OWRC Regatta Sunday April 21st

Open Water Rowing Center in Sausalito kicks off 2013 with the 36th Annual April Regatta, Sunday the 21st. This Regatta has a course for everyone! The Long course @ 7.6nm distance is like rowing to Capitola and back - except you row out the Golden Gate! The Medium course @ 5.3nm is like rowing to SC3 - Mile Buoy - SC7 - Harbor plus a half mile. The Short course @ 1.9nm is a sprint that is shorter than rowing to the Mile Buoy and back - piece of cake!! Check it out! Did I mention they absolutely LOVE Volunteers?Registration is available at http://www.regattacentral.com as it was last year. Entry fee is $45, and that includes the post-race barbecue.  Additional lunches for friends and family are $15 each.  Any questions?  Contact Ellen Braithwaite at ellen.sculling@gmail.com or owrc@owrc.com 

Row to Hawaii in 2014!!

Tom Dexel organized a GREAT presentation for rowers and SC Yacht Club members.

You can join this row to Hawaii in 2014! Start training and find sponsors now.

November Ocean Rowing in Santa Cruz

West Coast rowers are a lucky bunch, but there's no luckier than Santa Cruz rowers. Fall and Winter reveal a secret; folded between replenishing storms are awe-inspiring fog-free, flatwater mornings with crispy, colorful sunrises. Late afternoons disappoint local sailors and serve up many windless passages to early evening sunsets, perfect for a short rejuvenating row after a long work day. Check out our latest YouTube Video of rowing on our amazing Monterey Bay Sanctuary waters. November Rowing on the Ocean in Santa Cruz. Our Club President invites you to enjoy rowing our Fleet and adds her advice about remembering to tie down the boats every time. Listen to the beautiful sound of our repaired Lighthouse Fog Horn. This sound is your friend when you are forced to navigate home in thick fog.  Take care not to get caught out in the dark during our shortest days of the year. Remember, it is a requirement to display a white light in low light conditions, before sunrise and after sunset. Enjoy, and stay safe!

Rowing Your Boat in a Sea of Change

When you set out onto the water in your rowing boat, you felt fresh and excited. The sun was rising with welcome to the inspiration of a new day. The sea was calm, reflecting fluffy clouds.Your oars left perfect puddles. The trail of your boat was straight and true. You felt a wisp of chill on your cheek; a slight riffle on the water amused you. The tiny spout of harbor porpoise to starboard thrilled you and you followed along. Next, a sea otter and pup resting in a nest of kelp drew you to turn and hurry over for a better view.Suddenly, a powerboat came roaring out straight at you, so you turned to move off his heading and avoid the wake. The wind shifted, quickened, and suddenly the breeze became a shivering cool. The hairs on your neck lifted. A few droplets of water dripped off your hair onto your nose.You turn and see a huge wall of wet cloud overtaking you. A few moments later, you are engulfed in gray fog and you have lost your way back.This scenario is the introduction to a series of navigation and safety blogs for you. Together we will explore a variety of tools and habits that will enhance your safety on the ocean. No matter how simple or sophisticated your tools, the key to successful navigation is VIGILENCE. You must consistently use your tools and be aware of your surroundings to enhance your safety in a sea of change.

Santa Cruz Rowing Club Fun Row Results

Sunday everyone enjoyed a FUN ROW and breakfast at Aldos. The sun was shining, the water was flat calm, dolphins were abundant from Blacks Point to Lighthouse and beyond. Lots of birds were enjoying the bands of small fish. See you next time!Our event is up on YouTube.....Enjoy!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ77YADlODc