News / Blog – New Bedford Rowing Center

Head Coach Wanted

Head Coach Start Date: January 6, 2025 The New Bedford Rowing Center “NBRC” is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reunite river and residents by promoting and developing the sport of rowing in Greater New Bedford along the Acushnet River, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and personal growth among individuals of all ages and abilities.…

New Bedford Rowing Center Announces Election of New Board Chair and Opens Learn To Row Registration

New Bedford, April 16, 2024 | New Bedford Rowing Center (NBRC) announces the election of Jordan Seim to a three-year term as Chair of its Board of Directors. Having served on the board for 2 years, Ms. Seim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing NBRC’s mission. “The opportunity to lead the New Bedford…

Boys in the Boat Pre-Screening

Coach and male rowers preparing to launch their boat from the dock

Join New Bedford Rowing Center & Watuppa Rowing Center for a private pre-screening of Boys in the Boat on Thursday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. at AMC Theaters Dartmouth. Space is limited to 50 guests, so secure your spot today! Time: Thursday, December 21st, at 6:30 p.m. (Access to the auditorium at…

NBRC joins Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture Program

January 30, 2023 – New Bedford Rowing Center is excited to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders discounts on the Learn-to-Row courses and annual membership dues. EBT cardholders receive…

NBRC Resumes Full Operations

TO ALL NBRC PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS, AND WELL-WISHERS Thank you for holding fast to the vision of a diverse, inclusive, and growing NBRC, despite the challenges of the last few years. NBRC is resuming full operation, ready to follow whatever official guidance may recommend or require regarding Covid-19 and its variants. NBRC is planning a return to its…

Executive Director Transition

After 15 years of dedicated service to New Bedford Rowing Center, D’Arcy MacMahon has announced that would be stepping down from his position as Executive Director and CEO effective October 31, 2021. He will remain with the Center in a consulting role, giving advice, support, and guidance to the organization’s management team, and will continue…