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ADULT ROWING
EBRC's incredibly popular Learn To Row sessions introduce adults to rowing in a fun, on-the-water environment. Our coaches teach rowers technique, how boats work, what coxswains do, and the often hard-to-decipher language of our sport. Rowers start in our stable barge, then will move to real, race-ready 8+ person boats toward the end of the session. Some rowers may even spend time in a single. Most of EBRC's adult rowers started in a Learn To Row, and this is the best way to learn what it's all about. At the end of the session, rowers will have the opportunity to join the Masters Novice Program. No additional previous experience needed. As with all EBRC programs, the Learn to Row Program is open to all gender identities
Community Learn to Row
Are you interested in learning more about rowing, but are not sure you want to commit to a full learn to row program? Our Community Introduction to Rowing class is a great place to start. It’s a two hour class that will introduce you to boat handling skills, the proper way to row on an erg and will end on the water in the barge with an oar in your hands. If you’re over 18 and interested in registering for the program, please add your name and contact info to our waitlist, and we'll let you know when our next session is scheduled.
EBRC Fee-Based Learn-to-Row Sessions
Are you interested in joining the Novice team, but have no experience (or recent experience) rowing on the water? You will learn basic rowing skills to prepare you to join EBRC’s novice team at the end of the session. Our Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration. If you would like to be notified when we have a date for the next session, please add your name and contact information to our waitlist.
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See our refund policy for Learn to Row.
REGISTER FOR LEARN TO ROWS!!!
Sun., March 24,
8-10 a, @ JLAC
Sun., March 31
8 - 10 am @ JLAC
April 7 - 26 (3-week camp)
Sundays: 8 - 10 am
Wednesdays: 5:20 - 7:30 am
Fridays: 5:20 - 7:30 am
Camp is three weeks long and held on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To get the full benefit of this camp, you must be able to attend all sessions.
MASTERS NOVICE PROGRAM
The Masters Novice Program is for adults who are newer to rowing, or who are getting back into the sport and want to re-learn the fundamentals. The focus is on learning how to row in a fun, inclusive environment. Rowers learn the basics of technique and fitness, and may have the opportunity to learn both sculling and sweep rowing. Rowers may also compete in in-house regattas. Our Flexible Fee Program - for reduced dues is available during registration. As with all EBRC programs, the Masters Novice Program is open to all gender identities.
If you have some prior rowing experience, please send an e-mail to info@eastbayrowingclub.org to be added to our wait list and learn about other opportunities.
Mon - Wes - Fri
5:20 - 7:30 a.m.
$195/Month (3 days per week)
One of our Learn to Row Camps or previous rowing experience.
OPEN SCULLING PROGRAM
The Open Sculling Program is for both recreational and competitive skilled rowers. The focus is determined largely by the rower, and ranges from rowing with friends to preparing for regattas. Rowers in this program sharpen their technique and fitness in sculling boats. This program offers the chance to participate in local and regional regattas throughout the year, and is a very flexible and lighthearted group. Our Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration. Previous rowing experience is required. To learn more, send an email to membership. As with all EBRC programs, the Morning Masters Program is open to all gender identities.
We also offer private sculling lessons for our members. Email membership@eastbayrowingclub.org for more information.
Mon - Wed - Fri
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$135/Month (membership fee)
If you are currently a member of EBRC, then it would be an additional
$20/Month (1 day per week)
$40/Month (2 day per week)
$60/Month (3 day per week)
Morning MASTERS PROGRAM
The Morning Masters Program is for both recreational and competitive skilled rowers. The focus is determined largely by the rower, and ranges from rowing with friends to preparing for regattas. Rowers in this program sharpen their technique and fitness in both scull and sweep. This program offers the chance to participate in local and regional regattas throughout the year, and is one of EBRC's largest and most popular Masters rowing programs. Our
Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration. Previous rowing experience is required. To learn more,
send an email to membership. As with all EBRC programs, the Morning Masters Program is open to all gender identities.
5:20 - 7:30 a.m.
Men's MASTERS PROGRAM
The Men's Masters Program is for rowers who race in regional and national regattas such as San Diego Crew Classic, Masters Nationals and Head of the Charles. The focus is on race preparation, with an emphasis on fine-tuning technique and building the fitness needed to be competitive. Rowers in this program work hard to deliver their best during practices and regattas, and have an enviable history of winning regional and national races. Training and racing is done in singles, pairs, doubles, quads, 4+ and 8+. Our Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration. A no-charge 2-week tryout is required before joining this program. To learn more, send an email to Head Coach Andrew Simpson. As with all EBRC programs, the Masters Competition Program is open to all gender identities.
Women's MASTERS COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Women's Masters Competition Program is for rowers who race in regional and national regattas such as San Diego Crew Classic, Masters Nationals and Head of the Charles. The focus is on race preparation, with an emphasis on fine-tuning technique and building the fitness needed to be competitive. Rowers in this program work hard to deliver their best during practices and regattas, and have an enviable history of winning regional and national races. Training and racing is done in singles, pairs, doubles, quads, 4+ and 8+. Our Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration. A no-charge 2-week tryout is required before joining this program. To learn more, send an email to Head Coach Marie Jones. As with all EBRC programs, the Masters Competition Program is open to all gender identities.
5:20 - 7:30 a.m.
$215/Month
COXLAND
EBRC is a home for coxswains in the Bay Area to train and compete at all levels, on the water, year-round.
Whether you are a former cox interested in joining our Masters Programs, a current cox seeking opportunities to improve your skills, or a novice intrigued by this unique and awesome role, we welcome you to EBRC “Coxland!”
Our Coxland Program strives to create an ideal environment where coxes will be:
- Trained, skilled, and confident in safely navigating the Oakland Estuary;
- Treated as athletes and teammates whose job is to make boats fast; and
- Prepared for every practice and ready to race at all levels of our sport.
Our coxes are an integral part of our Masters teams, and we rely on them to promote the safety of our rowers; improve the quality of practice and race experiences for all athletes; and enhance the cohesion, professionalism, and performance of EBRC.
We welcome coxes with experience (no matter how long it’s been!); high school and collegiate coxes looking for extra training and water time over the summer; and rowers who would like to gain more skills in “the 9th seat.” We strive to offer training, support, and a well-coordinated team culture for our growing group of coxswains.
We’d love to have you join us! Our coxes do not pay club dues, and we will introduce you to EBRC through a series of initial practices so that you can learn more about us. Please submit
this form if you are interested in hearing more. As with all EBRC programs, the Coxland is open to all gender identities.
Collegiate rowers
Are you home for the summer? Taking a gap year from college, or an extended break and still want to row or cox?
Join us!
During breaks and summers we have many collegiate rowers and coxswains join our Women's and Men's Competition Programs for practices, and sometimes for regattas. The same goes for land practices on ergs. There's no charge if it's for one week. For two or more weeks, standard dues apply. In the past, we've had rowers from Cal, Stanford, UCSB, Princeton, University of Washington, MIT, Georgetown and others. Training and racing is done in singles, pairs, doubles, quads, 4+ and 8+.
Our Flexible Fee Program for reduced dues is available during registration.
Rowers: For details and scheduling, please submit the
form below.
Coxswains:
Please submit
this form if you you would like to join us.
All EBRC programs are open to all gender identities.
Prep and Practice Resources
- Map of the Oakland Estuary
- Racecourse Map in the boathouse and available electronically
- Suggested Courses for Steering (see below)
- Tide and Current Information
- Wind Information
Additional Resources
- USRowing Safety Video
- Effective Coxswain Calls
- The EBRC Novice Coxswain Guide
- Cox Talks YouTube channel by coxswain Cat Sheffler
- Cox Recordings page of the blog readyallrow.org, maintained by coxswain Kayleigh Durm
COACHES
EBRC Executive Director
We Are Hiring!
Marie Jones
Head Coach
Masters Competition Program: Women
Andrew Simpson
Head Coach
Masters Program: Men
Brian Marcais
Head Coach
Novice Program
Hannah Rosa
EBRC Head Coach
Mixed Masters Coach
Max Nurko
Assistant Coach
Sculling Coach
Heather Krakora
Sculling Coach
Coming Soon!
Assistant Coach
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I get all the details on Masters programs?
Virtually every aspect of being an EBRC Masters rower is captured in the EBRC Blue Book . This online document has complete information on practices, regattas, volunteering, expenses, coaches and equipment. If you want to learn all about EBRC Masters rowing, this is the resource. In addition, our coaches are SafeSport trained and you can find our SafeSport Handbook here.
What about coxswains?
EBRC's Masters programs are a home for many coxswains in the Bay Area. We've had a wide range of coxswains over the years, coming to us from US National teams and local high schools. We are known as a rowing club that provides the perfect environment for coxswains to train and get practice and race experience. Coxswains are not charged dues. For more information, please submit the form below. (What's a coxswain? It's the person responsible for steering the boat and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers.)
I'm in the East Bay for several days visiting or working. Can I row as a guest?
Yes. We welcome experienced Masters rowers to join us while in town. Visitors can row for up to one week, free of charge. For details and scheduling, please submit the form below.
I'm a college or university rower on break. Can I row?
Absolutely. During breaks and summers we have many rowers join our Women's or Men's competition programs for practices, and sometimes for regattas. The same goes for land practices on ergs. There's no charge if it's for one week. For two or more weeks, standard dues apply. In the past, we've had rowers from Cal, Stanford, UCSB, Princeton, University of Washington, Georgetown and others. For details and scheduling, please submit the form below.
What is the Flexible Fee program?
EBRC's Flexible Fee Program for Masters rowers provides a reduced monthly dues payment for those who need financial assistance. One of EBRC's goals is to make rowing accessible and the Club is committed to doing so within the limits of its annual budget. New rowers apply for Flexible Fee during the online registration process.
What kind of equipment do you have?
During the last couple of years we have been acquiring new and nearly new racing shells and oars. We continue to standardize our inventory on Vespoli. We have also Filippi, Resolute, Pocock and Sykes shells. For sculling, we have singles, doubles and quads. For sweep, we have pairs, 4+s and 8+s.
Do you have a COVID Policy?
All training sessions are outdoors, with no masks required for fully vaccinated rowers. All new members must be fully vaccinated. All rowers are required to sign a waiver during the registration process and agree to comply with EBRC's safety protocol, which is modified periodically to comply with State and Alameda County guidelines.
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