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Rowing Club

Hours:

Sunday - Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset

*When classes are in session (fall/winter/spring) the equipment is limited to those classes. Class times are usually 7:45 AM until 1:30 PM, Mon.-Thurs.

Welcome to the UCSC Rowing Club! Our Club exists to give UCSC students, faculty, and staff access to equipment that makes it possible to enjoy our beautiful Monterey Bay.

The continued success of our Club depends on Club members respecting the rules and taking care of the equipment we provide. These rules are designed for your safety and to avoid wear and tear on the boats.

Please familiarize yourself with these rules and have any questions asked and answered before you use the equipment. Knowing and following the rules (and making sure your guests do so as well) is your responsibility as a Rowing Club member; violation of the rules could result in losing your Rowing Club privileges.

Common sense and good judgment are essential to safe and proper boat handling. Remember that you represent the Rowing Club to the Santa Cruz boating community.

The Rowing Club provides members with either unsupervised rowing or organized rowing practices for those who are interested in competing. Rowers are evaluated based on experience and skill level, which then determines what level rower they can become.

No guests are allowing in Rowing Club.

Fees:

UCSC students: $45/quarter

UCSC faculty/staff and alumni: $100/quarter

Community Members: $110/quarter

**Current sailing students can receive the Rowing club membership at 1/2 price after the 5th week of the quarter during the Academic Calendar.**

How To Join The Rowing Club:

Pay fees at OPERS or at Boating Center
Join Club at OPERS or at Boating Center
Call Boating Center to set up a skill evaluation for check out (831) 425-1164.

The UCSC Rowing Club provides an opportunity for club members to participate safely in unsupervised recreational rowing.

Rules

General:

Dues must be current (paid at UCSC Boating Center office)
Liability waiver must be signed (Blue card at office)
Rules acknowledgement sheet must be signed (in rowing binder)
Instructor approval must be obtained
Failure to respect any of the rules/procedures could result in revocation of membership.
Guests are NOT allowed.

Equipment:

Dock boxes should be left locked at all times.
Any damage should be reported immediately on the log sheet before leaving the dock, or upon return to the dock.
The specific boat, rower(s), time of departure and time of arrival should be recorded on the sign-out sheet in the rowing binder.

Limits:

WHEN IN DOUBT, DON’T GO OUT!
Boats do not leave the Harbor when:

waves are breaking at harbor mouth.
visibility is less than 1 mile.
there is a Northerly (offshore) wind.
there are strong winds (white caps).

All rowers are required to carry personal flotation devices (PFDs).
All rowers are required to know their level (1, 2, or 3) and abide by level-specific boundaries.
Always be prepared for changing conditions.
Please respect the 2-hour time limit.

In the event of a capsize, right your boat, hold both oar handles together to keep boat stable, and climb back in one at a time. If you are unable to get back in your boat or row back in, stay with your boat until help arrives. Put on your life vest, get out of the water as much as possible, and signal for help.

Classification Levels

Please review the table below to find out what level you are.

Level	Experience Required	Tests	Boundary Limits
1	Completion of Basic Rowing or 20 hours of scull rowing	Passed practical rowing test.	Rowing inside the Harbor only.
2	Completion of Intermediate Rowing or 40 hours of scull rowing, with at least 20 of those hours on the bay.	Passed written, and practical rowing tests. Successful capsize drill at dock.	1/2 mile from shore, between Black’s Point and the Santa Cruz Wharf, stay at least 200 yards from shore and wharf
3	Completion of Advanced Rowing or 60 hrs of scull rowing, with at least 30 of those hours on the bay.	Passed written, and practical rowing tests. Successful capsize drill in bay.	½ mile from shore, between Pleasure Point and Seal Rock, stay at least 200 yards from shore and wharf

Note: Instructor approval is required for all levels.

Equipment

Boat	Equipment	Pre-Launch	Post-Launch
Alden 18s Restricted to Level 2 Boundary Limits when there is no safety boat.	Use any unmarked oars 2 lifejackets	Close Bailer Close plugs All Aldens go straight into water; do not place on dock Do not leave boat unattended	Rinse oars and boat with fresh water Sponge boat with soap Re-rinse Sponge out excess water Open Bailer Open plugs
Red Single Maas Aero	Oars with red tape Lifejacket Bungee Black Plug	Close Bailer Be careful of the fin Do not leave boat unattended	Rinse oars and boat with fresh water Sponge boat with soap Re-rinse Open Bailer
White Single	Use any unmarked oars Lifejacket Bungee Black Plug	Close Bailer Be careful of the fin Do not leave boat unattended	Rinse oars and boat with fresh water Sponge boat with soap Re-rinse Open Bailer
Yellow Zipper	Use any unmarked oars 2 lifejackets 2 seats	Close Bailer Be careful of the fin Tie boat to dock while rigging	Rinse oars and boat with fresh water Put boat back up on block in order to open Bailer
J-shell	Use any unmarked oars lifejacket	Be careful of the fin Do not leave boat unattended	Rinse oars and boat with fresh water Sponge boat with soap Re-rinse
Triples	Use any unmarked oars lifejackets Bailer/Cork 3 seats plug	Put plug in stern, bottom hole Slide boat into water before setting up Use dock lines while setting boat up	Use dock lines while de-rigging Slide boat back onto dock Take plug out