The Santa Cruz Rowing Club hosts two races each year:
The Monterey Bay Crossing on the third Saturday in August. This year, the date was August 16th.
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 are the results from the 2008 Monterey Bay Crossing held on August 16th.
Here is the poster for the 2007 Monterey Bay Crossing, designed by the lovely and talented Nina Serpiello.
To participate in the race, please email race organizer Katherine "Kitty" McMillen. There will be an event fee (to be determined) and waivers to sign, etc. If you know anyone with a boat (a power boat or sailboat that can go over 6 knots), please recruit them to escort you!
The 2008 Lobster Row took place on October 12th
Coming up: The Santa Cruz Rowing Club is proud to present the 25th Annual Lobster Row this October. Date TBD. This well-known race has attracted some of California's best open water rowers and paddlers through the years, and provided an opportunity for those new to racing to enjoy a beautiful course. The race is open to all people-powered craft. Accompanied by a delicious meal by Chef Poppy de Garmo, a good time is had by all.
Download the Entry Form for the 2009 race (when available). Completed forms can be mailed (along with entry fees) to the Santa Cruz Rowing Club, PO Box 2544, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. Don't forget to fill out both pages!
Race coordinates are posted on our Navigation page.