The spring racing format differs from the fall. In the spring, athletes will be racing not against the clock as with the fall, but rather lining up next to other crews in a 2000 meter sprint style race. Once athletes hit the water, coaches will work on the fundamentals established the previous season to create boats in various categories which possess the best possible chance for success.  

If you are concerned about the cost of joining WYRA, we do offer scholarships for those that require it.

ALL WYRA competitive rowers need to be members of the US Rowing Association.

The requirement is mandatory and assures all WYRA members are covered under our Club’s liability insurance policy with USRowing.

To join or renew your USRowing membership, go to their membership page and follow the prompts for Individual Membership, Administration Fee and Waiver. You will need to repeat this process for each family member competing with WYRA.

Our club code is QRSBH.

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR CREW AS WE WILL ASK FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER IN THE REGISTRATION FORM.

Where does WYRA race?

WYRA crews have competed all over the US, though most of the racing is in DE, MD, PA and NJ though some championships or national regattas can be held anywhere in the US. We have competed in the Henley Regatta in London, the Jr. Nationals and for over 20 years, we have proudly gotten crews in the Head of the Charles in Boston.

Do I have to join for the whole year or can I choose my seasons?

You can row in whichever season works for you. Though most kids row in at least two seasons, we have lots that have other sports they’ve already committed to and therefore only join WYRA for one season a year.

Who can race with WYRA?

Anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 can row for WYRA, but we do not take seniors as novice rowers. We are a co-ed composite program with students from public, private, parochial and home schools. There are no “bench warmers” in WYRA, everyone gets to row and compete. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!

Does everyone compete in every regatta?

The answer is mostly yes. Most regattas WYRA participates in are general regattas that accept novices through varsity, both boys and girls, though sometimes we’ll take crews to more specific regattas, such as the Junior Nationals, where crews have to qualify in order to compete. These types of races, however, are usually after the main season has ended. WYRA never ‘cuts’ kids. Anyone who joins will practice with the team and race with the team. We do organize boats so everyone in the boat will be at the same approximate skill level, making that boat as competitive as possible.