Open House & Return to Rowing
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
Wilmington Marine Center
Welcome back to the water
Did you row in high school or college? Are you a former CFRRC member?
Cape Fear River Rowing Club (CFRRC) has been on the water since 1990, and we are always looking for people who know what swing feels like. Whether you rowed in high school, college, at another club, or were once a CFRRC member yourself, we want to connect with you. It doesn’t matter if it’s been two years or twenty, this is your invitation to come see what rowing looks like as an adult member of a masters club.
No pressure, no commitment. Come tour the boathouse, meet some of our members, ask every question you have, and see whether the water might be calling you back.
What to expect
What’s happening at the boathouse that day.
Arrive anytime for boathouse tours & rowing conversations
Come whenever works for you between 10 and Noon. Current club members will be on-site throughout the morning. There’s no need to stay the full two hours. Drop in for as long as you’d like.
Boathouse tours
Walk out on our dock, see the fleet, and get a feel for how the club operates.
Meet the members
Ask our members anything about practice schedules, regattas, our social events, and anything else you want to know.
Membership information
Learn how to join us for a no-obligation guest row, ask about the path from guest rower to member, and hear details about our annual dues.
Light brunch
Our concurrent Learn to Row session wraps up between 11-11:30. Join us for casual food and conversation with our LTR participants, families, and fellow guests.
WHO SHOULD COME
This event is especially for you if…
Former Rower
You rowed in high school or college
Whether it’s been a few years or a few decades, your muscle memory is still there. Masters rowing is where a lot of former collegiate and scholastic rowers land – and stay.
Former Coxswain
You coxed and miss the boat
Coxswains are always in demand at masters clubs. If you steered crews and loved every minute of it, we’d love to have that conversation.
Former Member
You rowed with CFRRC before
Life gets busy and time on the water gets squeezed out. If you’ve been away from the club and are wondering whether it’s time to come back, this morning is for you.
New to Rowing
You’ve never rowed but you’re curious
The Open House is welcoming to anyone. New to the sport? Ask about our Learn to Row program while you’re here.
Not sure if this is the right fit? Come anyway. The worst outcome is a pleasant morning overlooking the river
Getting here
Find us on the Cape Fear River
address
3410 River Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
time
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
parking
There are two entrances for Wilmington Marine — take the northern one (first entrance on the right if you’re coming from the shipyard side; second on the left if you’re traveling north on River Road from or past Independence Blvd). Drive through the gate and head straight down the driveway toward the river. Park diagonally in the grass along the right side of the driveway. Please park closely together so we can maximize the number of vehicles in that space. Walk down the driveway toward the river and you’ll see our boatyard up on the knoll.
Overflow parking is available in a small gravel lot inside the gate area.
attire
Dress casually. You won’t be getting on the water this morning, but we can arrange for you to come back and join one of our practice sessions.
Questions? Email info@cfrrc.org — Find us on Facebook and Instagram