SCHEDULE
for years 2010, 2009, 2008
| 2010 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 4/3/2010 |
details Kickoff Party |
Mariposa |
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| 4/17/2010 |
details Skipper Whipper, Vallejo |
Vallejo Marina, Vallejo |
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| 5/1/2010 |
details Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
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| 5/15/2010 |
details Rowd Warrior Spring Sprints |
Fortman Marina, Alameda |
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| 5/22/2010 |
details Oakland Cup, Oakland |
Jack London Aquatic Center, Oakland |
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| 6/5/2010 |
details Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/12/2010 |
details Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 6/26/2010 |
details BAWRA Fun Paddle, Russian River |
Mendocino, Big River |
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| 8/21/2010 |
details SOMIRA 10th Annual Charity Row |
Sacramento River |
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| 10/2/2010 |
details Port Promenade, San Francisco |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 10/9/2010 |
details ERC Sprints, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 10/23/2010 |
details Sprint the Pier, Berkeley |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
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| 10/30/2010 |
details Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
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| Details for 2010 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 4/3/2010 |
Kickoff Party |
Mariposa |
Remember this is also a fundraiser for BAWRA, the more people come and buy raffle tickets, the better for BAWRA :-)
This year the venue is the Mariposa.
* Program:
Beginning: 5PM
Dinner: 6PM
Lane Draw: 7PM
Raffle: 7:30PM
Band: 8 PM
End: 1AM
* Volunteers:
We need help with the Galley, and also a few people who can help with some of the cleanup after the party.
Please email me if you want to help out (ehislen@gmail.com).
* Raffle:
Fewer, better items raise more funds than many inexpensive items. Usually each club brings a couple items.
Try to avoid having too many individual items: group them together if you can (e.g. wine bottles), otherwise the raffle will last too long.
Here are a few examples from last year, to give you an idea of what was successful (the more tickets counted the better...)
2 x City Light cruise ----- 13
beer ---------------------- 5
toys ---------------------- 1
bag loaded with goodies --- 35
wine ---------------------- 5 to 30 (depending on wine)
gift basket --------------- 26
binoculars ---------------- 22
4 pies -------------------- 50
baklava ------------------- 15
giants tickets club box --- 27
bag + club sweatshirt ----- 3
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| 4/17/2010 |
Skipper Whipper, Vallejo |
Vallejo Marina, Vallejo |
SKIPPER WHIPPER
SPONSOR: Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association Vallejo, California 94590
Skipper Whipper Results: Order/Race Time
Skipper Whipper Women's Teams
ERC 11:11:77
ITC 11:31.77
Coast Guard 11:39.27
Rowverines 11:50.52
Funatics 11:57.31
Cats 13:43.03
Skipper Whipper Men's Teams
ITC 12:22.07 -- Roy
ERC 12:28.82
SOMIRA 12:40.91
Coast Guard 12:42.28
Skipper Whipper Mixed Teams
ERC 11:14.78
APL 11:54.07
Beavers 12:19.13
Bad Apples 12:19.31
ITC 12:22.09
Coast Guard 12:26.32
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SCHEDULE:
6:00AM: Course lay-out
7:00AM: Coxswains and Officials Meeting *
7-7:30AM: Boats move to the start area
8:15Am: Men’s start
9:30AM: Mixed start
10:45AM: Women’s start
12:00PM: Master’s start
12:30PM: Lunch/Awards
All coxswains are required to attend this meeting which will start promptly at 7AM. Gather near the race loading dock. 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.
ENTRY FEE: $225.00 per team
Fee includes awards through 3rd place and buffet lunch which includes one non-alcoholic drink. 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
Skipper Whipper T-Shirts available for sale at $15.00 each. While there will be a limited supply on race day, orders can be placed on the day of the event. Money will be collected when order is placed.
LUNCH & BEVERAGES:
Buffet Style lunch at Zio Fraedo’s.
Meal tickets are included in the race fee.
One drink ticket is included in the race fee. Due to restaurant restrictions, it can be used only for soda or water. Beer and other alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the no-host bar.
Additional lunch tickets will be available for guests at $17.00 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 Southwest to the finish line. Note: For all turns, the boat must round the turn buoys. 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 coxswain’s meeting. Order of start will be announced at BAWRA Kick Off Party on April 3rd and will be based on last year’s Skipper Whipper 2009 rankings to reduce the need for overtaking. Division order will likely be men, mixed, women and 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
GUEST DOCKING: Vallejo Marina Guest Docking (Location: DOCK J)
PARKING & RESTROOM LOCATIONS
Race: Vallejo Baylink Ferry (289 Mare Island Way Vallejo, CA 04590 (707) 643-3779
Use the Marinas section of the ITC website, click on Skipper Whipper if you need to map your driving directions. You will need to park in the large lots across the street from the ferry terminal, according to posted instructions. at 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 areas, Vallejo Marina, Vallejo Ferry Terminal and inside the Zio Fraedo’s restaurant
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| 5/1/2010 |
Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
Coast Guard Challenge Results:
Coast Guard Challenge Womens Teams Place/time
ERC 18:08.22
ITC 18:40.47
Coast Guard 19:03.14
Rowverines 19:36.15
Funatics 19:47.51
Ketos 22:37.76
Cats 22:46.64
Coast Guard Challenge Men's Teams
ERC 17:15.72
Coast Guard 17;15.84
ITC 17:21.08
SOMIRA 18:12.58
Youth 19:33.62
OEWRS 21:36.76
Coat Guard Challenge Mixed Teams
Row'd Warriors 17:38.14
ERC 17:52.01
Bad Apples 19:01.75
Beavers 19:07.81
ITC 19:26.08
Coast Guard 19:32.02
Little Bastards 19:54.97
SRC 20:31.44
Vikings 22:42.95
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THE VENUE Coast Guard Island – CPO Club Alameda, California 94501
THE SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. Coxswains’ and officials’ meeting at the “Chief’s Club”
8:30 Women’s Start
9:30 Men’s Start
10:30 Mixed start
11:30 Picnic begins at the Gazebos by the pool
12:00 p.m. Awards
FEES: The fee is $200 per boat and includes a picnic lunch with games and activities, beer, soda, water, and awards through 3rd Place. Please make check payable to: Coast Guard Rowing Club.
THE RACE COURSE: The race will have a head start on a line between the South-East end of Coast Guard Island (Corner of Credit Union Parking Lot) to the old Marine Railway on the Oakland side. Boats will start at approximately 60 second intervals. Boats must pass through the Coast Guard Island Bridge with the clearance Gage to starboard. The race will be counterclockwise around Coast Guard Island (island stays to port), honoring all day markers (leaving them to port), and finishing at a line from the South-East end of Coast Guard Island to the North corner of the Western most covered boat dock on the Alameda side of the Estuary. COXSWAINS, NOTE COURSE MAP IN RACE PACKET.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: Due to current Coast Guard security concerns, we will need the names of all participants and guests who will need access to the island at least 4 days before the event, even if they will be arriving by boat. All adults will need a government issued picture ID (driver’s license will do). People who wish to bring their vehicles on the island (even outside the fence) will need their vehicle registration and proof of insurance in addition to their driver’s license.
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| 5/15/2010 |
Rowd Warrior Spring Sprints |
Fortman Marina, Alameda |
Row'd Warriors 2010 Spring Sprints
RESULTS
ROW'D Warriors Spring Sprints 2010
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total / Points Race
Women
ITC 1 1 -- 5 -- 2nd
ERC 2 2 -- 4 -- 1st
ROW'D Warriors 3 3 -- 18
Coast Guard 4 4 -- 10 -- 3rd
Rowverines (SRC?) 5 5 -- 13
Funatics 6 6 -- 16
Channel Cats 7 7 -- 20
Ketos Didn't compete 8 -- 21
Men
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total / Points Race
ERC 1 1 -- 4 -- 1st
Coast Guard 2 2 -- 8 -- 3rd
ITC 3 3 -- 7 -- 2nd
SOMIRA 4 4 -- 11
Youth Didn't compete 5 -- 15
OEWRS Didn't compete 5 -- 16
Mixed
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total / Points Race
ERC 1 1 -- 4 -- 1st
ROW'D Warriors 2 2-- 5-- 2nd
Beavers 3 3 -- 10 -- 3rd
ITC 4 4 -- 14
Coast Guard 5 5 -- 17
Bad Apples 6 6 -- 13
Little Bastards Didn't compete 7 -- 21
SRC Didn't compete 7 -- 22
Vikings Didn't compete 7-- 23
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COXSWAIN’S MEETING AT 7:30 AM. Same as last year, in the Wind River parking lot. 500 Wind River Way off Atlantic in Alameda. Once in the parking lot drive towards the water. All coxswains must attend as round and heat pairings will be distributed.
Race order is Men, Women and Mixed. Men’s division race will start at 8:30. Women’s race will start after the completion of the men’s division – approximately ½ hour after the men’s division
Berthing:
Teams will be able to swap out at the Fortman Marina (1535 Buena Vista Ave by land) in Berths E13, E15, E17, E19, E21, E23 and E26. Keys will be distributed to at the coxswains’ meeting. (As info, they’re still missing a key from last year’s race) Please have a designated person return the keys. The Fortman Marina is walking distance from the race area by going along the walkway by the back wall.
The Course:
This year’s course is similar to the previous years in that it’s a straight race without any turns. Due to the race format it will be somewhat shorter than the “old” Red Eagle Regatta. If you’re familiar with Alaska Packer Cove and the adjacent container storage yard, the start will be near the construction tire nearest the back wall. The finish will be at the double gate that has a marker board. This makes the race approximately 30 seconds shorter than the original course or about 95 seconds or 50 strokes per race. If allowable, we intend to have a finish line across the water with the boats going underneath to accurately determine the finishes.
The Races:
This is a round robin race format, meaning every team will race each team once. Which on a 6 team division there will be 5 rounds of 3 two team races per round (15 races/heats) to determine the winner. Scoring for each heat will be 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss. Team with the Highest point total after all the rounds wins. Generally speaking, there will be 2 boat racing per heat. Although if there is an odd number of teams in a division this will change. Before going into details about ties and heat formats, I need to know who will be racing in each division by team. Please respond if your team will be participating so I can seed the races. Due to the complexities of the round and heat pairings, if your team shows up unannounced you will not be able to participate. Conversely, if you say you’re coming and can’t I need to know by this Friday, May 14th. In order to keep the races moving on a somewhat regular pace, all boats will be staged against the back wall prior to the start. Each team will be called up in the order of that particular round. After the preceding heat has been finished and recorded, the next heat will be called forward to the line. If you are not there for your heat, you’ll be assessed a minus 1 point for that round. There are no practice starts allowed in the staging area. After all the heats have been run and recorded for that particular round, all of the boats will again go back against the wall and the next round of heats will continue. I don’t anticipate more than 10 minutes between each round of races. This will be under the CRO’s discretion and the teams will be ordered back to the wall staging area accordingly.
Safety Equipment & Boat weights:
The usual safety equipment is required (VHFs, life jackets, etc; ) and minimum boat weight. Emergency numbers and directions will be on the back of the race rounds/heats pairings that will be distributed to the coxswains at the morning meeting. Boat numbers will be required.
All participants must have BAWRA waivers signed with the CRO notified of any medical conditions.
The after race festivities will take place in the Wind River parking area. This will be a tailgate type event where we will supply burritos, beer and water. You supply your chairs, tables, umbrellas and anything else you might need.
Race fee will be $175 per team/division. Please make your checks out to Tom Andrich. Medals to division teams finishing in the top 3. Pins for all participants
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| 5/22/2010 |
Oakland Cup, Oakland |
Jack London Aquatic Center, Oakland |
Oakland Cup Whaleboat Races - Saturday May 22, 2010
RESULTS
Women
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total -- Points Race
ITC 1 1-- 6 -- 1st (Tie)
ERC 2 2 -- 6 -- 1st (Tie)
Funatics 3 3 -- 19
Rowverines (SRC) 4 4 -- 17
Coast Guard 5 5 -- 15 -- 3rd
ROW'D Warriors 6 6 -- 24
Ketos 7 7 -- 28
Channel Cats 8 8 -- 28
Men
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total -- Points Race
ITC 1 1 -- 8 -- 2nd Felipe
SOMIRA 2 2 -- 13
ERC 3 3 -- 7 -- 1st
Coast Guard 4 4 -- 12 -- 3rd
Youth 5 5 -- 20
OEWRS 6 6 -- 22
Mixed
Team Name / Race Place / Race Points -- Points Total -- Points Race
ROW'D Warriors 1 1 -- 6 -- 1st (Tie)
ERC 2 2 -- 6 -- 1st (Tie)
Beavers 3 3 -- 13 -- 3rd
ITC 4 4 -- 18
SRC 5 5 27
Coast Guard 6 6 -- 23
Bad Apples Didn't compete 7 -- 20
Little Bastards Didn't compete 7 -- 28
Vikings Didn't compete 7 -- 30
Location: Jack London Aquatic Center - Oak St. & Embarcadero, Oakland
Fees - $200 per team - Make checks payable to; OAKLAND WHALERS
7:30 - Coxwain's meeting
8:30 - Women's Race Start
9:30 - Mixed Race Start
10:30 - Men's & Youth Race Start
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| 6/5/2010 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race
Organized by ITCRowing
The Schedule
0645 Cox’ns and Officials Meeting, Sea Scouts Base
0730 Women’s teams (8 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0800 Women’s start
0845 Mixed teams (min. 4 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0915 Mixed start
1000 Men’s teams (men or women) depart Hyde Street Harbor
1030 Men’s start
1100 Picnic
1200 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.
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RESULTS
Women
1 ERC
2 ITC
3 SRC
4 LI'L BASTARDS
5 FUNATICS
6 CHANNEL CATS
7 COAST GUARD
8 KETOS
Mixed
1 Row'd Warriors
2 ERC
3 BEAVERS
4 BAD APPLES
5 ITC
6 SRC
7 OEWRS
8 COAST GUARD
9 NBV
Men
1 ERC
2 ITC
3 SOMIRA MEN
4 COAST GUARD
5 PORT OF SF
6 Coast Guard Academy Cadets
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| 6/12/2010 |
Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
Sponsored by Ketos
Schedule
0830 Hyde Street Harbor boats pick up tow.
0900 Drop off at Toledo Pier
0945 Start
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| 6/26/2010 |
BAWRA Fun Paddle, Russian River |
Mendocino, Big River |
June 26th is BAWRA's end of season Fun Paddle. The following web site pretty much describes it all:
http://www.burkescanoetrips.com/index.htm
We rent some canoes and we paddle down the river on Saturday. Most people arrive Friday night and leave on Sunday. This is not a race, just fun paddling.
Recommended accommodation:
http://www.hiltonparkcampground.com/ |
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| 8/21/2010 |
SOMIRA 10th Annual Charity Row |
Sacramento River |
Contact SOMIRA for details |
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| 10/2/2010 |
Port Promenade, San Francisco |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
TBD |
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| 10/9/2010 |
ERC Sprints, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
TBD |
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| 10/23/2010 |
Sprint the Pier, Berkeley |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
TBD |
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| 10/30/2010 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
TBD |
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| 2009 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 1/24/2009 |
details SOMIRA Crab Feed |
Vallejo |
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| 4/4/2009 |
details BAWRA Kick-off Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 4/18/2009 |
details Skipper Whipper, Vallejo |
Vallejo Marina, Vallejo |
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| 4/25/2009 |
details Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
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| 5/9/2009 |
details One and Done (ne Red Eagle Regatta) |
Fortman Marina, Alameda |
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| 5/16/2009 |
details Oakland Cup, Oakland |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 5/30/2009 |
details Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco |
Hyde Street Harbor, San Francisco |
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| 6/6/2009 |
details Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco |
Hyde Street Harbor, San Francisco |
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| 6/27/2009 |
details Mendocino Big River Fun Paddle |
Mendocino |
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| 8/23/2009 |
details 2010 BAWRA Calendar Picture vote |
not applicable |
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| 9/26/2009 |
details Voluntary work day at the Mariposa |
Mariposa |
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| 10/3/2009 |
details Port Promenade, San Francisco |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 10/10/2009 |
details ERC Sprints, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 10/20/2009 |
details Practice |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 10/22/2009 |
details Practice and row to berkeley |
Pier 40 and transbay with IO to Berkeley Marina |
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| 10/24/2009 |
details Sprint the Pier, Berkeley |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
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| 10/30/2009 |
details Going to Australia |
n/a |
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| 10/31/2009 |
details Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
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| 12/12/2009 |
details BAWRA and Alcatraz Gardens |
Alcatraz Is. |
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| Details for 2009 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 1/24/2009 |
SOMIRA Crab Feed |
Vallejo |
SOMIRA is hosting its annual Crab Feed January 24, 2009 at the USA Classic Car Museum, in Vallejo. We'd love to see any (and all!) of you there. Tickets are $40.00 per person for the crab feed; we will have a raffle and a silent auction.
For tickets, contact Vicki Oding at abbycatrow@yahoo.com.
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| 4/4/2009 |
BAWRA Kick-off Party |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
TBD |
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| 4/18/2009 |
Skipper Whipper, Vallejo |
Vallejo Marina, Vallejo |
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3rd Annual Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association Skipper Whipper
SPONSOR: Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association, Vallejo, California 94590
SCHEDULE:
6:00AM Course lay-out
7:00AM Coxswains and Officials Meeting *
7-7:30AM Boats move to the start area
8:00AM Youth Exhibition/Race
8:30AM Women’s start
9:45AM Mixed start
11:00AM Men’s start
12:00PM Master’s start
12:30PM Lunch/Awards
•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.
ENTRY FEE: $225.00 per team. Fee includes awards through 3rd place and buffet lunch which includes one non-alcoholic drink. No host bar available on premises.
Skipper Whipper T-Shirts available for sale at $15.00 each. While there will be a limited supply on race day, orders can be placed on the day of the event. Money will be collected when order is placed.
THE COURSE: 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 cox’n meeting. Order of start will be announced at BAWRA Kick off Party on April 4th and will be based on last years Skipper Whipper 2008 rankings to reduce the need for overtaking. Division order will likely be women, mixed, men. There will be a youth division exhibition before the women’s race and possibly a masters division, dependent on interest.
Race Course:
--Course approximate .80 miles or 10-15 minutes to complete
--Turns: (1) Port Turn
--Start: Head
--Buoys Marked: Yes
--Race Type: Timed
--Water Condition: Estuary
PARKING & RESTROOM LOCATIONS:
Boat Launch: Brinkman's Marine, 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. 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.
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| 4/25/2009 |
Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
NOTE SECURITY INFORMATION BELOW. IF YOU HAVE GUESTS THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE ACCESS TO COAST GUARD ISLAND, TELL ME BEFORE TUESDAY. I WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CREW. ALSO NOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR ID AND CARS. I RECOMMEND YOU PARK OFF THE ISLAND AND WALK OVER.
THE VENUE Coast Guard Island – CPO Club
Coast Guard Island
Alameda, California 94501
THE SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. Coxswains’ and officials’ meeting at the “Chief’s Club”
8:30 Women’s Start
9:30 Men’s Start
10:30 Mixed start
11:30 Picnic begins at the Gazebos by the pool
12:00 p.m. Awards
ITCROWING SCHEDULE:
0730 Women to Union Point Marina to ready for racing...push off at 0800.
Men and Mixed to Coast Guard Island one hour before your race starts.
We will switch crews on the coast guard docks, then Mixed will return IO to Union Point Marina.
FEES
The fee is $240 per boat for the first boat of any team, club, or association participating in the CG Challenge and $200 for each boat after the first (a multi-boat discount recognizing that in many instances, rowers are rowing in more than one boat or requiring stand-ins from other teams.) The fee includes a picnic lunch with games and activities, beer, soda, water, and awards through 3rd Place. Please make check payable to: Coast Guard Rowing Club
THE RACE COURSE
Head start on a line between the South-East end of Coast Guard Island (Corner of Credit Union Parking Lot) to the old Marine Railway on the Oakland side. Boats must pass through the Coast Guard Island Bridge with the clearance Gage to starboard. The race will be counterclockwise around Coast Guard Island (Island stays to port), honoring all day markers (leaving them to port), and finishing at a line from the South-East end of Coast Guard Island to the North corner of the Western most covered boat dock on the Alameda side of the Estuary.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Due to current Coast Guard security concerns, we will need the names of all participants and guests who will need access to the island at least 4 days before the event, even if they will be arriving by boat. All adults will need a government issued picture ID (driver’s license will do). People who wish to bring their vehicles on the island (even outside the fence) will need their vehicle registration and proof of insurance in addition to their driver’s license.
BOAT LAUNCHING AND MOORING
Probably the most convenient launch location is the Grand Street boat ramp in Alameda, directly across the estuary from Coast Guard Island. There is space to swap crews between races at Taney Pier on Coast Guard Island and that space will be available for whaleboats during the party but, overnight mooring at that pier is not available. Please see “Additional Security Information” above.
WHALEWEAR
Whalewear will be available for purchase at the following prices: CG Challenge T-Shirts $15
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| 5/9/2009 |
One and Done (ne Red Eagle Regatta) |
Fortman Marina, Alameda |
7:30 cox mtg
8:30 co-ed
9:30 men
10:30 women
ITC Schedule
Mixed and KB's to Fortman at 0730
Men and Women arrive one hour before your race.
Race fee of $50 per team.
cox mtg at wind river parking lot in Alameda - once entering parking lot make first right & follow the lane to the water/start line area. see google maps for directions to Wind River Company.
By land- Fortman Marina is accessible either by Wind River lot or 15315 Buena Vista
By water- It's on the South side of the race site. We've been assigned 6 berths on "E" dock.
The race format however, is being changed. In previous years I've heard complaints about the seeding of the heats. For example, two competitive teams going head-to-head in the first round with the loser forced into the grueling "loser" brackets. Then there was last year where there was confusion with the sequencing of the heats that put one team at a disadvantage and most likely changed the outcome of the race.
That said, this year's race will be a timed race and feature a port turn. The race course is about 4 minutes long and boats will run in pairs with the best time winning the division. The turn will be somewhere near last year's finish line and the new finish line will be about halfway back to the start. The race will be called "One and Done"
Also, we are adding a new level of competition to this year's race.
Here's how it works. For each club that enters a team from each division, there will be an opportunity to win a $150 prize. The club with the lowest combined time for all three divisions wins. The hosting team is not eligible to win.
The race site is at the same location but the switch outs will be moved to Fortman Marina which is located on the other side of the stacked containers.
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| 5/16/2009 |
Oakland Cup, Oakland |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
The May 16th Oakland Cup race course is from the South end of Coast Guard Island (off the stern of the 'Berthoff') to the fishing pier at Estuary Park near the Jack London Aquatic Center.
Schedule:
7:30 Coxwain’s & Officials Mtg. at Estuary Park Fishing Pier
8:30 Women’s Race Start
9:30 Men’s Race Start
10:30 Mixed Race Start
11:30 Picnic & Awards
ITC SCHEDULE
0730 Women to Union Point Marina
Men and Mixed to Estuary Park one hour before your race starts.
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| 5/30/2009 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco |
Hyde Street Harbor, San Francisco |
The Schedule
0645 Cox’ns and Officials Meeting, Sea Scouts Base
0730 Women’s teams (8 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0800 Women’s start
0845 Mixed teams (min. 4 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0915 Mixed start
1000 Men’s teams (men or women) depart Hyde Street Harbor
1030 Men’s start
1100 Picnic
1200 Awards
See the Events Section for more information and driving directions. |
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| 6/6/2009 |
Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco |
Hyde Street Harbor, San Francisco |
ITCRowing will enter the Men’s Division at B2B next Saturday.
The start is off Torpedo Wharf/Crissy Field.
Timeline:
0630 Whaleboats depart from Bay View Boat Club and proceed outside basin.
0640 Badenia picks up RC at Bay View Boat Club and departs.
0645 Badenia hooks up tows outside Bay View Boat Club basin and underway to Hyde St.
ITC: 0630 meet at at pier 40 for carpool to hyde street harbor.
0700 meet at Hyde Street Harbor, set up for racing
0730 Whaleboats leave Hyde St for tow hookups to south-east of breakwater.
0745 Whaleboats hookups at Hyde Street Pier south-east of breakwater, underway to GGB.
0830 Whaleboats dropped at Blossom Rock.
0830 Whale boats warm up, move above starting line.
0845 Whale boats move above starting line.
0850 Starting sequence begins, gun, off to the Bay Bridge.
0900 Start, off to the Bay Bridge.
1010 Estimated finish
We’ll need someone to pick up all the boat crap we don’t take in a race and bring it to Pier 40 for our arrival. Nina and Sheila have volunteered.
Everyone else is invited to watch the race from shore and meet the boat at Pier 40, where we will clean her and put her up for the summer. The party is at the Bay View afterwards – come one come all!
We will have one practice on Tuesday and one on Thursday for the race team at 0615 for 0630 each day. Please sign in/out asap. if you want to be considered an alternate, sign in as well.
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| 6/27/2009 |
Mendocino Big River Fun Paddle |
Mendocino |
Ahoy rowers,
Teams used to gather for a week-end in Tahoe after the spring season to have a "fun row" on the lake.
A lot of rowers miss it, and it has been proposed to find a similar event for BAWRA to mark the end of the spring season.
So this year BAWRA is proposing to meet on Mendocino's Big River on the week-end of June 27th. There we can rent big outriggers (very interesting boats handcrafted by a local artisan) to paddle up this beautiful river in the middle of the redwoods, or we can simply relax by the beach. There are tons of things to do in the area to fill your weekend (biking, hiking, cave kayaking, tide pools, skunk train,eating, drinking...).
This is the web site of the canoe rental place which has a few pictures and explanations:
http://www.catchacanoe.com/
The idea would be to paddle up the river (one can technically go all way up to 8 miles inland) and back on Saturday, and have a evening party/dinner on the beach afterwards.
No race, no trophy, it's just easy paddling in gentle water with no prior experience required.
It is possible to rent bikes from the same place, and several bike trails are available.
Regarding lodging, you're on your own: Fort Bragg 5 minutes away has lots of motels, and there are also camp sites nearby.
Please let me know asap if you are coming, and if so if you plan on paddling or not, so that I can make all the arrangements with the canoe rental place.
Thanks,
Emmanuel.
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| 8/23/2009 |
2010 BAWRA Calendar Picture vote |
not applicable |
Please give your vote on which picture to use for the ITCRowing picture in the 2010 BAWRA Calendar.
Thanks, Corny |
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| 9/26/2009 |
Voluntary work day at the Mariposa |
Mariposa |
work day 9-6.
no sign-ups, just go if you can help out. i plan to go later in the day to help clean up the bar. |
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| 10/3/2009 |
Port Promenade, San Francisco |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Location: McCovey Cove in China Basin Channel, next to AT&T Ballpark
- Board boats/switch crews at China Basin Ferry Landing, next to Ballpark
- Race to start at Third Street Bridge, race to end of Pier 40 Marina breakwater
- Maximum number of boats in course - 2
Schedule:
8:00 Coxswain’s & Officials Mtg. – at China Basin Park, Willie McCovey statue
9:00 Women’s Race Start
10:00 Men’s Race Start
11:00 Mixed Race Start
Noon Picnic & Awards at China Basin Park, south side of China Basin Channel, across from AT&T Park
Parking: Pier 52 Boat Launch Ramp Parking for boats with trailers and autos, street parking also available.
Cox Certification: Estuary
Restrooms: Pier 40 AT&T Seal Plaza Next to China Basin Ferry Terminal
Race Rules:
•Lane and Boat draws will be completed at Coxswains meeting
•Teams will be eliminated or qualified by time; two best times race for first and second , third and fourth race for third, each division will complete the race before the next division race starts
•Rules may be amended at Coxswains meeting
•Race start line will be based on approximate indicator markers – the coxswains will be notified of start line by race official signals and communications
•Current BAWRA “Rules of Racing” will be in effect during the regatta and will be used by the Jury to oversee the race and in hearing/deciding any protest.
•MRA coverage; all participants in whaleboats must be MRA members. Money/waivers for all new MRA members will be collected at the cox meeting.
•All coxn's must have working VHF's for communications.
•Participants (people in the boat) between ages 14 and 18 must have parent’s consent and CRO approval, no participants 13 and under.
•Boats will be checked prior to the race to ensure that the following is on board: 1) ballast as required by boat weigh-in of April 1999. 2) life jackets for each team member in boat.
•The race fee will be $200.00 per entry. All race participants will be given one food voucher and beverage ticket.
•There will be no food sales or provisions for non-registrants. Guests, friends, and family are welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy the day on the waterfront.
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| 10/10/2009 |
ERC Sprints, San Francisco |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
10th Annual ERC Sprints
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club and the
Bay View Boat Club (With assistance from the MHPYC)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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 and Illinois Streets)
Entry Fee is $225 per entry; Food, Prizes included
Guests, Friends and Family are welcome.
Race Schedule
0900: Coxswain meeting
1000: First Start – Men (followed by Women, and Mixed)
1200: Finals and start of food
1330: Awards
•Current BAWRA “Rules of Racing” will be in effect during the regatta and will be used by the Jury to oversee the race and in hearing/ deciding any protest.
•MRA coverage; all participants in whaleboats must be MRA members. Money/waivers for all new MRA members will be collected at the cox meeting.
•Estuary cox certification required and all coxn's must have working VHF's for communications.
•Participants (people in the boat) between ages 14 and 18 must have parent’s consent and CRO approval, no participants 13 and under.
•Boats will be checked prior to the race to ensure that the following is on board: 1) ballast as required by boat weigh-in of April 2009. 2) life jackets for each team member in boat.
•The “Race Course” will be determined prior to race day and will be a “Z” course similar to the previous years. Racing order within each Division to be determined by lane draw on race day. Top three times in each Division to race in a one-way sprint (not up/back as in previous years) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (Note: a winner of a “Z” course heat is not guaranteed a spot in the final sprint, unless their time is one of the top 3 times of the Division.) (See attached for additional information on course.) All entrants will be notified of the course on race day.
•Docking facilities will be at the Bay View Boat Club and the Mariposa Hunter’s Point Yacht Club which is located next to the Bay View Boat Club.
•The race fee will be $225.00 per entry. All race participants will be given one food voucher. Beverages can be purchased at the bar.
•Guests, Friends, and Family may purchase food tickets on race day.
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| 10/20/2009 |
Practice |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
ATTENDANCE TABLE DELETED -- EMAIL ME. I DON'T KEEP GOING BACK TO THE WEBSITE ONCE I SEND OUT THE PRACTICE EMAIL! |
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| 10/22/2009 |
Practice and row to berkeley |
Pier 40 and transbay with IO to Berkeley Marina |
We will take IMUA out on the early on Thursday. Our practice oars and the butt pads go to stephanie. be sure to leave imua properly restored to PoSF standards :-)
Iron Oars will leave at 7 sharp (6:30 for 7) to get to Berkeley at 9:00pm. We will work out the cars as soon as I know who’s rowing to Berkeley! |
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| 10/24/2009 |
Sprint the Pier, Berkeley |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
Whaleboat Races and Viking Games
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2009 has brought some changes for the Vikings in preparing the event. We have had to acquire a special event permit from the City of Berkeley for STP. ***We have had to assert on the application that no alcohol will be served or provided at the event.*** Our liquid refreshment will be limited to sodas and water. Of course, the barbecue and the games continue. Also, we have had to post a cleaning/damage fee so plan on being good little Vikings and clean up after you've finished pillaging.
For those launching your boats, as part of the new reality, we will have to pay launch fees. The Vikings will pay whatever the charge is- a $15.00 savings to you. We will be given passes/permits for your vehicle dash. Please see me to get your launch permit.
The Marina is undergoing major renovations. This will actually work in our favor. The harbormaster is allowing us to reserve one of the two launch ramps for our exclusive use. Please launch from the east (hill) side ramp only- if there are power boats waiting to use a ramp. If you do use the bay side ramp, do not tie up within it but move to the outside of our dedicated ramp. There will be a lot more room for swapping out crews during the race!
We are expecting the Bjornstad Vikings. I think you already should have gotten the word. They will be in authentic Viking gear, have a tent or two with relics on display and have a 15 minute presentation on Viking combat! It sounds exciting!
We will still have our games. In the interest of timeliness, we have eliminated the tug'o war, and there will be no practicing with the cabers or stones once the games begin. Also, we plan to limit the caber and stone toss events to two different members of each crew. (Seems like most practice efforts were better than the official toss anyway). We will be checking your entry form so crews will not be able to slip in ringers. We will be working around our Bjornstad guests so things will have to be flexible.
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RACE LOGISTICS
Boat races start at 9:00 am at the Berkeley Marina. Games will follow at Cesar Chavez Park.
Also, this year check out the Bjornstad Vikings!
The Schedule
0815 Registration begins (please have forms prepared)
0830 Coxswains and Officials Meeting
0900 Women’s start
1000 Mixed start
1045 Men’s start
1130 Picnic
1215 Games
1300 Awards
Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Race Officials
The Venue
As in past years, we will be racing from the Berkeley Marina. Boats will be docked at the “B” Dock, which is on the North side of the Marina. The race will be held on the North side of the North breakwater, in order to maximize viewing and safety. The course will be similar to previous years (only longer). BAWRA Rules of Racing apply. Picnic games & Bjornstad Vikings afterwards at the top of the hill.
Entry Fee
$175 includes soda and water, participant keepsakes and team awards. The perpetual trophy to the overall winner of the Viking games will be collected and re-presented. Make checks payable to North Bay Vikings and bring to registration. A$5.00 food donation for non-rowers and guests is suggested.
Marina etiquette:
Many boats navigate in and out of the Marina, through the breakwaters all day long, so please be on the lookout. Be sure to row through the finish line to give room for boats trailing you to finish cleanly.
Insurance/Waivers
All participants in the boats and competing in the games must have a current BAWRA waiver on file with BAWRA. Money/waivers will be collected at the coxswain meeting.
The Race
The course will be laid to the north side of the north breakwater in a “W” pattern. Current BAWRA “Rules of Racing” will be in effect and will be used by the jury to oversee the race and in resolving any protest.
Safety
Estuary coxswain certification required and all coxswains must have a working VHF for communications. Please assure that all boats and teams are equipped in accordance with the requirements specified in Attachment I.
Age Restrictions
Participants under the age of 18 must be reviewed and approved by the CRO. Participants under the age of 14 are not allowed.
Minimum Racing Weight
The minimum racing weight is 2,000 pounds. Ballast needed to meet the minimum racing weight must be distributed throughout the length of the boat.
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| 10/30/2009 |
Going to Australia |
n/a |
Feb 20 and 21st, 2010 -- need to be there one week ahead. |
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| 10/31/2009 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
2009 Halloween Head of the Estuary
A Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Event
Sponsored by APL and ITC Rowing Teams
Date and Venue: Saturday, October 31st, Union Point Park, 23115 Embarcadero (just south of Union Point Marina), in Oakland, Ca.
Schedule:
0730 Coxswains/Officials Meeting, Fishing Pier near the south parking lot at Union Point Park. NO SUBSTITUTES. Be on time –
get to your boat by 0800.
0830 Mixed start
1000 Women start
1015 Dragon Boat start (Short Course)
1130 Men start
1230 Awards!
Entry Fee: $60 per team. Covers participant keepsakes, docking, bathrooms. Bring your check to the cox meeting payable to Corny Foster. Entry fees for non-whaleboats are by arrangement.
Insurance: All participants on the water and all officials must have signed the BAWRA waiver. New waivers will be collected at the cox meeting.
Food and Drink: Not provided.
Division Definitions for Whaleboats: Women’s teams must have 8 women rowers, mixed teams must have at least 4 women rowers and men’s teams may have any number of women rowing. All participants under the age of 18 must have CRO and parent’s permission.
Equipment Requirements for Whaleboats: BAWRA Safety Equipment (PFDs, First Aid Kit, sound device, towline/bridle and VHF radio), plus YOUR BOAT NUMBER and duct tape.
Docking and loading race crews: All boats will use Union Point Marina to change-out teams. SOMIRA will use the Union Point Marina pump-out dock. Iron Oars, Carl Larkin and Regina will use the south end of the marina. La Sirena and Joey will use the north end. If Razzle Dazzle will be rowed more than once, please change out at the north end of Union Point Marina. DO NOT prop open the marina gate under any circumstances.
Parking: Park in the parking lot on the south end of Union Point Park, NOT in the marina
parking lot. Leave the marina parking lot for the residents! You can also park on Embarcadero north of Dennison.
Costumes: Optional.
Start and Course: Head style start off High Street Bridge, north to proceed clockwise around Coast Guard Island, and finish off the Fishing Pier at Union Point Park. Teams are to warm up to High Street Bridge along the Alameda side of the channel. Once crossed under the High Street Bridge you will be considered warmed up and ready to race. Racing teams must start on the Oakland side of High Street Bridge and pass under the Oakland side of Fruitvale Bridge. Take care to avoid the creek delta on the right just before the Fruitvale Bridge. Day markers around CGI must be to starboard and you may pass through any span of the Coast Guard Island causeway.
•Starting order will be seeded from finishes in 2009 Coast Guard Challenge. If you are seeded high but don’t have as competitive team for this race, please move yourself down. We want to avoid overtaking, especially under the bridges or around Coast Guard Island.
•Boats will be started one minute apart. Line yourselves up in order off the pier on the Oakland side and you will be called up from there.
•BAWRA Rules of racing apply. Certification level: Estuary
•USCG Navigation Rules apply during the race with respect to non-whaleboats. There may be sailboats and crew boats and anything else. You are responsible for responsible navigation.
•No allowances will be made for interference from vessels that are not party to the race. We will do our best to start you safely. But we don’t know or control what’s down the course, and cannot make any allowances for interactions with vessels other than whaleboats.
•You are out of sight of the Race Officials for most of the course. We expect you to observe the course requirements. Above all, SAFETY FIRST.
Union Point Park is on the Oakland side of the Oakland Estuary, just south of Union Point Marina at 2311 Embarcadero.
•If traveling South on I-880: Exit at 23rd Ave. (also marked at street level "Coast Guard Island") and take a sharp right onto Dennison. Turn left on Embarcadero at the first stop, (where Dennison turns into the causeway to Coast Guard Island). Union Point Park is about 50 yards on the right, past the marina entrance.
•If traveling North on I-880: Exit onto 23rd Ave. and Turn left at E 11th St and left onto 23rd Ave (this is basically a u-turn). Once over the freeway, turn right at E 7th St, which turns into Embarcadero E. Once you see the water, the entrance to Union Point Park will be on your left.
Watching the race from locations other than Union Point Park:
•Between the High Street and Fruitvale Bridges there are a couple of good places to watch the race. The map below shows the surface street route between the bridges, parking areas and parks. There is not a good place to watch at Park Street Bridge, other than the bridge itself. Drive carefully, it’s confusing. The freeway (I-880) works well south-bound, but not northbound.
•Across from Coast Guard Island just off Embarcadero, there is a Shoreline Park.
•If watching from the Coast Guard Island Causeway, please stay on the sidewalk!
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| 12/12/2009 |
BAWRA and Alcatraz Gardens |
Alcatraz Is. |
email corny if you want to come. |
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| 2008 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| 3/15/2008 |
details Sushi and Sake |
Coach Sushi 532 Grand Ave oakalnd |
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| 4/19/2008 |
details Skipper Whipper, Vallejo (race desc) |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
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| 4/26/2008 |
details Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland (race desc) |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
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| 5/10/2008 |
details Red Eagle Regatta changed to SUNDAY! |
Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda |
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| 5/11/2008 |
details Red Eagle Regatta, Alameda (race desc) |
Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda |
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| 5/17/2008 |
details Oakland Cup, Oakland (race desc) |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
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| 5/31/2008 |
details Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco (race desc) |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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| 6/7/2008 |
details Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco (race desc) |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 8/9/2008 |
details SOMIRA 8th Annual Charity Row |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 8/23/2008 |
details BAWRA Cox Training |
Mariposa HPYC, San Francisco |
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| 8/31/2008 |
details SF Streets Day |
Embarcadero from Bayview to Chinatown |
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| 9/13/2008 |
details ERC Sprints, San Francisco (race desc) |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
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| 9/14/2008 |
details South Beach/Mission Bay Block Party |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 9/14/2008 |
details SF Streets Day |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 9/27/2008 |
details Port Promenade, San Francisco (race desc) |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
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| 10/11/2008 |
details Sprint the Pier, Berkeley (race desc) |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
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| 10/25/2008 |
details End of the season party for ITC! |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
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| 10/25/2008 |
details Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland (race desc) |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
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| Details for 2008 |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Notes |
| 3/15/2008 |
Sushi and Sake |
Coach Sushi 532 Grand Ave oakalnd |
Celebrate the sea going traditions of the world with good friends, raw fish and rice spirits. Too much fun to miss my friends. |
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| 4/19/2008 |
Skipper Whipper, Vallejo (race desc) |
Waterfront Promenade, Vallejo |
2nd Annual Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association Skipper Whipper
Saturday, April 19th 2008
SCHEDULE:
6:00AM Course lay-out
7:00AM Coxswains (Estuary Certification) and Officials Meeting
7-7:30AM Boats move to the start area
...ITC: 7:30AM.....men to vallejo marina, ready IO for racing
...ITC: 8:00AM.....men depart marina for start line
8:00AM Youth Exhibition/Race
8:30AM Men’s start
...ITC: 8:30 AM....Mixed to Waterfront loading dock
9:45AM Mixed start
...ITC: 9:45AM....Women to Waterfront loading dock
11:00AM Women’s start
12:00PM Master’s start
12:30PM Lunch/Awards
Note: In Youth and Masters divisions only, for this race, teams may be composed of any number of women and men. SOMIRA has waived the standard BAWRA requirement after consulting with the CRO.
All coxswains are required to attend this meeting which will start promptly at 7AM. Gather near the race loading dock just north of the Ferry Terminal. 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 confirmed.
FEE:
$200.00 per team. Fee includes awards through 3rd place and buffet lunch at Zio Fraedo’s, which includes one non-alcoholic drink. No host bar available on premises. Additional Lunch tickets will be available for guests at $16.00 per ticket.
Skipper Whipper T-Shirts available for sale at $15.00 each. While there will be a limited supply on race day, orders can be placed on the day of the event. Money will be collected when order is placed.
THE COURSE:
The course is designated “Estuary” and is approximately 1.5 miles or 15-25 minutes to complete.
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 marker; starboard turn traveling Southwest to the finish line. Note: For all turns, the boat must round the turn buoys. There is an excellent view of the last leg from the Vallejo sea wall.
While the start and finish lines are set, if necessary the Northwest turning points could be adjusted on race day to accommodate water and wind conditions, and any changes will be discussed at the cox’n meeting.
Order of start will be based on last year’s Skipper Whipper 2007 rankings to reduce the possibility of overtaking.
BAWRA Rules govern, including minimum racing weight of 2,000 lbs.
Note: The race day loading dock can accommodate only 2 boats at a time and cannot be used for general berthing on race day.
DIRECTIONS:
Vallejo Marina:
see the itc marinas section for directions to the marina.
Race Location:
For driving directions, use:
Vallejo Baylink Ferry
289 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 04590
(707) 643-3779
You will need to park in the large lots across the street from the ferry terminal or at curbside. 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 the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and inside the Zio Fraedo’s restaurant
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| 4/26/2008 |
Coast Guard Challenge, Oakland (race desc) |
Coast Guard Island, Oakland |
ITC SCHEDULE
Coxswains to the cox meeting at 0730.
All race teams to Union Basin ONE HOUR before their race starts.
RACE SCHEDULE
7:30 - Coxswains & officials meeting in the credit union parking lot.
8:30 - Walter Stark spreading of ashes
- Mixed start Immediately after
9:30 - Women's start
10:30- Men's start
11:30- Picnic begins
Race fee $200.
MRA waivers will be used. All teams must have all rowers registered.
MIXED TEAM RACE ORDER:
1) APL
2) ERC
3) ITC
4) SOMIRA
5) NORTH BAY VIKINGS
WOMEN’S TEAM RACE ORDER:
1) ERC
2) ITC
3) SOMIRA – BAD APPLES
4) APL
5) SOMIRA – CHANNEL CATS
6) SOMIRA – FUNATICS
MEN’S RACE ORDER:
1) ERC
2) SOMIRA
3) ITC
4) APL
MARINAS
Oakland based clubs will use their current marinas for switching out. Non-Oakland based teams can use Union Point Basin.
Please keep foot traffic to a minimum while on the dock. Under no circumstances is the gate to be left propped open.
PARKING
Visiting teams switching out at Union Point Basin are requested to park in the southern parking lot below the park area nearest the Park Street Bridge. You can also park on Dennison or Embarcadero streets near the bridge going on to Coast Guard Island bridge.
WALTER STARK:
Immediately after the coxswain’s meeting and prior to the Mixed race, the participating teams will gather on the water and Walter’s family members will spread the ashes on the water. Logistics will be discussed at the coxswains’ meeting
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| 5/10/2008 |
Red Eagle Regatta changed to SUNDAY! |
Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda |
NOTE: changed to Sunday, Mother's Day. |
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| 5/11/2008 |
Red Eagle Regatta, Alameda (race desc) |
Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda |
Schedule of race events:
7:30 Coxswains meeting at Encinal Yacht Club.
8:00 Women Race
9:00 Mixed Race
10:00 Men Race
11:30 Lunch (Encinal Yacht Club **)
12:00 Awards
ITC SCHEDULE:
WOMEN to Fortman Marina at 7:15 for 7:30 push off.
MIXED and MEN to Encinal Yacht Club one hour before their start time.
(Times are approximate and subject to change due the number of whaleboats in each race)
Race Details:
• This is a double elimination event. Once a team loses two heats they are eliminated. After the first loss the team will be placed in the consolation bracket.
• Boats will be run in pairs with each boat’s sweep touching the back wall at the start. In the event there is an odd number of boats in each division,
the odd numbered boat will run by itself.
• After one race goes off the next pair of boats will begin positioning themselves towards the back wall and will be set off after the preceding race has finished. The goal is keep the race moving. Failure to be at the starting line within a reasonable time when your heat is called will be counted as a loss.
• Once finished, coxswains will be informed of their finish on their VHF radios and be directed into what
order they will race in the next heat.
• In an event of a tie, the two boats will race immediately again taking
precedence in the racing order.
• Each race will take approximately 2 to 21/2 minutes.
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| 5/17/2008 |
Oakland Cup, Oakland (race desc) |
Estuary Park, Oakland |
Location: Estuary Park ( near Jack London Aquatic Center)
$200 per Crew - please make checks payable to Oakland Whalers
Schedule:
7:30 Coxswain's & Officials mtg. at Estuary Park Fishing Pier
8:30 Women' Race Start
9:30 Men's Race Start
10:30 Mixed Race Start
11:30 Picnic & Awards
ITC Schedule:
7:30 Women to Union Basin, push off at 8 when coxes arrive
Men, Mixed and KB’s to Estuary Park one hour before their race start
Directions are on the web.
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| 5/31/2008 |
Alcatraz Whaleboat Race, San Francisco (race desc) |
Aquatic Park, San Francisco |
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SCHEDULE
0645 -- Cox’ns and Officials Meeting, Sea Scouts Base
0730 -- Women’s teams (8 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0800 -- Women’s start
0845 -- Mixed teams (min. 4 women rowing) depart Hyde Street Harbor
0915 -- Mixed start
1000 -- Men’s teams (men or women) depart Hyde Street Harbor
1030 -- Men’s start
1100 -- Picnic
1200 -- Awards
ITC SCHEDULE
0700 -- Women to Hyde Street, ready for racing. Meet Leann Hargis, who will clean the bottom.
Mixed and Men -- to Aquatic Park one hour before your race starts...meet the boat before you as it arrives at Hyde Street Harbor.
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| 6/7/2008 |
Bridge to Bridge, San Francisco (race desc) |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
IF YOU ARE NOT ROWING, COME PARTY AT THE BAY VIEW!!
SCHEDULE -- ALL ON SATURDAY
9:00: COX MEETING BUS STOP ON TI
10:30: TO HYDE STREET, READY FOR RACING
11:00 DEPART HYDE STREET FOR THE TOW
11:15: PICK UP TOW
12:00PM: START
1:00ISH: ARRIVE PIER 40, CLEAN THE BOAT!
2:30 PM: AWARDS, BAY VIEW BOAT CLUB |
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| 8/9/2008 |
SOMIRA 8th Annual Charity Row |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
~50 miles from Sacramento's Discovery Park to Brannan Island.
Camping is available at Brannan Island Friday and Saturday nights for those who wish.
SOMIRA also organizes a bbq dinner Saturday night as well as a breakfast Sunday morning.
The event itself is Saturday from around 5AM to 6PM (details TBD).
Meeting in the morning at Brannan Island Camp site (you either camp there or get a motel close by Friday night, or you just drive there early Saturday)
Based on the number of rowers signed up, teams of 10 (coxswain+rowers+bowhook) are made who will relay each other all day long on legs from 2 to 5 miles.
Typically one rows 3 to 5 times in the day, with long breaks between each row (e.g. 3 or 4 rotating teams per boat).
Depending on the attendance there will be one or two boats.
A caravan of cars follows the boats from exchange point to exchange point carrying the resting rowers.
Here's the information we need from you:
Port or Starboard?
How many rows?
Shirt ($15): Yes or no? Tank (man or woman) or Tee? What size?
Camping ($5 per night): No | Friday Night | Saturday night | Both ?
Saturday Dinner ($15): Yes or No? chicken or steak?
Sunday Breakfast ($7): Yes or No?
Once you know how much you owe, make a check payable to SOMIRA and send it to:
Vicki Brown
149 Mesa Verde,
Vallejo,
CA 94589
The deadline for signing up is July 20th.
It's also the deadline for checks actually, so please send your payments to Vicki as soon as possible.
Remember this is a charity event, SOMIRA raises money from sponsors and puts their logos on the t-shirts they sell. Money goes to 2-3 organizations they select (different every year). One way to help out is to buy those t-shirts, I'm checking with them if they take donations, will keep you posted for those interested.
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| 8/23/2008 |
BAWRA Cox Training |
Mariposa HPYC, San Francisco |
Contact corny by email if you with to attend the training or help row. thanks. |
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| 8/31/2008 |
SF Streets Day |
Embarcadero from Bayview to Chinatown |
This is also a SF Streets day...the embarcadero will be closed: "Come out and play like never before on Sunday, August 31 and again on Sunday, September 14. From 9AM to 1PM on these Sundays, a four and half mile route stretching from Bayview to Chinatown along the Embarcadero will be open to physical activity. This route will be closed to traffic and allow for biking, walking, jogging and physical activity of all kinds."<BR> |
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| 9/13/2008 |
ERC Sprints, San Francisco (race desc) |
Bay View Boat Club, San Francisco |
9th Annual ERC Sprints
presented by Embarcadero Rowing Club and the Bay View Boat Club (with assistance from the MHPYC)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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 and Illinois Streets)
Entry Fee is $200 per entry, Food, Prizes included
Guests, Friends and Family are welcome.
Race Schedule
0900: Coxswain meeting
1000: First Start – Men (followed by Women, and Mixed)
1300: Finals and start of food
1430: Awards
•Boats will be checked prior to the race to ensure that the following is on board: 1) ballast as required by boat weigh-in of April 1999. 2) life jackets for each team member in boat.
•The “Race Course” will be determined prior to race day and will be a “Z” course similar to the previous years. All entrants will be notified of the course.
•Docking facilities will be at the Bay View Boat Club annd the Mariposa Hunter’s Point Yacht Club which is located next to the Bay View Boat Club.
•The race fee will be $200.00 per entry. All race participants will be given one food voucher and beverage ticket.
•Guests, Friends, and Family may purchase FOOD TICKETS on race day.
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| 9/14/2008 |
South Beach/Mission Bay Block Party |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Held every two years, the purpose is to build community amoung the neighbors, harbor tennants, businesses, civic services and non profits...and to have fun.<BR><BR><BR><BR>This is also a SF Streets day...the embarcadero will be closed: "Come out and play like never before on Sunday, August 31 and again on Sunday, September 14. From 9AM to 1PM on these Sundays, a four and half mile route stretching from Bayview to Chinatown along the Embarcadero will be open to physical activity. This route will be closed to traffic and allow for biking, walking, jogging and physical activity of all kinds."<BR> |
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| 9/14/2008 |
SF Streets Day |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
pls sign in the early if you want to row.
pls sign in the late if you can man a table (or the boat)
pls sign in both if both.
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| 9/27/2008 |
Port Promenade, San Francisco (race desc) |
South Beach Harbor / Pier 40, San Francisco |
Bring your family and friends!
Location: Mc Covey Cove in China Basin Channel, next to AT&T Ballpark
- Race to start at Third Street Bridge, race to end of Pier 40 Marina breakwater
Schedule:
• 8:00 Coxwain’s & Officials Mtg. – at China Basin Park, Willie McCovey statue
• 9:00 Women’s Race Start
• 10:00 Men’s Race Start
• 11:00 Mixed Race Start
• Noon Picnic & Awards at Mariposa Yacht Club, Terry Francois Blvd, next to Bayview Boat Club and Pier 52 Public Boat Launch
Parking: Pier 52 Boat Launch Ramp Parking for boats with trailers and autos, street parking also available. (Note that there is a 6 pm Giants game this day, so we’re trying to finish early to avoid fan traffic).
Crew Switch-out Location: China Basin Ferry Terminal
Restrooms: Pier 40 AT&T Seal Plaza Next to China Basin Ferry Terminal
Race Rules:
• Lane and Boat draws will be completed at Coxswains meeting
• Teams will be eliminated or qualified by time; two best times race for first and second, third and fourth race for third, each division will complete the race before the next division race starts
• Rules may be amended at Coxswains meeting
• Race start line will be based on approximate indicator markers – the coxswains will be notified of start line by race official signals and communications
• Current BAWRA “Rules of Racing” will be in effect during the regatta and will be used by the Jury to oversee the race and in hearing/deciding any protest.
• Estuary cox certification required and all coxn's must have working VHF's for communications.
• Boats will be checked prior to the race to ensure that the following is on board: 1) ballast as required by boat weigh-in of April 1999. 2) life jackets for each team member in boat.
• Insurance: All participants must have signed MRA waivers. New waivers will be collected at the cox meeting.
• The race fee will be $200.00 per entry. All race participants will be given one food voucher and
beverage ticket.
• Guests, Friends, and Family may purchase FOOD TICKETS on race day.
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| 10/11/2008 |
Sprint the Pier, Berkeley (race desc) |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
Whaleboat Races and Viking Games
At the Berkeley Marina
The Schedule
0815 Registration begins (please have forms prepared)
0830 Coxswains and Officials Meeting
0900 Women’s start
1000 Mixed start
1045 Men’s start
1130 Picnic
1215 Games
1300 Awards
Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Race Officials
The Venue
As in past years, we will be racing from the Berkeley Marina. Boats will be docked at the “B” Dock, which is on the North side of the Marina. The race will be held on the North side of the North breakwater, in order to maximize viewing and safety. The course will be similar to previous years (only longer). It will be laid to the north side of the north breakwater in a “W” pattern. BAWRA “Rules of Racing” apply. Picnic afterwards Cesar Chavez Park, at the top of the hill, at the Marina.
Entry Fee
$175 ($150 early registration) includes beer, soda and water, participant keepsakes and team awards. The perpetual trophy to the overall winner of the Viking games and sprint will be re-presented. Make checks payable to North Bay Vikings and bring to registration. A$5.00 food donation for non-rowers and guests is suggested.
Marina Etiquette
Many boats navigate in and out of the Marina, through the breakwaters all day long, so please be on the lookout. Be sure to row through the finish line to give room for boats to finish behind.
Safety
Estuary cox certification required and all cox’s must have a working VHF for communications. Please assure that all boats and teams are equipped in accordance with the Rules of Racing requirements
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| 10/25/2008 |
End of the season party for ITC! |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
pot-luck picnic in park - see email for info - sign in # people and/or food contribution |
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| 10/25/2008 |
Head of the Oakland Estuary, Oakland (race desc) |
Union Point Basin, Oakland |
Bring your family and friends!
Sponsored by APL and ITC Rowing Teams
Date and Venue: Saturday, October 25th, Union Point Park, 23115 Embarcadero (just south of Union Point Marina), in Oakland, Ca.
UPDATED Schedule:
0745 Coxswains/Officials Meeting, Fishing Pier near the south parking lot at Union Point Park. NO SUBSTITUTES. Be on time. Get to your boats by 0800.
0815 Men start
0945 Women start
1000 Dragon Boat start (Short Course)
1115 Mixed start
1215 Awards!
Entry Fee: $60 per team. Covers HHE pins, docking, bathrooms. Bring your check to the cox meeting payable to Corny Foster. Entry fees for non-whaleboats are by arrangement.
Insurance: All participants on the water and all officials must have signed the MRA waiver. New waivers will be collected at the cox meeting.
Food and Drink: Not provided.
Division Definitions for Whaleboats: Women’s teams must have 8 women rowers, mixed teams must have at least 4 women rowers and men’s teams may have any number of women rowing. All participants under the age of 18 must have CRO and parent’s permission.
Equipment Requirements for Whaleboats: BAWRA Safety Equipment (PFDs, First Aid Kit, sound device, towline/bridle and VHF radio), plus YOUR BOAT NUMBER and duct tape.
Docking and loading race crews: All boats will use Union Point Marina to change-out teams. SOMIRA will use the Union Point Marina pump-out dock. Iron Oars, Carl Larkin and Regina will use the south end of the marina. La Sirena will use the north end. If Razzle Dazzle will be rowed more than once, please change out at the north end of Union Point Marina. DO NOT prop open the marina gate under any circumstances.
Parking: Park in the parking lot on the south end of Union Point Park, NOT in the marina parking lot. Leave the marina parking lot for the residents! You can also park on Embarcadero north of Dennison.
Costumes: Optional.
Start and Course: Head style start off High Street Bridge, north to proceed clockwise around Coast Guard Island, and finish off the Fishing Pier at Union Point Park. Teams should warm up to High Street Bridge along the Alameda side of the channel. Once you have crossed under the High Street Bridge you will be considered warmed up and ready to race. Racing teams must stay on the Oakland side of the channel between High Street and Park Street Bridges. This means staying to the Oakland side in both the open water and under the three bridges. Day markers around CGI must be to starboard and you may pass through any span of the Coast Guard Island causeway.
• Starting order will be seeded from finishes in 2008 Coast Guard Challenge.
• Boats will be started one minute apart.
• BAWRA Rules of racing apply.
• Certification level: Estuary
• USCG Navigation Rules apply during the race with respect to non-whaleboats.
• No allowances will be made for interference from vessels that are not party to the race.
• You are out of sight of the Race Officials for most of the course. We expect you to observe the course requirements. Above all, SAFETY FIRST.
DO NOT PARK IN THE TENANT’S LOT OT UNION POINT MARINA – park in the parking lot just south of Union Point Park or along Embarcadero and Dennison.
Watching the race from locations other than Union Point Park:
• Between the High Street and Fruitvale Bridges there are a couple of good places to watch the race. The map below shows the surface street route between the bridges, parking areas and parks. There is not a good place to watch at Park Street Bridge, other than the bridge itself. Drive carefully, it’s confusing. The freeway (I-880) works well south-bound, but not northbound.
• Across from Coast Guard Island just off Embarcadero, there is a Shoreline Park.
• If watching from the Coast Guard Island Causeway, please stay on the sidewalk!
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