SCHEDULE
for years 2019, 2018
| 2019 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 2/2/2019 |
details
19th Annual SOMIRA Crab Feed |
Contact SOMIRA |
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| 3/13/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
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| 3/23/2019 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
Coast Guard Boat House |
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| 3/23/2019 |
details
BAWRA Race Official Training |
Coast Guard Boat House |
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| 4/6/2019 |
details
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
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| 4/13/2019 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 4/27/2019 |
details
Rowd Warriors Spring Sprints |
Encinal Basin and Oakland Yacht Club in Alameda |
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| 5/4/2019 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
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| 5/18/2019 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 6/1/2019 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/15/2019 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
HSH to SBH |
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| 7/17/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
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| 8/24/2019 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 9/21/2019 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 9/28/2019 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
Event Canceled |
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| 10/5/2019 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/6/2019 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/12/2019 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
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| 10/26/2019 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 11/13/2019 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
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| 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 |
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| 3/13/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting agenda via BAWRA Groups |
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| 3/23/2019 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
Coast Guard Boat House |
Watch for Corny's email with pre-work and logistics. Must meet USCG requirements for base entry. |
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| 3/23/2019 |
BAWRA Race Official Training |
Coast Guard Boat House |
Come to the first Race Officials Training. Each club is encouraged to send at least one person. All current CRO's are encouraged to attend, as are the Board Members.
Watch for Corny's email with pre-work and logistics. Must meet USCG requirements for base entry. |
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| 4/6/2019 |
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
Event is at the AYC upstairs Dining Hall & Bar, 980 Fernside Blvd, Alameda.
RSVP to your club by March 27th. LANE DRAWS! |
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| 4/13/2019 |
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association
13th Annual Skipper Whipper Saturday, April 13, 2019
Vallejo, California 94590
SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM Course lay-out
7:30 AM Coxswains and Officials Meeting
7:45-8:00 AM Boats move to the start area
8:15 AM Women Start
After Women Mixed Start
After Mixed Men Start
After Men Masters Start
12:30PM Lunch/Awards
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. Touching any buoy with a boat or oar is a disqualification. 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
289 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 04590
(707) 643-3779
Use this Ferry address for mapping the driving directions. You 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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| 4/27/2019 |
Rowd Warriors Spring Sprints |
Encinal Basin and Oakland Yacht Club in Alameda |
THE VENUES:
Race site:
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.
Berths for swapping in/out between races:
Oakland Yacht Club, 1101 Pacific Marina (also off of Atlantic Ave). We will be using gate #2 to access the dock area. The gate is located between Marina Inn and Encinal Yacht Club. If coming by water, there are piling/dock piers with flags on them that are designated with “OYC” There will be two porta-potties located near the entrance to gate #2. Under NO circumstances are rowers to use either of the yacht clubs or Marina Village Inn bathroom facilities.
BASIC RULE FOR THIS VENUE:
Getting between the race site and Oakland Yacht Club will be necessary to use the San Francisco Bay Trail that is marked with “Public Shore” signs. This is about the same distance between the finish line at Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier. The main goal is not to use Wind River’s parking lot as a shortcut. Maps will be available at coxswains meeting.
THE SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM Coxswains and officials meeting at Encinal Basin (location above)
9:00 Men’s start
9:45 Mixed start (approximate)
10:45 Women’s start (approximate)
Afterwards: Lunch at Dragon Rouge Restaurant, 2337 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA
RACE COURSE and FORMAT:
The race course is approximately 2 minutes long starting along the back wall of Encinal Basin. 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.
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| 5/4/2019 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
THE VENUE
Coast Guard Island
Alameda, California 94501
After Party at Alameda Yacht Club
1535 Buena Vista Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
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)
The CRO will announce which boat is on deck and which boat is in the hole and will announce the first boat’s 2-minute warning but will not tell them when to “come up to the line” or when to start. Wherever possible and safe, the start for one boat is the 2-minute warning for the next. If a boat has not started within 4 minutes of its 2-minute warning, the CRO has the authority to put that boat at the end of the line up and give a 2-minute warning to the next boat in the lineup. Race time starts when the bow of the boat crosses the starting line and ends when the bow of the boat crosses the finish line.
Best timed start: There will be an award for the best-timed start of the day. This award will go to the coxswain whose start is closest to 2 minutes after their 2-minute warning (in most cases the 2-minute warning is the time that the boat in front of them starts). This award is for the day, not for the division; that is, there will be only one awardee. Coxswains who cross the starting line less than 2- minutes from their 2-minute warning are not eligible for this award. In event of a tie, the award goes
to the most recently qualified coxswain. If both coxswains were qualified on the same date,
youngest coxswain takes the prize.
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 – with Masters
11:30 Picnic begins at Alameda Yacht Club (Fortman Marina)
12:00 p.m. Awards |
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| 5/18/2019 |
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
2019 Oakland Cup Whaleboat Races Saturday, May 18, 2019
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 Race Start
11:30 Picnic & Awards
Race Course:
Start - Between Fortman Marina Pier and Western tip of Coast Guard Island. Finish - EstuaryPark fishing pier.
Parking:
Because the Aquatic Center has been reserved by another group for May 18th, 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.
Lane Draws:
WOMEN
Lane Team
1 ERC
2 SRC
3 FUNATICS
4 IORC
5 COOL NAME PENDING
6 WCR
7 KETOS
8 IRON MAIDENS
MIXED
1 IRON MIXED #N/A
2 OEWRS Razzle Dazzle
3 IORC Iron Oars
4 BEAVERS
5 SRC Jerrun Lynn
6 ROW'D WARRIORS Carl Larkin
7 COAST GUARD Ida Lewis
MEN
1 SOMIRA MEN
2 IORC
3 SRC
4 COAST GUARD
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| 6/1/2019 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
LANE DRAWS
WOMEN
1 SRC Jerrun Lynn
2 IRON MAIDENS Razzle Dazzle
3 IORC Iron Oars
4 WCR Quest
5 FUNATICS
6 WHISKEY AND PANCAKES
7 ERC Renegade
MIXED
1 IORC Iron Oars
2 SRC Jerrun Lynn
3 BEAVERS Bridgetine
4 IRONIES Minsey Rose
5 OEWRS Razzle Dazzle
6 ROW'D WARRIORS Carl Larkin
MEN
1 SOMIRA MEN Bridgetine
2 SRC Jerrun Lynn
3 ORC Iron Oars
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ALCATRAZ WHALEBOAT RACE organized by Iron Oars Rowing Club
The Schedule (updated for 15 minutes earlier race schedule)
0630 Coxswains and Officials Meetings, Sea Scouts Base
0715 Women’s teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0745 Women’s start
0830 Mixed teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
0900 Mixed start
0945 Men’s teams depart Hyde Street Harbor
1015 Men’s start
1100 Picnic
1130 Awards
The Venue
An “easy” start from the southeast corner of Alcatraz into Aquatic Park, San Francisco.
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 and Maritime Museum. NOTE: no glass bottles or kegs or grills, no staking tents/marquees -- use sand bags, stay off the bocce ball courts – we will have them marked.
No parking is available at Hyde Street Harbor – park at the top of Van Ness (four hour parking) or elsewhere in the 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.
Restrooms
• The two portable toilets at Aquatic Park, rented for our event, will open at 0645.
• The bathrooms at Hyde Street Harbor are open 24/7 (key access).
• At 0930, restrooms open at the Park Service Visitors Center (Jefferson and Hyde) and at Hyde Street Pier (top of Hyde, third building on the right).
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| 6/15/2019 |
Bridge to Bridge |
HSH to SBH |
A. Course: From Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge.
B. Schedule:
I. Pier 52 Boat Ramp next to Bay View Boat Club-SOMIRA
6:00-6:30 BVBC facilities open, dock master review
6:45 Depart Pier 52 boat ramp to connect with Badenia 4
7:00 Tow departs for Aquatic Park
II. Hyde Street Harbor-all other whaleboats
7:30 Boats at Hyde St. Harbor marshal outside Hyde St. Harbor wall
7:40-8:00 Tow vessels pick up whaleboats, coordinating with arrival of Badenia 4
8:00 All tows depart for Golden Gate Bridge
III. Golden Gate Bridge (Torpedo Pier)
8:30 Boat drop off
8:45 Race start
9:30-9:45 Estimated race finish
IV. Post-race Festivities at the Bay View Boat Club
10:00-10:30 Lunch (start time depends on time of race finish)
11:00-11:30 Awards
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| 7/17/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting notice and agenda |
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| 8/24/2019 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Watch for email with prework and logistics |
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| 9/21/2019 |
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
2019 20th Annual ERC Sprints
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club and Bay View Boat Club (With assistance from the MHPYC)
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Bay View Boat Club
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 $250 per entry. Food, Prizes included.
Guests, Friends, and Family are welcome, and may purchase food tickets on race day.
Beverages may be purchased at the bar.
RACE SCHEDULE
0800: Coxswain meeting (BVBC)
0900: First Start – Women (followed by Men, and then Mixed)
1130: Start of Lunch
1230: Awards
RACE INSTRUCTIONS:
This will be a “one and done” timed race. At the CRO discretion, there may be more than one boat on the course at the same time. If so, boats should pass port to port.
There are 2 marks on the course. Boats must keep the marks to port on turns as shown in the race course diagram. The distance for the course is approximately 1/2 mile.
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 damaged, dragged or dislodged, they will be disqualified.
The finish line will be from CRO’s position on the BVBC Race Deck and a fixed object on Pier 50.
Just For The Hell Of It Tug O’ War: If teams are willing, we would like to have a Tug O’ War competition with two boats tied together, stern to stern, and battle until one hauls the other a half boat length away from the center line or whichever boat is winning after two minutes. There shall be 26' of line between the two boats.
The winning boats of the Tug O’ Wars shall purchase a beverage for defeated boats.
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| 9/28/2019 |
Sprint the Pier |
Event Canceled |
Event Canceled |
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| 10/5/2019 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Contact SOMIRA |
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| 10/6/2019 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
Contact SOMIRA |
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| 10/12/2019 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
4th Annual High to Harbor Muck Race
Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
FEES: The fee is $220 per boat entry and includes lunch, 1st place awards for each division and participant gift. Beer, wine, Bloody Mary's; hot chocolate; coffee & assorted sodas & bottled waters will be available for purchase (cash only)11:30-2. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON AEOLIAN PROPERTY.
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| 10/26/2019 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
HEAD OF THE OAKLAND ESTUARY
THE VENUE
Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC) - Estuary Park
115 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA
THE RACE COURSE
The start and finish line is off the Estuary Park Pier (same one used for the Oakland Cup finish).
This will be a rolling start with boats starting approximately 2 minutes apart. After the start, the boats will race toward Coast Guard Island and continue around the island CLOCKWISE. Just like CG Challenge, the channel markers being passed on the boat’s starboard side. Coxswains can choose their route to pass under the bridge. Once under the bridge, it’s straight back to Estuary Park/JLAC. Approximate length is 30 minutes.
THE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM Coxswains/race officials meet at the street entrance to Embarcadero Cove (gate that is closest to the boats. Starting order will be announced at the meeting.
8:15 Women’s start
9:30 Mixed start (approximate)
10:45 Men start (approximate)
11:30 Trophy presentations (approximate) at Estuary Park – same as Oakland Cup
DIRECTIONS
The bridge construction between Estuary Park/JLAC and Embarcadero Cove is now open…. FINALLY!!
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| 11/13/2019 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
Buttercup on Broadway, Oakland |
Watch for meeting notice and agenda. |
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| 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 |
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| 3/7/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBA |
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| 3/24/2018 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 4/7/2018 |
details
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Kickoff Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 4/14/2018 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 4/21/2018 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
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| 5/19/2018 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 6/2/2018 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/9/2018 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
TBA |
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| 7/11/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
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| 9/8/2018 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
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| 9/22/2018 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 9/29/2018 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
Caesar Chavez Park, Berkeley |
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| 10/6/2018 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/7/2018 |
details
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/13/2018 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Embarcadero Cove, Oakland |
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| 10/27/2018 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Union Point Park, Oakland |
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| 11/14/2018 |
details
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
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| 12/8/2018 |
details
BAWRA Workday in the Gardens of Alcatraz |
Alcatraz Cruises Pier 33 in San Francisco |
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| Details for 2018 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 2/3/2018 |
SOMIRA Annual Crab Feed |
Vallejo, Ca |
Contact SOMIRA directly for information. |
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| 3/7/2018 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBA |
Watch for meeting announcement |
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| 3/24/2018 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Watch for training logistics email. Contact Corny with questions. |
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| 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 |
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| 7/11/2018 |
BAWRA General Meeting |
TBD |
TBD |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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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