Africa’s Rowers Make Waves from Coast to Capital
From the rolling surf of the Indian Ocean to the still waters of South Africa’s high-performance heartland, the 2025 African Rowing Championships delivered nine remarkable…
Category: Coastal Rowing
2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals: A Showcase of Growth and Global Reach
Manavgat, Antalya, Türkiye | 6–9 November 2025 The 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Antalya marked a milestone for coastal rowing, drawing over 50…
Rising Waves: Young Athletes from Zambia and Benin Make Their Mark on the African Beach Sprint Stage
The sound of the surf at Orient Beach in East London, South Africa, set the scene for new beginnings as young female rowers from Zambia…
Beyond the Race: A Championship of Hearts and Cultures
A championship that brings sport and community together! Alongside the 2025 African Beach Rowing Championship, the organising committee launched a wonderful community initiative.Schools in neighborhoods…
West Africa Writes New Chapter for Continental Rowing in Benin
A Championship Built on Partnership and Intention The Championships were hosted by the Confederation of African Rowing (FASA) with the institutional support of the Ministry…
Smaller Nations Gain Experience at 2025 European Rowing Coastal & Beach Sprint Championships
Antalya, Türkiye – October 15, 2025 — As part of its ongoing commitment to growing the sport, World Rowing and European Rowing continue to provide…
Healthy Waters: Rowing For the Ocean in Türkiye
Manavgat, Türkiye – October 2025 As waves lapped against the shores of Manavgat during the 2025 European Rowing Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships, athletes and…
Building Beach Sprints Coaching Expertise in Europe
Antalya, Türkiye – October 6, 2025 — In the lead-up to the 2025 European Rowing Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships, the World Rowing Coastal Race…
Rowing Momentum Builds in American Samoa: Youth Engagement, Equipment Revival, and Community Outreach
Rowing in American Samoa is entering an exciting new chapter, following a recent development visit from September 25 to October 2, 2025. The visit marked…
Rowing Forward Together: Youth Athlete Development Camp Builds Momentum Ahead of Asian Beach Sprint Finals
In the lead-up to the 2025 Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, World Rowing—alongside Olympic Solidarity (OS), the Asian Rowing Federation (ARF), the Chinese Rowing Federation…