Summer Erg & Coffee Club. Enjoy!
2025
SOMETHING NEW!
SUMMER ERG & COFFEE CLUB
April 1 - March 31
Rowers, non-rowers and paddlers alike enjoy spending time together at our boathouse located on the historic Lawrence Fisher Mansion property and Grayhaven Canal . Enjoy indoor rowing (or your favorite workout) and join members on the patios for coffee & breakfast…maybe a little fishing…. club activities and social events are available for this delightful group.
FEE: $150
Rowers!
Have you been out of the boat for a while?
DWRA has a weekend just for you, fellow teammates and friends
Something New!
Time to…Get back in the boat!
Sat. May 31 & Sun. June 1
8 - 10:30AM
This is a light and fun way to re-enter rowing. This is not a test of skill or strength. It’s about getting together with like minded people for a casual weekend of fun in boats.
Skill requirement: This is not a beginner learn to row, but a refresher for scullers with previous experience.
FEE: Camp & Registration $140
*Includes coaching, equipment & insurance
Questions: Renee Adams
LESSONS BY APPOINTMENT
PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE SCULLING
Best deal: The Beginners Special
About
DWRA is celebrating 22 years!
Detroit Waterfront Rowing Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in Detroit. We educate and train athletes in sculling.
DWRA is located on the grounds of the historic Lawrence Fisher estate. Club members row on the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and a network of scenic, protected canals.
DWRA practices best health and safety standards
DWRA Boathouse
383 Lenox St
Detroit, MI 48215
Coaches
DWRA coaches are USRowing Certified with years of experience behind them, which means you’re training in correct form and building essential skills for continued development.
Renee I. Adams
Certified USRowing Coach, III
Renee discovered rowing as an adult. Her training began with coaching conferences in Canada and the United States where she earned Level III certification. Learning from high performance coaches during her international travels has been her greatest asset. She’s been training athletes for over 22 years now, and continues to build great rowers at any age.
Equipment
10 Ergs
Elite racing Boats
Quads (2)
Doubles (3)
Singles (3)
Open Water / Coastal boats (6)
TRX (2)
2 Coach Launches
Team Trailer
Secure Boat Storage (Indoor & Outdoor) year round
Training room with ergometers, TRX, weights
Bathrooms with showers (2)
Galley Kitchen
Patio
Private parking & docks
A day with DWRA
Ryan Kingsley
DWRA Youth Coach
Ryan started his rowing career as a Junior at the Detroit Boat Club in the mid 90's. Some notable finishes include taking gold in the Junior Men's 8+ at the CSSRA championships in 96' and winning the coveted Calder Cleland Memorial Trophy in the Senior Men's 8+ in 97'. Ryan went on to row at the University of Wisconsin and took bronze in the Men’s Open 4+ at 98’ IRA National Championships. Ryan is a member of the Grosse Pointe Community and has coached various youth rowing programs for the last 10 years.
YOUTH SPRING & SUMMER CAMPS STARTING IN APRIL!
See our youth section and store for information and pricing.
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