Wilmington Youth Rowing Association

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Wilmington Youth Rowing Association WYRA is a youth rowing club that offers fall and spring competitive programs for 8th-12th graders. No experience necessary. Visit us at www.wyra.org!

Golden hour on Christina River🌅
10/09/2026

Golden hour on Christina River🌅

What a day at the Head of the Christina! 🚣‍♀️WYRA had an incredible day on the water, with some great racing, big result...
10/07/2026

What a day at the Head of the Christina! 🚣‍♀️

WYRA had an incredible day on the water, with some great racing, big results, and, most importantly, a whole lot of fun with our rowing community. We’re incredibly proud of how our athletes showed up and competed!

🥇 GOLD
Men’s Youth 1x
Men’s JV 2x
Men’s JV 4+
Men’s Novice 4+
Men’s Youth 4x
Mixed Youth 2x

🥈 SILVER
Men’s Youth 2x
Women’s Youth 2x
Women’s JV 2x
Men’s Open 2-
Mixed Youth 2x

🥉 BRONZE
Open Men’s 2x
Women’s Novice 8+
Women’s JV 4+
Women’s Novice 4+
Men’s Novice 8+
Women’s JV 2x
Mixed Youth 2x

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this regatta possible, our incredible volunteers, coaches, parents, referees, and all the athletes who made the day so special.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors and partners for supporting WYRA and youth rowing: First State Spine, First State Orthopedics, EDIS, Primary Colors Painting, CLA Construction, Delaware Cruises & Events, and Strokeside.

And a special thank you to Riverfront Development Corporation for providing such an awesome location for the event and helping us bring rowing to the Christina River.

It takes a whole community to make a day like this happen, and we’re lucky to have the best one. 💙🧡

Thank you for an awesome Head of the Christina!

RACE->CHEER->EAT->REPEATThe Head of the Christina Regatta is almost here!📅 October 4, 2026�📍 Tubman-Garrett Riverfront P...
09/22/2026

RACE->CHEER->EAT->REPEAT
The Head of the Christina Regatta is almost here!

📅 October 4, 2026�📍 Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park�⏰ 9 AM–2 PM

Come watch crews battle it out on the Christina River, grab some food from our food trucks , and enjoy a full day of rowing, racing, and community!

A HUGE shoutout to our Head of the Christina sponsors! Your support helps make this event possible and, most importantly, helps break barriers and create more opportunities for young people to experience rowing.

Come race with us. Come cheer with us. Come be part of it!

WYRA Cadet Program • Grades 5-8Still looking for the sport that clicks with your middle schooler?WYRA’s Cadet Program le...
09/11/2026

WYRA Cadet Program • Grades 5-8

Still looking for the sport that clicks with your middle schooler?

WYRA’s Cadet Program lets students in grades 6
5-8 experience rowing.

Sometimes all it takes is getting in the boat.

Join us this fall.What’s your favorite place?Maybe it’s not a place at all, but the people who make every place feel spe...
08/25/2026

Join us this fall.

What’s your favorite place?

Maybe it’s not a place at all, but the people who make every place feel special.

At WYRA, you’ll build friendships, challenge yourself, and create memories that stay with you long after the season ends.

Your people. Your place. Your crew.

You belong here.

https://www.wyra.org/program/fall-crew/12686

08/13/2026

WYRA is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and motivated Seasonal Assistant Rowing Coach to join our coaching staff for the Fall 2026 season. This is an excellent opportunity for former rowers, collegiate athletes, or individuals looking to begin a coaching career while making a meaningful impact on young athletes.
More infomation: https://www.wyra.org/about/employment-opportunities/112374

If you're interested please email [email protected] or tag in comments

Not every kid finds their fit on the field or the court. Maybe their place is on the water.Rowing builds confidence, str...
08/12/2026

Not every kid finds their fit on the field or the court. Maybe their place is on the water.
Rowing builds confidence, strength, teamwork, and friendships, and no experience is needed to get started.

Come try something different with WYRA.
Find more information https://www.wyra.org/program/fall-crew-2026/12686

Summer at WYRA is officially in the books🚣We learned new skills, built a stronger foundation, made lasting friendships, ...
07/28/2026

Summer at WYRA is officially in the books🚣

We learned new skills, built a stronger foundation, made lasting friendships, and created memories that will stay with us. We battled the heat, pushed through smoky days, and kept showing up with determination and smiles.

Thank you to every athlete, family, coach, and volunteer for making this summer so special. We can’t wait to carry this momentum into the fall. Go WYRA🧡💙

Aiden and Ronan finish their youth rowing careers at WYRA ranked #12 in the nation in the Men’s Youth PairWe couldn’t b...
06/15/2026

Aiden and Ronan finish their youth rowing careers at WYRA ranked #12 in the nation in the Men’s Youth Pair

We couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to watch them continue their journey at Saint Joseph’s University.

Once you’re WYRA, you’re always WYRA 💙🧡

Sam finishes his season ranked in the Top 20 nationally in the Men’s Youth Single Scull. What an incredible achievement ...
06/15/2026

Sam finishes his season ranked in the Top 20 nationally in the Men’s Youth Single Scull. What an incredible achievement and a fantastic representation of WYRA on the national stage.

The countless hours and meters Sam has put in are paying off. This is only the beginning. More to come😤

Go WYRA🧡💙

Address

500 E. Front Street
Wilmington, DE
19801

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 6:30pm
Friday 3pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+13027774533

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