Delray Beach · Est. 2023
A nonprofit rowing club open to youth and adults of all backgrounds. We create opportunities for a healthy and happy life — through sport, community, and the timeless values of rowing.
"We create opportunities for a healthy and happy life."
To positively impact our community through the core values of rowing: striving for excellence, preserving human dignity, fostering friendship, and building teamwork. We are a nonprofit organization committed to making rowing accessible to all — regardless of background, ability, or economic means.
To establish a nonprofit rowing program accessible to youth and adults of all socioeconomic levels — including people with disabilities through adaptive rowing and programs tailored for veterans. In partnership with Parks & Recreation, we are building a home for rowing on the waters of South Florida.
From first strokes to competitive racing, we offer inclusive programs for every athlete — on the water, on the erg, and in the community.
Introductory rowing clinics for youth and adults with zero prior experience. Learn proper technique, water safety, and the fundamentals of the sport in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Youth & AdultsRecreational and competitive rowing for high school student-athletes. Develop discipline, teamwork, and athletic excellence — both on the erg and on the water — while competing at the regional and national level.
High School AthletesRecreational and competitive rowing designed for adult athletes. Whether you row for fitness, camaraderie, or championship titles, our Masters program offers flexible scheduling and expert coaching at every level.
Adults · Recreational & CompetitiveExperience the thrill of open-water rowing and Beach Sprints — an exciting discipline raced in the surf zone. South Florida's coastline is our playground, offering unique conditions no flat-water program can match.
Open Water · Beach SprintsPartnerships with local schools bring rowing into the classroom and onto the water. We are committed to expanding access to underserved youth and building lasting ties between the club and the broader Delray Beach community.
Schools & PartnershipsDelray Beach Rowing Club is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making rowing accessible to everyone in Palm Beach County — regardless of background or economic means. Your contribution helps us launch programs, acquire equipment, and open our doors to youth, adults, veterans, and adaptive athletes.
Every dollar goes directly toward building this club into a lasting community institution — one stroke at a time.
Orthopedic Surgeon · USRowing Level III Certified Coach · Associate Professor
Rodrigo has been a lifelong rower, beginning his career at age 14 at Club de Regatas Rosario — one of the most celebrated rowing clubs in South America. He competed at the Argentine national level as a lightweight, until a knee injury redirected his path. Undeterred, he continued racing and today competes nationally and internationally in Masters regattas.
As a coach, he has led Learn-to-Row programs in Argentina, at Rocky Mountain Rowing Club, and served as assistant coach at High Mile Rowing Club in Denver, CO. He holds all three USRowing coaching certifications — Level I, II, and III — as well as the USRowing Masters Coach certification, and has served as a reviewer for the current USRowing Masters Coaches course.
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist, Rodrigo has built a distinguished academic career, reaching the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Colorado and Florida Atlantic University. Today, as founder and coach of the Delray Beach Rowing Club, he brings together his medical expertise, teaching experience, and lifelong passion for rowing to build a lasting institution that serves Palm Beach County.
Retired 777 Captain, American Airlines · NASA Subject Matter Expert · U.S. Air Force Veteran
Daniel Kiggins recently retired from American Airlines as a 777 Captain after a distinguished forty-year career, and currently serves NASA as a subject matter expert on the development of commercial aviation technologies. His aviation story is as remarkable as his rowing one: after beginning his college career at St. John's University in New York on a rowing scholarship, he left university at 19 to enlist in the New York Air National Guard, becoming one of the youngest pilots in the U.S. Air Force.
He went on to earn degrees at the University of Tennessee, Carson-Newman College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — each accompanied by a rowing scholarship. For years he was a proud member of the Bachelor's Barge Club on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, one of the oldest rowing clubs in the nation, before relocating to South Florida.
Daniel and Rodrigo share a deep conviction: that rowing is a vehicle for community impact, academic opportunity, and the values of teamwork and discipline. As a veteran, Daniel has personally connected the club to the local veteran community. He strongly believes rowing can open doors for underserved youth in Delray Beach — providing a pathway to scholarships and grants that allow the next generation to share in the American dream.
We are currently in a transitional phase as we prepare for an exciting new chapter at Delray Beach Rowing Club.
We will soon be announcing the appointment of a world-renowned Head Coach to lead our programs. This international-level professional will bring a wealth of elite competitive experience to oversee our day-to-day operations and athlete development. Our commitment remains to ensure that every rower — from beginner to competitor — receives world-class guidance to reach their full potential.
Stay tuned for this major update.
Web & Social Media Manager
An Argentine rower from the acclaimed Club de Regatas Rosario, Federico is a multiple Argentine national champion, South American medalist, and represented Argentina at the 2016 Junior World Rowing Championships in the Netherlands. He brings that same competitive passion to his role as the digital voice of the Delray Beach Rowing Club, managing our online presence, website, and social media channels — connecting our community and sharing our story across South Florida and beyond.
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