Beach sprint rowing clinic in Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal
When?
Year round, except August. Contact us with your preferred dates.
Where?
In the most beautiful spot in Europe, with year round great conditions: Algarve, Portugal.
Who’s in charge?
Long time ocean rowing addict and boatbuilder Koen De Gezelle
Who for?
Competitive rowers from 16 to…
What to expect?
Theory
Safety procedures, competition strategy, role of boat handlers, and more
Practice
Day 1
Arrival and welcome, boat check
Day 2
Morning: beach sprint safety protocol with capsize drills
Afternoon: endurance training on the ocean
Evening: erg training
Day 3
Morning: beach sprint, start procedure drill
Afternoon: bicycle ride in the mountains
Evening: indoor climbing
Day 4
Morning: beach sprint, slalom drill
Afternoon: surfski initiation
Evening: trail running to the old lighthouse and swim in the ocean
Day 5
Morning: beach sprint, rounding the buoy drill
Afternoon: endurance training on the ocean
Evening: stargazing from the ocean rowing boat
Day 6
Morning: handling surf and beaching, boat handling at finish
Afternoon: surf rowing
Evening: relax at the beach
Day 7
Departures