2026 Row-Mantic Day On the Water

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Two rowers of a quad on the dock preparing to launch. Behind them is an eight on the water, and behind the eight is a coach boat and the Selkirk Trestle.

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, a mix of couples, singles, and families joined us for the Row-Mantic Row on the Water—a fun, guided, rowing experience that was designed with couples in mind, but was open to everyone!

The day was crisp but stunning, with blue skies and calm water. A perfect day for introducing people to rowing!  Participants were coached through the basics on land, went out on the water supported by experienced rowers in each boat, and enjoyed snacks, camaraderie, and learning something new together.

Here are some pictures from the event! We'll post more as they come in.

Rowers learn the basics of the stroke on a rowing machine. In the background is a rowing shell lifted on supports, where new rowers learn other aspects of rowing.
Rowers learning the basics of the stroke on rowing machines on the dock.
A shell lifted onto supports, where rowers can get a feel for the stroke and what it feels like to sit in a boat.
Participants, staff, and volunteers carry a boat down to the water.
Participants, volunteers, and staff lower a boat into the water.
A volunteer instructs two participants in the basics of the stroke on a rowing machine.
A coach helps participants master the basics of the stroke in a shell on the dock.
The first boat launches! This is a sweep eight.
A quad prepares to launch as the eight moves off.
The eight on the water with a quad, preparing to launch, on the dock. In the background is a coach boat and the Selkirk Trestle.
A quad has just launched from the dock. In the background is the eight.
Another quad on the water.
Two quads on the dock, with coach boats in the background. Coaches and volunteers are helping the participants adjust their seat and oars.
A quad that has just left the dock with a coach boat and the Selkirk Trestle visible in the background.
Three boats on the water. In the foreground is a quad. Behind it, to the right, is another 'Row-Mantic' quad. In the distance is a double from St. Michaels University School (SMUS).
Another quad launches. In the background is a SMUS double.
A quad at the dock. Volunteers and coaches are helping the participants get ready to launch.
The eight out on the water. In the background is Halkett island and the Selkirk Trestle.
Three Row-Mantic boats on the water. In the foreground is a recently launched quad. Behind and to the left of the quad is the eight. Behind both boats and to the right is another quad. In the background is the Selkirk Trestle.
In the foreground is a quad. Behind it is the eight and the footings of the Selkirk Trestle.
The stern five rowers of the eight on the water. Their oars are feathered (flat), and there's a spray of water visible. In the background are three evenly spaced ducks and the shore.
Four rowers in the eight.
The eight heading to the Point Ellice (Bay Street) Bridge. The boat is headed into the sun, and the rowers are dark and silhouetted against the bright water.
A quad on the water headed back towards the dock. Behind them, rather unromantically, is the car crushing plant!
A close-up of four rowers in a quad.
A quad headed away from the Selkirk Trestle.
The eight with the Selkirk Trestle in the background.
The eight with the Selkirk Trestle in the background.
A quad headed north towards the Point Ellice bridge, which is just becoming visible.
A quad headed north
Another quad headed north. A navigation marker and the Selkirk Trestle are visible in the background.
A quad headed north. In the background is Selkirk Village.
A quad coming into the dock. They are 'leaning away' from the dock so their oars will clear. A volunteer is holding one of the oars to pull the boat in.
Two Row-Mantic participants against a backdrop of hearts and crossed oars.
Participants, volunteers, and coaches against a backdrop of hearts and crossed oars!
Our coaches and volunteers against a backdrop of hearts and crossed oars.
The eight and a quad heat out again after coffee and snacks!