Row Around Manhattan

Every year, the Village Community Boathouse mobilizes its fleet of traditional wooden rowing craft for a circumnavigation of the most famous island in the world.

The Row Around Manhattan (RAM) is a challenging and incredibly scenic 30-mile voyage that begins at our boathouse on the south side of Pier 40, circles Manhattan on the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers in a counter-clockwise direction, and ends with a spectacular party back at the boathouse.

The RAM is also our biggest fundraiser of the year; we ask each rower to raise or contribute a minimum of $100. Please visit VCB’s fundraising website HERE to sign up and learn how easy it is to raise money for a great cause.

This year’s RAM will take place on Sunday, September 30 (rain date October 13) with a start time of 8:30 am (crews need to be on hand by 7:30 at the latest).

Non-members are welcome to join us provided they have sufficient rowing experience or join us for at least three practice rows between now and the event. Non-rowing friends, family, and colleagues are encouraged to support the effort by volunteering at the event or by reserving a seat in our chase boat, in exchange for a suggested $250 contribution (only 4 seats are available).

To register or for more information, email us at RAM@vcb.nyc or call David at 201-850-7234.

Donations may be mailed in by check or by hitting the “donate” button HERE.