With 28 teams, 1000+ student-athletes, and 75 national championships, the UC Santa Barbara Sport Club program within the Department of Recreation has proven itself to be one of the most successful programs in the nation. UC Santa Barbara Rowing is one of the fastest club rowing programs in the country. Rowers from UCSB have medalled at national championship regattas and some have even gone on to the Olympics. Gifts to Rowing Sport Club provide essential funding to help cover costs related to coaching, equipment, team travel, and other items critical to team success.