The South End boathouse contains over 30 different watercraft ranging from paddle boards and kayaks; to decades-old wherries and Vikingboats; to sleek 21' and 24' fiberglass open water racing shells.
The club's pride and joy however, is the South Ender, a 1915 six-man with coxswain racing barge. South End Rowers participate in numerous flat and open-water racing events throughout Northern California. You'll find South Enders at the Sausalito Open Water Regatta, the Lake Tahoe Regatta, the Petaluma Strait Row, the Head of the Estuary Regatta in Oakland and many other events. In addition, the South End annually holds its Bridge to Bridge Regatta in September. The 11.5 mile race starts from San Francisco's Aquatic Park and sends rowers around the South towers of both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges before crossing the finish line back at Aquatic Park!
For rowers who enjoy a challenging open water race through a variety of conditions, this is the race for you. If you're interested in more leisurely-paced rowing, what could be more fun than a row on the South Ender,to Alameda, Sam's in Tiburon, or down to The Ramp for a couple beers? If you need a refresher, or have would like to begin rowing, check our FAQs on rowing.
