Rowing



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. In addition to flat-water rowing, 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.

You can learn more about our rowing program from our Activities Showcase Video

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 rowing coach, Craig Leeds, who may be contacted via email by clicking HERE.

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. For much more information, please click on 'Junior Rowing' from the drop down menu or contact Sarah Healy, CYC Junior Rowing Head Coach by clicking HERE.

Club Regattas

CYC hosts its annual Head of the Marina Regatta on the first Sunday in November. It is a 5,000 meter race within Marina del Rey harbor. For more information please contact Craig Leeds [email protected]. More information and entry forms are available on the 'Head of the Marina Regatta' page on the drop down menu.

For many years California Yacht Club hosted the 32-nautical mile open water rowing regatta, the Catalina Crossing. This race was between the Isthmus of Catalina and California Yacht Club's guest dock in Marina del Rey. The race began the year after Charles Hathaway rowed his 300-pound fixed-seat dory Fritz across the Catalina Channel in celebration of his 50th birthday. 2011 marked the 35th anniversary of his feat and CYC hosted a commemorative row and gala brunch in celebration on the weekend of July 30-31. There are no present plans for this race.

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 man-made 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

Please check out our Membership page for more information on joining the Club here.

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