Rowing in Sacramento

Rowing Life in Sacramento

Sacramento is a serious rowing city, home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center and a frequent host of West Coast regattas. Hot, dry summers make early mornings essential, and the long rowing season runs from spring through late autumn.

When to Row in Sacramento

Sacramento has four distinct seasons. On-water rowing is generally possible from late spring through early fall, while cold winters from November through March make indoor erging the main training modality. Local clubs and CrossFit boxes with Concept2 ergs become the hub of rowing fitness during winter.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

• +CrossFit Sacramento in Midtown -- a popular affiliate with Concept2 RowErgs, SkiErgs, and dedicated rowing programming.
• +California Family Fitness -- multiple Sacramento-area locations with Concept2 ergs on the cardio floor.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Sacramento athletes prepare for HYROX events held in nearby San Francisco and Los Angeles. CrossFit Sacramento, F45 locations, and boutique functional fitness studios across the metro area offer HYROX-specific prep classes featuring erg rowing as a core training element.

Training Toolkit for Sacramento Rowers

• +Plan your splits with the Pace Calculator before a 2K or 5K test.
• +Find your aerobic training zones with the Heart Rate Zone Calculator.
• +Build base fitness with a 30-minute steady-state workout or a 2K test strategy guide.
• +Compare your watts to split using the Split-to-Watts Converter.