Ridley Graduate Boat Club

Join us at the christening of our two new 2x’s on Sunday June 7, 2026 following the final race of the CSSRA Championship (~3:30pm) at the RGBC Boathouse!

The event will be in conjunction with our partners at Ridley College who will also be christening two new boats.

Monika served as the RGBC president for over a decade. She is also a trailblazer in the sport, as a member of Canada's Olympic Rowing Team at the 1976 games, the first to include women's rowing. Her husband, Colin, is a fellow Olympian, representing Great Britain at the 1980 games. Both Monika and Colin have been long time members of RGBC and donated many hours volunteering and coaching at the club.

Brian spent many years coaching at RGBC. He was the kind of coach who always put his athletes above himself and was willing to coach anyone who asked. He was a quiet individual, but when he spoke, it was always with sound advice to better those he worked with.

RGBC wants to be the first back home to Congratulate Ridley College Rowing... 1st & 2nd in Boys & Girls Senior 4xs and the other hard fought battles hope you are all proud of your hard work!! We are🧡🖤

As we get into this year’s racing season, keep an eye out for Steve Rosts, along with his teammates, Ryan Clegg, Axel Ewashko, and Curtis Ames, who have been named to this year’s World Cup team. They will be competing at World Cup I in Seville on May 29-31, and World Cup II in Plovdiv on June 12-14!

Links to schedules and streams can be found in our bio.

Ridley Graduate Boat Club is excited to welcome our new Head Coach and Club Captain, Jirianna Couroux, to our team!

Jirianna discovered her passion for rowing while watching crews glide across Lake Banook in Nova Scotia. Captivated by the rhythm, teamwork, and power of the sport, she quickly fell in love with rowing and the sense of connection it creates—both on the water and within a team.

Although she never pursued rowing herself, the sport remained close to her heart. Years later, that connection deepened when her oldest daughter took up rowing in high school, bringing Jirianna back to the shoreline—this time as a proud and enthusiastic supporter.

Her love for the water eventually led her down her own path. Drawn to the calm, challenge, and adventure it offers, she embraced canoeing and kayaking. Today, Jirianna is a certified canoe tripping and basic kayak instructor, sharing her knowledge and passion with others while continuing to build her connection to life on the water.

Jirianna’s involvement in rowing grew when she began volunteering with the South Niagara Rowing Club, where her dedication and enthusiasm quickly led to a position on the Board of Directors. After several months, she chose to deepen her commitment even further, beginning her journey into coaching and boat repair. Coaching since 2019, she has had the opportunity to learn from and train under exceptional mentors, shaping her approach and philosophy in the sport.

She has also contributed her skills and knowledge through roles with Row Ontario, Leander Boat Club, and McMaster University. Passionate about continuous growth, Jirianna is always seeking new opportunities to learn and develop. She is currently working toward her Performance Coach certification and pursuing boat repair certification with Filippi, further expanding her expertise both on and off the water.

We are excited to have Jirianna on our team!

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This morning our amazing volunteers built 35 new RowErgs for this Saturday’s race!
We still have a few for sale! Send us an email at [email protected] if you’re interested!

Get your entries in for the Nancy Storrs Ontario Indoor Rowing Championships!! Entries close tomorrow night (Friday February 20, 2026 at 11:59pm).

Excited for everyone to crush it next weekend! 💪

Have you got your entry in?

Get your entries in for the Nancy Storrs Ontario Indoor Rowing Championships!! Entries close tomorrow night (Friday February 20, 2026 at 11:59pm).

Excited for everyone to crush it next weekend! 💪

Have you gotten your entry in?

The Nancy Storrs Ontario Indoor Erg Championships are on February 28, 2026 at Ridley College!

Link to register below & in bio:
https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=10134

We have 35 NEW Concept2 RowErgs for the event. These are used one day for the event and are available for purchase. The 2026 price is $1425 CDN (all taxes and duty included). Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in purchasing an erg.

Entries close on February 20, 2026 at 11:59pm.