After taking a break for 2020 like everything else, Head of the Charles was once again the place to be for fall racing. BIAC was represented by:

• Jon Carlson – Men's Grand Master 1x
• Kass Young – Women's Veteran II 1x
• Renata Perry – Women's Veteran I 1x
• Nadia, Sharon, Janet, Athena, Amanda, Rochelle, Fiona, Frances and Marjorie – Women's Senior Master 8+

Several BIAC entries re-qualified to compete again next year! Full results here.

Recently, the competitive rowing team, along with a few novices, derigged boats, loaded them onto a trailer, and raced as a BIAC team at Head of the Port for the first time since Fall 2019. Rowers competed in the Women's 4x (1st place), Women's 1x (4th & 5th places), Men's 2x (1st place), Men's Novice 2x (1st place), Men's 4+ (1st place), Women's 8+ (3rd place), Men's 8+ (2nd place). Congratulations everyone and many thanks to Mike Verdone and the Serra Crew for making space for us on their trailer and all their help.

Don't Miss the Corkscrew Regatta!

Mark your calendar on Saturday December 18th, 2021 for BIAC's 15th Almost-Annual Corkscrew Regatta. All paddlers and rowers are welcome for this fun and challenging 15K aquatic loop. This is a can't-miss BIAC event!

• Costumes encouraged
• $20 per seat registration fee goes directly to Second Harvest Food Bank
• Registration opens at 9am on-site, chalk-talk at 9:45am
• First race on the course at 11:00am

We will celebrate post-row with a potluck brunch/lunch. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

BIAC Elections

It's that time again; time to vote for BIAC board members. The ballot is now open and runs until the annual meeting date of Sunday, Nov. 21. We have three candidates for three open positions. Please read their candidate statements here. Eligible voting members should have already received a system-generated email on Monday, Nov. 1 with a link to the election ballot. IMPORTANT: We need everyone to vote so we can achieve a quorum. Elections cannot conclude until we have enough members participating.

BIAC All-Club Party & Annual Meeting

You're invited! Come to the BIAC All-Club Party (with Annual Meeting) Sunday, Nov. 21 starting 11am in the modulars/tent. Don't miss the Taco Bar and other goodies – detailed announcement coming soon. The annual meeting includes a presentation about the club and annual updates. Come for some tacos, chat with friends while wearing dry clothes and keep informed about the state of your club.

Two of our new BIAC Maas Aero open water boats have been delivered! Please look for these boats in the fleet rotation as we cycle out our older Maas Aero singles.

Thanks to our fundraising we have 8 new sets of sculling oars, which are now dressed in BIAC blue and green thanks to the Comp Team.

BIAC purchased a new trailer (brand new!) and it has finally arrived. We will likely use it for the first time for Head of the Lagoon in Foster City later this month.

Winter Conditions

When the combined water + air temperature is less than 100F, chances of hypothermia are greater. Dress in appropriate layers and go out with a partner. Also, make sure you know the docks and safe places to land in a small boat. (Answer: Stanford, Pete’s/Pally Cove, just south of the port and Westport.) While using our waterways, also take note of where a beach landing is possible in the unlikely event you need to make an emergency landing.