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Virginia Beach Belles The Virginia Beach Belles is a recreational and competitive group of women rowers. Most of us are moms who had never rowed before we joined the Belles. The team was established in June 2000 by Bill Evans, coach of Cox High School Rowing Club. We are a part of the newly established Virginia Beach Rowing Club (VBRC). When Our rowing season is between March and Thanksgiving. We usually have a two week try it period each spring for new rowers to try the sport and decide if they would like to join. Experienced rowers are welcome to come row with us and join at any time. Practice Session Times for the Belles: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm We also row with VBRC: Tuesday afternoons at 5:00pm Thursday afternoons at 5:00pm Saturday mornings at 9:00am Where The Belles row in the Lynnhaven River out of a backyard in Thoroughgood in the mornings, and in Lake Whitehurst at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with other members of VBRC in the evenings and on Saturday. To enter the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, you will need to pay the normal admission ($6 for adults) if you are not an NBG member. It would probably be better in the long run to become an NBG Member. There are several levels of membership available, starting at $40 per year for individuals. Details are available on their website. A map to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens can be found on their website The shells are stored just to the left of the entrance to the Gardens. Drive through the entrance, pay the admission fee or flash the Members Badge, then immediately turn left. Parking is available near the shells. Shells We have an eight, four, and various other VBRC boats at our disposal such as a quad, double, pair, and single. New Members Email us to row in the mornings with the Belles or email VBRC president Tom Ackiss to row in the evenings or on Saturday with VBRC. VBRC will conduct sweep rowing classes within the next few weeks. Times/dates to be announced. Contact VBRC President Tom Ackiss if interested.