Saving The Club
Since the social club left Belle Isle in 1996, the historic building has fallen into disrepair. Current assessments put the needed repairs over $20 million. The club has around 200 members who pay $400 in dues a year. This pay along with few other forms of income, have led to many business proposals for renovation of the site. The City of Detroit currently has no plans for the building, however continues to be open for any feasible ideas. The organization that runs the rowing program, Friends of Detroit Rowing, are currently looking into building a better boathouse and structure for competitive rowing. This leaves the historic Detroit Boat Club behind. There are no projects to restore the boat club, as time and weather further the deterioration of the building. .
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