Congratulations and thanks to all who participated in the Ocean Ocean Regatta this weekend, and a double thanks to the army of volunteers who helped make it such a fun event. As you all know, we had fabulous conditions for rowing and a great party afterwards. We’ll post all the results as soon as we…
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The 36th Open Ocean Regatta for 2013 will be on April 21st. We hope everyone can join us for Open Water Rowing Center’s most important annual regatta. Here’s how you can participate; 1. Join us on the race course. We’ll have the three traditional courses (see map below), so there’s a distance for everyone. Check…
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Training to race? Just looking to sharpen your skills? Or perhaps you just want to meet some rowing-buddies. Participate in our regular coached clinics and do all of that. Some are held every week, and other once a month or on a less regular schedule. If you have any questions give us a call during…
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After several warm, calm, flat water days on the San Francisco Bay, race day brought cool wind, dense fog outside the Golden Gate, and very challenging water for the 35th Open Ocean Regatta. We kept all the boats inside the bay, shortening the Point Diablo Course to just over 10k from its usual 14k. The…
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November 15, 2011 by
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Our annual Angel Island Regatta, which began in 1978, took place on a sunny November 6th. Gordie Nash officiated was the grand master and guided 15 rowers around the Island . The ladies took the lead with Diane Davis, Kellee McDonald and Mary McLachlan taking 1st-3rd places in the singles… Extra points to John Sanger who came…
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September 23, 2011 by
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Your favorite rowing center is the subject of a feature article in Outside Magazine this month. Written by Michael Roberts, the piece profiles several familiar OWRC regulars. THIS IS A STORY OF ADVENTURE that ends with a gold medal and glory. Along the way there is the hubris of youth, friendly porpoises, and a moment…
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At the 2011 Annual Meeting of the OWRC LLC four new members were elected to the Board of Directors to join the three members remaining from previous terms. The new board members are Monika Vargas, Tony Graef, and Michael Waters. They join OWRC President Charlie McDonald, Ray Dunaway and Shirwin Smith who are remaining on the…
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This year’s annual OWRC LLC Meeting is set for Sunday July 15 – details to follow. The meeting is open to ALL OWRC members, boat owners, LLC members and fans!! We will talk about the current state of OWRC and where we’d like to go in the future.
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Presidents Letter June 2012 Greetings Rowers. It has been awhile since the last President’s letter. As usual, there has been a lot going on at Open Water Rowing Center. Of course the biggest changes have been behind the desk. Autumn Williams has accepted a graduate student position and has left OWR in the good hands…
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