Lincoln Park Boat Club Chicago

You love us on the water, now join us in the air!

Did you know that we also have a paddling program?

Here are some shots from this winter’s session courtesy of Manny Camargo, LPs kayak and canoeing guide ❄️🚣‍♂️

Our Fundamentals of Winter Kayaking runs from November through March, with Saturday morning paddles out of Lathrop. We meet at 7AM, take about an hour to prep and gear up, then head out on the water for 2–3 hours. The club provides everything you need except a drysuit and neoprene gear.

See the group’s full winter kayaking photo journal by visiting https://invinciblechildren.smugmug.com/KayakingTours! And learn more about paddling opportunities on our website.

From snack time to split times 👶🏻🍎 These are just some of our coaches for the 2026 season!

Slide 1 - Joe and Tim Simon
Slide 2 - Emma DeValk
Slide 3 - Charlotte Stromberg
Slide 4 - Jewoo Im
Slide 5 - Emily Hillan

Meet our Head Coach (Trish Brubaker), Assistant Coach (Brian Hughes), and others at lpboatclub.org

Sign ups are open for our April Adult Learn to Row at the Lincoln Park Lagoon! 🧠🚣🏻‍♀️

Learn to row at our historic Lincoln Park Boat House along the Lincoln Park rowing lagoon.

⭐️This 9 session class is an introduction to the sport of rowing. You will learn the fundamentals of rowing including the basic rowing stroke, water safety, facility orientation and equipment handling.

⭐️This class is for adults with no experience in rowing and is designed to start you on the path toward becoming a rower. Upon completion of this class, you have the option to join the club at a discounted rate, and continue rowing as part of our novice program.

⭐️This class is for adults, ages 18+. Individuals under the age of 18 can only participate in our high school and middle school programs or camps, which can be found under “Juniors/Youth”.

Space is limited so signup now using the link to our website in our bio!

Note:
-Due to regattas, there will be no practice on April 18. A make-up session will be held April 27th.
-Program size is 20 (7 spots remaining)
-Register by April 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM EDT

🚣‍♂️ Youth Summer Rowing Camps: Register Now!

Looking for a unique summer experience for your 6th–12th grader? Lincoln Park Boat Club’s 5-day Learn-to-Row camps are officially open for Summer 2026!

No experience is necessary. We focus on teamwork, fitness, and fun on the water at three convenient Chicago locations:

📍 Lathrop Boathouse (North Side)
📍 Lincoln Park Boathouse (Mid-City)
📍 Eleanor Boathouse (South Side)

🗓️ Quick Info:
Dates: Weekly sessions from June 8 – June 26

Cost: $300 (Full & partial financial assistance available!)

Who: Rising 6th–12th graders

Spaces fill fast! Secure your spot today:
👉 lpboatclub.org/ltrsummercamp

All these dock photos can mean only one thing… it’s time to install ours! Join us at the Lincoln Park Boathouse this Saturday, March 21 at 9 AM (weather permitting) to help get the dock in the water.

Dress for the weather and plan on waterproof shoes or boots! 👷🏻‍♀️🥾🦆

HIGH SCHOOLERS: Try a new sport for FREE this winter! ❄️🚣🏻

The Lincoln Park Boat Club is hosting 100% FREE Indoor Rowing Camps this February for students in grades 9-12. This is the perfect opportunity to jump into a new sport with zero experience required.

Why join us indoors? ⚡️ Learn the basics of rowing 💪 Build strength and fitness right before spring sports season 🤝 Meet new friends from across the city

Camp Details:
📍 Where: Lathrop Boathouse (2820 N Leavitt St.)
🕓 Time: Mon-Fri, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🗓️ Choose Your Week:

Session 1: Feb 9-13
Session 2: Feb 16-20
Session 3: Feb 23-27

Spots are limited! Scan the QR code in the image or visit the following link to create an account and reserve your erg today: https://www.regattacentral.com/cart/?job_id=3066&sid_1501=1

Registration is OPEN for Get Fit to Row 🚣‍♂️❄️

Running Jan 27 to April 4, GFTR is the perfect way to stay strong through the winter and be water-ready when the ice melts.

Train indoors at the Park 571 Boathouse in Bridgeport, focusing on the core pillars of rowing: strength, endurance, flexibility, and stability. Your training will be:

✔ Led by experienced coaches
✔ Small-group, one-on-one feedback
✔ Perfect for beginners learning fundamentals
✔ Ideal for returning rowers getting back in shape

This 10-week program runs right up to the start of April Learn to Row and GFTR participants receive $50 off Learn to Row at Park 571 or the Lagoon locations.

Sign up now on Regatta Central under Programs & Classes: https://www.regattacentral.com/clubs/?org_id=235

Week 5️⃣ of our Strong Finish Campaign is here!

Thanks to your support, we’ve raised $41,000—that’s 82% of our $50K goal! Just $9,000 to go in our final sprint.

This week supports equipment repair & maintenance, helping our coaches keep boats race-ready. You can also still give to any program featured earlier. Please just note which program you’re supporting in the comment line of your donation.

Donate today🚣‍♂️💙: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_8111023b-a94d-11ec-be05-02d341daa68d&WidgetId=242688

Strong Finish Campaign Week 4️⃣: LPBC Adult Programs!

This week’s Strong Finish focus is our adult programs, including the competitive masters, single scullers, paddling, and kayak programs.

LPBC is well known for its competitive masters team and single scullers who bring home top honors for LP throughout the year. Several of those rowers have come up through the ranks of our well-coached novice and intermediate teams. LPBC also runs several adult paddling programs, with kayak sessions running year-round out of the Lathrop boathouse, and plans for a multi-disciplinary paddling program in 2026.

Along with our constant efforts to ensure our programs have what they need to thrive, LPBC also provides more than $10,000 in financial aid each year to ensure that anyone who wants to row with our competitive, intermediate, or novice team can do so, regardless of means.

Money raised this week will go toward needed equipment for our adult programs, including oars and coxboxes.

Show your support by donating at: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_8111023b-a94d-11ec-be05-02d341daa68d&WidgetId=242688