Pacific would like to thank everyone who participated in “Head of the Pacific” regatta, Sunday October 16th 2011. If you haven’t yet, please mark your calendars: June 23-24th 2012 – Deep Water Sprints, you don’t want to miss that. Its 300m and 1K racing for Open and Master Competitors. The Pacific Rowing Team hosted the "Head of the Pacific" regatta on Sunday October 14, 2011. Stockton misses you and all the teams that competed this year!
5th Annual: Race Results 2011 (.pdf).
6th Annual: October 14, 2012.
Pacific Rowing is pleased to host our 6th annual Head of the Pacific regatta for junior, collegiate, open, and master race categories. All races will be held October 14, 2012. This regatta will again be staged out of Morelli Park Boat Launching Facility on the calm waters of the Deep Water Channel in Stockton.
Improved regatta features for 2012
- Connect-a-dock for launch and retrieval
- Spectators-parents, athletes, and boosters
- The finish location in the heart of downtown which enables spectators to have outstanding view to watch and video tape the last 700 meters
- Race course
- Perfect for new coxswains
- Floatation course markers every 250 meters
- Bathroom facilities
- Additional port-o-lets will be made available on site to accommodate all regatta-goers
Spectators
The City of Stockton has just completed a 22 million dollar redevelopment of our downtown waterway, and we are excited to have this regatta be the first event staged in this newly opened area. These races will feature great spectator opportunities for the last 900 meters from a variety of spots that can be easily reached on foot to view our unique spectator opportunities now available in Stockton.
Lodging
If you would like to come a day early, Stockton has some wonderful hotels and places to eat adjacent to the downtown waterway. Enjoy downtown dining and the University Waterfront Plaza Hotel just 250m from the finish line.
Coaches/Coxswain Meeting
Coaches/coxswain meeting will be at 7:30am on Sunday, racing at 8:30am.
Entry fees
Modest entry fees have been added for this year’s race as our generous subsidy from the Stockton sports commission has disappeared with the City’s reorganization.
The following fees will be charged;
- 1x……………..$25
- 2-/2x…………..$35
- 4+/4x………….$55
- 8………………$75
Parking
Trailer parking and limited vehicle parking will be in Morelli Park. We will have a drop off area inside regatta headquarters for all athletes and race fans, surface street parking on Weber Avenue and remote parking lots less than just 1 minute away for drivers.
Medals
Medals will be awarded for first, second and third in all events with 4 or more entries, first and second for 3 entries, and first for 2 entries. The team-point winner (men and women) will also take home a perpetual trophy to display in their boathouse.
Handicapping
Masters races will be handicapped per US Rowing rules and results posted 15 minutes after the last race has completed the course. Age groups with 3 or less entries may be combined, with medals being awarded within each age group.
Regatta t-shirts
Shirts will be available on site.
Food and Hospitality
Our Campus catering provider, Bon Appétit, will have their food truck at the regatta site from 7am- close of the event. Their chef is working on a great menu for us that will include typical regatta food including coffee, fruit, bagels and cream cheese, bottled water, and some special offerings.
US Rowing officials
Again we will have a great US Rowing officiating team. All boats being launched should comply with the normal bow ball and 3” heel tie requirements for your crew’s safety.
Lightweight and coxswain Weigh-ins
No weigh-ins for athletes or coxswains. Coaches are encouraged to communicate with each other about the weight status of their boats if they are over. Remember all minor coxswains must bring a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
Bow numbers
Please provide you own bow numbers, Entry bow numbers will be provided on contact paper will be provided to place over your bow number and will be available at the Check-In tent on race day.
Waivers
All participants must turn in a completed Pacific Rowing waiver at Check-In on race day.
Address:
1264 W Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95203
Directions from the Bay Area:
- Take I-580 E toward CA-24 / Hayward / Stockton
- Continue straight onto I-205 E
- Merge onto I-5 N
- Take the Hwy 4 E exit toward Downtown Stockton / Fresno Ave
- Merge onto E Layfayette St
- Turn left at El Dorado St.
- Turn left at Weber Ave
- Destination will be 1 min down on the right
From Sacramento:
- Take I-5 S to Los Angeles
- Take Hwy 4 E exit toward Downtown Stockton/Fresno Ave
- Keep left at fork, follow signs for Downtown Stockton
- Merge onto E Layfayette St
- Turn left at El Dorado St
- Turn left at Weber Ave
- Destination will be 1 mi down on the right