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 planned to host its 17th annual Iron Oars Regatta Scrimmage on the east end of Teal Lake on August 22nd, 2026, but unfortunately had to make the tough call to cancel the event due to predictions of inclement weather.

In past years, the event included rowers from our local community club and other clubs from around the region. A variety of races were offered, racing the 1000-meter course head-to-head a sprint races. Spectators were able bring a chair and a pair of binoculars to watch the action for free!

2027 Registration

If you are a U.P. Rowing member, you can register for our annual Iron Oars Regatta next summer via TeamSnap. If you are a team from another rowing club that would like to compete, please contact our club president, Betsy Dank, at us at b.j.dank@gmail.com.

While there is no entry fee to participate in the Iron Oars Regatta, we’re inviting friends and supporters to help us cover venue costs, refreshments, and other regatta essentials. Every gift—big or small—helps keep the day welcoming, fun, and memorable for everyone. Thank you for your support! We appreciate you.

2027 Schedule

The schedule for the 2027 Iron Oars Regatta is still in development. Please check back later for more information. For any questions, please contact club president Betsy Dank at b.j.dank@gmail.com.

• 7:00 am – Coaches Meeting
• 8:00 am – First Race Starts
• Full Schedule TBD

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. Boat parking is available at the race site, and 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.

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:

• Holiday Inn Marquette – Room blocks may be reserved – check back next summer
• Ramada by Wyndham Marquette – Room blocks may be reserved – check back next summer
• Hampton Inn Marquette
• Jasper Ridge Inn Ishpeming
• The Birchy

2027 Merch Store

U.P. Rowing may choose to pre-order Iron Oars Regatta shirts and U.P. Rowing hats again for the 2027 Iron Oars Regatta. If you’re interested, please check the website again in July 2027.

Questions?

For questions about the Iron Oars Regatta, please contact club president Betsy Dank at b.j.dank@gmail.com.