The No. 2 California men's rowing team is set to co-host the California Classic with No. 9 Stanford this weekend at Redwood Shores, competing against several ranked programs nationally. The event spans two days and will include dual races featuring teams such as No. 15 Wisconsin and No. 19 Temple. Cal's first through sixth varsity eights will compete for the first time in nearly a month, following a successful outing at the San Diego Crew Classic last weekend, where their fourth varsity eight clinched two trophies. All races are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. PT and will be streamed live.

By the Numbers
  • Cal's fourth varsity eight won both the Men's Collegiate Varsity 8+ Cal Cup and the Men's Open 8+ Anderson Borthwick Memorial Trophy last weekend.
  • In their last competition on March 7-8, Cal recorded a total of 11 head-to-head wins against teams including Oregon State and Santa Clara.
State of Play
  • This weekend marks the first time all of Cal's boats will be competing together since early March.
  • Competitors include ranked teams from across the nation, underscoring the event's high level of competition.
What's Next

Following this weekend's California Classic, Cal will likely assess their performance to refine strategies for upcoming meets, including future high-stakes regattas.

Bottom Line

As Cal faces top-tier competition in the California Classic, the outcomes will be critical for momentum moving forward, showcasing the team's readiness and commitment ahead of an ambitious season.