Rowing in San Diego

Rowing Life in San Diego

San Diego rowers enjoy one of the most temperate climates in the US, so Mission Bay and the San Diego River host water sessions for much of the year. When marine layer mornings or busy schedules push training indoors, the city's strong CrossFit and boutique fitness scene offers plenty of Concept2 options.

When to Row in San Diego

San Diego 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 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.

Training Toolkit for San Diego 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.