Friends of Detroit Rowing Inc

Founded in 1839, The Detroit Boat Club Crew is one of the oldest rowing clubs in North America. Its mission is dedicated to the education and promotion of rowing throughout Metro Detroit.

Sponsored by Friends of Detroit Rowing, a 501c3 organization, and a GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency recipient, the Detroit Boat Club Crew provides competitive and recreational programs for men and women of all ages and abilities, as well as training opportunities for rowers competing on national, international, and Olympic levels. 

Over the past year, through our “Motown ROWtown” initiative, FODR has introduced the Sport of Rowing to over 2,000 high school students at Cass Technical, Renaissance, East English Preparatory Academy, Crockett Midtown High Schools as well as at the University of Detroit Jesuit. Donations will allow us to continue initiatives and programs such as this and allow us to remain the most active year-round group on Belle Isle.