Iron Oars Regatta
Join us on Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI for our annual rowing scrimmage.
Iron Oars Regatta
We have hosted 15 annual regattas on beautiful Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI. After a 2-year break due to COVID, we returned with an exhibition event on Lake Superior in 2023. Since 2024, we have been back at Teal Lake. U.P. Rowing is hosting its 17th annual Iron Oars Regatta Scrimmage on the east end of Teal Lake on August 22nd, 2026.
The events will include rowers from our local community club and other clubs from around the region. Racers will be on the water from approximately 8:30 to noon, racing the 1000-meter course head-to-head in a sprint race. Spectators will be able to watch the action for free. Bring a chair and a pair of binoculars and catch the action!
Registration
If you are a U.P. Rowing member, you can register for our annual Iron Oars Regatta via TeamSnap. If you are a team from another rowing club that would like to compete, please check back later for more information, or contact us at row.marquette@gmail.com.
Parking
Parking for the Iron Oars Regatta is in the Lakeview Elementary School parking lot directly across from the Teal Lake Public Beach. For directions to the school, click here. Please ensure that you do not block other vehicles with your trailers as you park; teachers are often working in their classrooms over the weekend, and we want to be respectful guests as they share their space with us. For any questions, please contact us at row.marquette@gmail.com.
Schedule
The schedule for the 2026 Iron Oars Regatta is still in development. Please check back later for more information. For any questions, please contact us at row.marquette@gmail.com.
Where To Stay
If you are an out-of-town rowing team, please be sure to book your accommodations well in advance. Marquette is a summer tourist destination for the region and can be quite busy on the weekends, with hotels and Airbnbs in the area fully booked. We recommend the following places to stay:
Questions?
For questions about the Iron Oars Regatta, please contact us at row.marquette@gmail.com.
