The Miami Rowing and Watersports Center is pleased to welcome guest rowers from schools around the country. We are affiliated with the City of Miami Department of Parks and Recreation and are located on Virginia Key, just across the bridge from the city of Miami. Our boathouse is on a protected basin that connects to Biscayne Bay and provides an ideal venue for rowing. Long rows can be accommodated on the bay while the basin is perfect for shorter pieces.

It goes without saying, that our winter weather is the best and will enable your program to train in ideal conditions. There are many hotels a short drive away as well as a huge selection of restaurants and entertainment. Some of Miami’s finest beaches are located on Key Biscayne, just a bridge and about 3 miles away from the boathouse. Come on down and enjoy – on the water or off!

RATES FOR 2008-2009
Call or e-mail Sunny McLean for rates for dock fees, erg rentals, shell rentals, and other services.

REQUIREMENTS
● A non-refundable deposit fee of $200 is required to reserve use of our facilities for your program. The balance will be due upon arrival.
● Signed waivers for all participating rowers.
● Liability insurance naming the City of Miami as an additional insured.
● A complete roster of all participating rowers,coxswains,coaches and program assistants.
● A schedule of water and erg room time

HOURS OF OPERATION
● Weekdays: The boathouse and clubhouse will be open from 5:30 am to 1 pm and 4 until 7 pm.
● Weekends: The boathouse and clubhouse will be open on Saturdays the same as weekdays and on Sunday it can be open by appointment if requested with advance notice.

ABOUT MIAMI ROWING & WATERSPORTS CENTER
● Our facility is part of the City of Miami Parks and Recreation department; availability of the boathouse and clubhouse must be cleared with the City prior to accepting guest rowing programs. The exact dates of your visit are necessary to make sure there is no conflict in use of the facility by the City.
● The facility is also home to the following clubs: the Dragon Boats, the Outrigger Club and Swim Gym.

GOOD ADVICE
● Plan to store your boats and oars on your trailer
● Do bring some warm clothing – winter mornings are typically in the 60s but can go down to the 40s occasionally

CONTACT: Sunny McLean: rowsunny@bellsouth.net for availability and further information.



Does your college or high school crew team need a winter training center?

Miami Rowing has hosted various University/College and High School teams for their spring and winter breaks. Some of our guests have included the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, M.I.T., Wesleyan University,Middlebury College, University of Connecticut, Brown University, Notre Dame, and Georgia Tech. We will gladly offer references of crews who have trained here in the past.

In addition,we host our annual Miami International Regatta every Spring, and your crew might be able to train all week long and cap it off with great racing against fast Florida crews!

The water and facilities at MRC are ideal for winter training trips. At MRC we offer:

Water
• Year-round access to miles of waterways along the intracostal waterway, ideal for those long, steady-state pieces
• A wind-protected marked 1500m stretch, ideal for seat-racing or racing pieces

Training
• Rowing ergometers
• Weight Room
• Facilities for video analysis and team meetings
• Floating docks for water access

Equipment
We will work with your team to supply any necessary equipment, including rowing shells, oars, and coaching launches. We may also be able to supply rack space if you are going to bring your own shells.

Accommodations
• Nearby hotels/motels on Key Biscayne, downtown Miami, and Coconut Grove.

We are committed to making your winter training trip convenient and productive. We work with each team to ensure that equipment is available, facilities are accessible, and that you get the most out of your crew’s water time. The water is warm, the sun is shining, and our venue is waiting for your team!

For more information, please contact our Chairperson of the Rowing Committee, Sunny McLean.