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Rower's Dinner
May 4

Crissy Field
May 25

Introduction
To Bay Swimming

Upcoming
2013 Dates

May 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Free to Members
$6.50 for public

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Of Interest
Kent's Swimometer
Lou in the NY Time
Rowing Etiquette
BBQ Etiquette

Board Minutes
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013

November 2012
October 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012

Rowing Training 2013
January 19
February 23
March 23
April 20
May 28
June 22
July 20
August 24
September 21
October 19
November 23
December 21

Rowing training begins at 9:00 am, meet in the boathouse.


Crissy Field
Saturday, May 25
Sign in: 7:20 to 8:15 am
Pilot Briefing: 8:20 am
Swimmer's Briefing: 8:40 am
Walk to Boat: 9:00 am
Jump: 10:00 am
We'll be jumping from the boat right off Crissy Field. There will be a water start near at the Coast Guard Pier (where we get all our weather data water temp, wind speed, etc.). If you are not familiar with this site check it out.

Swim will feature a maximum flood of 4.7 knots (at the Golden Gate). Swim is 2.5 miles to Aquatic Park. This swim involves a boat, therefore there is a $10 boat fee. If you have not swum out of cove yet this year, there is an out-of-cove surcharge of $40 and you must show us your USMS membership card. All swimmers are required to wear orange Dolphin Swim Caps which are for sale at check in.

Upcoming Sping/Summer 2013 Sprint Races
Many of our club members are regular rowers and a good number compete in various races throughout the year. Here are some of the upcoming races. Why not ask a friendly rower about their experiences? Meanwhile, check out these latest rowing results.

  • June 21-23: NW Masters Regionals, Vancouver, WA. Masters Only event. Best rowers from the Northwest region (includes WA/OR/ID/Canada).
  • June 30: SW Masters Regionals, Lake Merritt, CA. Masters Only event. Best rowers from the Southwest region (includes CA/OR/AZ).
  • July 21: River City Rebellion, Sacramento, CA. Open, Masters, Junior event. Unique handicap format spans age, gender and boat type to provide unique hybrid elimination bracket.

Latest Dolphin Log
Download the Spring Log now and check out all the smiling faces of the Old Timers (or at least those attentive enough to come when someone yelled "Photos!"), read all about Rowing the Master Nationals 2012, and scan the results for your name!

Fabulous Dolphin Club Slide Show
Listen to the Wisdom of Bob, Charlie and Walt
Our "Old Goats" are so photogenic. View this unique slideshow now on the Exploratorium website.

AB Piloting Instructions
Now available as a pdf.
Download your own personal copy of the AB Piloting Instructions. A must-have for every Dolphin Pilot (and Pilot-in-training).

Photos
We're so fortunate to have many photographers in the Club documenting our events
Crazy Cove
Crazy Cove
Pier 41
More Pier 41
Grizzly Bear Results
New Year's Day Cove
Baykeeper Swim
The Escape
Even More Alcatraz
More Alcatraz
Alcatraz
60 Plus

Our list of photo links has grown so long, that they now have their own page. You can zip there quickly at any time by following this link. Do you have photos that you would like linked? Please let me know.

Dolphin Club Monthly Meetings
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Staib Room (New Member Registration: Please come between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.--please be prompt and don't forget your checkbook!). The Building Committee meets on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sancimino Room. The Boat Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Sancimino Room. All members are welcome to attend any and all of these meetings.

Boat Night is Every Tuesday
Join Master boatbuilder Jon B. & other Dolphin club members for boat night. Meet in the boat house 6-9 pm, no experience is necessary. Help keep the boats in good shape and learn a bit more about our valuable fleet, plus enjoy culinary delights & camaraderie after your labor!

Swim & Rowing Results
Polar Bear Results 2013
Yacht Harbor April 27, 2013
Gas House Cove April 7, 2013
Pier 39 March 17, 2013
Dick Beeler Crazy Cove February 24, 2013
Pier 41 January 19, 2013
New Year's Day Cove January 1, 2013
Thanksgiving Day Cove
November 22, 2012
Fall Flatwater Results 2012
Over 60 August 19, 2012
Joe Bruno Golden Gate Swim August 11, 2012
Escape From Alcatraz Sep 23, 2012
Alcatraz Sep 9, 2012
Fort Point July 1, 2012
Pride Swim June 17, 2012
Over 45 June 16, 2012
Bay Bridge June 10, 2012
Crissy Field May 5, 2012
Pier 39 April 28, 2012
Polar Bear Results 2012
Pier 41 January 15, 2012
New Years Day Alcatraz January 1, 2012
ERG Results 2011
100 Mile Results
November 1, 2011
Alcatraz September 18, 2011
Gas House Cove March 4, 2011

More Than Just Swimming
The Dolphin Club offers numerous activities in addition to swimming and rowing. We also have handball, triathlons, social gatherings and rowing at our Lake Merced facility. To find out more, click onto our "About" page.

Bylaws
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Public Access
Alternating days with the South End Club, next door
Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Please deposit $6.50 in the box at the entrance and sign the log book. Ring doorbell for access.