides 75% of the public water supply for residents and businesses in New Castle County. The WRC community makes a solid effort annually to keep these waterways as free from debris as possible. Since the Cleanup began in 1992, volunteers have cleared more than 330 tons of tires, appliances, household items, and countless pieces of plastic and Styrofoam from the Christina River, White Clay Creek, Red Clay Creek, and various other tributaries.
Learn more by visiting the Delaware Estuary website.
The 33rd Annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup - 2025
This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00am until noon.
Eventually more information, including sign-up and site captain locations will be here, but it has not been updated for 2025 yet, so watch this space!