What is Beach Sprint rowing?
Find out everything you need to know about the new Olympic rowing discipline
What is Beach Sprint rowing?
Beach Sprint rowing will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It is a fast paced variation of rowing that combines running, racing and navigation. with ever-changing conditions and challenges. Your ability to adapt will be tested alongside your physical abilities.
The knockout, head-to-head format consists of a sprint in the sand to your boat, a 250m row through the waves, navigating around the buoys, a 180 degree turn back to the beach and a final sprint to the buzzer. Races last roughly 3-5 minutes.
Watch our Beach Sprint explainer to find out everything you need to know:
How to get involved in Beach Sprints
With three Beach Sprint events now being added to the programme for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (Coastal Mixed Double Sculls, Coastal Men’s Solos and Coastal Women’s Solos), there has never been a better chance to get involved. We’re looking for anyone who wants to experience a brand-new side of the sport. If you are interested in having a go, please get in touch with one of our Coastal Sculling Academies.
Additionally, if you’re an existing rower, cox, coach or boat handler and are interested in finding out more about the GB Beach Sprint Team, please register your interest, and we’ll send you any future updates about the trials process and the GB Beach Sprint Team