Congratulations to all the competitors!

Pt. Diablo          Course #1:         Start time 9:00 am

Strawberry        Course #2:         Start time 9:10 am

Downtown          Course #3:         Start time 9:20 am

Tide Information

Golden Gate Bridge: Slack at 9:09 am; Max Flood 12:10 am, 2.9 knots

Skippers Meeting — 7:30 am

There will be a brief mandatory meeting of all participants at 7:30 am in front of OWRC.

Boat Numbers

Your number should be taped directly onto your boat’s hull (NOT THE DECK) with a dark colored vinyl tape.  Put the number on both sides of the bow as far forward as possible.  The numerals should be approximately 4” high, ½” wide and easy to read.

Rower Check-in

All Rowers must check-in for waiver and boat number check.

Personal Floatation Device

REMINDER — Every race participant must carry a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) in the shell!

Launching

We will start to launch shells about 7:45 am.  The start line is just over a mile from OWRC dock and it takes from 15 to 25 minutes to cover that distance.  Know your speed and plan to launch early enough so that you will be at the start 10 minutes early.

OWRC has a 50’ dock for launching and plenty of volunteers to assist carrying shells to the dock. Since there will be quite a few boats launching, please do not carry your boat down to the dock unless your oars are already on the dock and you are ready to launch.  Leave your shells on slings until then. Long course racers will launch first.  Please follow the Dockmaster’s instructions.  Traditional boats can launch from the beach or public boat ramps.  Contact OWRC  for more information.

We will not hold the race for latecomers.

If conditions are unsafe the course will be modified.

WARNING: Between Strawberry Point and the buoy off Spinnaker, watch for floating hazards and traffic.   When returning to the OWRC dock, please stay outside of the channel (on Belvedere side of channel markers) to avoid outbound traffic.

After the race

Volunteers will help you carry your shell to your car or the boathouse.  If time and space allow, we’ll give your shell a quick wash down before you load it on your car or rack, if you wish.  The BBQ lunch will be held on the boardwalk in front of OWRC, starting at about 10:45.

OWRC will be open at 6:30 am on race morning.  

Any questions? Call 415 332-1091 or Email us at owrc@owrc.com

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DIRECTIONS TO OPEN WATER ROWING CENTER

Take Sausalito/Marin City exit off Highway 101.  This will bring you to Sausalito’s main street, Bridgeway, heading into town.

Go to the 7th stoplight on Bridgeway (#1 is the light as you come off the freeway from the south.)  From the north, turn left at the end of the exit ramp, go under the freeway and turn right on Bridgeway at light #1.

Turn left at the 7th light onto Marinship Way.  There is a sign indicating Liberty Ship Way.

Go down the short hill on Marinship and turn right onto Liberty Ship Way. OWRC is building #85 on your left as you enter Schoonmaker Point Marina.

Parking

You will be directed to the boat unloading area as you drive up to the marina entrance.  As soon as you have unloaded your shell (bring slings if you have them), you’ll be directed to a parking space.  Please allow plenty of time to drop off your boat, park off-site and check in.

Volunteers will be posted at the Marina entrance to help you unload and give you directions to available parking.

These headings were put together by one of our club members.

Downtown Triangle Course (1.84 nm. / 3.4 km.)

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From start, 0.5 nm. (reciprocal heading 224) to channel piling #2

From piling #2, 0.5 nm. (recip. 159) to Cone Rock

From Cone Rock , 0.84 nm. (recip. 11) to finish

Channel piling #2: 37 deg. 51.347’ N & 122 deg. 28.119’ W

Cone Rock: 37 deg. 51.845’ N & 122 deg. 28.183’ W

Finish: 37 deg. 51.091’ N & 122 deg. 28.661’ W

Strawberry Point Course (5.30 nm. / 9.8 km.)

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From start, 0.85 nm. (recip. 192) to Cone Rock

From Cone Rock, 1.91 nm. (recip. 119) to second turn (piling #14 )

From second turn, 0.52 nm. (recip. 328) to Strawberry Point

From Strawberry Point, 1.43 nm. (recip. 300) to final turn (orange buoy )

From final turn, 0.59 nm. (recip. 2) to finish

Cone Rock: 37 deg. 51.840’ N & 122 deg. 28.157’ W

Second turn: 37 deg. 53.173’ N & 122 deg. 29.899’ W

Strawberry Point: 37 deg. 52.677’ N & 122 deg. 29.717 W

Final turn: 37 deg. 51.662’ N & 122 deg. 28.436’ W

Finish: 37 deg. 51.091’ N & 122 deg. 28.661’ W

Point Diablo Course (7.55 nm. / 14 km.)

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From start, 0.94 nm. (recip. 325) to Yellow Bluff

From Yellow Bluff, 0.30 nm. (recip. 356) to Point Cavallo

From Point Cavallo, 0.49 nm. (recip. 19) to Lime Point (Golden Gate Bridge)

From Lime Point, 0.98 nm. (recip. 59) to Point Diablo

From Point Diablo, 0.98 nm. (recip. 239) to Lime Point

From Lime Point, 0.49 nm. (recip. 199) to Point Cavallo

From Point Cavallo, 1.89 nm. (recip. 187) to Peninsula Point

From Peninsula Point, 0.64 nm. (recip. 92) to Cone Rock

From Cone Rock, 0.84 nm. (recip. 11) to finish

Yellow Bluff: 37 deg. 50.201’ N & 122 deg. 28.273’ W

Point Cavallo: 37 deg. 49.908’ N & 122 deg. 28.347’ W

Lime Point: 37 deg. 49.509’ N & 122 deg. 28.697’ W

Point Diablo: 37 deg. 49.248’ N & 122 deg. 29.898’ W

Peninsula Point: 37 deg. 51.656’ N & 122 deg. 27.424’ W

Cone Rock: 37 deg. 51.848’ N & 122 deg. 28.191’ W

Finish: 37 deg. 51.091’ N & 122 deg. 28.661’ W

If you are new to Regatta Central you will need to create an account by following these steps:

1: Go to regattacentral.com
2: In the upper left-hand corner click “Join”

3: Complete the form and click “Create My Account” Note: Be sure to indicate your club affiliation or select “unaffiliated.”

4. On the next screen select Open Ocean Regatta on 4/22/12 in Sausalito. Click “OK,” then Click “Register.”

5. Complete and submit your entry indicating the type of boat and course you will be rowing.

6. To submit your $45 per person payment, select “View My Invoice” and follow the steps to submit your payment by credit card or check.

If you have any questions about the registration process, shell reservations, event details or volunteer opportunities please stop by OWRC or contact us by phone (415) 332-1091 or e-mail regatta@owrc.com.

We are looking forward to seeing you on April 22 for the race and picnic to follow!

Sundays 2/26 & 3/18:9AM-12PM

Rough Water Clinic with Stefan:

Saturday, 3/10 9AM-12PM

Diablo Course Practice with Tom:

Sunday, March 11 9:30AM — starting line to bridge

Sunday March 25 9:30AM –starting line to Diablo, back under the bridge and to the start

Sunday April 8 8:30AM   — Bridge to Belvedere

Sunday April 15 8:30AM –Full course

Diablo Course Clinic with Chris:

Wednesday April 4 7:45AM

Strawberry Course Practice with Morgan:

Thursday, March 22   7:45AM Strawberry course

Thursday, April 5   7:45AM Strawberry Course

Downtown Course Practice:

Tuesdays 8AM with Ellen

OWRC Online Store

JL is the leading provider of high-quality rowing gear. This is your chance to pick up a warm fleece “Turtleshell” vest or a good set of long rowing tights for the colder weather.  The very popular “hi-vis’ hats are here also. If you have questions you can speak to the JL representative, contact the OWRC office or Tom Kowalski.