Rowing with the Bees
We offer a lot of rowing for reasonable rates. Members enjoy rowing in our open rows, and we offer specific programs as well.
Would you like to learn to row? Try our Bee-Ginner Rowing Program - click here for details.
Thinking of Joining our Club?
We are actively seeking new members - (all experience levels welcomed) If you are interested in rowing, please e-mail us at row@killerbeesrowingclub.org and/or stop by one of our open rows.
We will put you on our list of "Wanna-Bees" so you will get some information from the club about upcoming rowing programs, times, events, etc.
- Here is our 2008 Membership Application KBRC Membership Form
- And the ultra-important Waiver Form (can't row without it!) KBRC 2008 Waiver
Rowing as a Guest
Are you interested in joining the Bees, and want to try a row?
Do you normally row somewhere else, but will be traveling to the Worcester / Shrewsbury / Central Massachusetts area? We enjoy sharing our lake with the community of rowers from around the country, and welcome guest rowers.
Please e-mail us ahead at row@killerbeesrowingclub.org and/or stop by one of our open rows.
Then please download, print and fill out the Guest Form and the Waiver. It is a good idea to arrive about 15 minutes early so we can talk with you and make sure we have the paperwork done in case we can get you into a boat.
- Here is the guest member form: KBRC Guest Rower Form
- And the ultra-important Waiver Form (can't row without it!) KBRC 2008 Waiver
How to find us
Lake Quinsigamond has two boathouses. KBRC members row out of both boathouses. Most of our open rows for the spring 2008 season are taking place from Regatta Point.
- Regatta Point Community Boathouse, on the Worcester Shore, just north of the Rte 9 bridge. Directions to Regatta Point Community Boathouse – Lake Avenue – Worcester, Ma. From points East From I-495 to exit 25B - I-290 west to exit 22 (West Main St.) Make a right at the end of the ramp onto West Main – go less than 1/10th of a mile and make a left at the first set of lights onto N. Quinsigamond Ave. Follow 1 mile and make a right at the next set of lights onto Rt. 9 Cross over the bridge and bear right at the next set of lights onto Lake Ave. Entrance to Regatta Point State Park is up the street on the right. From points West From I-290 East to exit 21. Make a right at the bottom of the ramp onto Plantation St. Go approx. 1/2 mile and make the first left onto Lake Ave. Follow Lake Ave. 1 mile to the entrance to Regatta Point State Park on your left. From points South From Mass Pike I-90 to exit 10 (I-290 north/east) Follow I-290 north towards Worcester to exit 15 (Shrewsbury Street) Follow Shrewsbury Street approx. 1 mile east making a right at the set of lights onto Belmont Street. Go approx. ¼ mile and make a left onto Lake Ave. Entrance to Regatta Point State Park is up the street on the right.
- The Donahue Rowing Center (DRC), on the Shrewsbury shore. 237 North Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Directions to Donahue Rowing Center – N. Quinsigamond Ave. – Shrewsbury, Ma. From points East From I-495 to exit 25B - I-290 west to exit 22 (West Main St.) Make a right at the end of the ramp onto West Main – go less than 1/10th of a mile and make a left at the first set of lights onto N. Quinsigamond Ave. Follow ½ mile Entrance to Donahue Rowing Center is up the street on the right just past the entrance to the state boat ramp. From points South and West From Mass Pike I-90 to exit 10 I-290 East to exit 22 Make a left at the bottom of the ramp onto West Main St. Go approx. 1/2 mile and make the first left onto N. Quinsigamond Ave. Follow approx. ½ mile. Entrance to Donahue Rowing Center is up the street on the right just past the entrance to the state boat ramp.
