For experienced OWRC rowers the Rough-Water Clinic is an exciting step into the wider and wilder part of open water rowing. San Francisco bay is justifiably famous for it’s breezes and tidal currents, both of which will create rough water conditions. That’s why we train our rowers to handle these conditions with confidence, and many enjoy the challenge and excitement of the Bay’s varying conditions.
The clinic is offered every four to six weeks, on a weekend morning when the tides assure us some rough water in which to practice. The class is limited to eight participants and will take about three hours.
- Schedule: Call the office or check the website for upcoming dates
- Cost: $85 per person
Rowers attempt the passage under the bridge
NOTES:
- This is a three hour row of over seven miles. You need to be rowing with confidence and control before you take this class. Speak to OWRC staff and coaches about your level of readiness.
- Bring a dry change of clothes. You will get wet (with sweat and spray, at least)
- You will row to the Golden Gate Bridge and, conditions permitting, row under it to the cove just beyond. The flood tide here is a dependable rough water challenge.
- Successfully completing this clinic certifies you to row beyond Richardson Bay. Nevertheless, use appropriate caution and seek the guidance of staff and experienced rowers as you do. Take your time; there’s lots of bay to explore out there.
Next Steps:
- Begin exploring the bay beyond Richardson (get tips and guidance first!)
- Self-Rescue Confidence Course
- Technique Clinics and Coaching
- Open Ocean Regatta – Diablo Course
- Angel Island Row
