Rowing Will Change Your Perspective

Rowing is a perfect blend of mental focus, precision, and physical strength, making it a truly unique and rewarding sport. It’s hard work, but it’s also a source of joy. As you slide to the catch and drive your oars through the water, you’ll feel the power it brings to your body, experience the harmony of synchronized movement, and enjoy it all against the tranquil backdrop of the Grand River. The Grand River, Michigan’s longest river, stretches over 250 miles, offering a stunning setting for this timeless sport.

Club News

Dock In Day 2026
After a long winter and thanks to our dedicated members, the dock is back in the river—just in time for another great rowing season! Returning rowers: renew your iCrew membership (available on 4/1/26) and turn on Slack notifications so you don’t miss those first magical days on the water. New to rowing? Adults can explore options on our “Adult Rowing” pages. High school students can still join the Junior Team for the spring—see “High School …
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Grand River Cleanup
Check us out in the GR Magazine, and join us for the Grand River Cleanup on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 8:30 am to noon! We are partnering with the Pioneer Water Treatment for the River Clean Up at Riverside Park, located at 2001 Monroe Ave. NE in Grand Rapids. The event will focus on clearing debris from the Grand River, especially around the LMCU Ballpark area. Cleanup supplies will be provided. To RSVP for …

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Learn

We offer three summer Rowing Discovery Days and LTR sessions in our summer/fall seasons. Sessions are open to rowers of all levels.

Row

Looking to start rowing or jumping back into the sport? We always welcome new members to join us on the river. Login to iCrew to register for club membership.

Compete

Our High School and Masters teams compete in several regattas during the spring, summer and fall seasons. High School Fall starts in August and Masters begins in May.

Current Water Temperature of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI

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