Welcome To The Miami Beach Rowing Club Site

The Ronald W. Shane Center is an organization dedicated "to promote and develop amateur water sports competition for adults, youth, students and under privileged individuals in South Florida." The charter of the Center is grounded in the beliefs of its founder, Dr. Ron Shane, that giving back to the community and providing resources to anyone willing to participate is the most important aspect of the organization. The Center is a not-for-profit foundation, all of whose programs are open to the community. For more info on lessons and memberships, click on the links in the menu bar.

MBRC is a World Class, state of the art rowing facility with two boat houses, a Concept II ERG room and weight training room. MBRC includes:

  • Best rowing water in South Florida


  • A well established collegiate recruiting network


  • The 2009 US National Junior Sculling Coach


  • Home Club of the 2006 World Championship under 23 Silver Medalist


  • Home Club of the China 2007 World Championship Women's Bronze Medalist




Recent News

Head of the Indian Creek

The 17th annual Head of the Indian Creek is October 11th, 2009. Race categories cover the entire range of competitors (high school, masters, colleges and open classes) from recreation singles to championship eights. We hope to see you there!

National Team!

The national junior rowing team that practiced at The Miami Beach Rowing Club -- and led by Miami Beach head coach -- placed 17th at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Brive la Gaillarde, France. This marks the U.S. Junior Men's Quadruple Scull Team's best finish in its category.