October 7, 2025
Hello NMRC!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped de-rig and move the small boats to storage. Many hands make light work! We are grateful to Diane Hamilton for allowing us to store our small boats in her pole building again this winter! Also, a big thank you to the intrepid volunteers who earned NMRC $1000 by assisting at the Sleeping Bear Marathon. It was a productive weekend!
Toggle in for a few more October rows and start thinking about winter training! Details below!
All Hands on Deck for Big Boat De-Rigging!
We will be de-rigging the big boats at Solon Township onSaturday, October 25th from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Rain dates are Sunday, October 26 or Saturday November 1. We need everyone to do their best to attend this de-rigging so that moving boats onto the trailer is safe and easy.
Bring your 7/16 and 10mm wrenches marked with your initials.
Let’s Celebrate a Great Season!
Mark your calendar for a post-season NMRC social onThursday, October 30 at 6 pm at Sleeping Bear Bay Club and Broomstack Taphouse in Maple City. Bring a snack to share and get a chance to see our winter training location! We will be setting up in the gym. If you have an interested friend, this would be a great chance for them to get a sense of our community. There will be a short presentation. Toggle in to Events> Oar and Ales Season Celebration.
Rowvember & Indoor Winter Training 2025/2026
Join fellow NMRC Members for Rowvember!
Rovember sessions are free to any paid on-water 2025 member
Learn to row indoors on Ergometers (Ergs) & perfect your stroke!
One hour sessions held at the Sleeping Bear Bay Club, Maple City
Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6pm
Saturday Mornings 9am
Space for 8 rowers - toggle in to reserve your seat!
Leaders are member volunteers
Indoor Winter Training: December - April
One hour indoor rowing sessions for all levels of rowers
Sessions held at the Sleeping Bear Bay Club, Maple City
Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6pm
Friday Mornings 6am
Saturday Mornings 9am
Space for 8 rowers - toggle in to reserve your seat!
Leaders are member volunteers
Full Season Memberships - December - April
Purchase before December 1 - $200
Purchase after December 1 - $250
Drop In rate $15 per session, based on availability*
* All sessions have limited space. Members must toggle in to reserve. Drop-in reservations available within 48 hours of session, if space is available.
Marti Chamberlain says winter training is worth it!
Last winter, I joined NMRC’s indoor rowing program, starting with the Learn to Row session in Rowvember ‘24. It was a great introduction to both the sport of rowing and the local rowing community. The workouts were challenging but manageable, and the atmosphere was friendly and supportive. I learned a lot, stayed active through the winter, and connected with others who share an interest in fitness and rowing. Coaches Diane, Lindy, and Daniel were fantastic—knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about the sport of rowing. Their guidance made the erg sessions both productive and enjoyable. The program also gave me a solid foundation heading into the 2025 on-water season. If you're thinking about joining the indoor program this winter, I highly recommend giving it a try.
Important: Boat Care Reminder
Please swap out your metal water bottles for plastic or silicone protected water bottles. Metal bottles damage the inner hull of the boats much faster. Thanks to Todd Antrim from TACR who taught Elizabeth how to patch damage caused by by the wear and tear. Elizabeth says her patches may not be pretty, but they will keep the boats afloat!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
October 25 - 9:30 am to 3 pm: Big Boat De-rigging, Lake Leelanau
October 30 - 6 pm: NMRC Oar and Ales Season Celebration at Sleeping Bear Bay Club, 172 W Burdickville Road, Maple City
November 3 - 30: Rowvember at Sleeping Bear Bay Club
December 1 - April: Winter Training at Sleeping Bear Bay Club
DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!
We are a volunteer, member run 501c3 and depend on donations to sustain our club. Membership fees go toward overhead costs and staff (coaches/coxswains). All equipment repair and upgrades are supported by the generous donations of our community.
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