Rowtripping week – Algarve ocean rowing adventure package – fully adaptable schedule – 7-day example
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
Basic requirements?
Know how to scull
Know how to swim
Just sign our ‘special’ paper and you’ll be fine
What to expect?
7 days of ocean rowing adventure, from home base in Ferragudo in the Algarve, Portugal
Day 1
Arrivals and briefing.
Day 2
Rowing from Portimão to Salema (personal luggage on board)
Overnight stay at Salema eco-camping
Day 3
Transfer from Salema to Sagres. Hiking along the Fisherman’s trail from Sagres to Salema
Overnight stay at Salema eco-camping. You can find more details for day 2, 3 and 4 here.
Day 4
Rowing from Salema to Portimão
Day 5
Morning: Beach sprint clinic
Afternoon: Initiation surf ski at Portimão Clube Naval
Day 6
Bicycle ride from Portimão to Monchique and back (120 km)
Day 7
Rowing on the Arade river From Portimão to Silves – lunch or drink in Silves (depending on the tide times) – row back to Portimão
Overnight row with the O28 ocean rowing boat
Day 8
Optional sports to choose from: rockclimbing, surfing, outrigger or just relax at the beach
Day 9
Departures
What to bring?
Trail shoes, waterproof backpack, swimsuit, rain coat, cycle outfit, sunglasses,