The San Diego Crew Classic Promises A Weekend Of Fun In The Sun!

Crew Classic Mission Bay

The San Diego Crew Classic makes for one of our favorite weekends in our sweet city!

This action-packed, nationally acclaimed rowing regatta is set in the picturesque waters, sandy shores and green lawns of Mission Bay Park and over 4,000 athletes show up for the prize.

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The athletes range in age from 14 to 80 and compete in more than 100 fast-paced races. Feature races include top tier universities such as Cal, Duke, Stanford, USC, Penn, UCLA, and many more.

Come support our local teams!

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Not only will this be a weekend of some serious fun in the sun, but there will also be fun perks like pasta parties, beer gardens and more!

Here’s a look at the schedule:

Friday, March 31: Practice day

  • FREE parking and admission at Crown Point
  • Watch hundreds of boats practice on the course
  • 2:00-8:00 p.m. Crew Classic Beer Garden
  • 4:30 p.m. Crews to College panel discussion to help athletes and their parents find the necessary perspective as they navigate the college recruiting process. $15 online and $20 at the door, pasta party included.
  • 5:00 p.m. Pasta Party – everyone is invited! Champions Pavilion (the big tent on the hill). $15 online, $20 at the door, $5 for kids 6 and under at the door.

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Saturday, April 1: Races

  • 6:00 a.m. Free Goldfield Stage shuttle service begins between Ski Beach (free parking) and Crown Point Shores
  • 6:30 a.m. Main gate opens for spectators (Military with ID and kids under 12 are free!)
  • 7:20 a.m. Racing begins
  • 10:00 a.m. Crew Classic Beer Garden opens
  • 5:00 p.m. Racing concludes for the day
  • 6:30 p.m. Shuttle service ends

Sunday, April 2: Races

  • 6:00 a.m. Free Goldfield Stage Shuttle service begins between Ski Beach (free parking) and Crown Point Shores
  • 6:30 a.m. Main gate opens for spectators (Military with ID and kids under 12 are free!)
  • 7:20 a.m. Racing begins
  • 10:00 a.m. Crew Classic Beer Garden opens (food available)
  • 3:30 p.m. Racing concludes for the weekend
  • 6:30 p.m. Shuttle service ends

For tickets and more info, visit the link below.

Crew Classic Mission Bay

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