Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew

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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.

Head of the Rock 💙💛💙💛💙
10/12/2026

Head of the Rock 💙💛💙💛💙

Sometimes forget to take photos in the midst of the action, but documentation is only part of the fun. RYRC juniors had ...
10/12/2026

Sometimes forget to take photos in the midst of the action, but documentation is only part of the fun.
RYRC juniors had a great day at the Head of the Rock. Thank you all for an awesome season!

Less than two weeks away! 💙
09/29/2026

Less than two weeks away! 💙

The 40th Annual Head of the Rock Regatta is almost here! 🚣‍♀️

Join us Sunday, October 11, and find a spot along the river between Martin Park and the Y to catch all the action!

Reconfiguring docks
09/27/2026

Reconfiguring docks

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

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Rockford, IL
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