Minnesota Boat Club
The Minnesota Boat Club is located on the shores of Raspberry Island in downtown St. Paul. The 501(3)c nonprofit club has been promoting health and fitness through the sport of rowing since 1870 and is the state's oldest athletic organization. The club offers competitive and recreational rowing opportunities for members of all ages. The MBC's boathouse is the jewel of St. Paul's Mississippi riverfront and contains a lovingly restored banquet hall available…
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Adult Recreational Team
Adult Recreational Team The MBC Recreational Team, or Club Program, is designed to fit the needs of rowers who cannot commit to the training schedule of the competitive program. The program is also designed as a stepping stone to the competitive program for athletes who are relatively new to the sport… Read more
High School Competitive Team
High School Competitive Team Athletes ages 13-18 have the opportunity to participate in MBC's city-wide youth program. The program is focused on introducing area youth to an alternative sport that fosters discipline, teamwork, self esteem and commitment. Participants will have the opportunity to represent… Read more
NWIRA Regatta
NWIRA Regatta The 106th Annual NWIRA Championship Regatta will be held on Lake Elmo August 21 - 22. More information about the regatta will be available at www.NWIRA.com.… Read more
Get involved with the NWIRA regatta!
The NWIRA regatta, to be held Aug. 21 and 22 on Lake Elmo, is fast approaching. You can help make the 106th annual NWIRA regatta a success by volunteering. MBC is looking for volunteers for a variety of tasks, including dock installation, stake boat holders, DJ, video camera operator, assistance on… Read more
NWIRA regatta featured in the Pioneer Press
The NWIRA regatta, to be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22 on Lake Elmo, was featured on the front page of the Local section of the Aug. 20 Pioneer Press. The article, along with some photos that were taken at a recent competitive team practice, is also available online. … Read more
MBC Turkey Trot
Come out before you start your Thanksgiving feast and participate in the annual MBC Turkey Trot. The race will be held on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26th. Registration for the Turkey Trot will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and the run will start promptly at 9 a.m. Entry fees for the Turkey… Read more
RSVP for the MBC Gala - Dec. 5
The annual MBC Gala is set for Dec. 5. Join the Mystery of this year's event and enjoy live music, hors d'oveuvrs and a live and silent auction. Don't miss your opportunity to mingle with your rowing friends, celebrate another successful year and raise some money for the club. For more information… Read more
MBC to race in the Head of the Charles
Three boats from the Minnesota Boat Club will be competing in the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston on Sat. and Sun., Oct. 17 and 18. The Women's Club 8 will be racing at 12:45 p.m. CST on Saturday with bow number 34. The Women's Master 4 will be defending their title from last year racing at 1… Read more
MBC brings home several trophies from the NWIRA regatta
The Minnesota Boat Club competitive and junior teams rowed their hardest and earned several trophies at the 106th annual NWIRA regatta, held on Lake Elmo Aug. 21 and 22. MBC won the junior points trophy, the masters' points trophy and the women's points trophy. The team came just short of winning the… Read more
MBC Juniors have strong showing at indoor rowing championship…
Members of the The Minnesota Boat Club Junior Team competed at the Minnesota Indoor Rowing Championships hosted by the Rochester Rowing Club on Feb. 20. The Juniors had eight girls and three boys competing. The girls took the top three places in their race and won the women's relay. Most of the girls… Read more
Adult Competitive Team
Adult Competitive Team The Competitive Program is intended for adult competitive rowers with a strong desire to race. The program is open to both men and women in both open and masters classes. The Competitive Team has a strong emphasis on fitness and technical improvement. Practice Competitive rowers… Read more
Junior team
Junior Team The Junior Program is open to boys and girls ages 13 to 18. The program is focused on introducing youth to an alternative sport that fosters teamwork, self-esteem, discipline and commitment. Participants will have the opportunity to represent MBC at local, regional and national races. Practice… Read more
Newsletter
“Rowing Shorts” The Minnesota Boat Club publishes an annual membership newsletter called "Rowing Shorts". The following editions are available as a PDF. Please contact us if you have an edition not listed here. Winter 2008 Summer 2000 Spring 2000 Spring 1999 Winter 1998 … Read more
NWIRA
NWIRA MBC is a member of the Northwest International Rowing Association (NWIRA). The 2010 NWIRA Championships will be held August 13 and 14 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Learn more about the NWIRA at www.nwira.com. … Read more
Equipment
Equipment List The following spreadsheet contains a list of all rowing shells in the MBC's boathouse. Use the "Status" column to see if a boat is seaworthy. Keep the list current You can help keep this list up-to-date! Simply click here to edit the spreadsheet. All changes will automatically… Read more
MBC Coaching Internship Program taking applications
Interested in coaching rowing? The Minnesota Boat Club's Coaching Internship Program is now taking applications for the 2010 rowing summer rowing season. The Coaching Internship Program is a way for rowers to get experience under the leadership of MBC's exceptional coaching staff.… Read more
MBC wins Duluth regatta!
MBC took first place in seven races and had a numerous other strong finishes to take first place in the team points at the Duluth Interational Regatta on Saturday, July 11. MBC marshaled an impressive roster of 55 intrepid rowers who headed up to Duluth last Saturday. Due to weather conditions, the… Read more
Safety
Safety Updated copies of Rowing Safety 101 are now available! These booklets offer good information to make sure you stay safe on the water this season. The booklet has tips for coxing and bowing, safely rowing with barges and important things to keep in mind in case of an emergency. Club members can… Read more
MBC to compete in the Duluth International Regatta
Members of the competitive, juniors and U23 teams will compete at the Duluth International Regatta on Sat., July 10. The regatta is held at the Duluth Rowing Club on Lake Superior. Good luck to all competitors!… Read more
Juniors to Compete at Tops and Bottoms
The MBC Juniors are headed to Kenora, Ontario, to compete in the Tops and Bottoms Regatta July 24 and 25. Good luck to the juniors!… Read more
Join MBC in Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Friends…
The Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County will be holding a 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, May 23 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park. The event will feature displays, free treats, park volunteer recognition and entertainment for the whole family. Make sure… Read more
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