Pensacola International Coastal Regatta
- Nov 7, 2015 To Nov 8, 2015
- coastal
- Gulf of Mexico
- Pensacola, FL (USA)
- Hosted By: Pensacola Coastal Rowing
- 2016 Registered Regatta
COASTAL ROWING IS NOW IN USA !!!
Coastal rowing is the extreme version, the adventure side of rowing. It involves rowing along a sea coast and out into the sea and is one of the fastest growing communities of rowers. It is especially popular in Italy, France and Great Britain to name a few. It can be found in all corners of the world including the Maldives and many parts of Africa. Coastal rowing boats are also used inland on some lakes and rivers where the water tends not to be flat.
Rowing on rough water means that coastal rowing is quite different from the flat-water Olympic style of going in a straight line. Coastal rowers instead, often prefer rough water which adds a whole new dimension to the sport with many coastal rowers cherishing the exhilarating aspect of rowing in extreme conditions.
Olympic rower Lassi Karonen (SWE) rowed at the 2013 World Rowing Coastal Championships and described the feeling, “The similarity (with flat-water rowing) is the movement of the stroke, everything else is different.”
Coastal rowing is easier to learn than flat-water rowing, due partly to the stability and robustness of coastal rowing equipment which differs from the Olympic-style boats. The standard boats are singles (or solo), doubles and coxed quadruple sculls. But just knowing how to handle a coastal rowing boat is not sufficient to become a good coastal rower. Crews must be aware of tides and currents, learn about the course's topography and know what to do in the midst of maritime traffic and in case of bad weather.
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PORTOFINO INTERNATIONAL COASTAL ROWING REGATTA
Schedule of Events
Friday - November 6
10:00 AM - 5 :00 PM Practice Course Open
LOCATION: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach (Gulf)
Boats available to all registered athletes.
NOTE: One time regatta boat rental fee of $22.00 must be paid, and waivers must be signed.
Pensacola Coastal Rowing will provide safety and marshals.
6:00 PM Captains, Coaches, Rowers and Coxswains Meeting - All athletes and coaches to attend.
LOCATION: Tarrazo Dining Area, Portofino Island Resort
NOTE: If you are not staying at Portofino, as you enter please tell the guard you are attending the Coastal Rowing Regatta meeting.
6:30 - 8:00 PM Registration Open
LOCATION: Tarrazo Dining Area, Portofino Island Resort
NOTE: If you are not staying at Portofino, as you enter please tell the guard you are attending the Coastal Regatta meeting.
7:00 PM Jury Meeting - Open to members of the Jury
LOCATION: Portofino Tower I - Board Room (first floor)
Saturday - November 7
6:00 - 7:00 AM International Athletes and Officials Breakfast
LOCATION: Tarrazo Dining Area, Portofino Island Resort
8:00 - 10:00 AM Athlete Check-in / Registration
LOCATION: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
9:00 AM ELITE SENIOR EVENTS - 4K
LOCATION: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
11:00 AM SENIOR OPEN EVENTS - 2K
LOCATION: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
12:30 - 1:30 (Approx.) Lunch Break
NOTE: Course Re-configured for Beach Sprints
1:30 - 5:00 Beach Sprint Regatta
LOCATION: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
5:00 PM Awards Ceremony and Post Regatta Party
LOCATION: Wine Bar Restaurant, Pensacola Beach
(The Wine Bar is located in the shopping center directly across from Casino Beach on Pensacola Sound)