Riding the Wave Towards Normality

The Coastal & Offshore Rowing Magazine

ISSUE #7 | SPRING 2021

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Welcome to Issue #7 of The Wave – the Coastal and In this issue, we bring a more positive aspect than the Offshore Magazine. politics of the last issue. In America, coastal rowing is growing, so we take a look at some of the organisations Spring has arrived, vaccines are going out, and so are helping to develop the sport through training camps, we! Rowing has been re-commencing and some programs and through events like the Beach Sprints. normality is starting to return, with racing, events and challenges back on the calendar – all your training We had soo much content that we’ll release something during lockdown can finally start to be put to the test, special very soon, as well as something for the and for those who enjoy rowing for the social aspect, subscribers monthly newsletters to give you a dose of you can row with your friends, whilst experiencing rowing content between issues. We are also going to be being on the water again. drawing more attention to coastal fixed seat and sweep rowing in future issues. In Issue #6, we talked about coastal rowing’s future If there’s anything you would like The Wave Rowing to shape – we received some good feedback, but it was feature or to provide feedback, suggestions, please when British Rowing suddenly published the World email [email protected] we’d love to hear Rowing Coastal Sculling Coach Educator and Delivery from you! Feel free to share The Wave Rowing to help Coach positions that we had a lot of feedback with your raise awareness and promote your sport. feelings towards this news, and is great that you see The Wave Rowing as a medium to voice your concerns Enjoy the issue! from a grassroots level up. Your voices have been sent to British Rowing and are being heard. As a result, arrangements are being made behind the scenes to bring you an exclusive interview to help address these.

The discussion has been very time consuming, so Craig Chaulk more time is indeed required to bring you Coastal Founder & Editor Rowing’s Future Shape part 2 so stay tuned! The Wave – The Coastal & Offshore Rowing Magazine

Contents: Rotterdam Harbour Races 18 Covid-19 5 Ocean Rowing: Before The Challenge 20 British Rowing Prepares For Coastal 9 Equipment: Icom IC-M94DE 23

CPGA: ENERGY2 Project 10 New Boat: AveRowing Boat’s C1x Kaito 25 Rowing Ireland Offshore 12 Your Pictures 28 Wales 2022 14 American Training Camps, Programs and Event 30 64th South Coast Championships 17 Featured Club: Skullers Rowing Club 50

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BRITISH ROWING - COASTAL ISSUE #7 | BRITISH ROWING

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BRITISH ROWING PREPARES FOR COASTAL

BRITISH ROWING RESOURCES

18th June 2021 @ 19:00 - WEBINAR GB Coastal Sculling Pathway To sign up to the webinar, please click here. With the World Rowing Coastal Championships and World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals coming to 16th – 17th July 2021 Saundersfoot, Wales in October 2022, British Rowing British Rowing Offshore Championships is renewing its commitment to supporting and Location: Exmouth, Devon developing the growing coastal sculling community. For more information, please click here.

To help increase participation, British Rowing announced on April 1st, 2021 that they were recruiting BEACH SPRINTS for World Rowing Coastal Sculling Delivery Coaches th and Coach Educators. 18 July 2021 British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships The position(s) is to showcase the growing World Location: Exmouth, Devon Rowing Coastal Sculling format by offering For more information, please click here. opportunities to take part in venues across Great Britain through “Community Beach Day’s” and informal 2021 BRITISH ROWING SELECTION POLICY “Beach Sprint Events”. Included in the selection policy are selection processes The British Rowing Offshore Championships and for Junior & Senior Rowers, Cox, Boat Handlers and Beach Sprints will this year be conducted at Exmouth, Coaches. (Click on blue text for link) Devon on from July 16 to July 18th, 2021. This is a qualifying event for going to the 2021 World Rowing Senior Rowers and Cox Coastal Championships. Registration Form Closing Date: 11th July 2021

Those individuals with potential may have the Junior Rowers opportunity to represent Team GB at the annual World Registration Form Closing Date: 25th July 2021 Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals. In 2021, the WRCC will be taking place in Boat Handlers Registration Form Oerias, Portugal, in 2022 Saundersfoot, Wales. Description Closing Date: 11th July 2021

Senior Coaches Registration Form ~ COMING SOON ~ Description Closing Date: 11th July 2021

An exclusive interview with British Rowing Junior Coaches Registration Form Description Closing Date: 25th July 2021

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ENERGY2 GIG COMPLETION ISSUE #7 | CORNISH PILOT GIG

©PilotCornish Gig Association ENERGY2 Project completion for EPICGigability During construction a Gig is measured 3 times to ensure the build meets the specifications, the final inspection was completed on Friday 14th May and the Gig passed with registration number 219.

I n 2019 the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA, on registered charity # 1166613) commissioned Falmouth Marine School (FMS) to build a traditional Cornish Pilot Gig. The project, titled Energy2, was aimed at promoting interest in traditional boat building skills by the construction of a traditional Elm planked Cornish Pilot Gig. The project also marked the construction of

the original Pilot Gig ‘Energy’ by the FMS students in ©PilotCornish Gig Associati 1985, led by boat builders Ralph Bird and Ted Pentacost. Now complete, the Gig is being purchased by newly The project was originally planned to be completed formed Service Veterans Charitable Rowing Club - during the summer of 2020, unfortunately the Covid EPICGigability. The naming and launch date is planned Pandemic delayed the build resulting in the final for Thursday 24th June, from 18.00 hrs at Ponsarden completion in May 2021. However this delay resulted in Slip, Falmouth. Invite details to local clubs and rowers 2 important factors: it increased the number of students will be circulated nearer to the event date. involved in the project as it now spanned 2 academic years (we estimate that approx. 70 people, including The Cornish Pilot Gig is a traditional 6 oared wooden fixed over 60 students and members of staff at the College seat boat clinker built from Elm. Records exist of Pilot Gigs were eventually involved in the build). The completion being used as life boats, salvage, smuggling and pilotage th also coincided with the 2021 Centenary of the Marine work dating back into the 17 Century. Currently there are over 215 registered wooden Cornish Pilot Gigs and an equal School. number of GRP training Gigs.

The CPGA also enlisted the assistance of local Currently the CPGA has approximately 8,000 members and experienced Gig / Boat builder - Andrew Nancarrow to 86 member clubs spread throughout 12 UK Counties. Pilot oversee and guide the project and Penryn based Naval Gig Rowing also exists in The Netherlands, USA, Wales, Marine Architect - Jack Gifford to check the build Ireland and France. For more information on Cornish Pilot against the plans and official specifications. Gig’s visit: www.cpga.co.uk

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ROWING IRELAND OFFSHORE ISSUE #7 | ROWING IRELAND OFFSHORE Springing Back Into

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A word from our director of Rowing Ireland Coastal/Offshore Rowing: David Hussey.

The first ever national beach sprints will take place on Ballinskelligs beach in South Kerry in July date to be announced.

R owing Ireland Offshore clubs have successfully Portmagee Rowing Club El Nino are the host club for returned to the water for training in pods of 15 with this inaugural event. The world beach sprints covid 19 protocols in place from Rowing Ireland and championships will take place in Portugal this year and Sport Ireland/Sport Northern Ireland. this event will be the qualifier. Each country is only allowed to send one team to each category, 4 Senior During lockdown we held an Offshore Safety Webinar and 5 Junior. Portmagee will offer events in all 9 grades which was important for our clubs to align and an endurance 4k event will take place as well for safety processes across all our Offshore Clubs. As our seniors, juniors and masters. This is the next step in the sport continues to develop and grow we also felt it was evolution of coastal rowing in Ireland. The first few important to also host an introduction to Offshore years were about getting sufficient boats and Umpiring so that our competitors can enjoy safe & fair equipment into the country and setting up a structure racing. The positive feedback from the clubs spoke with rules and a National Championships at senior volumes. The organisation also hosted good club level. Now that these elements have bedded in, we can governance, club insurance webinars and have move on to expand the categories available. an upcoming return to rowing events for host clubs. It was decided at our ADM in November to add a men's As restrictions ease for events, plans are underway by and women's junior coxed quads to the our clubs to including the first offshore Masters event, Championships. We will offer quad, double and singles the qualifier in Wicklow for World Coastal races for juniors in Ballinskelligs to gauge interest and Championships in Oeiras, Portugal and the Irish hopefully expand the event next year. The Masters Offshore Championships will take place in Bantry, Co grades are something that has been mentioned for the Cork on the 4th/5th September. We thank our sponsor last couple of years to retain people in the sport as they "Swift Racing" for their continued support in our move from senior. A formal structure was voted in at promotion of the sport of Offshore. the last ADM and we will be running the masters events under these rules.

The new edition to the calendar will be a Beach sprint event which will be held in Co.Kerry. This will be the qualifying event for the World Beach Sprints in Portugal.

Margaurite Deasy Vice chair of Rowing Ireland Offshore.

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The event will be run under strict government COVID guidelines.

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As with last year, the event will be run under a set of Now I have never rowed solo, I was always happiest in strict government guidelines with regards to Covid. a crew environment, so who in their right mind would These protocols were tested at the National consider this challenge with me? Never in a million Championships last year and worked really well. We years would I have thought my little bro (16 months were able to run a safe event for both the athletes and between us and he is not so little!) would be the one the local community and there were no positive Covid who would answer my call. It was as simple as me cases resulting from this event showing that the commenting on another crew's challenge, saying it was protocols work. With the Irish flatwater crews qualifying a dream of mine to do and then "Boom" up, pops a 6 boats for the Olympics and winning numerous medals comment form Eamon," I'll do that with you". All I could at World Cup II, we could see massive growth in our do was laugh! Now, Eamon is no ordinary "little sport this year. Irish rowing is in a great place at the brother", we competed in so many sports growing up moment and having coastal/offshore rowing as an together. He was a beast on a basketball court and a integral part of our national governing body, Rowing boss in the goals of any football match. I don't think we Ireland, is bringing us on in leaps and bounds. We are have ever argued in our 37 and 38 years. So really I all looking forward to a great summer and autumn of couldn't have found a better partner to do this with. coastal rowing. I as the rower and Eamon as the organising machine. We can teach each other over the coming years, and Showcasing two Rowing Ireland Offshore rowers become a serious outfit, who will conquer the who are taking on a Challenge of a lifetime. A word Atlantic. Team "Atlantic Bro-ing" has been born and we from Andrew Breen from Wicklow Rowing Club. can't wait to start working with our two charities, both which are very important to us. Make A Wish Atlantic Bro-ing "The road to LA Gomera" 2023 Part 1 foundation and First light, a charity who works with the parents and families of sudden infant bereavements.

ing - The next step on our journey is to get our boat and begin on the water training. There is a long, fun filled

journey ahead just to get to the start line but I know it

©Atlantic Bro will be worth it to cross the finish line in Antigua. Find them on Facebook Twitter or Instagram to follow their My name is Andrew Breen and my addiction is rowing, journey (Atlantic Bro-ing). specifically coastal and offshore rowing. Not really a bad addiction I suppose. Over the years I have been Rowing Ireland Offshore wish Andrew and Eamon lucky enough to be quite successful in both the coastal the very best in their preparations. Please support and offshore sections of Irish rowing but there was their cause and them on their journey. always a little voice in my head that kept making me look at the Atlantic. As an offshore rower, to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic would be the ultimate challenge.

The Atlantic Bro-ing will be rowing 3,000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua as part of the 2023 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Map: Atlantic Campaigns.

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WALES 2022 ISSUE #7 | WALES 2022

Countdown to the World Rowing Coastal Championships & Beach Sprint Finals 2022 marked

The countdown to the event is on with flags raised in Saundersfoot and the hunt for 200 WaveMaker volunteers launched.

25 May 2021, Great Britain: With 500 days to go until the start of the 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships & Beach Sprint Finals, two local, young rowers have raised flags on the harbour-front to celebrate the countdown to the event. Grace and Lottie, both keen members of the local Wiseman’s Bridge CaraneyMartin © Rowing Club, are excited to see international rowing coming to Saundersfoot, Wales. Lottie said: “It’s really exciting to know that rowers from all around the world will be coming to the area where we row regularly.” Pupils from Saundersfoot Community Primary School kicked off their Grace added, “I’m looking forward to cheering on the sustainability programme by conducting a beach clean. GB rowers and crews competing in Saundersfoot.” Jeremy Wilton, Chair of the Event, is excited to get the With the event taking place in the beautiful natural countdown started, “We’re delighted to be bringing elite venue of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, international rowing to Pembrokeshire. The local area sustainability is a key focus for the event. The World has a great history of delivering fantastic, welcoming Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint international sports events and I’m very happy to see the Finals is aiming to become the first World Rowing event community already well engaged with the event build- to operate to an ISO standard for event sustainability. up. We’re really looking forward to working with Throughout the build-up to the event, organisers will be everyone in Saundersfoot and Pembrokeshire over the aiming to raise awareness about sustainability and next 500 days.” today pupils from Saundersfoot Community Primary

School kicked off this programme by conducting a beach clean. Nick Allen, Headteacher, was pleased his pupils could get involved, “As a coastal community we are all too aware of the need to protect the environment around us.

We are grateful for the opportunity to use the World Rowing Coastal Championships as a way to engage our pupils in this very important topic and look to inspire the next generation of citizens of Wales and the World.” © CaraneyMartin

Pupils from Saundersfoot Community Primary School were introduced to rowing where soon, elite athletes will be gracing their waters.

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About the 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals

The 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals will be held in Saundersfoot, Wales on 7-16 October 2022. The event will be hosted by British Rowing in association with Welsh Rowing. The event brings together two exciting formats of rowing across the two weekends. On the first weekend, the top club coastal rowers around the world will compete in a In addition to the celebration in Wales, the hunt for 200 course along the beautiful coastline surrounding WaveMaker volunteers has begun with anyone Saundersfoot. interested invited to register their interest on the new event website at worldrowingcoastals2022.org. Leah The second weekend will see elite international Allcock, Volunteer Manager for the event, commented: competitors take part in the exciting new beach sprint “We are on the look-out for volunteers to help us deliver rowing format. Tipped to be a future Olympic rowing the event in 2022. You don’t need to have done discipline, the beach sprint finals will bring the action anything like this before and you don’t need any rowing close to spectators just off the festival atmosphere on experience at all. There will be a huge range of roles the beach. Conscious of the unique natural venue of and everyone is welcome so visit the website today to the Pembrokeshire coastline, sustainability will be at register your interest!” The World Rowing Coastal the forefront of the event planning with the aim to reach Championships and Beach Sprint Finals 2022 will take an ISO standard for sustainable event production. place on the weekends of the 7-9 and 14-16 October. The event is funded by the National Lottery via UK More details of the event will be announced in the build- Sport and Welsh Government and kindly supported by up and anyone interested in competing, spectating or Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Coast volunteering is encouraged to sign up to the mailing list National Park Authority and the Wales International at worldrowingcoastals2022.org Coastal Centre. 

WELSH ROWING BEACH SPRINTS

Welsh Rowing are excited to present the first Welsh Beach Sprint Championships to be held in Saundersfoot. Whether you are practising for the British Rowing Offshore Champs or have never competed in this format before, come and join in.

Women’s CWx1 Saturday 19th June 7am-3.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156961669579

Open CMx1 Sunday 20th June 7.30am-4.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156963910281

Due to government guidance on event numbers, this year we will be holding single sprints only and places will be limited. Entries age 16+ (if under 18 with parental consent). Boats will be provided but rowers are asked to supply their own oars. Oars however will be available to hire at £15 (please email us to book this once you’ve entered). Rowers must provide their own Boat Handlers.

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The largest race of its kind in The Netherlands in the Port of Rotterdam, amidst large ocean ships, under the famous Erasmus Bridge, around the Noordereiland.

SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2021 Course Length: 5km Class: Coastal fours and solos Boat rental possible

Organisers A.R.S.R Skadi Rotterdam and K.R.Z.V De Maas [email protected] www.harbourraces.com SOUTH COAST ROWING ISSUE #7 | SOUTH COAST ROWING

64 SOUTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hants& Dorset Amateur Rowing Association

Picture: © © The largest gathering of Coastal Rowing Boats comes to Southampton

Each association takes it in turn to host the event which see’s male and female crews competing over a straight 2000m course. In recent years, Junior races have also been included in the programme and the last championship race was held in Dartmouth, Devon in 2019.

The organising committee from the Hants & Dorset hope that the event in Netley will showcase the sport to a new audience and show the diversity and breadth of the athletes taking part. The youngest competitors will be teenagers and the Masters events will see some competitors in their sixties T he shoreline of Netley in Southampton will racing. Hants & Dorset Rowing has a long tradition witness the largest gathering of coastal rowing within the region local club Southampton th boats in the UK when on Saturday 18 September Coalporters being founded in 1875 and Poole 2021, Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley will be Rowing Club established in 1873. Rowers from the the venue for the 64th South Coast Rowing association have also gone on to international Championships. Organised and hosted by the local honours with GB Rowing. James Foad from Itchen rowing association, Hants & Dorset, the annual Imperial Rowing Club won a Bronze medal in the championship event (postponed from 2020) sees Men’s Eight at the London 2012 Olympics and crews from Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire, Dorset, Lewis Attrill from Shanklin Rowing Club claimed Sussex and Kent compete for the honours of Gold at the Sydney Olympics in the Men’s Eight in overall champions in coastal rowing fours. 2000. Currently, Caragh McMurtry from Southampton Coalporters is representing Team GB The course will be 2,000m parallel to the shoreline and in the W8+ and has qualified for Tokyo this summer. finish at Netley Sailing Club in the grounds of Royal Victoria Country Park. Some races will see up to 8 The South Coast Championships never fails to racing coxed fours abreast which should lead to some produce a spectacle of fantastic racing and close spectacular scenes on the shoreline for spectators. finishes and with a beautiful course along the Netley Around 500 competitors are due to enter the event, shoreline, the 2021 Championships is sure to be representing their club and association. one to remember. The first race is due to take place around 9am and racing will continue throughout the The South Coast Rowing Championship was first held day to late afternoon. in Poole in 1957 and was an event to find the ‘champion of champions’ in which the three coastal rowing For more details on the event and rowing in the associations - Hants & Dorset ARA, The Coast ARA for region, please visit the Hants & Dorset Rowing Kent & Sussex and the West of England for Devon & Association website at Cornish clubs - would pit their own association www.coastalrowing.squarespace.com champions against each other for an overall champion.

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ROTTERDAM HARBOUR RACE ISSUE #7 | FEATURED EVENT

Racing in Europe’s biggest port

©Picture contribution by Skadi

When looking forward to a freer future, we also start to look at the first possibilities to meet and compete on the water. The Rotterdam Harbour Races on September 5, 2021, provides a great opportunity to race in a competitive field surrounded by the spectacular views of the Rotterdam port and city centre.

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F or the seventh time, the Rotterdam Harbour Despite our ambition to organize an as normal race as Races will be organized. Coastal races were possible, some safety measures will be in place during introduced to the Harbour Races in 2018 and since the event. General hygiene rules will need to be the last edition solely coastal rowing races are held followed and reduced amounts of spectators on the during this spectacular event. Aiming to have shore will ensure less crowding. However, the race will coastal crews from around Europe competing on be more visible than ever before! With live tracking and the Maas River in Rotterdam, the organization live streaming, the race will be available to spectators committee is busy preparing this event. and fans at home.

Rotterdam is the city with the biggest port in Europe and during the World Port Days (3-5 September 2021), this area will be reserved for several demonstrations among which the Rotterdam Harbour Races. The World Port Days is an annual three days maritime

event in the port and centre of Rotterdam with lots of

action on and off the water.

Skadi

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In the worst-case scenario of the cancellation of the World Port Days, the race needs to be relocated. The most likely backup location is the North Sea near the

©Picture contribution by Skadi beach town Hoek van Holland, 30 kilometers out of Rotterdam. A great alternative for a true coastal race! Rotterdam is characterized by its thriving city centre and famous Erasmus Bridge under which the race will This year the Rotterdam Harbour Races will be be held. The race itself consists of a lap around the organized with the support of Rotterdam Topsport. The Noordereiland (Northern Island) of four and a half organization established in 1990 helps the city of kilometers in between large ocean ships, right in the Rotterdam with sports events and building a sporty middle of the Rotterdam city centre. The race will start image and Rotterdam’s pro athletes to achieve their full with fifteen coastal boats at a time applying a jump start potential. This collaboration will allow us to organize an to send the boats off to the challenging lap around the even bigger event than in previous years. island. At the finish, coveted medals are waiting for the winners in each field. The Rotterdam Harbour Races is In the midst of a worldwide lockdown, we are already the largest race of its kind in the Netherlands and with looking forward to the future and we cannot wait to the ambition to host 60 crews of which a quarter of compete on the water again. On September 5, 2021, international competitors the Rotterdam Harbour the Rotterdam Harbour Races will take place and in Races will be a truly international race and this unique combination with the thrilling environment and the opportunity guarantees to be a true spectacle on water. World Port Days, this event promises to be a true celebration of coastal rowing.

If interested in competing in this race or seeking more information, please contact us at:

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©Skadi Instagram: @harbourraces Facebook: Rotterdam Coastal Race Despite our ambition to organize an as normal race as Website: www.harbourraces.com possible, some safety measures will be in place during the event. General hygiene rules will need to be followed and reduced amounts of spectators on the shore will ensure less crowding. However, the race will be more visible than ever before! With live tracking and live streaming, the race will be available to spectators and fans at home.

©Skadi

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BEFORE THE CHALLENGE

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BEFORE THE CHALLENGE  by SeaSports Southwest

There is something about navigating an ocean

that captures the imagination of all aquatic The WaveThe Rowing

adventurers. The idea of following in the stream of © trailblazing explorers like Christopher Columbus and crossing one of the planet’s great expanses in BUYING A BOAT

a single vessel holds huge appeal and is part of the Ocean rowing requires specialised equipment, a vessel reason why hundreds from across the world have that can handle the rigours of thousands of miles at sea signed up to brave some of the world’s toughest and a berth you can sleep and eat in. Here at rowing challenges – in recent years. SeaSports Southwest, we can signpost you towards teams from previous events who are selling their Here at SeaSports Southwest, we have been privileged vessels or excellent boat makers. Boat costs are wide to provide on shore training for more teams and solo ranging, but are often in the tens of thousands too. rowers to cross the Atlantic than anyone else and so Already, you can see that rowing an ocean is not an we thought that we would take a closer look at what is insignificant exercise and with up to three months involved for anyone thinking about taking on this required away from paid employment, it is a big momentous challenge. commitment. This is where sponsorship is key for participants to help fund their attempt. In the first of this two-part blog, we will look at what you need to do BEFORE taking part in one of the world’s

great endurance challenges, starting with…..

ENTERING A RACE!

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Many events offer a platform for each team to raise

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GETTING TO THE STARTLINE

It is the crew’s responsibility to transport the vessel from their home country to the start line and to make sure the vessel has cleared correctly through all customs procedures, ensure the vessel is safely unloaded, placed and launched into the water. Many crews will drive, towing the boat fully loaded with everything needed for the voyage, while others will pay for a professional company to transport the boat.

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TRAINING

Providing ocean rowing training to so many rowers from across the globe, since 2012, we have honed our on-shore courses, to offer the absolute best and most relevant training and support. Here at our centre, nestled in the Devonshire fishing village of Teignmouth, we organise everything for you, even your accommodation. Let's not forget Sue’s scrummy homemade cakes and scones too! VHF Short Range Radio Certificate training. © SeaSports Southwest

COMING SOON: Rowing the Ocean – during the race

In the meantime you can always get in contact with Tim, Sue or Sam for some more information on ocean rowing training at SeaSports Southwest.

Classroom activities include Essential Navigation and Seamanship skills, ocean charts, and passage planning. © SeaSports Southwest.

Of course, it is very important to be physically fit to row an ocean. But it is frequently overestimated in importance when compared to the other aspects of training. Pure fitness will not suffice. Getting used to TEL: 01626 772555 rowing your boat, developing skills and seamanship, knowing your systems and how to fix them, and getting EMAIL: [email protected] emotionally and mentally prepared for the challenge are all critical factors. WEBSITE: WWW.SEASPORTS-SW.COM

It is about being fit for purpose – in this case rowing at a steady state for upwards of 12 hours a day for perhaps 70 days. It is not cosmetic fit, it is not running fit, it is about being able to row with strength at a slow, consistent pace, maintain body mass and prevent injury while effectively and efficiently pulling your boat through the water. Personal training is exactly that - personal. The variance between people, body types, metabolic speeds, dietary requirements and medical conditions are different person to person. No one size fits all and rowers should seek tailored guidance from strength and conditioning specialists and we can link you up with the right support.

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Icom IC-M94DE

The World's First Marine Handportable With a Built-In

AIS Receiver! Radio:icom; background image: The Wave Rowing

Your coastal rowing companion!

I com brings all the features of your fixed VHF to a handportable with the introduction of the all-new IC-M94DE… the world's first marine VHF handportable radio with an integrated AIS receiver as well as DSC and GPS.

The IC-M94DE is the first handheld marine radio that offers users receive information broadcast by other AIS-equipped vessels. The IC-M94DE provides vessel traffic information shown on the radios large clear display. With its elegant design and abundance of simple to use features, this is a game-changing device for anyone who ventures out to sea for recreation or AIS means you transmit a signal to let other vessels aware of your work. location – ideal when out to sea or navigating in a busy estuary, harbour and/or port. © Picture: icom

The IC-M94DE doesn't just come with added AIS. The IC-M94DE is available now from Icom Marine Other features include 6W of RF power, class-leading Dealers with a suggested retail price of £349.95 1500 mW of audio output with improved acoustic sound (inc.VAT). clarity, ensuring clear communications no matter the environment. This handportable has more battery For further information about this new model, visit power (approx. 10 hours) for extended operations. You the IC-M94DE VHF Marine Transceiver with AIS can also assign up to 50 favourite destinations, Buoys Receiver Product Page here. for training etc. as waypoints with the enhanced

Navigation feature. Usage in coastal rowing

Having AIS is a great feature, you will appear to other The radio features Icom's own Float'n Flash and vessels on their radar, plus you can also be tracked on- AquaQuake, keeping your radio operational if it shore on sites like www.marinetraffic.com where becomes submerged. The Man Overboard (MOB) someone can keep an eye out for you, and can even function is included for operator protection. Pressing see if you’re rowing (moving) due to your speed. If you the distress button while Float'n Flash is activated will can’t get back in or drifted away from the boat, you can transmit the MOB distress signal, allowing the operator transmit the MOB distress signal (if attached to you). to be more quickly and easily located. Note: Undertake a Short Range Radio Certificate to use this product to its full potential using the correct terminology for communication.

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Are you looking for an epic experience?

What can I say? It was all you promised. A huge adventure, a challenge and

something intangible which is a special experience, that I don't know how to articulate, but you know what it is if you were there. You got us across safely, the boat was a success and always felt up to the challenge. Leadership of such a diverse group is always a challenge, but when combined with extreme physical discomfort and the exhaustion of all involved, it is a real credit to both you and Dawn as to how well the trip went and the positive experience we had. So, a big thank you, to you and all at Rannoch who made it happen. Ian 'Boris' Kentfield Roxy Crew, Atlantic Ocean 2021

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EXPEDITIONS

If you’re looking for the ultimate rowing adventure, look no further. Whether you want to cross an ocean or go island hopping in Scotland, we have an adventure for everyone. Check out all the adventures on our website www.rannochadventure.com

#RowWithRannoch

AVE ROWING C1X KAITO ISSUE #7 | NEW BOAT

C1x KAITO

©AveRowing Boats. Lda.

Introducing the new C1 x Kaito – Ave Rowing Boats new coastal single scull. The Wave – The Coastal & Offshore Rowing Magazine chats to Rodrigo from Ave Rowing Boats to find out more about their new model to the world of coastal rowing, its features, innovations, and what makes it unique…

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Portugal based Ave Rowing Boats recently introduced their new model coastal sculling boat – C1x KAITO the C1x KAITO. The Wave – The Coastal & Offshore

Rowing Magazine finds out more about the Length: 5.80 metres innovation behind the C1x KAITO. Beam: 80.3 centimetres What is the Ave Rowing C1X KAITO and how did the Height/depth: 29.5 centimetres idea first materialise? Weight: The standard weight is 35Kg (World The C1x Kaito is the new coastal single model of Ave Rowing conform Coastal regulations). Although we offer Rowing Boats. When we first started considering the new the possibility in the Carbon version to order it with the model, we wanted something that could be both a fast less weight possible that can be within 25-27Kg and we and competitive boat, but also a more practical boat that provide the extra weight if the intention is to also use it in could also be used for recreational purposes. Coastal Rowing competitions.

We have thought a lot about all competitions, starting by Type of rigger: Aluminium lateral rigger (easy to the Beach Sprints, and tried to make it as easy as assemble and easier to transport);

possible to participate on them, but we have also taken Number of watertight compartments: 3 into consideration the practicability of a recreational boat.

What challenges did you overcome during its construction? What innovations in its design makes it stand out from other coastal C1X on the market?

This first challenge started when we wanted to change We have uplifted the tips of the bow and the stern the position of the rigger and put it on the middle of the creating a “banana shaped” hull. This way we have less boat. The C1x Kaito has undergone several experimental hull on the water and consequently more speed. We have tests so we could launch it as we liked it to be. created a wider and flatter center hull, to offer you a more

comfortable and stable row.

We have reinforced our adjustable fin, a unique

characteristic of our coastal boats that enables different

approaches to the water. As far from the end of the stern,

the easier it will be for you to circumvent buoys. As closer

from the end of the stern, it will offer you a more linear

movement but a different approach to the buoys.

©AveRowing Boats. Lda.

We have also decreased the height of the bow, what This boat is available in two different versions, caused a reduction on its total area, making it less manufactured using the same process, but different vulnerable to lateral wind gusts. Not forgetting our materials. We have the Carbon version, having all parts aerodynamic top bow design, like a seagull beak, (such as hull, foot-stretcher with Active-Tool shoes and because what we want is to fly close to the water. seat plate) produced with carbon fibres. We also have the

Club version, where the hull is produced with fibre glass

fibres, the seat is produced from carbon fibres and the

foot-stretcher is made of marine plywood with flex-feet

shoes.

Above: The bow is decreased in height as well as an aerodynamic top bow designed to fly closer to the water. © AveRowing Boats. Lda.

©AveRowing Boats. Lda.

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Who is the target audience for the boat? I want to buy a boat... what does it come with as standard, and what optional extras do you offer? We have thought and planned this boat to be competitive for those who want and enjoy competing during the As standard features the C1x Kaito is delivered ready to Coastal Rowing season, but have also made it practical, row. Bringing one set of aluminium lateral riggers with in order to be applicable to everyone who likes coastal complete oarlocks, a fibre glass or carbon box with an rowing and recreational activities. elastic (used as storage), one adjustable fin, three plastic handles and everything else that completes the boat, Apart from the innovation on the design, directed to the such as seat, foot-stretcher, and rails. It includes a 7-year competitive area, as presented before, we have also warranty against any manufacture problems in hull, foot- created a box that works as a storage compartment, stretcher plate (when on the Carbon version) and seat close to the rower to access it easily. We have allocated plate. Detrition parts are not included on the warranty. three plastic handles, placed on the tips of the boat to be easier to transport it, and two new drain plugs Apart from the standard features, we have our optional strategically placed to a better removal of the water that extras that include: may enter the boat.  boat top cover with rigger sleeves (rain proof);  trolley to transport of the boat; Never forgetting our aluminium lateral rigger, created to  vests (ratified); ease the assembling and the transport.  rigger cover (rain proof);  oars This boat is designed to enable athletes of 16+ years to practice and compete.

©AveRowing Boats. Lda.

Where do you see the future of Coastal Rowing?

Well, I look forward to a bright future of Coastal Rowing. With the introduction of this new rowing category in the Olympic Games and the creation of Coastal Rowing Championships almost all around the world, in many different countries, I think this is a sign of progress. For more information on the C1x KAITO, and Ave Rowing Boats, please contact: The inclusion on the Olympic Rowing will uplift this area

and give a more trustable and worthy position on people’s Tel: +351 935 440 600 eyes. Email: [email protected] Can the boat be rowed in World Rowing competitive competitions? Website: www.averowingboats.com

Yes, our C1x Kaito complies with all World Rowing Coastal Rowing regulations, as well as every Coastal boat produced by us. The new features of the Kaito, allows it to be more adaptable and efficient in the Beach Sprint strand, such as buoy turning abilities and cruise speed.

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YOUR PICTURES

NEW CLUB! Cornwall based Carrick Rowing Club is an inclusive community of welcoming members, who row, teach and train in all types of slide seat boat for the camaraderie and joy of being together on and off the water. The club rows fine and coastal disciplines, launching from Falmouth, Cornwall. The club became a registered charity in March 2020, and continues to grow with an active membership. The club is supported by St Michaels Hotel, Rustler Yachts, and The National Maritime Museum Cornwall. © Picture: Carrick Rowing Club

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The 10th Round Hayling Rowing Race

A 13 miles ‘Flag’ Race for Cornish Pilot Gigs; Solent Galleys; St Ayles Skiffs & other Coastal Boats. Sunday 27th June 2021 from 11.00 from Northney Marina, Hayling Island.

Supported by Langstone Pilot Gig Club, Langstone Cutters Rowing Club and Langstone Adventure Rowing

www.roundhaylingrace.co.uk [email protected] AMERICAN

TRAINING CAMPS & PROGRAMS

GO COASTAL ROWING ISSUE #7 | GO COASTAL ROWING

C oastal sculling rowing is growing fast in the USA, We are working towards creating a membership Canada and Caribbean. To keep up with the growth, a structure, and hosting annual development camps new not-for-profit organisation was formed “Go Coastal across the country. Rowing”. The Wave Rowing chats to them to find out more and their vision. In the long term, we see an opportunity to create a first- of-its-kind national training center in Pensacola, FL, and are working with local partners to determine the Who are Go Coastal Rowing, and what you do? feasibility of this project.

Go Coastal Rowing is an all-volunteer non-profit The Coastal Rowing scene in the US… organization founded in 2020. Our leadership and idea generators represent rowing clubs across the United Coastal rowing has taken hold in certain pockets of the States and Canada. We have working relationships country, especially New England, Florida, and with USRowing and are in communication with World California. There is an effort underway to bring coastal Rowing leadership in an efforts to bring coastal rowing rowing to the Great Lakes. Go Coastal Rowing sees an in the United States in line with international standards. opportunity to bring open water / coastal rowing to more communities and is currently working with USRowing We promote and support the sport of FISA-class to develop and host coastal rowing development coastal rowing throughout the United States and camps along the East coast in New Jersey, Virginia, Caribbean, by fostering a network of local clubs Florida, and Massachusetts. supporting and training youth, veteran, and elite coastal rowers. Events and Competitions

We are creating a culture of diversity and inclusion in There are a handful of local events held each year. Due which people of all backgrounds and abilities are able to COVID-19, clubs and organizers are determining the to engage with the water through coastal rowing. feasibility of hosting coastal rowing events in 2021. On the current schedule, we are aware of these events: Our objectives include growing the number of local coastal rowing clubs in the United States and 2021 North Tahoe Regatta th Caribbean and ensuring those clubs have the support Date: 5 August 2021 and tools necessary to thrive and serve their members. Touted as "The highest-elevation rowing regatta in the We seek to provide a framework for club structure and United States. Race across the crystal clear waters of events, and ensure that sanctioned events have the Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe's north shore, resources they need to succeed. We want to promote surrounded by picturesque, snow-capped peaks and a culture of fun within clubs and events. fresh mountain air." For more information, click here.

154K Door Peninsula Tour Date: 19th – 23rd September 2021 This is a fundraising event for La Baie Verte Rowing Club (LBVRC) in Green Bay, WI. For more information, click here.

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Where do you see the future of coastal rowing in the US in 10 years time?

With the prospect of the inclusion of coastal rowing at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, there is an opportunity, right now, to develop young rowers to represent the United States in that inaugural class of coastal Olympians.

Coastal ©Go Rowing. We're excited that in 2020, USRowing convened a coastal rowing committee to develop a framework to embrace coastal rowing in its role at the National Governing Body for the sport of rowing. It's working to How can people in America can get involved? develop resources, add coastal rowing to its communications efforts and educational programming, Coastal clubs and equipment are spread thin across and integrate FISA-class coastal rowing into its national the United States, but we are in the process of creating team structure, starting with the selection of the 2021 a comprehensive list of clubs and organizations that World Rowing Beach Sprints National Team. offer coastal and open water rowing in the Americas.

We're working to build excitement about coastal rowing at the local level, and helping develop clubs, programs, Find your nearest and events that will create both local communities and coastal & open water club at a pipeline to National Team development camps. gocoastalrowing.com/clubs

www.gocoastalrowing.com

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YOUTH TRAINING CAMP ISSUE #7 | TRAINING CAMPS

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Where was the camp conducted?

Bair Island Aquatic Center (BIAC) hosted its Youth ID camp for Beach Sprints at our club in Redwood City, California. Rowers learned the basics of coastal boat handling and buoy turns at our facility. On the camp’s second day, we hosted a scrimmage that simulated a WRBSF environment at a local beach, complete with race officials, an Olympic rower as MC, colorful flags and finish line provided by coastal boat manufacturers (Swift, Lite and Rowing Sport.) The buoyed course was laid out by an expert.

The BIAC camp program provided the basis of US Rowing camps offered this spring across the Eastern What was the BIAC Beach Sprints Youth ID Camp USA. and how did it first start? Though the camp used the beach sprint format, BIAC hosted a Youth (U19) Beach Sprints ID camp in does it also cater for endurance race formats? October 2020 to identify and train U19 rowers for US Rowing National Team trials for World Rowing Beach BIAC provides training programs for both endurance Sprints finals.US trials are Florida on June 19, 2021 and beach sprints format coastal rowing. The Youth ID and WRBSF are in Portugal September 24-26, 202. camp focused specifically on developing teenage The USA has never sent athletes to Beach Sprints rowers for National Team trials in Beach Sprints. Finals. BIAC rowers have competed at World Rowing Training for Beach Sprints is also useful for coastal Coastal Championships, and we decided to share our endurance racing, as the enduro races sometimes expertise to help develop the US National Team to be utilize beach starts or finishes, and incorporate competitive at WRBSF. numerous buoy turns.

At our camp, we specifically trained youth athletes for World Rowing Beach Sprints format races. These events use FISA-certified coastal singles, doubles and quads, which are sliding seat boats with open stern transoms. The race events are short but multi-faceted: athletes run from a starting position on a beach to their boats at the shore, hop into the boats, then row a series of 3 buoys out 250M from shore, make a stake-turn at the final buoy, row straight back to shore, exit their boats and run to the finish line. Each race takes approximately 2:30 to 3 minutes.

This video provides a fun look at Beach Sprints racing Further details about the camp are on our website.

The beach sprints start and finish on the beach. © Provided by BIAR

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The Coaches

The BIAC Camp coaches have extensive coaching and coastal rowing experience. In addition, prior to the camp, the Camp coaches and staff received training from Guin Batten of FISA in how best to run a Beach Sprints regatta and selection process, training that was later offered to coaches across the USA.

Beth Anderson Beth is Executive Director of Norcal Crew. Beth joined Norcal in 2019 after 21 years as the Program Director and Coach at the Oakland Strokes rowing program, one of the premier Jr. Rowing Clubs. Under her leadership, Oakland Strokes won 19 US Rowing National Championships. In 2018-19, Beth was the Director of Junior Rowing at the Newport Aquatic Center. Beth graduated from UCLA in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and obtained a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Purdue University in 1991. She was the Varsity Women’s Rowing Coach at the University of California at Davis from 1991 to 1993.

Bob Ernst Bob is one of the USA’s most accomplished rowing coaches. He served as both the men's and women's rowing coach at the University of Washington during a 42-year association with the school. He was a four-time coach of U.S. Olympic women's rowing teams, from 1976 to 1988. He led the women's double in 1976, women's sculls in 1980, and the women's eight in both 1984 and 1988. His 1980 team did not compete in the Olympics due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott, while the 1984 team won the gold medal.

Ernst was an eleven-time Pacific-10 Conference Coach of the Year, Women's Coach of the Year in 1987 and Men's Coach of the Year in 1990–1993, 1995–1997, 2003, 2004, and 2007. He was inducted into UC Irvine's athletic Hall of Fame in 1984, the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Hall of Fame in 2015.

Alice Henderson Alice rowed for the University of Washington and TeamUSA, followed by a successful career as a high school and collegiate head coach at Seattle University from 1989 to 1994. As a FISA umpire Alice learned about Coastal rowing in 2013 and has promoted Beach Sprints and Coastal rowing on the West Coast of the USA ever since. She was a member of the 2018 World Championship Coastal Jury in Canada. In addition to her interest in Coastal rowing, she has been active in Paralympic rowing - In 2019 at the World Championships Alice’s PR2 2x boat qualified for the Tokyo2020 games.

Hannah Wayment-Steele Hannah, rowing for BIAC, placed an impressive 9th in the WC1x and 7th in the WC2x at the FISA Coastal World Championships in 2019 in Hong Kong. Hannah will host a break out session on how to go from competitive sculler to elite coastal rower. She played DIII volleyball in college in southern California, blissfully unaware of oars or ergs, and only got hooked on rowing after college in 2016 while studying in the UK. When she isn’t at the boathouse Hannah is working on her PhD in Chemistry at Stanford.

Running from the start line to enter the boat. © All photos provided by BIAR

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How can people book to attend a camp?

For more information about coastal camps, visit

https://gobair.org/beach-sprint-camps

For information on BIAC coastal rowing programs

https://gobair.org/learn-open-water-rowing

Our website also provides great background

©BIAR information about coastal rowing at

https://gobair.org/coastal-rowing

Where do you see the future of coastal rowing going in the USA?

BIAC believes that coastal rowing will rapidly gain popularity in the USA. The boats are accessibly priced and appropriate both for learning to row and for racing, www.gobair.org all the way to extreme sports levels. We see coastal rowing as analogous to mountain biking or Follow BIAC at… snowboarding - equally rigorous athletic pursuits that also embrace a more diverse range of backgrounds @BIACRWC and styles. BIAC is working closely with US Rowing to develop both national/recreational coastal rowing and @BIACRWC elite competitive coastal racing. @BairIslandAquaticCenter

Approaching the first buoy on the slalom course; there’s 3 buoys out 250M from shore, a 180o turn at the final buoy, then row straight back to shore. © BIAR

Helping to navigate the rower as they undertake the slalom course. © BIAR A competitor sprinting to cross the finish line © BIAR

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ALL-AMERICAN ROWING CAMP ISSUE #7 | TRAINING CAMPS

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The Coaches

The head coaches are Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson and our cadre of coaches that assist with camps are all USRowing Level 3 certified college or national team coaches with decades of experience and we all work to a high professional and positive experience for our campers.

What is the All-American Rowing Camp and how Jim Dietz

did it first start? Jim rowed in the 1972, 76 and

80 Olympics and then coached in three more Olympics and All-American Rowing Camp started in 1999 when Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson wanted to start a rowing camp many world championships, Pan Ams, U23's and other business to keep working together as Mark had left University of Massachusetts and moved to Indiana national and international

University, the first camp was in June of 1999 with events.

about 6 scullers and now we do about 40 camps a year Mark Wilson all over the world and work with hundreds of scullers Mark is a former US National annually. college champion and

We run camps over the winter in Florida USA and then was second in the 1992

Olympic Trials in the 2x, then travel all over the country in the summer with at least did win the US Elite nationals in one or two European camps each year as well. We the 2x and silver in the 4x. in have been to every corner of the USA and in Portugal, 1993 Mark went to the U23 Italy, France, Croatia, Slovenia and have plans for Worlds in the 4x & finished 6th. Austria, Netherlands, and Germany among others.

What rowing disciplines do you cover? Both Mark and Jim continue to row in head races and some sprint events including winning the World We mainly conduct sculling camps and are expanding Masters 2x in 2017 in Sarasota together. into Coastal specific camps now. We have a fleet of 5 coastal 1x's, 1 2x and 1 4x. Plan is to offer the coastal camps in Florida in the winter 2022 and also we have a Gig 4x with that will be used for additional seats and for touring.

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What coastal rowing experience do you/your Where do you see the future of coastal rowing coaches possess? going in the USA?

While Coastal rowing is relatively new to the USA both Jim and Mark feel it is going to be very exciting to see Jim and Mark are early adaptors and are the growth of coastal rowing here in the USA, We are activing rowing and racing the singles in various water working with many clubs and event organizers to help conditions on the east coast of the USA, Jim races and grow the sport and get more boats imported to the rows in New England including the Blackburn USA, Currently waiting on boats that will be delivered Challenge and Mark rows in Florida on the Atlantic to Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio just to name a few. Ocean new Daytona Beach as well as the Intracoastal waterway and other rivers. More to be sure as we

travel and enjoy taking the boats to other waterways.

Also, Jim and Mark recently rowed in Sibenik Croatia in the Adriatic on a 10mile training row and also introduced rowers to Monaco a few years ago to the virtues of coastal rowing there.

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How can people book to attend a camp / your services?

RowingCamp All of our range of camps we offer can be found at www.allamericanrowingcamp.com or emailing Mark

at [email protected] for setting American - up a private or club camp, This summer we have over

a dozen camps set up from Boston to Petaluma ©All California with locations in Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky, Is the coastal rowing covering both endurance, Kansas, New York, Michigan, Florida and others. and/or beach sprint formats?

Both formats as well as distance touring.

Do you offer recreational rows or is this more aimed at the competitive/elite rowers?

All types of rowers come to our camps.

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[email protected]

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COASTAL ROWING USA ISSUE #7 | TRAINING PROGRAMS

What coastal rowing experience do you/your coaches possess?

We have been Coastal Rowing since 2018 and have logged over 3000 miles primarily in singles and Who are Coastal Rowing USA and how did it first doubles. We have raced in the waters off of Sarasota start? FL and Norwalk CT. We also produced our own FISA style race in November of 2019. Coastal Rowing USA is a private company starting by Shelley and Jim Henderson in 2018. We started the Is the coastal rowing covering both endurance, company after finding real enjoyment in Coastal and/or beach sprint formats? Rowing, and becoming a dealer for LiteBoats in the USA. Yes, we can provide both experiences.

What rowing disciplines do you cover? Where are the experiences conducted?

Coastal Rowing in LiteBoat sliding seat sculling shells. For the most part rowers come to Sarasota where we can create many different experiences in various water Do you offer experience rows for those wishing to conditions. explore the world of Coastal Sculling?

Yes, we have access to a wide variety of water conditions offering a bespoke coastal rowing experience to cover the aspects of the sport a rower wishes to try.

Do you cater for adaptive rowers? ©Coastal Rowing USA Yes, we have worked with a several adaptive rowers to get them out on the water in our boats. Each session was very successful. We also have the ability to travel with our boats with what we call "Regatta in a Box". This is a self-contained The Coaches rig which currently carries a fleet of LiteBoat matched FISA compliant Coastal Race Shells consisting of four The Coastal Rowing we engage in is an augmentation Singles, four Doubles, two Coxed Quads and all the of fine water rowing. My wife and I will coach single gear needed to put on a race. While the rig technically rowers or small groups in the skills we have learned can travel anywhere in the continental US, we prefer to based on our experiences Coastal Rowing and Racing. stay on the Eastern side of the US.

For larger groups our preference is to work privately Do you offer recreational rows, or are you more with the coaches and staff that normally handle the aimed at the competitive/elite rowers? group to get them up to speed on Coastal issues and techniques. Then take on an advisory role in the Our goal is to promote Coastal Rowing in any format a background as the coaches and staff work with their rower wishes to experience. So far everyone has athletes. finished with a smile.

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www.coastalrowingusa.com

We believe Coastal Rowing has a bright future in the

United States as it allows rowing athletes to have

different experiences in open waters all over the United

States. Clubs can reinvigorate members who have

stepped away from racing as well as reach out to new

rowers who would be more comfortable in a more

stable shell.

The racing is fast paced, exciting and all done in close

proximity to the spectators. This creates a family

friendly electric atmosphere for athletes and

spectators.

How can people book to attend a program / your services? www.sarasotacoastalrowingassociation.com Future programs and experiences are evolving as Covid restrictions ease.

Contact Coastal Rowing USA for more information.

The USRowing Beach Sprint Trails will be taking place in Sarasota, Florida on June 19th, 2021. © Sarasota Coastal Rowing Association

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BAIR ISLAND A.C ISSUE #7 | TRAINING PROGRAMS

©BIAC

Do you cater for adaptive rowers?

Our adaptive program has been growing substantially over the past five+ years and we have two coaches on staff who have completed the USRowing adaptive coaching courses. BIAC has been a recipient of Freedom Rows grants which provided funds for boats, oars, ergs, coach training and other equipment to support para rowers. We support visually impaired rowers and have volunteers row with them as “rabbits” and we have added several SCI (spinal cord injury) What is the Bair Island Aquatic Center, and how did events in 2021. it first start? One BIAC rower, Russell Gernaat, has qualified to race Bair Island Aquatic Center (BIAC) is a rowing and the Mx2x at the Tokyo Paralympics and he trains with paddling club in Redwood City, California formed in the his coach, Alice Henderson, from BIAC. Fall of 1999 as a 501c3 (non-profit) organization by masters rowing and paddling enthusiasts. We offer masters rowing programs including: classic (flat water), adaptive and coastal; and paddling programs for juniors and masters including: kayak, surfski and stand- up paddle boarding. There are also two juniors rowing programs and additional paddling clubs who ©BIAC row/paddle out of the club.

A more full history can be found here: Where are the programs conducted?

https://gobair.org/History All rowing programs for BIAC are held at our facility in Redwood City, California. We are lucky to have a boathouse with several docks for water access and a What rowing disciplines do you cover? Fixed-seat, facility that supports multiple boat types. Within 1500m sliding-seat; river, coastal…? of our facility we have access to a beach for any coastal beach sprint practices. Additional beach access and The largest population of rowers at BIAC are in rowing in the open San Francisco Bay is within 5000m traditional “classic” sculling and sweep shells with of our boathouse. moving seats. Like many clubs, we shifted entirely to singles during COVID and are now moving back into We do offer camps and clinics, they also launch out of the bigger boats. We also have a growing community our boathouse and we target the day, time and activity of para-athletes who erg and row with equipment to coincide with the best tide, wind and water type for targeted to their adaptive level: PR1, PR2 and PR3. In the given activity. the past two years, we have added coastal equipment to our fleet to augment our large number of open water boats and are actively growing this discipline.

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The Coaches Is the coastal rowing covering both endurance, and/or beach sprint formats? Our coastal programs are coached by Amanda Hawkins. She has coached masters for two years and The coastal classes for experienced rowers will cover coached juniors for 3 years. Her experience in rowing both the endurance and beach sprint formats. In a began in 2001 and she has trained and raced at typical coastal series, there are 4 sessions each with a collegiate and masters levels since. Under the different focus. One practice will focus on introducing guidance of highly-experienced coach (and rower and rowers to wind and waves and how to row in different referee) Alice Henderson, Amanda created a coastal water types, another session will focus on buoys turns curricula in 2020 and has expanded the offerings in and the different racing formats in coastal rowing, 2021 to include new rowers and experienced rowers in another session with focus almost exclusively on beach C1x, C2x and C4x+ boats along with open water shells. sprint practice (especially running, launch and landing), Amanda recently attended the World Rowing coaching and the 4th session will be a chance to do more long series with Guin Batten to achieve Coastal Coaching rowing in windy conditions in the various coastal boat certification. She is a USRowing certified coach. types.

What coastal rowing experience do you/your coaches possess?

Coach Amanda Hawkins was introduced to coastal At a coastal practice in Hong Kong 2019. © BIAC rowing in 2018 when the World Rowing Coastal Championship came to North America. She and Do you offer recreational rows or is this more several teammates traveled to Sydney in British aimed at the competitive/elite rowers? Columbia, Canada to race in a C4x+. It was their first coastal row and coastal race and they were hooked. BIAC has an active masters racing group and several Amanda continued to row and race coastal boats in the rowers who are beginning to explore coastal racing. At Bay Area in the San Francisco Bay (Open Ocean the same time, the largest portion of BIAC’s Regatta, Bridge to Bridge regatta, SF Coastals) and membership is recreational rowers who want to enjoy raced at the WRCC again in Hong Kong in 2019. She rowing and paddling and exploring the waterways is currently training to race in Portugal in 2021. She around the Bay Area. The coastal classes we offer now has extensive water time in C1x, C2x and C4x+ primarily focus on an introduction to coastal rowing and boats. encouragement to try these fantastic boats. When rowers understand coastal and open water rowing and the different equipment, their access to the water increases exponentially as they can travel farther, and in more weather/water conditions than the classic “calm mornings.”

Above: Amanda is bow of the C2x that recently raced in the SF Bay out through the Golden Gate Bridge and back, 15k. (May 2021). © BIAC

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In addition to coastal rowing classes, we offer what we call “coastal expeditions.” These are coached How can people book to attend a camp / your (supervised) outings beyond the normal trek from our services? boathouse. This summer we will row north to Foster City, south to Menlo Park, and east across the bay to For more information about coastal camps, please see: Hayward on our expeditions. Each expedition is approximately 24k roundtrip and we will pull up on a beach at our destination. Upon landing on the beach, https://gobair.org/beach-sprint-camps rowers can relax, have a snack, drink some water, and rest a bit in a new location before rowing home. These recreational trips are great community activity as well as a chance to get in some long, fun meters. For information on coastal rowing programs in general at BIAC, please visit:

https://gobair.org/learn-open-water-rowing

Where do you see the future of coastal rowing going in the USA? BIAC believes that coastal rowing will rapidly gain www.gobair.org popularity in the USA. The boats are accessibly priced and appropriate both for learning to row and for racing, Coastal Rowing at BIAC: all the way to extreme sports levels. We see coastal rowing as analogous to mountain biking or https://gobair.org/coastal-rowing snowboarding--equally rigorous athletic pursuits that also embrace a more diverse range of backgrounds Coastal & Open Water Classes at BIAC: and styles. https://gobair.org/learn-open-water-rowing BIAC is working closely with US Rowing to develop both national/recreational coastal rowing and elite Follow BIAC at… competitive coastal racing. @BairIslandAquaticCenter

@BIACRWC

@BIACRWC Below: Coach Amanda rowing out of Marin in the northern part of the SF Bay. You can see Alcatraz directly over her head, the Bay Bridge over her stern deck and the city of San Francisco off her stern. © BIAC

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SAN FRANCISCO COASTALS ISSUE #7 | U.S EVENT

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The Course

In 2019, we had fine weather with brilliant blue skies that weekend, all the better to complement the orange Golden Gate Bridge.

Tides were not extreme, but there are numerous eddies and cross-currents in the bay.

The 6KM Saturday course passed around Alcatraz Island - watch for tourist ferries off the eastern shore!

A re you looking for an event to attend in the USA, why not try the San Francisco Coastal – rowing in the spectacular San Francisco Bay. The Wave Rowing chats to the event organisers to find out more.

The history of the event

The SF Coastals Regatta in October 2019 combined a

BIAC

new FISA WRCC-style 6KM race with the historic Bridge to Bridge Regatta for a weekend of fun coastal racing. A conversation with the US Rowing then-CEO at WRCC 2018 in Canada sparked our club’s interest

What makes this regatta special?

SF Coastals ran in the spectacular center of SF bay, Sunday’s approximately 20K course ran out to the base racing one course around Alcatraz Island and the next of the Golden Gate bridge then reversed course south day to both the iconic Golden Gate and Bay bridges. to the “B” Tower of the Bay bridge and back to Aquatic Races started and finished just offshore from a National Park Cove. This race traces nearly the entire SF coast Park nestled at the foot of the cityscape. line, including Chrissy Field, Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown museums, the Ferry building (they have right How has COVID-19 impacted how the event is of way!) and the Fire Station.

conducted?

Covid prevented all regattas in San Francisco in 2020, and has limited races in 2021. This year the Bridge to Bridge race runs October 2, 2021.

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What boats and age categories can enter?

The SF Coastal Weekend welcomed a mix of open water, coastal and traditional boats. In SF, MAAS open water singles and doubles are popular. Coastal boats (C1x, C2x and C4x+) from Swift Racing, Eurodiffusion and Liteboat all raced. And San Francisco’s traditional rowing clubs fielded entries in wooden 1x, 2x and 6+,

all with sliding seats.

What type of start and finish do you experience?

SF Coastal races used a sail-race style water start, with boats grouped by gender and approximate speed. ©Provided BIAC by Competitors mustn’t cross the start line before the Umpire sounds the start, but may attempt a running start from behind the line. During the Regatta, we had one false start when a boat crossed the line early, causing a restart and earning a warning. We had to group boats by gender to allow hot seating and reuse of the coveted coastal boats by men, women and mixed crews.

Both races also incorporated water finish lines. The busy area near the start/finish line is enjoyed by swimmers, kayakers and fisherman as well as rowers, so all rowers needed to keep a watchful eye.

What prizes are on offer? For more information and entry details We awarded gold, silver and bronze custom medals to rowers, measured both in raw and age-adjusted times. In 2021, check Regatta Central for the Bridge to Bridge race, October 2nd, 2021. In addition, the South End Rowing Club awards a large loving-cup perpetual trophy to the fastest overall rower in the Bridge to Bridge race. Hannah Wayment-Steele The San Francisco Coastals ‘Bridge to Bridge’ regatta of BIAC won, the first time a woman has taken home is hosted by South End Rowing Club in conjunction the trophy. with Bair Island Aquatic Center who produced this feature of the event.

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The trailblazing club rowing in paradise from the magical island of Exuma, Bahamas

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Club facilities

At present we share a few storage sheds with our sister organization; the Exuma Sailing Club but we are currently planning a dedicated small clubhouse for storage, ergs, etc. I t’s time to grab yourself a glass of Switcha as The Wave Rowing transports you to the magical islands We have one erg that is privately owned, so the of Exuma in the Bahamas to introduce you to a majority of our time trials and testing are done on the trailblazing club that’s changing lives through water. Once we have our clubhouse then we’ll be able rowing. The Wave Rowing chats to Michael to have changing rooms, erg / land training area and Knowles, President & Captain of Skullers Rowing meeting room. Club to find out more…

When, and how did your club first start?

We first started in September 2015, the circumstances

behind its formation were pure chance… or fate? Who knows! It was a chance encounter between myself and Melissa Swaby who at the time was a board member of Bahamas Rowing and was moving to Exuma for her work at the Ministry of Education. I had zero rowing

A brief history: Boat fleet/number & types: We don’t have a rich history but we do have a number of firsts. Our founder Michael Knowles competed at We currently have: FISA Worlds in Sarasota, Florida in 2017. Michael & Co-founder Melissa Swaby competed at 2018 FISA  5 of our Scullers Rowing Club Coastal Singles World Masters in Sarasota, Florida with Michael  1 Little River Marine Sprint finishing in the top half of all competitors in the ‘A’  1 1989 Vespoli Challenger 4x/+. Category. Michael then went on to be the first Bahamian to compete at a FISA World Coastal Regatta We’re in the process of building a Cambridge racer, at the 2018 WRCC in Victoria, Canada. acquiring a WinTech trainer 2x, and exploring building a few sliding seat Annapolis Wherry 2x’s! Since then our club has grown and really focused on coastal development and recently hosted the first ever Beach Sprints regatta in The Bahamas and (to our knowledge at least) in The Caribbean. This 1st Annual Exuma Beach Sprints Invitational was a national event

that brought together 30 of the best junior rowers from

around the country. Our club ended up sweeping the Junior Men's Solo, 3 of the top 4 positions in the Junior Women's Solo and 1st in the Under 23 Mixed Solo.

We’re putting together a strong national team based on

this event to hopefully head to the World Rowing Beach ©Scullers Rowing Club Sprint Finals and Coastal Championships in Portugal later this year.

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Are the SRC Coastal singles of a self-made design? Are you a charity, community-funded or private?

YES! Our awesome little coastals are an in-house We are currently a community-funded organization in design, borrowing heavily on influences from Liteboat’s the process of getting our Non-profit & charity status. and sunfish sailing dinghies. We often joke about how all they’re missing are a daggerboard and sail. What’s your average membership number?

The boats are a sandwich construction of BS 1088 We’ve grown considerably - especially given our small Okoume Plywood and 4-6oz fibreglass cloth. The hulls community. In 2018 it was just two of us, then we are made of 3mm Okoume while the deck structure & rebooted the club in March of 2019 with a small group bulkheads use 6mm. Each boat takes roughly 2 ½ - 3 of new kids; Rayne Bowe and her brother Andrew. weeks to build & finish. Since then we’ve grown to 18 kids, and looking to start getting adults in the program! The project is a core tenant of our organization so the juniors (who are interested) participate in the entire Common competitive events, and main league: process from lofting to stitching the hulls, to building out the cockpit structure, and finally to finishing/splashing. Rowing is still in its infancy here in The Bahamas so there aren’t a ton of easily accessible competitions. Covid-19 really forced ourselves and the other premier Bahamian club (Nassau Rowing) to start figuring out how to develop a domestic calendar in addition to targeting select US or International competitions for

those who make the cut.

There’s a great sense of satisfaction for those who take part in the building process that they are rowing something they helped to create. It also helps them appreciate them more, meaning they take better care of the boats both on and off the water which is vital for us here in the Central Bahamas… the specific materials you need to fix something may not be readily ©Scullers Rowing Club available.

Last summer we had the first edition of the SRC Summer Sprints which is our own club championship and we’re getting ready for the second edition in a few weeks. This past March we hosted the first ever National Coastal rowing regatta; The Exuma Beach Sprints Invitational. The EBS is an event we intend to make an annual fixture and hopefully become an international event as well.

The total material cost per boat is roughly $2,000 We are currently a member club of the Bahamas (factoring in shipping & customs duties) fully rigged and Rowing Federation. finished. We’ve had to cut some corners to get the costs down to that number, such as wooden riggers and rudimentary foot stretchers with heel cups and foot straps made from old trucking tie down straps.

Club

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Common social activities:

We don’t have any common social activities - when we want to get together we just head to the beach!

What activities do you do that engages the public/community?

Because we’re still pretty young our community outreach programs are still limited. We’re looking to become more active in clean-up campaigns, public ©Scullers Rowing Club demos, meet & greets, etc.

Notable achievements: For further information, new members, and to  First Bahamian to compete at a World Rowing follow Scullers Rowing Club’s activities… Coastal Championship  First Beach Sprints regatta held in the Bahamas & Caribbean  Swept the top 3 of the Junior Men’s division at the Exuma Beach Sprints  Placed 1st, 2nd, 4th in the Junior Women’s division at the Exuma Beach Sprints  Competed at the virtual Head of the Charles “4702” with a 4th place finish in the Junior Men

Common Notable wildlife: Address/location:

Turtles, Seagulls, schools of fish, stingrays, spotted Skullers Rowing Club, eagle rays & manta rays, sharks, dolphins! George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas 5 tips for a new rower to Coastal/Offshore rowing: Telephone: +1 (242) 524-8096 ● Conditions can change in an instant! The weather forecast can be glassy calm but you Website: www.skullersrowing.com can end up in 20kt squalls due to rain clouds. Facebook: www.facebook.com/skullersrowing Adaptability is key to coastal rowing. Instagram: @skullersrowing ● Flatwater rowing is all about long, powerful strokes. In coastal rowing it's better to shorten up the stroke a bit to “tap it along” since the boats don’t run like flatwater shells. ● Respect, but don’t fear the ocean. ● Rig your oarlocks up a little bit higher than you would in flatwater. It’s better to give your blades more clearance on the recovery than to have them potentially slamming into a passing wave.

● Seek out surfing opportunities! There’s nothing like the adrenaline rush from feeling a coastal boat INSTANTLY accelerate to speeds faster than a flatwater shell.

Your 30 minute training routine for others to try: ©Scullers Rowing Club One of my favorite 30 minute routines is a 3x10min (2min rest) “Blaster” with a power 10 every 2 minutes.

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