Unfortunately, the Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC) became a victim of budget cuts. Oakland Parks and Rec stepped in and designated the Lake Merritt Boathouse as home to the 2 ten-person Swift boats formerly used at JLAC. The Renegades plan use these at their home races and at some practices.

The Renegades know how to eat… and entertain guests! Our dragonboating friends from Chu Crew and the Ladies of the Lake whaleboat club were nice enough to join us.

A beautiful place to paddle year round.  These pictures are from a crisp January evening

January 22 saw the Renegades paddle with some new recruits, afterward we enjoyed a whopping dose of Double D Barbecue

The 2010 team holiday party was held at Monaghan’s in the Oakland Hills

Great night to paddle, and the rains came just hours later

Looks like it’s been a little while since she’s been active, but we’re working on recruiting future princess Kate Middleton into steering for our women’s team (yet to be officially named).  Let’s see if that nets us an invite to Buckingham Palace.  Seems like a natural, she already has the apparel… you can get yours HERE

The team had memorable evenings on the Oakland Riviera, alas, no more…

We were very happy to host the Deep Cove Catch 22 team at Treasure Island, we all cut loose a little when the racing was through on Sunday.