A nice place to swim in the bay. There are lots of safeguards, so if you're not the most experienced swimmer? Just left them know and they will help you out!
April 2023
Watch out! One day you are swimming in the frigid water of the SF Bay, the next you are swimming from England to France across the English Channel. Open water swimming is addictive! My brother is the swimmer, but I love the homey welcoming feel of this old swimming and rowing institution! Great location! Water is a bit... read full comment
January 2023
I would love to give more than five stars. Very heartwarming people thank you for the great swim from Alcatraz!
San Francisco's oldest athletic club dedicated to open water swimming, rowing, handball, and running. The South End Rowing club was founded in 1873 near Third and Berry—the south end of town. In the 150+ years since its founding, the Club has grown and changed in many ways. After the great earthquake and fire, the current clubhouse was moved by barge to Aquatic Park near North Beach, where it remains. Women were first welcomed into the club in 1977, and today comprise a third of the club’s 1,300+ members.
Over the years, rowing was joined by handball, swimming, and running as club sports. The South End is home to participants in these sports at every level, from elite athletes (including English Channel swimmers and national han
