FROM THE EDITOR

While I look forward to my usual warm weather favorites — visits to Valade Park, more trips to Eastern Market, the Indian Village Yard Sale, I am excited to add a new favorite to my must-do list. 

Belle Isle Swim Club is a one-of-a-kind gathering. I only got to attend twice last year and both times, I swore I would do a better job at prioritizing the weekly ritual.

For those who don't know, Belle Isle Swim Club is a come one, come all, early Friday morning gathering (I got there at 7 a.m.) at Belle Isle Beach. Started by Lauren Boyle, the club meets in the warm weather months, usually through mid-September, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 

The coffee, sponsored by James Oliver Coffee Co., is free, hot and flowing. The chatter and far-off splashing offer the perfect early morning hum. Some attendees were journaling or reading, some were visiting with friends, others were, of course, swimming. It immediately became one of my favorite activities in the city.

To learn more about its sponsors and mission, visit belleisleswimclub.com or follow on Instagram.

As of press time, Belle Isle Swim Club hasn't started for the year. But I am anxious to wade out into the Detroit River, mug in hand, a friend at my side and the weekend stretched ahead of us.

Lauren McGregor
Editor

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Lastly and as always, we would like to thank all the businesses, advertisers, individuals, clubs and organizations that have supported us in this new venture. Not only are you showcasing your business in a quality magazine, you are also proudly declaring your support for Detroit and the “Sliver on the River.” 

Further, the kind words and compliments we have received have helped spur us on to make every issue of Detroit River Living even better than the last — a stand-alone work of art.

John Minnis
Publisher