Welcome to one of the most unique settings in Mission Bay. Located on El Carmel Point, the Garty Family Pavilion is the newest addition to the SDRC Coggeshall rowing complex. An award winning design, by architects-hgw (www.architects-hgw.com) the Garty Pavilion can be rented by members and non-members alike. The 2000 square foot waterfront venue is designed to host a variety of events, such as parties, receptions and meetings in a comfortable, scenic and convenient setting.The Garty Family Pavilion offers free parking, a beautiful sandy beach and panoramic vistas of Mission Bay.
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Whether you are new to the sport, or returning after a hiatus, SDRC offers a full range of lessons and coaching opportunities. Club boats are available for members’ use, at no charge, with shells ranging from training singles to racing 8’s. Click here to find out more.
Since 1888, the San Diego Rowing Club has been a leader in the national rowing scene. With year round water accessibility and one of the best boathouse facilities on the West Coast, SDRC is cornerstone of rowing in San Diego. The SDRC boathouse, located in Mission Bay, has 4 boat bays, 45 clubboats ranging from eights, fours, quads, pairs, doubles and singles, 24 ergometers and a complete weightlifting facility. Our club has over 250 members with many participating in both recreational and competitive programs.  |
Boathouse Complex Location:
1220 El Carmel Pt.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1893
Send Correspondence to:
Dan Ohaks-Boathouse Manager
SDRC, P.O.Box 99856
San Diego, CA 92169
sandiegorc@sbcglobal.net
San Diego Rowing Club Wins Architectural Award San Diego Rowing Club wins awards not only on the water, but off as well. The American Institute of Architects recently recognized the design of The Garty Family Pavilion with an award of excellence. Designed by the Ocean Beach architectural firm of architects-hgw, the design is inspired by the visual elements found in racing shell hulls and oars. The layout features an indoor-outdoor orientation that takes advantage of the mild year round climate of Mission Bay, as well at sweeping views of water, sky and mountains.
Not only does the space serve as a unique gathering place, but it also displays the rich visual history of the rowing club. The long walls house club photos, memorabilia and awards, dating back to the founding year of 1888.
The design, planning and architectural management was lead by Randy Hanna, a principal of architects-hgw , and also one of the Club’s past presidents. "This was a project was that close to my heart," says Hanna. "Every morning for over a year, as we launched our shells on the beach in front of the boathouse, I would envision what this new environment would be like. The design is the culmination of hundreds of hours of spiritual inspiration, as well as all the other activities involved in designing a place for a very special group of people."
The new room has been well received by the rowing community and by architects nationwide. The time-honored tradition of an after-row coffee break has been re-instituted by the members. “It’s what the members of the original rowing club did after their morning rows at the old club located in San Diego Harbor near the convention center,” says Dodd Wragg, a morning regular at this informal morning ritual. "It's a great way for the current members to honor the traditions started by the club’s founding fathers before the turn of the century."
Club members not only serve as coaches, but also volunteer as race officials on a national basis.