Men’s Rowing started in 1965 at UCI as one of the campus’ seven founding sports. Crews row out of the UCI Boathouse, located on Shellmaker Island about 4 miles from campus. The Crews practice in Newport Bay, one of the most beautiful marinas on the West Coast. UCI’s 2000 meter home racecourse is located on Lido Channel, the “main street” of Newport Bay. Although some financial support for the program is received through the UCI Recreation Department, substantial funds must be raised yearly by the athletes themselves and in contributions from Alumni, family, and friends. UCI Rowing is an academically focused club sports program with an emphasis on excellence in all university pursuits.