Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew

Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew Steeped in tradition, our Rowing Crew plays host the Head of the Rock Regatta every October.

The mission of the YMCA Rowing Crew is to promote the sport of rowing in all its forms including competitive, recreation, and wellness, under the highest standards to all who are interested in a safe, healthy, and fun activity. This decades-old event draws more than 2,000 rowers from across the country and more than 5,000 spectators to the banks of the Rock River.

Celebrating our college students with a beautiful row and a breakfast party. Do great things at college, come back and r...
08/17/2026

Celebrating our college students with a beautiful row and a breakfast party. Do great things at college, come back and row with us next summer, can’t wait to see you all again! Boat Friends Forever 💙💛

Two months and counting! You can be part of the fun!
08/11/2026

Two months and counting! You can be part of the fun!

🚣 The Head of the Rock Regatta is just two months away, and we need your help!

Volunteer opportunities include:
🚗 Parking Director | 👋 Team Welcome | 🛶 Dock Volunteer | 🏁 Starting Line Host | ⏱️ Timing | 💪 Ground Crew

Fill out the volunteer form today: tinyurl.com/VolunteerRegatta

What a beautiful morning on the Rock! Thanks, Carole Anne, for capturing these shots of the RYRC juniors!
08/04/2026

What a beautiful morning on the Rock! Thanks, Carole Anne, for capturing these shots of the RYRC juniors!

Golden hour photo op on Lake Superior - RYRC juniors getting ready to compete at the Duluth International Regatta
07/11/2026

Golden hour photo op on Lake Superior - RYRC juniors getting ready to compete at the Duluth International Regatta

Took a couple tries, but think we got everyone in a shot…HAPPY 4TH OF JULY from the RYRC juniors!
07/04/2026

Took a couple tries, but think we got everyone in a shot…HAPPY 4TH OF JULY from the RYRC juniors!

06/08/2026

RYRC members join with other area programs for a spring scrimmage. What a fun way to get back on the water! Thank you, ...
05/28/2026

RYRC members join with other area programs for a spring scrimmage. What a fun way to get back on the water! Thank you, Jefferson Rowing Club, for hosting this great morning of friendly competition! We’ll look forward to seeing you again in a couple of months!

Come learn to row with the RYRC! Starting in June, 13-18 year olds can join the junior crew - find more information at ...
05/02/2026

Come learn to row with the RYRC! Starting in June, 13-18 year olds can join the junior crew - find more information at rockriverymca.org or email Coach Morelock ([email protected]).

🚣‍♀️ What an incredible showing from the Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew at the Head of the Rock Regatta! Our team had 15 entr...
10/14/2025

🚣‍♀️ What an incredible showing from the Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew at the Head of the Rock Regatta! Our team had 15 entries across multiple races:

Men's Junior Single - Henry Morelock

Men's Open Single - Rob Lancaster

Men's Master Single - Mark Stratemeyer

Women's Master Single - Heather Hatch

Women's Master Single - Ann Hyzer

Mixed Master 4X - Rachel Terminello/Justin Schwamberger/Mary Valentine/Matt Slayter

Men's Junior Double 2x - Jackson Otten/Javier Martinez

Mixed Masters Double 2x - Mark Stratemeyer/Kitty Kevin

Mixed Masters Double 2x - Mason Rosenberg/Carolyn Sornsin

Women's Junior Double 2x - Eve Nelsen/Morgan Kunz

Women's Masters Double 2x - Julie Maffei/Kathy Torrence

Women's Masters Double 2x - Joan Altman/Jane Johnson

Women's Recreational Single 1x - Carol-Anne Stewart

Women's Masters 4x - Dawn Witcher/Chris Dal Pra/Annie Roca/JoAnn Major

Women's Junior Novice 4+ - Evelyn Soderstrom/Ava Dr eyer/Ema Dreyer/Claudia Slayter/Noelle Nelsen
📸 Photo credit: Jeffery S Whitford Photography

Tomorrow’s the day, can you believe it? Today, we put the finishing touches for our prep work for Head of the Rock-Buoy ...
10/11/2025

Tomorrow’s the day, can you believe it?
Today, we put the finishing touches for our prep work for Head of the Rock-
Buoy lines? ✅ Docks? ✅ Rowers Ready?✅
Can’t wait to see you all soon!
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