This is a series of narratives from various WBC rowers - of all levels - explaining their rowing or racing experiences. The idea is to start to compile and share these experiences with other members of the Club that reflect the nature of the sport of rowing and illustrate the inner drive to achieve success.
Please click (here) to read the story of Jeff Murt and Brian Homiak at the 2008 Stotesbury Cup Races.
RESULTS --W.B.C. 2011 Blitzen The Dotte Race - Please click (here) For 2011 Blitzen race results.
Heritage River Regatta 2011 - The Heritage Regatta had to be cancelled due to high winds and the safety of all participants is utmost at the W.B.C. The committee is exploring holding the regatta on an earlier date in mid October for next year. Thank you for your participation and your patience.
2011 Super Bowl Party - February 5, 2011 is the day for the Super Bowl Party at the WBC. Come and enjoy the game on all of our flat screen TVs. and enjoy food and beverage while you watch.
W.B.C. 2011 Alumni Row Pictures - Please click (here) to view the pictures from the Alumni Row on Flickr.
High School And Club Race Results 2011 - Please click (here) to get the latest High School and Club Race Reaults.
Adult Learn To Row 2011 - The registration for the 2011 Adult Learn To Row Program will be held on Monday June 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm. at the Club Please click (here) to get detailed information.
2011 Youth Rowing Program please click (here) for information about the Youth Rowing Program.
Newsletter March 2011 please click (here) to read the W.B.C. Newsletter for March 2011.
W.B.C. ROWING TANK RENTALS Please contact Tim Cardonha at tcardonha@yahoo.com for information on renting the WBC rowing tanks for your program.
PAUL ORTO We mourn the loss of Paul Orto a great coach and gentle man. The Orto family, Paul and Jeff, have been a fixture at the WBC for decades. Paul coached Riverview High School and the WBC rowers for years and has held many administrative positions at the club. Paul was a friend to all and we all loved him. We will never forget Paul. If you are able to donate a few dollars to Paul"s Mom to help with expenses, please click on the donate button. The WBC has set up a "Pay Pal" page for your convience. Thank you
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS please click (here) to get the local medal winners for the 2010 State Championships.
NEW HISTORICAL PICTURES Thanks to Ray Hebda for sending some historical rowing pictures. Click on the HISTORY PAGE to see the pictures.
2009/10 Race Results Regatta and Club race results can be viewed on the Regatta Page.
W.B.C. APPAREL ON-LINE You can now purchase WBC apparel on-line through Sew Sporty. Just click on the "SHOP WBC" at the top of the page and insert "wbc" as the pass word. You can then purchase any of the items listed with your credit card. Profits from purchases support WBC Rowing.
Member E-Mail Addresses Scroll down to the end of this page and fill out the form in the left hand banner to send in your e-mail address. All addresses on file will receive newsletters and notices via e-mail. This will reduce mailing expenses and keep you up to date.
WBC Slideshow Please click "here" to see a Power Point Slideshow about the WBC. It may take a minute or two to load then click on slideshow in the lower right corner.
Club Info
Lounge Events The WBC Lounge was opened in 1968 and is in its 43nd year. The Lounge was open as a place for WBC members and their guests to meet, have a beverage and promote the sport of rowing. Please support the WBC Lounge. A portion of the profits are given to the general fund to help the club and rowing.
Rowing Information
Adult Recreational Rowing We will once again be offering adult recreation rowing classes in the summer of 2011. A registration meeting for the FIRST session will be held on Monday June 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm. at the Club.
2011 ROWING SCHEDULES Please click on "REGATTAS" at the top of this page to get the 2011 WBC Club and High School Regatta Schedules.
June 2009 Passport Requirements - A reminder to rowers who travel to Canada - starting June 1st, 2009, as part of the government's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, anyone driving between the US and Canada will need a passport, passport card, or other WHTI-compliant document. Just in time for the final high school regattas and the club season. Here are some helpful links:
U.S. Passport home page: The starting point for anyone needing a new passport or a passport renewal.
U.S. Passport Card: A new, lower-cost, license-sized document that can be used in place of a standard passport for land travel between the US and Canada.
Enhanced Michigan License and Enhanced Michigan ID: Details haven't been finalized, but according to the linked article Michigan has gotten approval to offer enhanced licenses and IDs that will also meet the passport requirement, starting Spring 2009.
WBC Head Coach Selected Brent Masserant has been selected as the Head Coach for the 2010 Club Rowing Season.
Introduction
The Wyandotte Boat Club is located on the Detroit River about 15 miles "downriver" of Detroit, in the city of Wyandotte. The Wyandotte Boat Club is one of the largest rowing facility in the United States. The lower level of the club features two massive indoor tanks, a weight room, ergometer room, coach's office, men's and women's locker rooms, five storage bays that can hold over 100 shells, and a workshop for repairs. The second level of the club features a beautiful bar and dance floor where members can enjoy each others company, a meeting room, outside patio, and a balcony overlooking the river.
The Sponsors
The new facility could not have been completed with out the hard work of many dedicated members and the help of the sponsors who contributed to the success of this project. These sponsors include: Members of the W.B.C., The City of Wyandotte, BASF Corp, William E. Kreger, Hienz Prechter/Heritage Fund, Charter National Bank, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, and Chrysler Corp Fund.
Member Information
Membership You can be a member of the W.B.C. by getting an application in the Club Lounge. Dues are $35.00 per year. Retirees dues are $15.00 per year. You must be 18 years of age or older, be sponsored by another member and have an interest in rowing and helping the club. New memberships must be approved by the W.B.C. Board.
Competitive Rowing Anyone interested in any of the Club's competitive rowing programs can contact Tim Cardahna, our Rowing Committee Chairman. Click on the address to contact Tim, at cardanha@yahoo.com You may also contact any of the W.B.C. coaching staff for information.
Masters Rowing The WBC will be offering a Masters Rowing program for the 2010 fall club season. Masters Rowing will be open to experienced rowers at least 27 years of age that have been out of competitive rowing for at least one year. For further information please contact Tim Cardanha for more info.
A Reminder
The WBC has a "Club License" in our lounge. Per L.C.C. regulations only members can purchase alcoholic beverages. Bring your guests? Certainly. But, only card-carrying members can buy drinks.
Club Policy
No children under the age of 21 are permitted in the Club Lounge after 9:00 p.m.
W.B.C. Board Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. General Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All members are welcome to attend.
WBC/Lounge Phone Number - (734)284-5560
Other Phone Numbers
Coaches Office - (734)285-4021
Club Fax - (734)285-8492
Notice: Lounge closed on Mondays except for special events.
Lounge Hours
Tuesday Through Friday: 4:00 p.m. Till ?
Saturday 6:00 p.m. Till ?
The W.B.C. is located at No. 1 Pine Street next to Portofino in Wyandotte.
