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The Bearcats have all-star coaching staff
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The Bearcats have all-star coaching staff

  • Nathan Mollat Daily Journal staff

The last time I ran into Rich Forslund — the former boys’ varsity basketball head coach at Lowell, Burlingame, Riordan and Half Moon Bay, who …

NorCal Crew making waves in world of crew
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NorCal Crew making waves in world of crew

  • Nathan Mollat Daily Journal staff
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When John Kaitz took over as the high school boys’ coach for the Redwood City-based NorCal Crew club, he wanted his rowers to raise their leve…

NorCal goes international
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NorCal goes international

  • Nathan Mollat Daily Journal staff

NorCal Crew has won its share of regional and national titles, helping earn the Redwood City-based rowing club respect in the rowing community.

River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season
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River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season

  • By HAVEN DALEY and JULIE WATSON Associated Press
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With California's historic snowpack beginning to melt, whitewater rafting companies are preparing for the best season they've seen in years. After years of drought, the volume of water rushing down the American River in northern California is already three times the volume of previous years. More water means it'll be one of the best seasons in years following near record rain and snowfall this winter. But it also means more risks, so guides have undergone additional training and are monitoring the flows daily. Even so, they say there are plenty of places that even families with children can go to enjoy the river.

Big finish for Norcal, Serra crews
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Big finish for Norcal, Serra crews

  • Nathan Mollat Daily Journal staff

The sport of rowing, commonly referred to as “crew,” has quietly built up a reputation in San Mateo County. Every year, a handful of local hig…

Dragons in Foster City?
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Dragons in Foster City?

  • By Nathan Mollat Daily Journal Staff
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If you’re looking for the dragon boat races Sunday in Foster City, just follow the drum beat.