For Spectators
Schedule will be available February 15.
Live stream HERE
Order Crew Classic gear HERE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thursday, March 29
Arrival and practice day
12:00 p.m. Check-in opens at Crown Point
Parking at Crown Point is free
Friday, March 30
Arrival and practice day
FREE Parking and admission at Crown Point
3:00 p.m. Crew Classic Preview Day in the Beer Garden on the shore serving local award-winning craft beers, with food available for purchase. Watching hundreds of boats practice on the course.
5:00 p.m. Pasta Party EVERYONE IS INVITED to the Big Tent $10 at the door
Saturday, March 31
6:00 a.m. Main gate opens for spectators.
7:30 a.m. Racing begins
10:00 a.m. Crew Classic Beer Garden Opens
Admission $12 for adults, Under 12 and military are free.
$15 to park at Crown Point (space available)
Festival area for families
Free shuttle from Ski Beach - map
Sunday, April 1
6:00 a.m. Main gate opens for spectators.
See Saturday for other details
Who Is Competing?
A list of participants will be available after registration opens November 1, 2011.
Taking Photos
While in the fenced area, all video, audio and photos may be recorded for personal use only. All other uses are reserved.
How to Get There
View our Directions section for driving instructions and race maps.
Parking Costs
You may park in nearby lots for $15, but plan to arrive early, as parking is scarce close to Crown Point. Some street parking is available. We do offer a free shuttle. (See below.)
FREE SHUTTLE
Park for free at Ski Beach and take the free shuttle courtesy of our sponsor Goldfield Stage. It will take you right to the main gate. See the Directions section for maps showing Ski Beach. Shuttles start at 5:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and make their last trip about 45 minutes after racing ends.
Schedule and Results
Beginning February 15, for a schedule of the races showing which boats are in which lanes, click on “Schedule” at the left which includes a link for you to request updates sent to your cell phone. Until available, the 2011 schedule will serve as a guide. The 2012 schedule will not deviate significantly.
Food
Concessions will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Breakfast items and great lunch choices including what you would expect like burgers, salads, and wraps plus some great unexpected ones. Check back for details
What to Bring
Bring sunscreen, a hat, a jacket, and a beach chair or blanket to sit on the sand, or the grass to watch the racing. Bring an ID if you with to visit the Beer Garden. Cash although there is an ATM. Entry is $12 per adult, Under 12 and military are free. Bring your binoculars, your friends, and your club, school, and team spirit to cheer for the athletes.
What to Leave at Home
Your dogs, because by City ordinance they are not allowed in the park grounds or in parking lots, alcohol, as there is a beach-wide alcohol ban (although we are permitted to sell beer, wine and spirits at this special event), your bicycles because they are not allowed inside the fence (although you may chain it to the fence), your pop-up tents, as those aren’t permitted inside the fenced venue as well. For details, see Park Rules
How to Find Everything
A map of Crown Point Shores showing where things are will be posted in March. It is the main staging area. The crews park their boats on the grass at the north end, in lettered areas. Check back for a list and map showing where each crew will be located on the shore.
Video/DVDs
A Jumbotron will show live video of races start to finish. DVDs of each race are available for sale in advance and after the event, and on site in the Crew Classic Merchandise Tent one hour after that race ends.
ATM
ATM machines are on site for your convenience. One is located in the Crew Classic merchandise tent. Another ATM can be found adjacent to the Information tent.