September 18, 2025
For most people, the word “rowing” might bring to mind Ivy League rivalries, Olympic glory, or the recent George Clooney-directed film The Boys in the Boat. But for the communities that host regattas across the country, rowing is far more than a niche sport—it’s a growing opportunity for thousands of athletes, parents, and spectators to travel each year to race, cheer, and spend.
April 10, 2024
Through a partnership with Destination Ann Arbor, Marriott Eagle Crest, and Ypsilanti Charter Township, EMU is set to unveil a championship-level rowing course on Ford Lake.
September 8, 2020
By Sherri Middleton, Executive Editor of SportsEvents Magazine
In May, VISIT Milwaukee released its final data from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism indicating strong growth in the tourism market for 2019.
Direct visitor spending totaled $2.2 billion.
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) announced that they had hosted the most youth …
February 6, 2019
As the name implies, there are plenty of lakes (over 1,000) in Lake County. Lake Minneola in Clermont is home to the Clermont Boathouse and Clermont Waterfront Park, as well as a 1,000-meter and 2,000-meter course for paddlesports or rowing and the oak-tree covered shoreline provides spectators with a great viewing area.
