Did you know, Lake Natoma, home to the popular Sac State Aquatic Center, has been named one of the best places in the nation for rowing?
The Sac State Aquatic Center hosts many special events throughout the year. Some events include rowing, kayaking, sailing and triathlon races. Most events this year will be take place at Nimbus Flat State Park.
Check the schedule below for 2026 events.
Feb 7: Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships
Feb 21: Capital Crew Boathouse Formal
Mar 7: Sac State Invitational (Humboldt, UCSD, OCC, St. Mary’s, Portland, Mills)
Mar 8: Sac State Presidents Cup (Sac State Rowing Club)
Mar 14: Capital Crew League Race
Mar 14-15: Hornet Invite (SDSU, Kansas St., SMC) Sunday Racing 8-10am only
Mar 21: Capital Crew League Race
Mar 27-29: Capital Crew Youth Invite
April 11: Capital Crew League Race & Senior Day
April 17-19: Big 10 Invitational
Apr 24-26: Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (WIRA)
Apr. 30 – May 3: Southwest Youth Rowing Championships
May 15-16: West Coast Conference Championships
May 16: GNAC Rowing Championships
May 17-18: Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Rowing Championships
May 28-31: IRA National Rowing Championships
Aug 29: Hornet Day at the Lake Aquatic Center
Oct. 23-24: Head of the American Regatta (Masters, Collegiate & Youth)