Watch KC row on the compass heading from the Santa Cruz Harbor Mouth to the Mile Buoy. See if you can row on a compass heading with accuracy. Comment to let me know about your navigation experience.
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March
Dip your oar into the SCRC Annual Meeting Friday March 22nd
Hob Nob, Rub Elbows, Sing a Ditty, lift your glass to the Santa Cruz Rowing Club Annual Meeting! Another great excuse to have FUN with your splashy peers who love the ocean and love to dip oars into salty water! Hosted by Sam and MaryAnn at their welcoming Rowers Clubhouse. Come early at 6pm for social time, 6:30pm catered dinner ($20 must RSVP by the 18th) or just come by 7:15pm for the Swag, and Sign Up for the greatest ocean rowing club on the west coast. RSVP: postmaster
It takes more than 1 oar in the water to belong to SCRC!
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March
OWRC Regatta Sunday April 21st
Open Water Rowing Center in Sausalito kicks off 2013 with the 36th Annual April Regatta, Sunday the 21st. This Regatta has a course for everyone! The Long course @ 7.6nm distance is like rowing to Capitola and back – except you row out the Golden Gate! The Medium course @ 5.3nm is like rowing to SC3 – Mile Buoy - SC7 – Harbor plus a half mile. The Short course @ 1.9nm is a sprint that is shorter than rowing to the Mile Buoy and back – piece of cake!! Check it out! Did I mention they absolutely LOVE Volunteers?
OWRC 36th Annual Regatta
Registration is available at http://www.regattacentral.com as it was last year. Entry fee is $45, and that includes the post-race barbecue. Additional lunches for friends and family are $15 each. Any questions? Contact Ellen Braithwaite at ellen.sculling@gmail.com or owrc@owrc.com
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January
Row to Hawaii in 2014!!
Tom Dexel organized a GREAT presentation for rowers and SC Yacht Club members.
You can join this row to Hawaii in 2014! Start training and find sponsors now.
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November
Rowing Your Boat in a Sea of Change
When you set out onto the water in your rowing boat, you felt fresh and excited. The sun was rising with welcome to the inspiration of a new day. The sea was calm, reflecting fluffy clouds.
Copyright Karen Carlson
Your oars left perfect puddles. The trail of your boat was straight and true. You felt a wisp of chill on your cheek; a slight riffle on the water amused you. The tiny spout of harbor porpoise to starboard thrilled you and you followed along. Next, a sea otter and pup resting in a nest of kelp drew you to turn and hurry over for a better view.
Suddenly, a powerboat came roaring out straight at you, so you turned to move off his heading and avoid the wake. The wind shifted, quickened, and suddenly the breeze became a shivering cool. The hairs on your neck lifted. A few droplets of water dripped off your hair onto your nose.
Photo: Beth Gummere
You turn and see a huge wall of wet cloud overtaking you. A few moments later, you are engulfed in gray fog and you have lost your way back.
This scenario is the introduction to a series of navigation and safety blogs for you. Together we will explore a variety of tools and habits that will enhance your safety on the ocean. No matter how simple or sophisticated your tools, the key to successful navigation is VIGILENCE. You must consistently use your tools and be aware of your surroundings to enhance your safety in a sea of change.
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October
Santa Cruz Rowing Club Fun Row Results
Sunday everyone enjoyed a FUN ROW and breakfast at Aldos. The sun was shining, the water was flat calm, dolphins were abundant from Blacks Point to Lighthouse and beyond. Lots of birds were enjoying the bands of small fish. See you next time!Our event is up on YouTube…..Enjoy!!
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March
Rower’s Canvas
- Sometimes reflections on the water speak to you.
- Pink Sunrise Calm
