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Happy Thanksgiving from our NAC family to yours!
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day. 

La Jolla Shores Invitational

Our team did not disappoint in La Jolla! We had Junior Paddlers in all three courses: Grom Race (1.5 mile), Short Course (4 mile), Long Course (9 mile). 

There was a bit of a shore break, however every NAC Paddler got through safely and quickly!
Once everyone got out past the break, it was a smooth race in the open ocean. They started off right in front of the beach at La Jolla Shores, paddled up the coast and turned around to race back down. 

This race was a great example of team work and support from all of our paddlers for each other. We are looking forward to getting more training on the water and getting ready for that next race: Dec 9, 2017 at Fiesta Island. 
Newport Aquatic Center Fares Well at San Diego Fall Classic

The Newport Aquatic Center Junior Rowing program traveled to Mission Bay to compete at the San Diego Fall Classic to test their early season speed against teams from up and down the West Coast. 

The results were a great indication that the NAC Junior Rowing program continues to be amongst the best in the nation and is looking forward to their next competition at the Long Beach Christmas Regatta in December.

Check out the Daily Pilot Article for the full recap!


http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/sports/tn-dpt-sp-newport-aquatic-center-san-diego-fall-classic-20171114-story.html

Holiday Hours

November 23 - CLOSED
December 24th - Closed at Noon
December 25th - CLOSED
December 31st - Closed at Noon
January 1st - CLOSED

 
Coach of the Week
 
Each week we will be introducing a coach in our newsletters and spotlighting on our social media! These coaches will be from ALL Programs at the NAC; junior and adult. We look forward to you learning more about our elite and experienced coaches!

Danny Hough is a long time NAC Member, friend and coach! He has been coaching at the NAC for many years, as well as doing private coaching lessons for kayak, surfski and outrigger paddling. When Danny isn't coaching, you can find him training year round on the surfski for the California Racing Series. 

Get To Know Danny
 
What team do you coach?
Dragon Boat

How long have you been coaching? How long at NAC?
Coaching at NAC since 2003, including coaching a recreational paddling program.

When did you start rowing/paddling?
Jr High

What is something your athletes probably don't know about you?
I enjoy nature, just being outside.

If you had any free time, what would you do with it?
I'd go for a long hike in the Sierra Nevada's.

What is your favorite food?
Italian

What is your greatest athletic achievement, personal and/or coaching?
I work hard when I am competing and training for my own races but, I think my greatest achievement is watching my paddlers win medals to see their excitement on their faces is priceless.

What are you looking forward to most this season?
Have some fun and train hard for the upcoming races.

What is your favorite race?
Surfski Championships in San Francisco

A penguin walks through that door right now wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he here?
He says "Do you want to go for a paddle?" I say "Sure but you gotta lose the sombrero, I'm not doing resistance practice today."

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