LOS GATOS ROWING CLUB INC

What LOS GATOS ROWING CLUB INC does

Los Gatos Rowing Club Inc (LGRC) is a California-incorporated nonprofit rowing club founded in 1979 by Skip Braatz, operating from a boathouse at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California. The organization delivers year-round amateur rowing programs across three primary tracks: youth competitive rowing for grades 6-12 (Middle School, Novice, and Varsity squads in men's and women's categories), Masters/adult rowing for ages 18-75+ (Learn to Row, Novice Masters, Advanced Masters, Competitive Masters, and Sculling), and seasonal summer camps (Learn to Row, Competitive Novice Development, and Summer Varsity Performance). Approximately 150 youth athletes and 100+ adult members participate across the program, supported by a coaching staff of 15+ led by Director of Rowing Jaime Velez.

Revenue is generated through a mix of annual/seasonal membership fees (General Masters $375-$750, Youth Fall+Spring $6,500, Youth Spring-only $4,420), unit-priced introductory sessions ($50 Intro to Rowing, $120 Learn to Row class), summer camp tuition ($400-$800), private lessons with named coaches ($90-$135), boat storage ($500-$700/year), and donations via ongoing capital campaigns such as the Mens 8+ Fund 2026 and Master Women's 4+ Boat Fund. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the club website, with regatta participation (Head of the Charles, San Diego Crew Classic, Youth Nationals, Henley Royal Regatta) and word-of-mouth referrals as primary recruitment channels. The club holds exclusive access to Lexington Reservoir via a partnership with Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation and maintains a historical alliance with Santa Clara University dating to its 1979 founding.

Underlying technology is conventional: Concept 2 indoor rowing machines, rowing shells across all standard configurations, training barges, and on-water facilities at a single site. The organization is governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors with a Booster Club President, structured as 10 active masters members and 5 parents of junior rowers. Since 2022, LGRC has produced 12 national champions, 26 Southwest region champions, 1 Team USA rower at the World Championship, and placed alumni at over 30 colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and Cornell.

Name

LOS GATOS ROWING CLUB INC

Legal name

Los Gatos Rowing Club Inc

Website

https://lgrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Los Gatos Rowing Club Inc is a 1979-founded nonprofit rowing club at Lexington Reservoir, California, serving approximately 150 youth athletes (grades 6-12) and 100+ adult members with year-round competitive and recreational rowing programs under 15+ coaches.

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Product category

Rowing Club / Community Sports & Recreation

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Community rowing club
• Youth rowing programs
• Adult masters rowing
• Learn to row classes
• Summer rowing camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for masters/adult members with tiered pricing based on age. General membership runs September 1 - August 31, entitling use of equipment, facilities, boat storage option, and access to Lexington Reservoir.
2. Youth Program Fees: Seasonal program fees for youth rowers covering coaching, regatta fees, and travel costs for away regattas. Fall and Spring season pricing or Spring-only pricing available.
3. Learn-to-Row Programs: Entry-level programs for adults and youth introducing rowing fundamentals. Intro to Rowing ($50) and Learn-to-Row ($120) sessions.
4. Summer Rowing Camps: Week-long Learn to Row Camps for middle and high school students ($400/week), Competitive Novice Development Camp ($800), and Summer Varsity Performance Camp ($700).
5. Masters Program Fees: Novice Masters sweep program ($510 approximately), Advanced Masters, Competitive Masters, and Land Training programs with additional fees. Private lessons also available.
6. Private Boat Storage: Limited boat storage spaces available inside LGRC boathouse for single ($500/year) and double ($700/year) sculling boats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Los Gatos Rowing Club Inc is a community non-profit rowing club founded in 1979 that provides rowing instruction and competitive programming for youth (middle school and high school) and adults (Masters) at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California. Its offerings include learn-to-row classes, youth competitive team participation, Masters sweep and sculling programs, summer rowing camps, private lessons, and club membership.

Product overview

Los Gatos Rowing Club offers a comprehensive portfolio of rowing programs for youth (middle/high school, grades 6th-12th) and adults (ages 18-75+). The core offerings include Youth Competitive Rowing (Middle School, Novice, Varsity), Masters Adult Rowing Programs (Learn to Row, Novice, Advanced, Competitive), Summer Rowing Camps, Adult Learn to Row, Adult Sculling, and Sweep Rowing Programs. Additional specialized offerings include Sculling Technique and Conditioning Programs (Levels 1 and 2) and private lessons with certified coaches. The club provides structured pathways from beginner to competitive racing, with programs including land and on-water training, competitive racing preparation, and college recruitment support. The organization operates year-round from Lexington Reservoir and participates in regional and national regattas including Head of the Charles, US Rowing Youth Nationals, and Henley Royal Regatta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 national champions, 26 Southwest region champions since 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Santa Clara County Parks & RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation for access to Lexington Reservoir as the club's home location since 1979. Club's boathouse and facilities are located at the reservoir, which provides pristine rowing conditions.
• Santa Clara UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with Santa Clara University rowing team. Original boathouse was shared with SCU on the dam face. After the 1994 fire, both LGRC and SCU collaborated on fundraising and planning efforts to rebuild the boathouse.
• NoholdminorOthersCorporate sponsor listed on the club's website. Logo displayed in sponsors section indicating financial or in-kind support for the club.
• Santa Clara County CommunityminorOthersAfter the 1994 arson fire destroyed the boathouse and all boats, rowers, parents, community members, and local authorities rallied together to rebuild, demonstrating strong community partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LosGatosRowingClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-gatos-rowing-club-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/losgatosrowingclub

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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