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600 Shellmaker Rd
Newport Beach, CA 92660 United States Get Directions
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The UCI Boathouse, 50 years young, and still going strong, is home to UCI’s Men’s and Women’s Crew Programs. Situated on Shellmaker Island in Newport Beach is the perfect place for quiet access to the Back Bay’s glassiest waters.

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FoUCIR Board Meeting

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Friends of UCI Rowing Meeting July 15, 2018 AGENDA Goals for this meeting:           - Henley review         - Endowing/funding coaching position         - Boathouse replacement team         - need to up our game on fundraising 1. Introduction of New Board Member Meet new board secretary Brian Frank 2. AG: Henley Royal Regatta - Review: Regatta / Experience - What Did We Gain / What Did We Learn Total Fundraised - Distribution of Funds Thank You Notes - Address / List of Donors Campus Leadership - Exposure / Media / Momentum 3. Vince: Meeting with UCI staff         - endowing coaching position, the numbers         - boathouse and the campus architect         - lease restrictions         - who are these people? 4. Vince: Alternatives for funding coaching position         - endowment         - through oarsman fees (fees to club, club pays salary and benefits)         - through NAC staffing, possible Friends subsidize NAC partially         - Friends funding via stipends.         - adding AJ as center of  fundraising effort 5. Vince and AJ Upping our fundraising game         - discussion with Brian Frank about efforts to fill-in missing alumni (database hell)         - adding women alums and their families                 - ability to designate donation to men’s or women’s crew         - establishing donor level categories […]

Nicholas Academic Center – Learn to Row 2018

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

UCI Rowing will host a “Learn to Row” program for the kids from Nicholas Academic Center (NAC). As you know, Dr. Henry T. Nicholas, III is our largest benefactor as well as one of the founders of the Academic Center. The NAC offers a free mentoring and academic program for underserved, inner-city students to build their abilities as they prepare for college. The program starts at 9 am and you are all welcome to drop by and lend your support.

Budge Collins II – Boat Dedication

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Budge Collins II - Boat Christening - Saturday, November 18th - UCI Boathouse After racing has concluded at the Newport Chase we encourage you to stop by Shellmaker Island to watch Budge Collins christen our 2017 racing shell. This boat was purchased off-lease from the Senior World Championships. The Romanian Senior National Team knocked the defending Olympic Champions out of the A final in Sarasota this past month. We lucked out and got one of the best shells in the world and it’s all thanks to our combined alumni support and seat dedications. A special surprise is in store for any and all contributors to the new shell!

New Recruits – Learn to Row

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Coach AJ Brooks and the crew will be holding a “learn to row” event for all the new novice oarsman. Coach AJ has asked local alumni to help his recruiting efforts by coming down to the boathouse to share stories and provide mentorship to the new generation of anteater oarsman. This event will be held at the boathouse (300 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA, 92660) from 9:00am - 11:00am.

Budge Collins Cup

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Wrapping up the last race in home waters for the season, the Collins Cup is a great time to come out and support the crew!

UCLA Duel

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

A duel with UCLA in Newport Harbor!

Parker Cup

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Can the UCI Men's Varsity 8+ threepeat? As 2015 and 2016 winners, they are under pressure to hold onto their title!

Newport Regatta

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Can the UCI Men's Varsity retain their title at this epic Southern California invitational? Come and see for yourself!

2nd Annual UC Challenge Cup

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Come to our home course to watch the best boats of the UC system compete for the cup!

Watch a Practice

UCI Boathouse 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Come down and ride a launch to watch the team practice! Please email info@ucirowing.org with your name and phone number to reserve a spot on a launch. The plan is 5x1500 on the water with 4 8+s. Quite a flotilla! Arrival at UCI Boathouse at 6:30am to get assigned to a launch. Gate code is #7102   NOTE: There is a likely chance of rough weather, which might unfortunately scrap practice entirely... if we get RSVP's we will keep you posted.