VCB's 2025 Row Around Manhattan

On Saturday, August 23, sixty-two rowers in ten boats set out at dawn to ply our oars all day. Our biggest RAM ever included groups from upstate New York, Massachusetts, and the UK. Hurricane Erin had just blown by, leaving clear blue skies and pleasant temperatures—easy going around the Battery, up the East and Harlem Rivers, until we emerged onto the Hudson. There strong headwinds with fierce gusts and huge waves challenged us all the way home to Pier 40.

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, we exceeded our $12,000 goal. Many thanks to all who donated to support VCB’s free rowing programs for the public and high school youth. It’s not too late to donate. Just go here.

Huge thanks to all the volunteers who made this RAM exceptional!

Setting out.

On our way to the Battery all is peaceful.

We arrive at Anable Basin for breakfast.

It’s a tight squeeze in the Basin.

A festive greeting from LIC Community Boathouse.

Under the many bridges of the Harlem River.

We enter the Hudson River.

And rest at Dyckman Marina to rest before the challenge ahead.

Who doesn’t love a sandy beach?

King Tide rowing south through big waves.

Wind against current makes for a roller coaster ride.

At the end of the day—a party!