“There is nothing so fun as messing around in boats.”
The San Diego Crew Classic is the premier spring rowing regatta in the United States. It is highly regarded as the inaugural race of the rowing season among rowers of all genders, levels and abilities. San Diego Crew Classic encourages and fosters, principally among youth, the sport of crew rowing through charitable and educational activities. In addition to action-packed competition, San Diego Crew Classic features San Diego’s finest food, beer and grand hospitality events at Crown Point in Mission Bay. GB Magazine is proud to highlight dedicated supporters like Mary and Dave Frost, Stewards and Volunteers of San Diego Crew Classic who sponsor the Kaboomer Cup Men’s Masters Trophy. The Frosts are also plank owners, as Dave rowed in the first 3 Crew Classics (’73–’75).
#1 Where did you grow up?
Mary Frost – Altadena, California.
Dave Frost – Soprano’s Shore, New Jersey.
#2 Favorite travel destinations?
Places where we have not been. We would like to visit the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.
#3 Best way to decompress?
Mary – Face-timing with our distant grandkids.
Dave – A steady state row at sunrise.
#4 Favorite Movie?
Dave Frost – “Chariots of Fire” (slightly ahead of “The Boys in the Boat”)
#5 Book Recommendation?
Mary Frost – The Women by Kristin Hannah.
#6 What is on your Bucket List?
Dave Frost – Winning a race at the Henley Royal Regatta.
#7 Why is it important for you to give back?
Churchill was right – “it is what you give that makes a life.”
#8 Who has positively impacted your life?
Dave Frost – Carl Ullrich, former Head Rowing Coach, USNA.
#9 The San Diego Crew Classic supports the local rowing community through its mission and efforts to create three regattas throughout the year. San Diego Crew Classic also puts on the “Rowing Cares Regatta” in October, a fundraiser to support cancer survivors in Southern California, and Pride Sprints in June, a regatta that encourages people to come and learn to row on one day, and then to race a short race (500 meters) the next day.
#10 The San Diego Crew Classic has been a part of the San Diego community for over 50 years. Initially created to bring together East and West Coast rowing teams, it continues today as an international regatta attracting rowers of all ages from all over the world. For anyone interested in checking it out for the first time, entry is free on Friday of the event and racing starts at 2:30 PM. Paid admission is available the rest of the weekend. The Brunch By The Bay is Sunday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
San Diego Crew Classic
March 28 – 30, 2025
Friday, 2:30 – 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 7:15 AM – 4 PM
Brunch By The Bay
Sunday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay
