Rowing in San Diego

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

San Diego enjoys one of the best rowing climates in the world, with year-round mild weather and calm waters in Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. The city has a thriving rowing community spanning competitive, masters, and recreational programmes, and its CrossFit and military fitness cultures ensure Concept2 ergs are ubiquitous in local gyms. With a large active-duty and veteran population, functional fitness and erg training have a particularly strong following.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

San Diego Rowing Club

Based in Mission Bay, SDRC is the premier rowing club in the city, offering competitive, masters, learn-to-row, and youth programmes on some of the best flatwater in California.

ZLAC Rowing Club

Founded in 1892, ZLAC is the oldest women's rowing club in the world. Based in Mission Bay, the club offers rowing for women of all ages and experience levels.

UC San Diego Rowing

The UCSD rowing programme trains on Mission Bay and competes at collegiate regattas, with opportunities for experienced and novice rowers.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +CrossFit Invictus in Sorrento Valley -- a nationally renowned CrossFit gym known for its competitive athletes and well-equipped erg fleet.
  • +RIMAC Arena at UCSD -- the university recreation centre with Concept2 ergs available to students and community members.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

San Diego's fitness culture, bolstered by its military community and outdoor lifestyle, makes it a natural HYROX city. CrossFit Invictus, CrossFit Pacific Beach, and numerous functional fitness studios across the city offer HYROX preparation. The consistently good weather allows athletes to train outdoors for running and functional stations while using gyms for erg rowing.

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