Coastal Rowing

Beach Sprints

Beach sprint is a dynamic coastal rowing discipline featuring a head-to-head, elimination-style race format. It combines a beach run to a boat, a 250-meter slalom course around buoys, and a final sprint back to the beach, culminating in a final sprint to a finish line on the sand.  

The sport emphasizes speed, agility, and adaptability, requiring athletes to navigate both the water and the beach effectively.    

Beach Sprint Rowing, the sport of the future? Here's a more detailed breakdown:  

• Beach Start: The race begins with a short sprint from a designated starting line on the beach to the boat, which is held by handlers in the water.   
• Slalom Course: Athletes row a 250-meter course, navigating around three buoys in a slalom fashion. At the final buoy, athletes execute a 180-degree turn, heading back towards the beach.  Beach Finish: Upon reaching the beach, one rower exits the boat and sprints to a finish line marked by a buzzer.   
• High Intensity: The entire race is designed to be fast-paced and intense, requiring athletes to be both strong rowers and quick runners.   

Endurance Coastal Rowing

Endurance Coastal Rowing is a thrilling test of stamina, strategy, and seamanship over long distances on open water. Athletes race side-by-side over a multi-kilometer course, navigating wide arcs, sharp turns, and unpredictable coastal conditions—all while maintaining pace, rhythm, and composure. 

This discipline emphasizes endurance, tactical awareness, and adaptability in the face of changing tides, wind, and waves. 

Endurance Coastal Rowing: A true test of grit on the open sea. Here’s a breakdown: 

• Mass Start: All boats begin together from a floating or beach-based start line, requiring positioning skill and quick acceleration. 
• Multi-Kilometer Course: Races typically span 4 to 6 km and feature long straightaways, sharp buoy turns, and occasionally cross-traffic from other competitors. 
• Open Water Conditions: Athletes must read waves, adjust their line, and adapt their stroke to ever-changing sea states, often requiring technical finesse and raw endurance. 
• Tactical Racing: Overtaking, course strategy, and timing buoy turns become critical elements—this isn’t just about fitness, but mental game and navigation. 
• Grind to the Finish: With no sprint back to the beach, endurance events demand a sustained, controlled push to the final buoy and through the finish line, often neck-and-neck after kilometers of racing. 

Endurance Coastal Rowing: Not for the faint of heart. Built for the bold.