Attend Quadapalooza on Saturday, 20th July
Revamped Rowing Rumble on San Francisco Bay
Back in the day, four-seat coastal rowing races on San Francisco Bay were quite the spectacle, with teams from all over the Bay Area battling it out in thrilling regattas at local clubs. Sometimes, these races drew massive crowds of thousands! Fast forward to 2024, we've revived this tradition, hosting thrilling races between SERC and DC in our swanky new coastal Quads. Each event, aptly named, features six races: older men, older women, middle-aged men, middle-aged women, then juniors. Our inaugural event, 'Quadageddon', took place in May when a late-season storm was brewing, while 'Quadstravaganza' happened in June. So far, it's neck-and-neck; Dolphins have snagged six victories, while SERC has claimed six!
On July 20, we're gearing up for Quadapalooza, with the BIAC crew sailing in from Redwood City to join the fray. We're still holding out hope for a guest entry from Marin or OWRC!
Redesigned Race Course
This time around, the starting line will be anchored from a committee boat 500' off the entrance to Aquatic Park. The course will veer west from the start, loop around the YRA Perkins '6' buoy, east around a temporary downwind mark, and then sprint back to the finish line. To keep things exciting, a strong flood will be crashing on the morning of July 20! Total distance: 2000m
Event Timeline
- 0700: Senior men's teams set sail in quads
- 0730: Race start for senior men, senior ladies
- 0800: Next start for senior ladies, intermediate men
- 0830: Next start for intermediate men, intermediate ladies
- 0900: Next start for intermediate ladies, junior men
- 0930: Next start for junior men, junior ladies
- 1000: Last start for junior ladies
- 1030: War Memorial Veterans Building for brunch!
Crew rotation during the races will allow for a race start approximately every half hour, ensuring non-stop action!
*Sign Up Here for the Fun!*
Spectators Welcome!
Watching the thrilling races is highly encouraged! Landlubbers need only head to the end of Fort Mason's pier for the best viewing spot. Our rowers, eager to cheer on their teams, will row back out from DC & SERC rowing clubs in singles and doubles! Swimmers can also catch the action from the opening, but be mindful as the boats make their triumphant returns. And of course, we'll watch out for the swimmers too!
Sailing Safety First!
All marks must be left to starboard (the coxswain's right).
Let the Feast Begin!
Brunch and festivities for volunteers and participants will kick off at the club at 10:30am.
Sources:
[1] West Coast Conference athletics: https://www.wccsports.org/sports/rowing
[3] Call of the Sea: https://callof thesea.org/event-calendar/
[4] Three Bridge Fiasco: https://race3waypoints.com/three-bridge-fiasco
On July 20th, the excitement of sports grows as we prepare for Quadapalooza, where various crews, including BIAC from Redwood City, will join the race on San Francisco Bay. As people sign up and spectators gather at Fort Mason's pier, they can witness a day full of thrilling sports events.
With the race course redesigned, the starting line anchored off Aquatic Park, and a strong flood crashing on the morning of the event, this promises to be an unforgettable day of sports action at the Quadapalooza!
