Newport Sea Base Rowing

What Newport Sea Base Rowing does

Newport Sea Base Rowing (NSBR) is a non-profit rowing club founded in 2014 and operated as a division of the Orange County Boy Scouts of America's Newport Sea Base, a maritime education facility built in 1937 in Newport Beach, California. The organization delivers a tiered program portfolio targeting youth (ages 11–18) and adults (18+) across all skill levels, from beginner learn-to-row camps through national-championship-level competitive teams. Core programs include the Competitive Middle School Team (grades 7–8), Novice Junior Racing Team (grades 8–12), Experienced Junior Racing Team (U17/U19, grades 9–12), Adult Masters Team (ages 21+), Adult Learn-to-Row (ages 18+), and an 8-week summer rowing camp with four tracks. NSBR holds USRowing High Performance Partner Training Club status and has produced Olympians, National Team Rowers, and National Championships medalists.

The underlying technology consists of standard rowing equipment — sweep boats (eights, fours), sculling boats (quads, doubles, singles), ergometers, and a 16-person rowing barge used for beginner instruction — alongside digital infrastructure for registration and competition, including the iCrew online platform, Regatta Central for event management, Here Now for race results, and USRowing membership integration. NSBR markets through a multi-channel approach combining its website, social media (Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), direct community engagement, and school district PE credit partnerships with eight Orange County districts that generate top-of-funnel athlete recruitment.

The business model is a hybrid of fee-for-service programming and non-profit fundraising. Revenue streams include summer camp fees ($350/week for Level 1 and Level 2; $175/week for Intro to Competitive), adult learn-to-row registration ($225 per three-session course), seasonal competitive team membership fees paid through iCrew, and donations including an annual Ergathon fundraiser. Athletic apparel and equipment partnerships with 776BC and Shimano provide branded merchandise channels. Pricing is published and consistent across programs, with a max class size of 16 athletes for camps. The operation is single-location (Newport Sea Base, 1931 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA) and serves the Orange County and broader Southern California market, with competitive participation extending to national-level regattas including Head of the Charles and Youth Nationals.

Name

Newport Sea Base Rowing

Legal name

Newport Sea Base Rowing

Website

https://newportseabaserowing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newport Sea Base Rowing is a non-profit rowing club in Newport Beach, California, operating under the Orange County Boy Scouts of America, offering tiered youth competitive and adult recreational programs from beginners to national champions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rowing Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

Keywords

• Youth rowing programs
• Competitive rowing teams
• Learn to row camps
• Adult masters rowing
• Maritime education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Fees: Week-long learn-to-row camps for youth ages 11-18. Level 1 camps at $350 per week, Level 2 camps at $350 per week, Intro to Competitive at $175 per week. Sessions run Monday-Friday with morning and competitive tracks available.
2. Adult Learn-to-Row Registration: Three consecutive Sunday morning sessions for adults ages 18+. Registration fee of $225 paid at time of registration to hold spot. Limited to 16 athletes per session.
3. Donations and Fundraising: General fund donations and fundraising activities including Ergathon fundraiser. Supports program accessibility and equipment.
4. Competitive Youth Program Fees: Seasonal membership fees for junior racing teams (novice and experienced), adult masters competitive teams, and middle school competitive teams. Paid through iCrew online platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newport Sea Base Rowing (NSBR) operates a premier rowing club on Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, California, offering year-round and seasonal rowing programs for youth and adults. Programs include summer learn-to-row camps for ages 11-18, novice and experienced junior competitive racing teams, competitive middle school teams, adult masters competitive teams, and adult learn-to-row clinics. The club provides coaching, equipment, facilities, and college recruitment support, with athlete progression pathways from beginner through national-team level.

Product overview

Newport Sea Base Rowing (NSBR) is a premier rowing club offering multiple distinct programs for all skill levels from ages 11 through adult. The organization operates a tiered youth competitive pathway consisting of: Competitive Middle School Team (grades 7-8), Novice Junior Racing Team (grades 8-12, first-year), and Experienced Junior Racing Team U17/U19 (grades 9-12). Adult programming includes Adult Masters Team (competitive, ages 21+) and Adult Learn-to-Row (beginner, ages 18+). Summer programming consists of an 8-week Rowing Camp 2026 with four tracks: Level 1 Learn to Row, Level 2 Learn to Row, Introduction to Competitive Team, and Returning Juniors Competitive Team. All programs are operated from Newport Sea Base in Newport Beach, CA, with the club founded in 2014 as part of the Orange County Boy Scouts of America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Experienced Junior Racing Team (U17/U19) Year-round high-performance racing program for experienced high school athletes in grades 9-12 (birth years 2006-2012). Training focused on Youth National Championships in Sarasota, FL. Season runs August 22, 2026 to May 22, 2027.
• Novice Junior Racing Team Introductory competitive rowing program for grades 8-12 with no prior experience required. Designed to prepare athletes for the U17/U19 competitive team. Includes a free 2-week trial.
• Competitive Middle School Team Competitive rowing program for grades 7-8 (birth years 2013-2015) running 4 days per week with no tryouts required. Prepares young athletes for the junior team; main spring event is U15 Quad with coxswain. Season September 15, 2026 to May 21, 2027.
• Summer Rowing Camp 2026 8-week learn-to-row camp on Newport Harbor for middle school and high school athletes ages 11-18. Maximum class size of 16 athletes with multiple skill-level tracks from beginner to competitive.
• Adult Masters Team Co-ed competitive rowing program for adults ages 21+ with novice and experienced levels. Novice team practices 3 days per week early morning; experienced team practices 5 mornings per week with erg and weight room sessions. Participates in local and away regattas with fall head races and spring sprints.
• Adult Learn-to-Row Three consecutive Sunday morning sessions from 6:30-9:30am for adults ages 18+. Covers rowing basics, terminology, and equipment care. Requires ability to squat and lift 25-pound weight overhead and pass a swim test. Registration fee $225.

Quantifiable outcome

• Olympians and National Team Rowers developed through the program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orange County Boy Scouts of America (Newport Sea Base)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014NSBR is a division of the Orange County Boy Scouts of America Newport Sea Base, which was built in 1937. The Newport Sea Base has served tens of thousands of youth in maritime education and boating courses. NSBR operates under this umbrella organization while maintaining independent rowing program operations.
• USRowingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSRowing is the national governing body for rowing in the United States. NSBR is a USRowing High Performance Partner Training Club with membership requirements for participants. The partnership provides access to competitive events, safety standards, and national athlete development pathways.
• Newport Mesa Unified School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool district partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Huntington Beach Unified School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool district partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Irvine Unified School DistrictminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool district partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Laguna Beach High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh school partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Los Alamitos High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh school partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Orange Lutheran High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh school partnership allowing NSBR rowing to count toward PE credit requirements for students.
• Pacifica High SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh school partnership with dedicated rowing program integration.
• 776BCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor776BC Team Store partnership providing team merchandise and rowing apparel for NSBR members.
• ShimanominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShimano rowing shoes partnership with dedicated team store link for rowing equipment purchases.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• San Diego Rowing Club: Historic Southern California rowing club offering learn-to-row, junior competitive, and adult masters programs. Most directly comparable peer to NSBR in terms of program structure, geographic region, and competitive footprint.
• Newport Aquatic Center: Multi-sport aquatic club also based in Newport Beach offering rowing, kayaking, and paddling programs. Overlaps directly with NSBR on learn-to-row and youth competitive rowing in the same harbor.
• Long Beach Junior Crew: Southern California youth rowing program offering novice and competitive junior teams, summer camps, and adult learn-to-row. Directly comparable in program structure and regional catchment.
• Oakland Strokes: Premier Northern California youth rowing club with novice-to-elite development pathway and proven college placement record. Comparable to NSBR in its tiered junior competitive structure and outcomes focus.
• Marin Rowing Club: Well-established Northern California youth and adult rowing club offering competitive teams and learn-to-row. Similar operating model with novice-to-elite development pathway.
• Los Gatos Rowing Club: Bay Area competitive rowing club with junior, masters, and learn-to-row programs. Comparable in scope of programming and youth athlete development focus.
• Steel City Rowing Club: Pittsburgh-based non-profit rowing club offering youth competitive, adult masters, and learn-to-row programs. Comparable in non-profit operating model and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Riverside Boat Club: One of the oldest and most decorated rowing clubs in the U.S., with elite adult competitive teams and youth development. Comparable as a high-performance partner organization, though it operates at a much larger and more elite scale than NSBR.

Emerging players

• Community Rowing Inc. Boston-based non-profit rowing organization focused on accessibility and learn-to-row programming. Similar non-profit model and beginner-friendly approach, though in a different geography.

Others

• USRowing: National governing body for rowing in the U.S. NSBR is a USRowing High Performance Partner, and USRowing membership is required for all athletes. Functions as both regulator and ecosystem partner rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NsbRowing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7ujGxmO9GnWkhd9T-Vpn1A
• Facebookfacebook.com/newportseabaserowing
• Instagraminstagram.com/nsbrowing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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