COVID-19 UPDATE

Our normal adult programs and learn to row sessions have been replaced temporarily by rowing in singles. All rowers are in small groups with fully coached practices. Qualified EBRC adult members can extend their training by rowing on their own without a coach. Private singles lessons are available to members and non-members. We have implemented strict safety and sanization protocols based on guidelines from the City of Oakland, Alameda County, and the state. For additional information, please submit the form below. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept new members to our coached Masters rowing program at this time. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please submit this form.

ADULT ROWING

Masters rowing programs for learning, rowing recreationally, and competing

MASTERS SINGLE PROGRAM

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW ROWERS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITLIST.


All rowing is in singles to comply with social distancing guidelines. Coaches take small groups of singles onto the Estuary for practices. Rowers choose up to three times slots per week, which are available Monday to Friday during mornings. We have several boat sizes and styles of singles, from just-learning to race, to accommodate a wide range of skill and experience. Rowing in doubles is available to same-household rowers. Registration in this program is open to new rowers who first take our $40 Placement Test (send email request).


All registered rowers currently in the Masters Single Program can extend their training to rowing on the Estuary without a coach. This is a great way to get additional water time in addition to practices.


Practice
Mon-Fri
Start times are 5:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 
10:15 a.m.
All practices 1:45 hours
Pre-Requisite
Placement Test for non-members: $40
Dues
$122/Month

LEARN TO ROW

Do you want to get in shape while being on the water? We are please to be able to offer two learn to row sessions this Spring. No experience needed. 

Session I
07/02/2021 - 08/01/2021  -  Sun, Wed, Fri 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Session II
07/02/2021 - 08/01/2021 - Sun, Wed, Fri 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee
$175

COMING LATER

EBRC normally offers four extremely popular adult rowing programs: Novice, Club, Competition Women, and Competition Men. These Masters programs use a wide range of sculling and sweep boats: 8+, 4+, pairs, singles, doubles and quads. All four programs compete in regattas, have their own dedicated coaches, and practice several times each week early in the morning. This is a diverse and welcoming community of Masters rowers. We expect to get back into these programs later this year. We don't know when yet, but watch this space for updates.

Masters Novice Program: For rowers new to the sport.

Masters Club Program: For recreational and competitive rowers.

Masters Competition Women Program: For dedicated athletes of all ages who want to race.

Masters Competition Men Program: For dedicated athletes of all ages who want to race.

COACHES

Patti Buck

Patti Buck

EBRC Program Director

Tori Dawson

Greg Davis

Head Coach

Masters Competition Program: Women

Colin Heneghan

Colin Heneghan

Head Coach

Masters Competition Program: Men

Jovan Jovanovic

Rich Lapachet

Head Coach

Masters Club Program

Jovan Jovanovic

Steve Messner

Coach

Masters Singles Program

Alexis Aiello

Brian Marcais

Assistant Coach

Masters Club Program

Brian Marcai

Leon Maurer

Assistant Coach

Masters Competition Program: Men

Marie Jones

Assistant Coach

Masters Competition Program: Women

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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. When winter arrives, we'll be back with our coxswains. 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 in our singles program. Visitors can row for up to one week, free of charge. But you'll have to start first with our $40 Placement Test. 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 Womens or Mens 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 and Georgetown. You'll have to start first with our $40 Placement Test. For details and scheduling, please submit the form below.

Can I get financial aid?
Yes, EBRC offers the Flexible Fee Program for Masters rowers. This program 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.  

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.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS

Please submit this form to be added to our Masters rowing waitlist. Or send us a message on any topic. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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