Berkeley Paddling and Rowing Club

About the BPRC

Learn to Row Day, 2008


One volunteers while another paddles
Mission

The Berkeley Paddling and Rowing club aims to support, promote and educate the public about the amateur sports of rowing and paddling.   This goal is accomplished through a variety of activities including:

  • Open House events that introduce the community to our sports

  • Youth group introduction sessions

  • Beginner instruction for new members

  • Advanced instruction for aspiring competitors

  • Club clinics

  • Mentoring sessions with more experienced club members

BPRC is home to scullers and paddlers (there is no sweep rowing at the club) who represent a variety of skill levels and experience, from novices to Olympians, including former national team members from around the world.   While most club Members row and paddle recreationally for fitness, several train for, and compete in, masters' events around the United States and abroad.

BPRC is open to the public; any and all interested parties (youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) may join the Club (membership information).



Governance

The club is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are elected for a term of one year at the Annual Member's meeting each January.   Both rowers and paddlers are represented on the board.

The BPRC board meets every six weeks in the evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every member is welcome to attend.

Officers are selected by board membership during the first meeting in February and include the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer (and Finance Committee).   There are also Board Committees that are each led by a board member and supported by BPRC members. These are the Program Services, Membership, and Equipment Committees.


  • Wed, January 19, 2011 - Annual Meeting, board elections [meeting minutes ∗ ]

[see CONTACT page for 2011 Board roster]


Here are the meetings of the 2011 board (all meetings to be held at the boathouse):

[for an archive of earlier BPRC Board minutes, see individual dates on the Board Minutes page]

  • Sat, January 29, 2011, 11:30am [meeting minutes ∗ ]

  • Sat, March 5, 2011, 11:30am [meeting minutes ∗ ]

  • Sat, April 14, 2011, 6:00pm [meeting minutes ∗ ]

  • Sat, June 4, 2011, 11:30am [meeting minutes ∗ ]

  • Sat, July 16, 2011, 11:30am

  • Sat, August 27, 2011, 11:30am [meeting minutes ∗ ]

  • Sat, October 8, 2011, 11:30am

  • Thu, November 17, 2011, 6:00pm (cancelled)

  • Sat, January 7, 2012, 11:30am


  • Sun, January 15, 2012, 2:00pm - Annual Meeting, board elections