ZLAC Rowing Club, Ltd., established in 1892, is located on Mission Bay in San Diego, CA. ZLAC's purp
03/03/2026
Many people don’t know that ZLAC had an honorary member, Mr. Henry Palmer, who would join the rowers on outings…such as hikes in San Diego or Tally-Ho rides to Escondido. This is from the 1922 Directory and Bylaws booklet.
12/09/2025
Move over Elf of the Shelf, we have GOATs in a Boat. 🚣♀️🐐❤️🔥🎄
12/03/2025
Welcome, Coach Ben!
05/07/2024
We have Learn to Row classes available now! Check out zlac.org/classes-events!
Nothing like starting the day with your team, working on your mind, body, and soul! 🪩
Come row with us! Exercising outdoors gives you greater feelings of revitalization, positive engagement and more energy! Not to mention the beautiful sunrises to compliment you at the end of your workout. Whether you’re new to rowing as a form of exercise, or looking to get back in a boat, want to race competitively, or simply enjoy the beauty of Mission Bay, ZLAC Rowing Club, the oldest women’s only rowing club in the world, since 1892, has a seat for you! DM us now!
02/07/2024
ZLAC is proud of all of our Olympians, past, present, and future!
https://sdnews.com/zlac-rowing-club-in-pacific-beach-honors-former-olympians/?fbclid=IwAR2RuJyPU3MNsy4iVXOGAbBnqZLd1vBePcJDJQEiYw2oeRLHn0s0jnv1vFc_aem_AQFHGo0R6BoITGZlXu7cJ1l4jkH5lXBDGSOqgAZuXzpdImBLIk8DZP6bNhFgech4gzY
ZLAC Rowing Club in Pacific Beach honors former Olympians | SDNews.com On Feb. 3, ZLAC Rowing Club in Pacific Beach will be honoring several of its finest rowing members who have gone on to compete in the Olympics and attain national prominence in competition.
01/05/2024
The journey is where the magic happens.
12/04/2023
Check out https://zlac.org/learn-to-row for upcoming classes!
Rise and shine with the powerful women of ZLAC!.
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11/05/2023
Women's Learn-to-Row November 2023 - Session 1
Women's Learn-to-Row November 2023 - Session 1 — ZLAC Rowing Club Learn to Row Course for Women (18+) - Session 1 November 18 and 19 8:30 to 11:30 AM An introduction to the fundamentals of sculling and sweep rowing, as well as safe boat handling for adult women. Class size is limited to only four participants for maximum learning! Check https://zlac.org/le
06/08/2023
Women's Learn-to-Row August 2023
Women's Learn-to-Row August 2023 — ZLAC Rowing Club Learn to Row Course for Women (18+) July 7-10 and 15, 2023 An introduction to the fundamentals of sculling and sweep rowing, as well as safe boat handling for adult women. This session will include 4 days of sculling (each person has two oars, one in each hand) and 1 day of sweep rowing (each
06/08/2023
Women's Learn-to-Row July 2023
Women's Learn-to-Row July 2023 — ZLAC Rowing Club Learn to Row Course for Women (18+) July 7-10 and 15, 2023 An introduction to the fundamentals of sculling and sweep rowing, as well as safe boat handling for adult women. This session will include 4 days of sculling (each person has two oars, one in each hand) and 1 day of sweep rowing (each
04/21/2023
Masters' Learn-to-Row May 2023
Masters' Learn-to-Row May 2023 — ZLAC Rowing Club May 12-19, 2023 Learn To Row for Women (18+) An introduction to the fundamentals of sculling and sweep rowing, as well as safe boat handling for adult women. The first three sessions are required. Friday, May 12 (6:00-8:00 PM) Saturday, May 13 (8:30-11:30 AM) Sunday, May 14 (8:30-11
12/27/2022
As we leave behind our record Christmas warmth and a storm system begins to move in, a glowing sunrise lit our rowers’ Tuesday practice!
📸 Savonia Guy
ZLAC is the oldest continuously-operating women’s rowing club in the world! Empowering women and promoting rowing have always been at the heart of our mission.
In 1892, when San Diego was still a sleepy little town, four adventuresome young women decided to start a rowing club. These four San Diego women, Zulette Lamb, Lena Polhamus, Agnes Polhamus, and Caroline Polhamus, who used the initials of their first names to form the acronym “ZLAC,” founded ZLAC Rowing Club at a time when a rowing club for women was a completely new idea!
The women initially rowed in wooden barges from a boathouse at the foot of what is now Market Street on San Diego Bay. This boathouse was dedicated in 1895, and maintained for 37 years. In 1932, the club moved into a beautiful new clubhouse designed by noted architect Lilian Rice (ZLAC president 1915-1916) and landscaped by Kate Sessions (of Balboa Park fame), at its current location on Mission Bay. ZLAC is still going strong, with 450 members who range in age from teens to nineties. Over the years ZLAC athletic programs have produced U.S. National Team members, top college rowers, Olympians, and thousands of recreational rowers. Members also enjoy numerous social activities.
