SCHEDULE
for years 2019, 2018, 2017
| 2019 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 2/2/2019 |
details
19th Annual SOMIRA Crab Feed |
Contact SOMIRA |
 |
| 3/13/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
|
| 3/23/2019 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
|
| 3/23/2019 |
details
BAWRA Race Official Training |
tbd |
|
| 4/6/2019 |
details
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
TBD |
|
| 4/13/2019 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 4/27/2019 |
details
Rowd Warriors Spring Sprints |
TBD |
|
| 5/4/2019 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
TBD |
|
| 5/18/2019 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
|
| 6/1/2019 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
|
| 6/15/2019 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
TBD |
|
| 7/17/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
|
| 8/24/2019 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
|
| 9/21/2019 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
|
| 9/28/2019 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
TBD |
|
| 10/5/2019 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/6/2019 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/12/2019 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
|
| 10/26/2019 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
|
| 11/13/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
|
| 12/14/2019 |
details
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island |
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| Details for 2019 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 2/2/2019 |
19th Annual SOMIRA Crab Feed |
Contact SOMIRA |
Contact SOMIRA for details |
|
| 3/13/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting agenda via BAWRA Groups |
|
| 3/23/2019 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Watch for Corny's email with prework and logistics. |
|
| 3/23/2019 |
BAWRA Race Official Training |
tbd |
Come to the first Race Officials Training. Watch for Corny's email with prework and logistics. Each club is encouraged to send at least one person. All current CRO's are encouraged to attend, as are the Board Members. |
|
| 4/6/2019 |
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
TBD |
Watch your emails for details. |
|
| 4/13/2019 |
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
TBD |
|
| 4/27/2019 |
Rowd Warriors Spring Sprints |
TBD |
TBD |
|
| 5/4/2019 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
TBD |
TBD |
|
| 5/18/2019 |
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
TBD |
|
| 6/1/2019 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
TBD |
|
| 6/15/2019 |
Bridge to Bridge |
TBD |
TBD
|
|
| 7/17/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting notice and agenda |
|
| 8/24/2019 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Watch for email with prework and logistics |
|
| 9/21/2019 |
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
TBD |
|
| 9/28/2019 |
Sprint the Pier |
TBD |
TBD |
|
| 10/5/2019 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Contact SOMIRA |
|
| 10/6/2019 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Contact SOMIRA |
|
| 10/12/2019 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
TBD |
|
| 10/26/2019 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
TBD |
|
| 11/13/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting notice and agenda. |
|
| 12/14/2019 |
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Pier 33 - Alcatraz Island |
Email with info and logistics will come out right after Thanksgiving. |
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| 2018 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 2/3/2018 |
details
SOMIRA Annual Crab Feed |
Vallejo, Ca |
|
| 3/7/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBA |
|
| 3/24/2018 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
|
| 4/7/2018 |
details
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
|
| 4/14/2018 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 4/21/2018 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
|
| 5/19/2018 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
|
| 6/2/2018 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
|
| 6/9/2018 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
TBA |
|
| 7/11/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
|
| 9/8/2018 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
|
| 9/22/2018 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
|
| 9/29/2018 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
Caesar Chavez Park, Berkeley |
|
| 10/6/2018 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/7/2018 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/13/2018 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
|
| 10/27/2018 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
|
| 11/14/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
|
| 12/8/2018 |
details
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Alcatraz Cruises Pier 33 in San Francisco |
|
| Details for 2018 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 2/3/2018 |
SOMIRA Annual Crab Feed |
Vallejo, Ca |
Contact SOMIRA directly for information. |
|
| 3/7/2018 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBA |
Watch for meeting announcement |
|
| 3/24/2018 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Watch for training logistics email. Contact Corny with questions. |
|
| 4/7/2018 |
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
kick·off ˈkikäf/ Noun
Saturday, April 7, 2018 - 6pm
Welcome to the 2018 BAWRA Racing Season!!!!!
Bay View Boat Club
489 Terry A. Francois Blvd
informal
start of race season, party, draw lanes, raise some funds for BAWRA, mingle and stuff.
synonyms
beginning, start, commencement, launch, outset, opening
cost
$20
RSVP
To properly provision this event, each club should send Scott an email with their headcount by Friday, March 30th.
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|
| 4/14/2018 |
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association 12th Annual Skipper Whipper
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Vallejo, California 94590
SCHEDULE:
7:15 AM ........Course lay-out
8:15 AM ........Coxswains and Officials Meeting
8:15-8:45 AM ...Boats move to the start area
9:30 AM ........Men’s Start
After Men ......Women’s Start
After Women ....Mixed Start
After Mixed ....Master’s Start (The uniform category adopted by BAWRA for Masters Division: The combined ages of the eight rowers on the day of the event must equal or exceed 480. The ages of the Coxswain and bow hook are not included. The rowers are any mix of men and women. It is the Coxswain responsibility to verify rower age, entry qualification. )
12:30PM ........Lunch/Awards
ENTRY FEE: $225.00 per team Fee includes awards through 3rd place and buffet lunch. No host bar available on premises.
AWARDS: Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in all Divisions. Perpetual Trophies for 1st Place in all Divisions
LUNCH & BEVERAGES: Buffet Style lunch at Zio Fraedo’s. Meal tickets are included in the race fee. Additional Lunch tickets will be available for guests at $18.00 per ticket
THE COURSE: The course is shaped like the letter “M”; head start on a line running in front of the Ferry building. The race will start at the Southwest side of the Straits, traveling Northwest to the first buoy marker; starboard turn traveling Southeast to the second buoy marker; port turn traveling Northwest again to the third buoy maker; starboard turn traveling Southeast to the finish line. NOTE: For all turns, the boat must round the turn buoys. Teams will be started at two minute intervals. There is an excellent view of the last leg from the Vallejo sea wall.
While the start and finish lines are set, turning points will be finalized on race day to accommodate water and wind conditions, and they will be discussed at the coxswains meeting. Order of start will be based on last year’s Skipper Whipper rankings to reduce the need for overtaking. Division order will likely be men, women, mixed, masters.
Race Course:
Course approximate 1.5 miles or 15-25 minutes to complete
Turns: Two (2) Starboard and One (1) Port Turn
Start: Head
Buoys Marked: Yes
Race Type: Timed
Water Condition: Estuary
Masters Course:
Course approximate 2/3 mile total
Turns: One Port Turn
PARKING & RESTROOM LOCATIONS:
Boat Launch:
Vallejo Boat Ramp
1 Curtola Pkwy Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-7521
All boats are launched from the public launch located here. There is a large parking lot where tow vehicles and trailers are parked at no cost.
Race:
Vallejo Baylink Ferry
289 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 04590
(707) 643-3779
Use this Ferry address for mapping the driving directions. You will need to park in the large lots across the street from the ferry terminal (with the exception of the lot directly across from it) or at curbside. There is currently a charge to park there. Also, do not park in the lot immediately adjacent to the terminal for over 3 hours.
Post Race Party:
Zio Fraedo's of Vallejo
23 Harbor Way Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-8984
Parking is available in the larger Boat Works lot, Zio Fraedo’s lot, and also in dirt areas.
Restrooms:
Bathrooms are located in all three areas, Boat Launch, Vallejo Ferry Terminal and inside the Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant
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|
| 4/21/2018 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
Twenty-Ninth Annual
Coast Guard Challenge
Saturday, April 21, 2018
THE VENUE: Coast Guard Island – Credit Union Parking Lot, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California 94501
After Party at Alameda Yacht Club, 1535 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
THE SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. Coxswains’ and officials’ meeting at the CPOA clubhouse
8:30 Women’s Start
9:30 Mixed start
10:30 Men’s Start
11:30 Picnic begins at Alameda Yacht Club (Fortman Marina)
12:00 p.m. Awards
THE RACE COURSE: The race is a head start on a line defined by an extension of the line of north/south guardrail in the parking lot at the South-East end of Coast Guard Island (CGI). Boats will start at about 120 second (2 minute) intervals. Boats may pass under the CGI causeway between any support spans, except for the openings closest to the shore at either end. The race will be clockwise around CGI (island stays to starboard), honoring all day marks (leaving them to starboard), and finishing at a line extended from and in line with the end of the East/west guardrail in the parking area at the South-East end of CGI (Corner of Credit Union Parking Lot). Order of start is order of finish from last week’s Skipper Whipper.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY AND ACCESS INFORMATION:
1. Participants and observers are welcome to observe the races from both the CGI causeway and the publically accessible shoreline of the Base’s east end. Pedestrians must stay clear of road traffic and abide by safety and security directions from posted signs on CGI property and from Base Alameda security personnel.
2. Restrooms and shelter are available in the CGI Chief Petty Officer’s Association (CPOA) clubhouse on CGI adjacent to the causeway.
3. Taney Pier is NOT available for use by outside clubs due to a Sea Scout event.
4. All adults should have government issued picture identification (a drivers license will do) any time they are on the island, even if arriving by boat or remaining outside of the gate.
5. People who wish to bring their vehicles onto the island (even outside the fence) should have their vehicle registration and proof of insurance in addition to their driver’s license.
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|
| 5/19/2018 |
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
2018 OAKLAND CUP WHALEBOAT RACES
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Location: Estuary Park (near Jack London Aquatic Center)
Schedule:
7:30 Coxwain’s & Officials Mtg. at Estuary Park Fishing Pier
8:30 Women’s Race Start
9:30 Mixed Race Start
10:30 Men’s
11:30 Picnic & Awards
Parking: At the Jack London Aquatic Center or the West end of the soccer field,
Restrooms: Porta-Potties
The usual BAWRA Insurance is required. Copies will be available at the cox’ns meeting.
The Embarcadero Bridge over The Lake Merritt Channel is closed.
OAKLAND CUP LANE DRAWS
WOMEN
Iron Maidens
WCR
Ketos
IORC
SRC
Funatics
ERC
MIXED
IORC
ERC
SRC
POO
Beavers
Row'd Warriors
MEN
ERC
SOMIRA
IORC
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|
| 6/2/2018 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
The Schedule
0645 Coxswains and Officials Meetings, Sea Scouts Base
0730 Women’s teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0800 Women’s start
0845 Mixed teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0915 Mixed start
1000 Men’s teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
1030 Men’s start
1100 Picnic at the Bocce Ball courts
1130 Awards
The Venue
An “easy” start from the southeast corner of Alcatraz into Aquatic Park, San Francisco. BAWRA Rules of Racing apply and coxswains must be Open Water certified. We will picnic afterwards at Aquatic Park, at the top of Van Ness Avenue. Our regular Van Ness Pocket Park is closed while the Pump Station is being renovated. We will picnic next to the bocce ball courts. See Attachment II for information on the picnic area.
You can watch races from Muni Pier at the top of Van Ness Avenue, the higher areas at Aquatic Park or from the stern of the Balclutha on Hyde Street Pier.
No parking is available at Hyde Street Harbor – park at the top of Van Ness (four hour parking) or elsewhere in the area.
ALCATRAZ LANES
Women
Iron Maidens
IORC
Ketos
ERC
SRC
WCR
Funatic
Mixed
Beavers
IORC
Row'd Warriors
ERC
POO
SRC
Men
ERC
IORC
SOMIRA |
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| 6/9/2018 |
Bridge to Bridge |
TBA |
TBA |
|
| 7/11/2018 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
TBD |
|
| 9/8/2018 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
TBD
Moved from August 25th. |
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| 9/22/2018 |
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
2018 ERC Sprints
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club,
the Bay View Boat Club and the Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club
Saturday, September 22, 2018
BVBC
489 Terry Francois Blvd. (Terry Francois Blvd. runs along the bay just south of AT&T Park connecting 3rd Street and Mariposa/Illinois Streets)
Entry Fee is $225 per entry, Food, Prizes included; Guests, Friends, and Family are welcome.
Race Schedule
0800: Coxswain meeting
0900: First Start – Women (followed by Men, and then Mixed)
1130: Start of Lunch
1230: Awards
BAWRA
Race Format:
This will be a “one and done” timed race. Boats will be started and timed individually.
The standing “t” start will be from near the end of the MHPYC dock. Boats will be held bow to the dock by a race official until the start horn is sounded. When the horn is sounded, the clock starts, the boat may then proceed onto the race course.
There are two turn marks on the course. Boats must keep the marks to starboard. If a boat touches any mark with the hull, they will be disqualified. An incidental touch of a turn mark with the oars carries no penalty, however, should a boat cause any mark to be significantly moved, damaged or dislodged, they will be disqualified.
The finish line will be approximately parallel to pier 50 from the RO’s position on the MHPYC patio and a floating “target”. When the boat has passed the finish line the finish horn is sounded and the clock stops.
Each boat will be provided two “harpoons”. Prior to crossing the finish line bow hooks on the race boat may attempt a throw at the “target float” at the finish line. Teams will be awarded a 5 second reduction from their time for each successful toss through the target. There is no penalty for a missed throw. Touching the target float with boat hull or oars will result in disqualification.
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|
| 9/29/2018 |
Sprint the Pier |
Caesar Chavez Park, Berkeley |
The Schedule
0800 Registration begins
0815 Coxswains and Officials Meeting
0900 Women’s start
1000 Mixed start
1045 Men’s start
1130 Masters’ start
1215 Race Award Presentations
1230 Lunch
Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Race Officials
The Venue
The race will be staged from the north side of the Berkeley Marina at the foot of Spinnaker Way. The course will be similar to previous years with three port turns and two starboard turns. The Masters’ race to be determined. There will be no penalty for hitting the turn buoys. It will be a head race with boats starting 120 seconds apart at the discretion of the CRO. Race results will be determined by time. BAWRA Rules of Racing apply. A catered bag type lunch and water will be provided for race participants. Launch fees/ parking passes are required. If you have pre-registered you will receive a complimentary launch ticket.
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|
| 10/6/2018 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Not a BAWRA Event. contact SOMIRA for info. |
|
| 10/7/2018 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Not a BAWRA Event. contact SOMIRA for info. |
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| 10/13/2018 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
3rd Annual High to Harbor Muck Race
Saturday, October 13, 2018
VENUE: Aeolian Yacht Club
980 Fernside Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM Coxswain’s and Official’s meeting at Embarcadero Cove (next to British Marine), Oakland
8:30 Women’s Start near Nob Hill/Fruitvale Bridge
9:30 Mixed Race Start @Aeolian Yacht Club
10:30 Men’s Start & Masters Race near Nob Hill/Fruitvale Bridge
11:30 Lunch/After Party & Awards at Aeolian Yacht Club -1st floor
RACE COURSE: This is a timed head race with two different starting points (see schedule). Men’s and Women’s and Master races start just north of the Fruitvale Bridge and finish at the Aeolian Yacht Club. The Mixed race follows the opposite course. See map and more specifics on race course on next pages.
Much of the race course is in a shallow area with channels (4.5 feet deep at 0 tide). The shortest route may not be the fastest route. Stay to the SOUTH side (San Leandro/airport side) of the red channel markers. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you do not stay to the south side of the red channel markers. You may also get stuck in the MUCK if you veer away from the channels. Due to the relatively narrow channels, all boats that have finished racing must wait for all other racing boats to finish before rowing back in the channels. |
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| 10/27/2018 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
Schedule of Events:
7:15 – Coxswains/officials meeting. South parking lot at Union Point Park (closest to the Park Street Bridge—same as in previous years)
8:15 – Women start
9:45 – Mixed start
11:15 - Men & maybe any Masters??
12:30ish – Brief Presentation of race and season championship trophies at Union Point Basin.
Food & Drink are not provided.
Start & Course:
Teams are to gather South of the Fruitvale/Miller-Sweeney bridge and will be called up in order of finish from last week’s H2H-Muck race. Boats are to maintain a course on the Oakland side of the estuary, rounding Coast Guard Island clockwise with the day markers to be on the starboard side. Boats may pass through any span of the Coast Guard Island bridge on the way to the finish line. No allowances will be made for interference from boats/vessels that are not party to the race. USCG Rules of Navigation apply with the coxswain responsible for navigation. BAWRA rules of racing apply with regard to overtaking and passing boats.
Best Holloween themed team:
The team with the best Holloween themed costume/dress will get their entry fee refunded. The team will be judged as they cross the finish line.
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|
| 11/14/2018 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
TBD |
|
| 12/8/2018 |
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Alcatraz Cruises Pier 33 in San Francisco |
Corny will send out logistics and information for signing up in mid November. |
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| 2017 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 2/4/2017 |
details
SOMIRA 17th Annual Crab Feed |
Vallejo, CA |
|
| 3/5/2017 |
details
Australian Whaleboat Racing Championships |
Warnabool, Vic, Australiz |
|
| 3/8/2017 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
|
| 3/18/2017 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
|
| 4/1/2017 |
details
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
|
| 4/8/2017 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 4/22/2017 |
details
Rowd Warriors 2017 Pit Race |
Encinal Basin (The Pit) |
|
| 4/29/2017 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
|
| 5/13/2017 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
|
| 6/3/2017 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
|
| 6/10/2017 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club, San Francisco |
|
| 7/19/2017 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
|
| 8/26/2017 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
|
| 9/16/2017 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
|
| 9/23/2017 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
Races: end of Spinnaker Way. Awards: Berkeley Yacht Club |
|
| 10/7/2017 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/8/2017 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
|
| 10/21/2017 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
|
| 10/28/2017 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
|
| 11/8/2017 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
|
| 11/11/2017 |
details
JLAC Clean-up |
Jack London Aquatic Center, Oakland |
|
| 12/9/2017 |
details
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Alcatraz Island |
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| Details for 2017 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 2/4/2017 |
SOMIRA 17th Annual Crab Feed |
Vallejo, CA |
Contact SOMIRA for details. |
|
| 3/5/2017 |
Australian Whaleboat Racing Championships |
Warnabool, Vic, Australiz |
see their website |
|
| 3/8/2017 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
All are welcome! |
|
| 3/18/2017 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Required for BAWRA Coxswain Certification |
|
| 4/1/2017 |
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
COME ONE COME ALL! |
|
| 4/8/2017 |
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
11th Annual Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association Skipper Whipper
Saturday, April 8, 2017, Vallejo, California 94590
SCHEDULE:
6:00AM Course lay-out
7:00AM Coxswains and Officials Meeting *
8:15AM Men's teams move to course. Out of towners launch at boat ramp.
9:00AM Men's start
After men Mixed start
After mixed Women’s start
After women Master’s start (The uniform category adopted by BAWRA for Masters Division: The combined ages of the eight rowers on the day of the event must equal or exceed 480. The ages of the Coxswain and bow hook are not included. The rowers are any mix of men and women. It is the Coxswain responsibility to verify rower age, entry qualification.”)
12:30PM Lunch/Awards
Buffet Style lunch at Vallejo Yacht Club.
Meal tickets are included in the race fee.
Additional Lunch tickets will be available for guests at $18.00 per ticket
• All coxswains are required to attend this meeting which will start promptly at 7AM. Gather near the race loading dock as indicated on page 3 map. No substitutes allowed at the meeting in the interest of safety and to avoid potential disqualifications due to confusion. The final set of the course will be discussed.
THE COURSE:
The course is shaped like the letter “M”; head start on a line running in front of the Ferry building. The race will start at the Southwest side of the Straits, traveling Northwest to the first buoy marker; starboard turn traveling Southeast to the second buoy marker; port turn traveling Northwest again to the third buoy maker; starboard turn traveling Southeast to the finish line. Note: For all turns, the boat must round the turn buoys. Teams will be started at two minute intervals. There is an excellent view of the last leg from the Vallejo sea wall.
PARKING & RESTROOM LOCATIONS:
Boat Launch:
Vallejo Boat Ramp
1 Curtola Pkwy
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-7521
All boats are launched from the public launch located here. There is a large parking lot where tow vehicles and trailers are parked at no cost.
Race: Vallejo Baylink Ferry (← click on link)
289 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 04590
(707) 643-3779
Use this Ferry address for mapping the driving directions. You will need to park in the large lots across the street from the ferry terminal (with the exception of the lot directly across from it) or at curbside. There is currently a charge to park there. Also, do not park in the lot immediately adjacent to the terminal for over 3 hours.
Post Race Party: Vallejo Yacht Club
485 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 643-1254
Parking is available at the Yacht Club and also in the first parking lot on the left off Harbor Way.
Restrooms: Bathrooms are located in all three areas, Boat Launch, Vallejo Ferry Terminal and inside the Vallejo Yacht Club
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| 4/22/2017 |
Rowd Warriors 2017 Pit Race |
Encinal Basin (The Pit) |
Rowd Warriors
2017 Pit Race
THE VENUE:
The race course is approximately 2 minutes long starting along the back wall of Encinal Basin.
Encinal Basin in Alameda is accessed through the Wind River office complex. It is off Atlantic Ave/500 Wind River Way. Once entering the parking lot follow the signs that say Public Parking. Drive towards the water.
This is a double elimination event meaning that once a team loses twice it is eliminated. Race brackets will be handed out at the coxswain’s meeting.
THE SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM Coxswains and officials meeting at the Grand St boat ramp/Alameda
9:15 Men’s start
9:45 Women’s start (approximate)
10:45 Mixed start (approximate)
LUNCH & AWARDS:
Dragon Rouge Restaurant
2337 Blanding Ave
Alameda, CA
Time: Following the end of the mixed race
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| 4/29/2017 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
Twenty-Eighth Annual
Coast Guard Challenge
Saturday, April 29, 2017
THE VENUE:
Coast Guard Island – Credit Union Parking Lot
Coast Guard Island
Alameda, California 94501
After Party at Alameda Yacht Club
1535 Buena Vista Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
THE SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. Coxswains’ and officials’ meeting at the CPOA clubhouse
8:30 Women’s Start
9:30 Mixed start
10:30 Men’s Start
11:30 Picnic begins at Alameda Yacht Club (Fortman Marina)
12:00 p.m. Awards
THE RACE COURSE: The race is a head start on a line defined by an extension of the line of north/south guardrail in the parking lot at the South-East end of Coast Guard Island (CGI). Boats will start at about 120 second (2 minute) intervals. Boats may pass under the CGI causeway between any support spans, except for the openings closest to the shore at either end. The race will be clockwise around CGI (island stays to starboard), honoring all day marks (leaving them to starboard), and finishing at a line extended from and in line with the end of the East/west guardrail in the parking area at the South-East end of CGI (Corner of Credit Union Parking Lot).
ADDITIONAL SECURITY AND ACCESS INFORMATION:
1. Participants and observers are welcome to observe the races from both the CGI causeway and the publically accessible shoreline of the Base’s east end. Pedestrians must stay clear of road traffic and abide by safety and security directions from posted signs on CGI property and from Base Alameda security personnel.
2. Restrooms and shelter are available in the CGI Chief Petty Officer’s Association (CPOA) clubhouse on CGI adjacent to the causeway.
3. Taney Pier is available for use by outside clubs who need it to swap out crews. All teams who will be taking advantage of Taney Pier must provide a list of personnel who will require base access to Bill Davis 48 hours prior to the event. Persons who need access to the base must have a current government issued photo ID (such as a drivers license).
4. All adults should have government issued picture identification (a drivers license will do) any time they are on the island, even if arriving by boat or remaining outside of the gate.
5. People who wish to bring their vehicles onto the island (even outside the fence) should have their vehicle registration and proof of insurance in addition to their driver’s license.
DIRECTIONS TO COAST GUARD ISLAND: Road GPS may be programmed to 1 Campbell Blvd Alameda CA 94501. Drivers on I880 should take exits 40 (Embarcadero) or 39B (23rd Ave) approaching from the north and south, respectively, to access the CGI causeway.
PARKING: Participant parking on CGI is limited to the publicly accessible portion of the Base adjacent to Sea West Credit Union, unless drivers (and their vehicles) have existing Base Alameda access privileges to enter the Base proper. Participants are requested to leave open the parking places closest to the ATM machines at the Credit Union for the use of bank patrons. Off-base parking is available along Embarcadero and at Union Point Park.
DIRECTIONS TO ALAMEDA YACHT CLUB: Turn right onto Embarcadero at the Oakland end of the Coast Guard Island causeway. At the first light, turn right onto Kennedy and stay right to go across the green Park St. Bridge into Alameda. Turn right onto Buena Vista Ave (4th intersection). After about 1.2 miles on Buena Vista, turn right just before the former Dole cannery (large red brick building) and you will see the marina/yacht club ahead of you. Alameda Yacht Club has indicated that there is guest dock space for two or three whaleboats on a first come first served basis during the party.
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| 5/13/2017 |
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
2017 Oakland Cup Whaleboat Races
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Location:
Estuary Park
Jack London Aquatic Center
115 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA.
Between 5th Avenue and Oak Street,
approximately one mile east of Jack London Square along the Embarcadero.
Note: The Embarcadero Bridge over The Lake Merritt Channel is still closed.
Parking:
Because the Aquatic Center has been reserved by another group for May 13th, Oakland Park & Rec is requesting that only boat trailers and tow vehicles park in the Aquatic Center lot. Other, limited parking is available at the West end of the soccer field.
Restrooms:
For the above reason, rowers have been asked not to use the Aquatic Center bathrooms. Portable toilets will be available.
Schedule:
7:30 Coxwain’s & Officials Mtg. at Estuary Park Fishing Pier
8:30 Women’s Race Start
9:30 Mixed Race Start
10:30 Men’s
11:30 Picnic & Awards
Parking: At the Jack London Aquatic Center or the West end of the soccer field
Restrooms: Porta-Potties
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| 6/3/2017 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
The Schedule
0645 Coxswains and Officials Meetings, Sea Scouts Base
0730 Women’s teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0800 Women’s start
0845 Mixed teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0915 Mixed start
1000 Men’s and Masters’ teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
1030 Men’s and Masters’ start
1100 Picnic
1130 Awards
The Venue
An “easy” start from the southeast corner of Alcatraz into Aquatic Park, San Francisco. BAWRA Rules of Racing apply and coxswains must be Open Water Certified. We will picnic afterwards at Aquatic Park, at the top of Van Ness Avenue.
The Masters’ will row the island course with the Men’s division. See Attachment II for the Masters’ Age Sheet and Attachment III for the Masters’ Alternate Course.
You can watch races from Muni Pier at the top of Van Ness Avenue, the higher areas at Aquatic Park or from the stern of the Balclutha on Hyde Street Pier.
No parking is available at Hyde Street Harbor – park at the top of Van Ness (four hour parking) or elsewhere in the area.
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| 6/10/2017 |
Bridge to Bridge |
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club, San Francisco |
SCHEDULE:
09:00 Tow from BVBC
09:30-9:45 Aquatic Park Tow Hookup
10:15 Boat Drop off at Golden Gate Bridge
10:30 Race Start
11:15 Estimated Race Finish
Post Race Festivities at the Mariposa Boat Club
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Awards
Mixed
1 SRC Joey 12
2 Coastguard Quest 11
3 Row'd Warriors Carl Larkin 3
4 ERC Renegade 10
5 IORC Iron Oars 2
6 OEWRS Razzle Dazzle 1
7 Beavers Bridgetine 4
8 Vikings/IORC Valkyrie 8
Women
9 Sistha Lalla Rookh 9
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| 7/19/2017 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
TBD. |
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| 8/26/2017 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
TBD. |
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| 9/16/2017 |
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
2017 ERC Sprints
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club and the Bay View Boat Club
Saturday, September 16, 2017
BVBC
489 Terry Francois Blvd.
(Terry Francois Blvd. runs along the bay just south of AT&T Park connecting 3rd Street and Mariposa/Illinois Streets)
Entry Fee is $200 per entry
Food, Prizes included
Guests, Friends, and Family are welcome.
Race Schedule
0800: Coxswain meeting
0900: First Start – Women (followed by Men, and then Mixed)
1130: Start of Lunch
1230: Awards
Race Format:
Each race division has 2 heats, that will be held in immediate succession. Both heats will be decided by order of finish, not time. The course distance for part one is approximately 1/2 mile, the distance for part two, approximately half that. Both part one and two are straight line races, with the course running roughly east to west, start to finish. The start line for part one will be established between an anchored race mark and the anchored committee boat, roughly parallel to the railroad pier in front of the Bay View Boat Club. The finish line will be east of the railroad pier in the cove. Race officials will be positioned on pier 54, finish line will be by line of sight, compass coordinated with start line. The start and finish lines for the final sprint will be the same as in the past years. Start line near the end of Pier 50, finish line near the end of the MHPYC dock.
1st heat: Qualifying round - All boats entered in any respective division race head to head. Lane assignments for heat one will be determined by card draw at coxs’n’s meeting. Race officials will confirm order of finish and announce via VHF radio transmission. Top 3 finishers advance to the Finals.
2nd heat: Division trophy round immediately follows qualifying round (no change outs between rounds). Lane assignment choice for the final round will be awarded, in order of finish, to top 2 finishers in the qualifying round.
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| 9/23/2017 |
Sprint the Pier |
Races: end of Spinnaker Way. Awards: Berkeley Yacht Club |
Sprint the Pier
Whaleboat Races at the Berkeley Marina
Saturday, Sept 23, 2017
The Schedule
0800 Registration begins
0815 Coxswains and Officials Meeting
0900 Women’s start
1000 Mixed start
1045 Men’s start
1115 Masters’ start
1130 After party and Race Award Presentations
Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Race Officials
The Venue
The race will be staged from the north side of the Berkeley Marina at the foot of Spinnaker Way. Launch fees will be provided. The course will be similar to previous years with three port turns and two starboard turns. The Masters’ race will be on the full course. There will be no penalty for hitting the turn buoys. It will be a head race with boats starting 120 seconds apart at the discretion of the CRO. Finish positions will be determined by time. BAWRA Rules of Racing apply. Post-race meals and awards will be at the Berkeley Yacht Club with a no-host bartender on site from 1130hrs to 1430hrs.
Also for orientation the Berkeley Yacht Club and after party is located in the parking lot across from Skates on the Bay, 1 Seawall Drive.
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| 10/7/2017 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
See website information. |
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| 10/8/2017 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
See event website. |
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| 10/21/2017 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
2nd Annual High to Harbor Muck Race
Saturday, October 21, 2017
VENUE: Aeolian Yacht Club, 980 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, CA 94501
SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM Coxswain’s and Official’s meeting at Nob Hill, 2531 Blanding Ave., Alameda (next to the water)
8:30 Women’s Start near High Street
9:30 Mixed Race Start Aeolian Yacht Club
10:30 Men’s Start & Masters Race near High Street
11:30 Lunch/After Party & Awards at Aeolian Yacht Club -1st floor
RACE COURSE: This is a timed head race with two different starting points (see schedule). Women’s and Men’s & Master races start just north of the High Street Bridge and finish at the Aeolian Yacht Club. The Mixed race follows the opposite course.
Much of the race course is in a shallow area with channels (4.5 feet deep at 0 tide). The shortest route may not be the fastest route. Stay to the SOUTH side (San Leandro/airport side) of the red channel markers. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you do not stay to the south side of the red channel markers. You may also get stuck in the MUCK if you veer away from the channels. Due to the relatively narrow channels, all boats that have finished racing must wait for all other racing boats to finish before rowing back in the channels.
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| 10/28/2017 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
BAWRA Head Race 2017
Race Course:
From the Fruitvale/Miller-Sweeney bridge clockwise around Coast Guard Island (Keeping channel markers on your starboard side) to the Union Point Basin fishing pier.
General Information:
Union Point Basin Marina
1) Swapping out of boats between races will be done at Union Point Basin.
2) When swapping out PLEASE wait until rowers have left the marina before the rowers for the next race enter the marina….less people on the docks!!
3) Please park in the South parking lot or on the street in front of the Coast Guard Island entrance.
4) Please do not block the gate open into the Union Point Basin Marina berths
5) Please extend courtesy to the tenants at the Union Point Basin Marina and keep the noise down!!
6) Please leave the bathrooms clean – preferably the ones on the street side.
We need to be good neighbors to ensure future use of Union Point Basin Marina.
Schedule of Events:
7:15 – Coxswains/officials meeting. South parking lot at Union Point Park (closest to the Park Street Bridge — same as in previous years).
8:15 – Women start
9:45 – Mixed start
11:15 - Men & maybe any Masters?? start
12:30ish – Brief Presentation of race and season championship trophies at Union Point Basin.
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| 11/8/2017 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
Details TBD. |
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| 11/11/2017 |
JLAC Clean-up |
Jack London Aquatic Center, Oakland |
Our "mission": each boat will be assigned to a team to target a specific garbage patch, where we will help collect trash on the water and pick up bags from SUPs or kayaks.
Contact Ingrid at ingridballmann@gmail.com or 510-356-7130. Once things get going, count 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the clean-up itself. Rowers should bring gloves, garbage bags, trash pickers, telescopic nets, and the usual (hats, water, or snacks).
Those planning to stay for the pot luck at 2pm, please bring something to share and meet more of the community!
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| 12/9/2017 |
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Alcatraz Island |
Corny sends out logistics and information for signing up in mid November through the BAWRA email list. |
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