Community Rowing of San Diego

Community Rowing of San Diego (CRSD), founded in 2012, is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to equitable access to the sport of rowing for the youth and families of National City and the South Bay. Our mission is to remove barriers and ensure that every person—regardless of background or income—has the opportunity to experience the confidence, community, and lifelong benefits of rowing.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, CRSD has continued to grow significantly over the past year. As our programs expand, so does the need for reliable equipment, safe training environments, and accessible opportunities. This National Giving Day, we’re asking for your support to help keep our growth strong and our programs thriving.

Our Programs

Your donation supports a full range of athletes—from beginners to competitive rowers—and helps us serve diverse groups throughout San Diego’s South Bay:

Junior Competitive Team – Training young athletes in teamwork, leadership, fitness, and racing.
Masters Rowing – Providing adults of all ages the opportunity to develop skills, stay active, and build community.
Freedom Rows (Veterans & Active Duty) – A free program promoting physical and mental wellness through rowing.
Sea Dragon Cancer Survivors Crew – Empowering cancer survivors with a supportive and healing on-water community.
After-School Youth Programs – Introducing local students to rowing through safe, structured, affordable programming.
Community Learn-to-Row Sessions – Opening doors for anyone interested in trying the sport for the first time.

How Your Donation Helps

Every dollar goes directly to our programs—making rowing accessible, safe, and affordable for all participants. Donations this year will support essential equipment and upgrades, including:

Rubber launch
Transom wheels for launch
Waterproof 60L safety duffel bags (Qty 2)
5-step boarding ladders (Qty 2)
Space blankets (2×10-pack)
Rescue PFDs + fuel-safe hardware
Basic tool kits for safety launches
NRS straps (9’ Qty 7 pairs; 12’ Qty 2 pairs)
Replacement seats (Maas Aero, LiteBoat ×2, Pocock ×2)
Barge boat cover + hull cleaning
Outboard hydrofoils
Fuel filter (tank to outboard)
Replacement battery for RevTevis Radio
Waterproof radios for kayaks & shells
Additional boat safety lights
NK CoxBox system
NK cables & speakers (for upcoming shell purchases)
NK SpeedCoach
Midweight 4x/+
Midweight 4x/–
Heavyweight 4+

Why Your Support Matters

By giving, you are:

creating pathways for youth from underserved communities
supporting Veterans, Active Duty members, and cancer survivors
sustaining a vibrant Masters community
keeping after-school programs affordable and accessible
building a diverse and inclusive rowing community in the National City Bay

Together, we can keep our boats moving, our programs growing, and our community thriving. Thank you for supporting CRSD.

Rowing for all: Support Community Rowing of San Diego