California Adaptive Rowing Program (CARP)

06/17/2025

06/11/2025

Limited edition merch for sale - this helps us offset on-going film tour costs and makes you look pretty dang cool when you come see the film in theaters!

$30/ea plus shipping - Venmo and DM your address. These will sell out so don't wait!

RowofLife Debra Bogan Madsen

05/27/2025

✨ SPECIAL SCREENING + ANGELA MADSEN COURAGE AWARD + Q&A ✨
Join us for an exclusive screening of documentary in partnership with , followed by the presentation of the Angela Madsen Courage Award, and panel discussion with Director Soraya Simi and special guests!

“Row of Life” follows renowned ocean rower, Marine Corps veteran, 3x Paralympian, and 14x Guinness World Record holder, and grandmother of Angel City Sports, Angela Madsen. In 2020, Angela attempted to row solo and unassisted across the Pacific Ocean, from Los Angeles to Hawaii. What unfolds is a harrowing story of her determination, resilience, and immense courage to pursue the unknown, and the unyielding support of Angela’s wife, Deb, who, separated by a vast ocean, champions Angela’s dream despite the cost.

Special thanks to and for helping bring this meaningful screening to life as part of this incredible weekend.
 
📅 Friday, June 27, 5PM
📍 Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
 
FREE ADMISSION! Tickets must be reserved in advance for all attendees (including children).
 
Reserve your tickets: [LINK IN BIO] https://angelcitygames.org/special-events-2025/
 
Don’t miss this event celebrating adaptive sports and remarkable journeys!
 
Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact alexis@angelcitysports.org to learn more and confirm accessible seating arrangements.
 

08/08/2024

Ezra explaining Paralympics.

08/17/2022

I am extremely honored to be selected as a finalist for the 2022 Sportswoman of the Year award in the individual category along side so many of my friends and legendary female athletes! 🤩🙈.

Each year at the WSF Annual Salute to Women in Sports, an individual and team sport athlete whose performances over a 12-month time span have been exceptional are recognized. Thank you for this amazing honor. 💙.

Voting is open until 11:59pm ET on Monday, August 22. Cast your vote today. Link in bio !

08/15/2022

Thank you Dawn Marie Macomber!

Join us in welcoming WCC’s Madsen

Named in honor of United States Marine Corps Private First Class Angela Madsen

Private First Class Angela Madsen was born and raised in Ohio. With one sister and five brothers, she spent much of her time playing sports. After graduating from high school, PFC Madsen enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in California as a military police officer.

Just over six feet tall, PFC Madsen was a natural at basketball and played for the women’s Marine Corps team. In 1980, PFC Madsen was practicing with her team when she fell forward and another player stepped on her back, resulting in significant injury. Many years and treatments later, a failed spinal surgery, left PFC Madsen paralyzed from the waist down. Her partner left her, taking all of her savings, and she ultimately found herself homeless. With assistance from the Paralyzed Veterans of America, PFC Madsen was able to get off the streets, and with a passion for athletics and competitive sports, her life began to drastically change.

In 1995, PFC Madsen won three gold medals in the Veterans Wheelchair Games. Three years later, PFC Madsen found her true passion in adaptive rowing for athletes with physical disabilities. PFC Madsen competed with Team USA in 2008, 2012, and 2016, in the Paralympic Games both in rowing and track and fielf. She became an inspiration to those around her each step of the way.
PFC Madsen had already rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean, in addition to circumnavigating Great Britain, and earning six Guinness World Records, when she set out to become the first paraplegic and oldest woman to row across the Pacific Ocean. Tragically, PFC Madsen passed away approximately midway through her voyage. She was 60 years old.

"Angela was a volunteer coach for many years for the VA's Valor Games in both track and field and rowing, where her easy-going, yet hardline style, motivated many injured veterans to reach new personal and physical goals during their recovery," said Deb Arenberg, US Rowing Adaptive Development Manager. “Her smile, her adventuresome spirit, and what she has taught us through her inspiring lifestyle will be missed by so many."

“As a LGBT advocate, she believed in having an effective voice with people from all walks of life,” a friend added. “She believed that inclusion, equality, and diversity is the armor of champions.”

It is with tremendous pride that we name WCC’s Madsen in honor of United States Marine Corps Private First Class Angela Madsen.

08/01/2022

06/24/2022

TOMORROW join us at the 2022 Angel City Games presented by The Hartford! Bring your friends and family out to Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA for a weekend full of adaptive sports! Forgot to register? That's ok! We are still taking walk-ons for most sports! See you there!

06/13/2022

05/03/2022

05/03/2022

We are working with Angel City Sports to get this program up and rowing again. Watch this space…

02/04/2022