The first Boathouse Prep Day on August 18th had a great turnout of alumni – representing the last several decades of Aztec Crew – returning to the boathouse to help the team get things ready for the 2024/2025 season.
Coach Craig Doan let us and the team know that he was resigning as Head Coach for the program to pursue other opportunities.
As we transition into the summer months, the Aztecs are preparing for some time off from the boathouse.
The Aztecs are in the thick of the Spring racing season, coming off a solid showing at Parker Cup. With the Men’s Varsity four and Women’s Novice four both taking first, the Men’s novice 8 taking 2nd out of 4 to Irvine, and a half novice-filled Varsity 8 taking 3rd.
State of the Team – Fall Racing Season Is in Full Swing The Aztecs have been recruiting, training, and racing hard. As you read this the team has raced in the Rowing Cares Regatta in San Diego, and is training for the Pancake Regatta in Long Beach as well as the San Diego Fall Classic. … Read more
State of the Team – Boat Repair Day this Sunday! Thanks to your generous donations to the H Del Beekley Rowing Foundation, the team was able to purchase some much-needed replacement parts to get the fleet ready for the 2023-2024 season. The coaches are requesting help at the boathouse on Sunday, August 13th between 8:00am … Read more
It’s almost summer and the Aztecs are preparing for a break from the boathouse. As the athletes enjoy some well-earned time off, the Beekley Rowing Foundation is hard at work planning events and raising funds to help the team succeed. A huge shout out to the seniors on the team: Mert Beyalizidirim (4 year rower), … Read more
Team Update: California Challenge Cup Recap On Saturday, March 5th, the team travelled up to Newport Beach to compete in the Cal Challenge Cup against some of the best men’s programs on the west coast. CCC was a great opportunity for the crew to see the on-the-water progress made from the head racing season with … Read more
After a forced (and very long) “off-season”, the team was finally allowed to bring back special events and gatherings. Kicking it off was the 2021 Fall Alumni row, in which alumni shake off the dust and row alongside the current athletes for a casual practice. This year saw an impressive number of attendees – 18 alums.
