The Santa Cruz Rowing Club hosts two races each year:
The Monterey Bay Crossing on the third Saturday in August
The Monterey Bay Crossing is a 22-nautical mile race from Santa Cruz Harbor to Monterey Harbor. Rowers leave before daybreak and arrive 3-7 hours later in Monterey. Rowers must be escorted by power boats for safety. Though the course is a straight heading all the way to Monterey, various navigational and equipment challenges can happen along the way, not to mention the effects of fatigue. The Monterey Bay Crossing is for experienced rowers only.
Here are the results from the 2007 Monterey Bay Crossing held on August 18th.
Here is the poster for the 2007 Monterey Bay Crossing, designed by the lovely and talented Nina Serpiello.
The Lobster Row will take place on October 12th this year.
The Santa Cruz Rowing Club is proud to present the 24th Annual Lobster Row on Sunday, October 12, 2008. This well-known race has attracted some of California's best open water rowers through the years, and provided an opportunity for those new to racing to enjoy a beautiful course. Accompanied by a delicious meal by Chef Poppy de Garmo, a good time is had by all.
Check back here soon for the Entry form for the 2008 race. Completed forms can be mailed (along with entry fees) to the Santa Cruz Rowing Club, PO Box 2544, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. Don't forget to fill out both pages!
2008 race coordinates will be posted on our Navigation page.