Whaleboat Scrambles June 23

Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, Whaling City Rowing will host the 2012 Whaleboat Scrambles on Saturday, June 23 (rain date June 24).  Rowing clubs in the New Bedford area are invited to join us for a day of competition and socializing.  Crews are "scrambled," chosen by lottery to mix ages, genders and club affiliation.  Prizes are awarded, but they are not to be taken too seroiusly.  Lunch is included.  It's a great way to meet the neighbors while enjoying some time on the water as summer begins.

Youth Whaleboat Challenge May 12

The 9th annual Youth Whaleboat Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 12th (rain date May 19th).  Youth teams from regional schools and other organizations are being formed now.  In the past, we have had as many as a dozen teams compete.  Practices are held through the month of April.  Competiton includes a race around Crow Island, an around-the-bouys race and a harpoon throwing contest.

Season Kick-Off Party April 13

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 13th for Whaling City Rowing's annual Season Kick-Off Party.  Once again, the party will be held at the Waterfront Grille from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.  It is always a relaxed evening of old friends, new members, plans for the coming season and a raffle.  Guests are welcome.  See the invitation.

Member in the News - Letrice Lopes

The New Bedford Standard-Times of November 23, 2011 ran a very nice article on Whaling City member Letrice Lopes, a Licensed Massage Therapist and healer.  See the article here.

The Fifth Day Joins Whaling City Rowing Fleet

The Fifth Day is the name of Whaling City Rowing's newest whaleboat.  Donated by Bob and Sandy Dring, she is a cold molded whaleboat fashioned after the James Beetle style whaleboat which got prevalent use in New Bedford from the 1840's on.  Some of her hardware was molded from hardware used by Beetle himself, courtesy of Mystic Seaport.

  

Both Bob and Sandy wanted very much that this boat would be used for the purposes of giving young people a chance to experience our wonderful harbor and surrounding waterways.  We at WCR are happy to make her part of our Youth Program.

 

Currently, she is not rigged for rowing but does have a sail.  The boat will remain in dry dock for the winter and hopefully will be ready for rowing this Spring.

 We are excited about our new addition.  She'll look great in the harbor!

 

On behalf of WCR, our sincerest thanks to both Bob and Sandy for this most generous gift.

 

Liz Labelle