Oakland Estuary, East Bay Rowing Club.
This boatload of adults--of all ages--is having their first experience with an oar in their hands--at least in years. Some rowed in school, 20+ years ago. Several times a year a day is devoted to showing interested people how the sport (and the local clubs) operate. Rowing is a no impact, lifetime sport. People in their 80s do it!
The rowers in the green striped shirts are leading the others. You imitate the rower seated in front of you.
National Learn To Row Day.
This is a training boat called a "barge". The racing boat is extremely long and narrow and constructed of carbon fiber.
For more about the sport;
www.usrowing.org/
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Lake Merritt, city center, Oakland, CA.
Yesterday the US Rowing SW Masters Championships were held here. It was grand to watch a few of the races and enjoy the beauty of these slim boats and their talented crews for some hours!
Looking east toward the Contra Costa hills and the string of East Bay Regional Parks that run along the spine of this coastal small mountain chain, another "save" for the environment.
This is a tidal lake that was first 'improved' in the early 20th century. It has recently undergone additional work which increases the tidal flow and benefits the environmental health of the lake, making it safer for fish, waterfowl, and people. The nation's first waterfowl refuge was established here in 1869.
www2.oaklandnet.com/government/o/opr/s/Parks/OAK032395
blog.nwf.org/2011/10/north-americas-1st-wildlife-refuge-l...
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on city center's Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. It was a championship regatta for mature athletes. . . those over 21--many rowers were quite a bit over 21. Both men and women. Here, getting into lane position for a race. There were many boats and a beautiful showing on a pleasant, sunny day.
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A boat competing in the Wine Country Regatta, Sunday last.
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Jack London Aquatic Center, Oakland, CA. East Bay Rowing Club. Boats at rest.
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