US Rowing Soutwest Masters Regionals - Chula Vista

Did you go with your team this year (2024)? After last year and the tight quarters near the club house, did you skip this year? Well, let me tell you…. US Rowing listened and made significant changes in concert with the city of Chula Vista and the parks commision.

Moved just s “short walk” down Wueste Rd to the Otay Lake parking area and the new launch site and trailer / team staging areas are ready. Lots of parking for trailers, athletes, and visitors as well as stagging and rigging areas and three lauch / recovery docks. Well done USrowing! And on top of this…. no boating traffic allowed all day Saturday and SUnday (except raace officials). WHAT A CHANGE!

We, if you missed it… too bad. It was great weather and lots of fun. Of course an houe delay on Saturday for fog, but smooth rowing after that. Competiion was well represented and races mostly to finals due to smaller crowds and less attendees. I enjoyed to competition and watched my Rio Salado Rowing team mates win lots of medals! “Yeah baby” says couach Peter.

All in all… well done. Parking was in a lot not on the street.

Plenty of shade to hide under (and sun to row under)

No vendors so make sure to bring all your own water, snacks, and electrolytes (ok, FOOD).

Decent bathroom facilities.

Hotels? The Residence Inn San Diego Chula Vista (619) 216-1000 is close and food is close. We stay at the Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake with our dogs. Again, close to everything and free breakfast. (619) 591-4830

Food? GO to Oreanos Seafood & Sushi and get a plate full of fish tacos! WOW, so good! Heck, 4 grown men, after a day of racing, ate and drank for only $100. In California! And it was awesome Mexican Seafood. Fresh!

US Rowing Master's Nationals

Join us in Oak Ridge, TN for the 2017 Master's Nationals!  Our team, Texas Rowing Center, has entered 75 boats racing towards this years point championship and lots of gold medals!  Our crew ranges from 244 years old to 78 years old!  Get ready Oak Ridge, TEXAS is on the way!

Texas Rowing Center takes gold in the Men's Club C 8+ 

Texas State Championship Regatta - 2017

Texas Rowing Center wins the points championship again!  Enjoying this event requires planning to overcome the remote location and the changing weather patterns.  We hope that these tips help you in your next Austin Regatta.

Local Markets: Head north on Chicon and make a left onto Holly Street.  Take Holly west under US35 to Rainey Street.  There are LOTS of great places here!  If you take a left onto Rainey you can enjoy the Royal Blue Grocery.  They have a little of everything!  For a larger store, HEB is located at E 7th Street.  Take Comal north to E 7th and take a right.  It is then several miles to the east on the right.

Breakfast:  Head north on Chicon and make a right onto Cesar Chavez.  About a mile up the road you will find Juan in a Million of the left and Capital City Bakery on the right.  Both and great local places.  If you make a left on Cesar Chavez you can follow that across US35 to the IHop on the SW corner to the left.

Lunch: Rainey Street!!!!  Craft Pride for great Pizza!  Trailer Food court!  G'Raj Mahal for Indian (if you can handle that).  Need a burger?  Head to Jo's on 2nd Street downtown (near Lavaca). Or just go explore!

Pasta: I like heading down South Congress for diner at night.  It gets crowded and parking is a challenge after 5pm but there are many great places to eat.  My favorite for Pasta is Vespaio. But we go next door to Enoteca Vespaio.  Same kitchen and half the price.  Great food!  Of course you drive past Home Slice (best Pizza in Austin) on the way in case that is more your style.  Enjoy!

Parking Tips:  The area around Festival Beach State Park changes after dark and often local car clubs converge on the parking areas to enjoy the nights with car shows, music, and boisterous fun!  It is a good idea to pack your things and leave the area before dark to avoid this crown and the subsequent challenges that come with it.   We would suggest parking on the streets or in the parking lots off Chicon Street for easiest egress.  Exiting the parking lot on the corner of Comal and Nash Hernandez can become a challenge after dark.