Welcome to the CYC Rowing Club. CYC is a great place to row with its pleasurable surroundings, good water and diverse membership. California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its' first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club. CYC rowers now number about 60, and represent all abilities, ages and motivations. Our rowers range from recreational and juniors to those training intensely for national competitions. Most of our rowers scull on a day-to-day basis, although our sweep program is strong as well. In addition to our flat-water rowers, we have a dedicated group of open-water rowers who enjoy the entire Santa Monica Bay. For those interested in competing, CYC crews have done extremely well in all types of competitions around the country.
Equipment
Most members own their own boats. The Club, however, maintains a fleet of boats intended to provide members an opportunity to learn, train and compete. We have Concept II ergometers and some free weights. The Club also has 4 paddle tennis courts and a large swimming pool. There is also a full shower/locker room with a sauna.
Coaching
There are scheduled coaching and video sessions throughout the year.
Private coaching sessions may be arranged with our Junior Rowing coach, Nick Harding, who may be contacted at nick.harding@calyachtclub.net.
Juniors
California Yacht Club has an active Junior Program for boys and girls ages 13-18. They need not be members of CYC to join the Program. Our Junior Rowing Coach is Nick Harding, and he may be reached at 310.822-1908, or at nick.harding@calyachtclub.net.
Club regattas
CYC will host its annual Head of the Marina Regatta on November 6, 2010. It is a 5,000 meter race within Marina del Rey harbor. For more information please contact Craig Leeds at caleeds@pacbell.net. This year's entry may be downloaded by clicking HERE.
For many years California Yacht Club has hosted a 32 nautical mile open water regatta between the Isthmus of Catalina and the guest dock off California Yacht Club. In recent years the race has been held only occasionally with no race planned in 2010.
Location
California Yacht Club is located in Marina del Rey, which is about 15 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. We are just north of LAX and south of Santa Monica. Marina del Rey is a manmade harbor that provides us with a three-mile loop course on which to row. We also make use of Ballona Creek, which is a manmade tidal channel that offers a straight 2000-meter marked course. For ocean rowers, Santa Monica Bay offers many great places to go.
Joining
For more information on joining the Club, speak with the membership representative, Claudia Moore, who can generally be reached Wednesday through Sunday at 310.823.4567 or via email at claudia.moore@calyachtclub.net.
For more information regarding rowing at CYC, contact Craig Leeds at caleeds@pacbell.net
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