Rowing in Color

The red handprint, usually painted across the mouth, symbolizes solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls in North America, in recognition of the fact that Native American women are up to 10 times more likely to be murdered or sexually assaulted. . Thank you to @hocr1965 for amplifying the country’s first Indigenous Women’s 4+ at any regatta. . #mmiw

Here’s what American rowing looks like. . Three years, 36 rowers, and four coxswains later, we look forward to seeing you all at the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta.

The waves of impact are still rippling. . Above, a photo of the 2022 all-Black Women’s 8+. . Join Monday’s webinar to learn more about making waves.

¿Sabías que una regata de remo Coastal Beach sprint puede incluir hasta 100m de carrera en playa?🚣🏿‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

🗞️¡WildRowing.com regala un maravilloso espacio a la historia de Remo Cartagena de Indias!🇨🇴🚣🏿‍♂️ ¡Gracias a @wildrowing @tt_cet por el espacio! LINK IN BIO WildRowing.com gives a wonderful space to the history of Remo Cartagena de Indias…thanks to Tom Taylor! #remocartagenacolombia #wildrowing #rowingcolombia #coastalrowing #cartagenadeindias

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Real life “standing” starts! Another beautiful Sunday on the west coast with the best team @lbcorow ❤️🦭🌊🐬#rowing #california #coastalrowing #rudern #oceanrowing

Throwback to making history at the 2023 @hocr1965 , the first Black Men’s 8 to ever line up on that course. 🚣🏽‍♂️ More than a boat… it was brotherhood, sisterhood (@theblackcoxswain ), and unity in motion. 🖤🙏🏾@rowingincolor 🎥: @mv2creative #HOCR #Rowing #History

@livie.lou.20 began rowing her freshman year at the Rochester Institute of Technology (@rit_rowing , @ritwrowing ) and has been in love with the sport for four years. Even after graduation, she continues to find ways to keep rowing in her life, from workouts to opportunities like Rowing in Color (@rowingincolor )at the Head of the Charles (@hocr1965 ). Her journey has been both challenging and rewarding. Rowing taught her perseverance, patience, and mental strength to push through self-doubt. Joining a 2025 Rowing in Color boat was about more than racing; it was about representation and empowerment. Having often felt like or been the only rower of color, she wanted to show others they belong in this sport. Being on the water with other women who looked like her was an indescribable and affirming experience, a reminder that no matter your skin color, you belong on the water. 🫶🏾 She believes diversity strengthens rowing by breaking barriers, building community, and making the sport truly inclusive. Guided by her own words of wisdom, “Never let outside forces define your path. Block out the noise, put in the work, and go get it!” she’s grateful for the journey and excited for the change that’s only just beginning. 🤩✨ ••••• #BRAID #Rowing #BlackGirlMagic

Hear it directly from @rowingincolor athletes. This community is eager and passionate to be a part of this race and they are pushing to make a name for themselves. #rowing #headofthecharles

@ally.loveless began rowing in 2016 at Newcastle Grammar School in Australia, where she first learned to scull. After moving back to the U.S., she transitioned into coxing with Whitemarsh Boat Club (@whitemarsh.crew ), later joining the University of Alabama (@alabamarow ), and now competes with the New Orleans Rowing Club (@neworleansrowingclub ). Though she has always had supportive teammates and coaches, she has also felt the pressure to push harder and perform perfectly because she stood out in the sport. Seeing the first RIC (@rowingincolor ) Black women’s 8+ was a powerful moment — a full boat of women who looked like her. Being part of that boat now is an incredible honor, representing unity, pride, and something greater than a team name. She believes diversity in rowing matters because it creates access, belonging, and opportunity for athletes of color while expanding the sport to new communities. Guided by her mother’s words, “If you can see her, you can be her,” she hopes first, for others to find encouragement in those words, but also to be an example and inspiration for others. ✨ ••••• #BRAID #Rowing #BlackExcellence #BlackGirlMagic #RepresentationMatters

@bria.henryy began rowing three years ago at the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (@atlantajuniors ) before joining the High Point University women’s rowing team (@hpurowing ). Her journey hasn’t always been easy, she once struggled with belonging and comparison, but through the support and diversity of her team, she rediscovered her love for the sport. Being part of a Rowing in Color (@rowingincolor ) boat held deep meaning for her because representation matters. Inspired by her sister, Baylor Henry (@baylorhenryyy )and other rowers who looked like her, she wanted to show younger girls that they are not alone in this sport. She believes diversity makes rowing stronger by creating spaces where everyone feels seen, welcomed, and inspired. She lives by Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” — and carries the reminder to always be her authentic self and proud of where she comes from. ✨ ••••• #BRAID #Rowing #BlackExcellence #RepresentationMatters #BlackGirlMagic