Whaling City Rowing

The IDWR Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s event a success! We would especially like to thank the following individuals for their time, commitment, and involvement (..and this list is in no particular order):

Sergeant Simmons, the NBPD, the NBFD, and the HDC for providing on the water help
Tommy Vital and Robert Boule for help to place/retrieve the buoys and towing abilities.

Jack & Pat Ford for timing all of the races, and Greg Carlisle and Sarah Labelle for helping the Fords with some of the races.

Kevin Lee for capturing this event and all of the fantastic action shots throughout the day through his wonderful photography. See Photos

The Buzzards and Hot Flashes for helping to move the boats the morning of the event.

Pattie MacMillen, Cyn Spence, Steve Morrisseau, and Liz Labelle for all of their efforts behind the scenes.
Cheryl Belknap for contacting and coordinating the media and press releases.
Teams from BBRC and Warren, RI --- thank you for your participation in this event and sharing the day with us!…and last, but certainly not least as this event would not have been possible without you, all of the volunteers: Larry Almeida, Kerry Angilly, Michele Azevedo, Sam Baptista, Ellen Carlson, Katy Dextraze, Ralph Eustis, Beth Faria, Deb & Nikki Jackson, Catherine Labelle, Paul Mitchell, Karen, Matt & Nikki Morrisseau, Nicole Radke, Danielle Riggs, and Tom Spence.

Race Time Results
 
Thank you again…
Bethany Sylvia and Louie Doherty
Co-Chairs of the IDWR

Below is a list of upcoming events in addition to your scheduled rows and other WCR news. All of these events are listed on our calendar.

INDEPENDENCE DAY WHALEBOAT RACE –sign up today!
Saturday July 3rd beginning at 9:30AM

You are invited to join a 150-year old New Bedford tradition. Come and race the Skylark, the Flying Fish, and the Herman Melville. Register early: First 10 teams whose registration forms are received complete and paid in full will receive a complimentary souvenir IDWR T-shirt!  More information, rules, course description, and registration here.

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SUMMER YOUTH ROWING PROGRAM
Thursdays July 8th – August 12th 6-7PM

Signup here

$25 per participant for the six-week program
Please note: If you are a WCR Youth Member, this program is included as part of your membership. Please email Kevin Lee to reserve your seat.
If interested, please email Kevin Lee by Thursday, July 1st to reserve your seat

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WCR NEWS!
Remember that our Web site (here!) contains some great information about our organization, present and past events, scheduling and rowing calendar information, as well as, links to marine weather forecasts, tide charts, water temperature…and other helpful boating information.
 
ROWING SCHEDULE…As many of you know, I am stepping down as the recreational coordinator for WCR. Should you have any changes in your rowing schedule, please email Liz Labelle here so that the schedule can be kept current
 
RECREATIONAL ROWING… If you are interested in keeping our members current with rowing news, scheduling rows, and/or coordinating events such as the full moon rows…email Liz Labelle here.
 
LOCAL EVENTS!
BUZZARDS BAY OPEN WATER ROWING CHALLENGE….June 12th
New Bedford, MA3-mile race beginning and ending at Fort Tabor Park in New Bedford
Visit Buzzards Bay Rowing Club or call 508-961-5955 for more information

Hope that you are enjoying this beautiful weather!
See you on the water….
Bethany

For the 8th Annual Whaleboat Race, here's my list of thanks...

To the crews.  Amazing job!  You should all be proud.
To the Captains.  For the time you put into your students.
To the Parents.  For cheering on your son or daughter, and for the leg work getting them to the marina every week for practice.
To the Volunteers.  Who have worked since February to make this event possible once again.
To the folks at Popes Island Marina.  Who go out of their way to help us put on this event.

I hope to see you all this summer for our Summer program and hope you all row with your teams for the Independence Day Whaleboat Race to be held July 3, 2010 in New Bedford Harbor.

Looking forward to next years race!

Race Results

Liz Labelle

The 8th Annual Youth Whaleboat Challenge to be held on May 8th is right around the corner!  We are expecting 12 teams from area High Schools and Youth Programs to participate in this year's races so there promises to be plenty of excitement!

Come on over to Popes Island Marina for race day and cheer on our city's youth as they battle for the New Bedford Cup.  The three races scheduled, Circumnavigation of Crow's Island, the Figure Eight and the Harpoon Toss are sure to put all the crews to the test for endurance and skill.

All are welcome to cheer on the crews.  Registration begins at 9:00 with races sure to be underway by 10:00.

If you are interested in volunteering for the day, please contact me, Liz Labelle or call 508-264-3639.

Youth Whaleboat Challenge details here.

Looking forward to seeing you all there race day!!

Liz Labelle

On Friday, Marc h 26th, 2010, WCR members, spouses, and friends gathered at the Waterfront Grille overlooking New Bedford Harbor to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, chowder and "refreshments!"

New WCR gear was on display and available for purchase. Those in attendance enjoyed catching up with team members and their families, and with other WCR members throughout our organization.

Results of the recent WCR Membership Survey was shared, raffles were held, upcomg events were detailed and the now annual WCR Whaleboat Trivia Quiz was enjoyed by all.