SCHEDULE
for years 2023, 2022
| Details for 2023 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 3/8/2023 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
Watch for emailed agenda and logistics |
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| 3/18/2023 |
Race Official and Cox Trainings |
TBD |
Email with details will come out in early March. |
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| 4/15/2023 |
Skipper Whipper |
Mare Island Brewing Co., Coal Shed Brewers, Vallejo, CA |
.Racing from 0830 on. Contact secretary@somira.org for more detailed information. |
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| 4/22/2023 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
32nd Annual Coast Guard Challenge Schedule
7:30 AM. Coxswains’ and officials’ meeting at the CPOA clubhouse
8:30 Linda Knox Memorial
9:30 Women’s Start
10:30 Mixed start
11:30 Men’s Start – with Masters and Youth Division
12:00 PM Picnic begins
12:30 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 red 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).
Teams must submit names of everyone who will need base access not later than Monday April 18, 2022, to be included on the base access list. Anyone who is not on that list will be denied access through the gate. Since the after-race party is on the base, please include any guests who will be attending as well as event participants. |
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| 5/6/2023 |
West Coast Classic |
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| 5/20/2023 |
Oakland Cup |
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| 6/3/2023 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/17/2023 |
Bridge to Bridge |
TBD |
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| 7/12/2023 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 8/19/2023 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
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| 9/23/2023 |
Sprint the Pier |
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| 9/30/2023 |
ERC Sprints |
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| 10/7/2023 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/8/2023 |
Vallejo Waterfront Weekend |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 10/14/2023 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
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| 10/28/2023 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
TBD |
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| 11/8/2023 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 2022 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 1/15/2022 |
details
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
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| 2/12/2022 |
details
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
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| 3/9/2022 |
details
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 3/19/2022 |
details
Race Official and Coxswain Training |
Coast Guard Boat House, Coast Guard Island |
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| 4/9/2022 |
details
Skipper Whipper |
The Mare Island Brewing patio, or the Mare Island Causeway are both places to wa |
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| 4/23/2022 |
details
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
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| 5/14/2022 |
details
West Coast Classic |
Alameda Yacht Club, Alameda |
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| 5/21/2022 |
details
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 6/4/2022 |
details
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/11/2022 |
details
Bridge to Bridge |
TBD |
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| 7/13/2022 |
details
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 8/20/2022 |
details
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
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| 9/10/2022 |
details
Sprint the Pier |
Inspire Sailing, Berkeley Marina |
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| 9/24/2022 |
details
ERC Sprints |
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club, San Francisco |
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| 10/15/2022 |
details
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
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| 10/29/2022 |
details
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Township Commons, 288 9th Ave., Oakland |
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| 11/9/2022 |
details
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 12/10/2022 |
details
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
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| Details for 2022 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 1/15/2022 |
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
Contact Corny Foster for more information. |
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| 2/12/2022 |
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
Contact Corny for more information. |
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| 3/9/2022 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
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| 3/19/2022 |
Race Official and Coxswain Training |
Coast Guard Boat House, Coast Guard Island |
Details will come out by BAWRA email. |
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| 4/9/2022 |
Skipper Whipper |
The Mare Island Brewing patio, or the Mare Island Causeway are both places to wa |
14th Annual Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association Skipper Whipper
Saturday, April 9, 2022
SPONSORS: Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association, Heat & Frost Insulators Union, Local 16
SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM : Course lay-out
7:00 AM: Coxswains and Officials Meeting on steps of Vallejo Boat Works
7:15-7:45 AM: Boats move to the start area
8:00 AM: Women’s start
After Women, Men’s start
After men, Mixed start
After mixed, Master’s start
12:00PM: Lunch/Awards/Lane draws for season
Cox Meeting (Vallejo Side):
Steps of Vallejo Boat Works, 1 Harbor Way, Vallejo, CA 94590
Race Viewing Locations: The Mare Island Brewing patio, or the Mare Island Causeway are both places to watch the races. The causeway will give you an elevated view; you can access the causeway from either side of the bridge.
Post Race Party (Mare Island Side):
Mare Island Brewing’s Whaleboat Room and Patio, 850 Nimitz Ave Vallejo, CA 94590
LUNCH & BEVERAGES:
--Street Taco lunch at Mare Island Brewery’s Whale Boat Room and Patio. No host bar available on premises. Also, Savage & Cook distillery is within walking distance. Absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted!
--Meal tickets are included in the race fee.
--Additional Lunch tickets will be available for guests at $15.00 per ticket
Docking (Vallejo Side):
Vallejo Marina Guest Dock, Use this address for GPS directions: 1 Harbor Way, Vallejo, CA 94590
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| 4/23/2022 |
Coast Guard Challenge |
Coast Guard Island, Alameda |
COAST GUARD CHALLENGE 2022
Thirty First Annual (ignoring the COVID gap)
Saturday, April 23, 2022
THE VENUE: Coast Guard Island – Credit Union Parking Lot
Coast Guard Island Alameda, California 94501
After Party on Coast Guard Island Field Northwest of Boathouse
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 and Youth Division
11:30 Picnic begins
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 red 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.
Participants and observers are welcome to observe the races from both the CGI causeway and the publicly 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. Please note that Federal jurisdiction starts at the Oakland side of the bridge to the island, even for spaces outside of the gate.
Access to the base for the after-race party must be arranged through one of the BAWRA teams.
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| 5/14/2022 |
West Coast Classic |
Alameda Yacht Club, Alameda |
First Annual WEST COAST CLASSIC
Saturday, May 14, 2022, Oakland/Alameda Estuary
Row Hard, Have Fun!
Hosted by: WEST COAST ROWING
Race Day Schedule
7 a.m. Coxswains & race officials meeting: Meet at picnic tables outside Starbucks at Nob Hill Foods, 2531 Blanding Ave, Alameda
8 a.m. Women’s Division Start
After Women’s Mixed Division Start
After Mixed Men’s Division Start
After Men’s Masters Start
After Masters Motley Crew Start
Noon Awards and Lunch
Alameda Yacht Club, 1535 Clement Ave, Alameda
Race Course: The race course runs between just north of the Park Street Bridge and just north of the Fruitvale Bridge. The race consists of two legs timed separately, then added together to determine team places. This will be a head start, with teams starting in 1-minute intervals. Each leg is about 600 meters, just over 1/3 mile. The first leg runs south from just north of the Park Street Bridge and the second leg runs north from just north of the Fruitvale Bridge.
Viewing: Invite your friends and family! Best places to view the activities are:
• Dragon Rouge Bistro (gate behind Dollar Tree) – please be respectful
• Deck outside Dragon Rouge Bistro
• Oakland Side / Alameda Side waterfront
• Park Street Bridge – do not block the sidewalk or get in the way of pedestrians and cyclists
Team/Boat Change-Out: We have secured dock space at Hansen Rigging. 2307 Blanding Ave, Alameda. Gate entrance is behind the Dollar Tree; someone will be stationed there to direct the boats.
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| 5/21/2022 |
Oakland Cup |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
2022 Oakland Cup Whaleboat Races
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Location: Estuary Park (near Jack London Aquatic Center – details below)
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 & Masters Race Start
11:30 Picnic & Awards
Race Course: Start - Between Fortman Marina Pier and Western tip of Coast Guard Island.
Finish - Estuary Park fishing pier.
Location: Estuary Park behind 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 NOW OPEN.
Parking: Because the Aquatic Center has been reserved by another group for May 21, 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.
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| 6/4/2022 |
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 bocce ball courts above Aquatic Park
1130 Awards
Best Viewing from the end of Muni Pier.
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| 6/11/2022 |
Bridge to Bridge |
TBD |
This year we have no motorized vessel support. The Whaleboats will row to the start line at the St. Francisco Yacht Club. The Race Officials will manage the race from the shore.
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 10
5:30 PM Zoom Cox Meeting. B2B COX MUST ATTEND, CAMERAS ON.
Fill out the Cox Sign In Sheet online in Google Docs. Will draw for lanes at the meeting.
Saturday, June 11
8:15 AM Dockmaster inspects boats at Hyde Street Harbor
8:30 AM Whaleboats depart Hyde Street Harbor for start line
9:00 AM All Divisions start at once off the St. Francis Yacht Club
10:30 AM Awards Ceremony at Pier 52/ Boat Launch
VENUE
An Order of Finish race from the St. Francis Yacht Club to the Bay Bridge. See the course map on the next page. Must pass south of Alcatraz Island. Must pass between B Tower of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco.
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| 7/13/2022 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
Information will come out by BAWRA email. |
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| 8/20/2022 |
BAWRA Coxswain Training |
TBD |
Information will come out by BAWRA email. |
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| 9/10/2022 |
Sprint the Pier |
Inspire Sailing, Berkeley Marina |
Solano Rowing Club
Sprint The Pier
Race Day Schedule Saturday, Sept. 10
0800 Registration & Check-in at the boat launch/trailer parking
0815 Coxswains and Officials Meeting at Vista Point at Spinnaker Way Rotunda
0900 Women’s start 1000 Mixed start 1045 Men’s start 1130 Masters’ start
1215 Lunch and Race Award Presentations at Inspire Sailing, 1 Spinnaker Way
Race Venue & Course
Berkeley Marina — the race will be staged from
the north side of the Berkeley Marina at the foot of Spinnaker Way. The course will be laid to the north side of the north breakwater in a zig-zag pattern, with three port turns and two starboard turns. |
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| 9/24/2022 |
ERC Sprints |
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club, San Francisco |
2022 21st Annual ERC Sprints (finally legal!)
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club &
Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club (MHPYC)
with assistance from the Bay View Boat Club (BVBC)
RACE SCHEDULE
0800: Coxswain meeting (MHPYC)
0900: First Start – Women (followed by Men, Mixed, Masters) 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. |
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| 10/15/2022 |
High to Harbor Muck Race |
Aeolian Yacht Club, Alameda |
VENUE: Aeolian Yacht Club
980 Fernside Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM Coxswain’s & Official’s meeting by (next to water) Nob Hill, 2531 Blanding Ave, Alameda
8:00 Women’s Race Start Near Nob Hill/Fruitvale Bridge
9:00 Masters’ Race Start @ Aeolian Yacht Club
10:00 Mixed Race Start near Nob Hill/Fruitvale Bridge
11:00 Men’s Race Start @Aeolian Yacht Club
11:30ish Lunch/After Party & Awards at Aeolian Yacht Club -Outdoor Deck/First Floor
RACE COURSE: This is a timed head race with two different starting points (see schedule). Women’s and Mixed races start just north of the Fruitvale Bridge and finish at the Aeolian Yacht Club. The Men’s and Masters’ race follow the opposite course.
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| 10/29/2022 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary |
Township Commons, 288 9th Ave., Oakland |
THE SCHEDULE
0700 Cox Meeting at the Township Commons Start/Finish Line, 288 Embarcadero, Oakland
0800 Masters start
0900 Women start
1015 Mixed start
1130 Men start
1245 Awards at Township Commons
THE VENUE
HOE is a Timed Race that starts off Township Commons. The teams race clockwise around Coast
Guard Island (CGI) to a port turn off the Estuary Park Pier (same line as Oakland Cup finish line), and
return to the start line. The entire hull must pass the turn line, otherwise the team will be disqualified.
The Masters will start off Township Commons, to the turn off Estuary Park and back.
• Viewing and post-race picnicking: There is great viewing from Township Commons and all along the Oakland side of Brooklyn Basin. Township Commons is also great place for an after-race picnic. Township Commons is at 288 9th Ave and is clearly signed off Embarcadero. If the weather is a bit drizzly, the area near the start/finish line is covered. (It does not have picnic tables or chairs.) In addition, you can view the turns and picnic at Estuary Park.
• Parking: Park on the streets north of Township Commons. Do not park in the Brotzeit Lokal
parking lot unless you are there for a beer!
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| 11/9/2022 |
BAWRA Meeting |
TBD |
Information will come out by BAWRA email. |
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| 12/10/2022 |
Gardens of Alcatraz Workday |
Alcatraz Island |
Details to come by BAWRA email. |
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