We Can Row Philadelphia

06/22/2026

Diamond States 2026 — A Jewel of a Day! 💎

Fantastic day on the water with sunny skies, perfect weather, and plenty of fun! The Survivor 8+ brought the energy, teamwork, and spirit that make this crew so special. It was great to have WCR DC join us, along with Julie and the Wilmington quad, making the day even more memorable with friends from the survivor rowing community. 💗

Congratulations to Ines and Emily on racing a pair for the first time! The “pair” extraordinaire!👏 Way to step outside your comfort zone, push yourselves, put in the hard work, show up, and execute!

Kudos to the Henley quad and 4+ for going out there and bringing it every time! 👏 Both crews have been training hard, and we can’t wait to see them in London! 🇬🇧

ALL of our racers today rowed hard, and brought their best! Congrats to all!
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There is a place in WCR for everyone -whether it’s exhibition racing, masters racing, or simply challenging yourself on the water. We celebrate every accomplishment and continue to support and cheer for one another. That shared commitment, encouragement, and friendship are what bond us together for life. 💗💪

06/14/2026

Schuylkill Regatta Recap!

Blue skies and cooler temperatures made for a beautiful day of racing on the Schuylkill. For some of our survivors, it was their very first Masters race - congratulations to Bonnie, Emily, Jill, Karin, Megan, Shannon, and Sue on this exciting milestone! And to
all of the survivors who raced, supported, and represented our team. Every race is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and camaraderie that make this group so special.

The day in pictures ..📸

06/12/2026

Schuylkill Navy Regatta, Philadelphia - Sat 6/13:

Below are the races that include our WCR members! If you can, come on down to Kelly Drive and help cheer them on!

Time 10:06 am, Event 4
Masters Mixed Double: Emily & Ben

Time 10: 36 am, Event 6
Women’s Masters Four: Jill, Bonnie, Shannon, Sue, Marie (c)

11:48 am, Event 11
Masters Mixed Quad: Megan, Tim, Bonnie, Sven

Time 3:58 pm, Event 37
Women’s Masters Quad

Ines, Susan B, Titia, Donna
Rebecca, Emily, Karin, Kathy
Summer, Lyn, Lisa, Megan

Good luck to all!

06/03/2026

Monday Night Recaps!

Last week, Kathy and Janet were honored to row in the Sam I Am. While most of our WCR members have never had the chance to meet Sam personally, her presence is felt throughout our program, and we are grateful for everything she did to bring WCR to Philadelphia. Her vision and dedication created opportunities that continue to make a difference today.
Thank you, Sam. ♥️

Last night, our newbies continued to shine, gaining confidence and building skills with every outing. A special shoutout as well to the members who have stepped up to take on bow seat responsibilities - your willingness to learn and lead helps make every row a success. Another great night on the water with teamwork, progress, and plenty of smiles!

05/19/2026

A hot, sticky night on the water - and our newbies nailed their first time in an 8+! 🔥

Odezza, Elizabeth and Ines took out singles, while our Henley crew was hard at work in the 4+. Great effort all around despite the heat and humidity! 💪

Thanks to coaches Margie and Marsha for their help and guidance and to Thuy for the great pictures!

05/17/2026

At Stotesbury Regatta ….

According to Lois, Seat 5 is the best seat to row in an 8+!

Thanks for the post Emily!

05/16/2026

Whitemarsh survivors are at Stotesbury Regatta, raising awareness for survivor rowing and funds to help send boats to the very first Survivor Racing event at Henley Masters. Stop by to answer our hourly polls (Port or Starboard? Sweep or Scull? What’s your stroke rate today?, etc.), grab complimentary snacks and drinks (and sunscreen!), and chat with our survivors. Donations and signal boosting welcome!


-Philly

05/04/2026

Philly Strong!

Breast cancer survivors from a Montgomery County rowing team are heading to England to compete — and hope to inspire others along the way.

04/30/2026

Shoutout to our friends at Radnor Boys Crew Club! 💙

RBCC has been a proud supporter of our Pink the Boathouse and fundraising efforts since 2024. You might recognize their jerseys at HOSR, featuring a pink “1/8” on the back - a powerful nod to the 1 in 8 women who will experience breast cancer in their lifetime.

After finishing the Manny Flick series as the top public school crew, they’re ready to chase speed down the Schuylkill this weekend at the PSRA City Championships.

Good luck, RBCC - we’ll be cheering you on!

04/26/2026

Monday Night Recaps | 4/13 & 4/20

The last two weeks kicked off our 2026 season, and what a great start it’s been!

On 4/13, returning members worked with Coach Marsha while newcomers joined Coach Margie for an introduction to the erg, oar handling, learning different parts of the boat and bringing a boat to the dock.

Last week, we headed to the Shipley indoor tanks where Lindsay led instruction on squaring and feathering, working through drills to assist our newcomers when they get out on the water, providing them with their first taste of the sport.

Here’s to tomorrow night when we all get on the water together!