Beach Rowing
Sprints Competition
Beach Sprint Course – 3 sections:
• The first section (run) :
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One rower from each runs from the start line on the beach to their boat
at the water edge, a distance of approximately 30 - 50 metres
• The second section (row) :
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for each lane, a series of 3 lane buoys in each racing lane, the first buoy
positioned approximately 85 metres from the water edge, the second
buoy a further 85 metres out and the third buoy a further 85 metres out,
all in a straight line.
The number of racing lanes shall depend on the nature of the event, but
shall be normally two or three lanes only.
Each crew must “slalom” out around the first two buoys to the third
buoy, turn around the third buoy and race directly back to the beach.
• The third section (run):
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One rower from each crew jumps out of the boat and runs to the finish
line on the beach (approximately 30 - 50 metres).
The Course
50 mt.
85 mt.
85 mt.
300 mt.
85 mt.
40 mt.
ROWING BEACH SPRINT
Beach Sprint Course – The beach start:
• In crew events, one rower from each crew will start at the start line on the
beach. Other crew members must hold the boat in the water ready to start,
standing in the water alongside their boat with both feet on the sea bed.
• When the start signal is given and the runners start, the other crew
members may immediately get into the boat, and be ready to row when the
runner arrives at the boat.
Note: Ifthe runner starts before the start signal, or if any crew members start
to get into the boat before the start signal, the crew will be awarded a false
start. A crew having 2 false starts in the same race will be excluded.
• In the solo (C1x), a team member holds the boat while the rower runs from
the start line.
Note: Teams may provide additional boat handlers to hold the boat or to
“catch” the boat when it arrives back at the beach on the return leg.
The Runner:
• Any crew member can be the Runner (including the coxswain in coxed
boats). It is the choice of each crew in each race.
• The runner in each crew can be a different crew member at the start and
at the finish.
Race Format
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“Slalom out / straight back” - When all crews are in their boats they shall
race from the beach in a slalom fashion around each of the three buoys in
turn in their respective racing lanes, turning around the last (third) buoy.
After rounding the last buoy they shall then race directly in a straight line
back to the designated point on the beach. Crews must ensure that they go
around each of the three buoys in turn in the correct direction on the
outward sector.
(Note: An alternative race format is available, where crews “slalom” out and
then also “slalom” back again around each buoy on the return leg to the beach,
but the format explained above will be used for 2016 Asian Beach Games.)
“The Final Eight”
 The
Final Eight crews
• If there are more than 8 crews in an event, preliminary heats and repechage
rounds are used to determine the “final eight” remaining crews.
• Once the final eight crews in each event are determined, racing shall be
conducted on two lanes with 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals and finals following a
continuous time schedule without additional rest breaks between races.
(The race for 3rd and 4th positions shall take place before the race for 1st and 2nd
positions)
 Determining

the lanes for the “Final Eight”
In each race of the “Final Eight”, the crew with the faster time in its previous
round shall choose which of the two lanes it shall use for the race.
Number of Lanes and Progression System
 Number
of lanes
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Minimum 2 lanes
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depends on the number of crews in the event
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the beach running distance should be equal for all crews
 Progression
System
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First Round - time trials (2 crews at a time);
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Second Round – heats / repechages
Progression is designed to bring the number of crews remaining in the competition
in each event down to the ”Final Eight” (8 crews).
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The “Final Eight” crews will race in 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals and finals to
determine the medalists.
BOAT HANDLERS
• Each team should provide their own boat handlers – boat handlers should
wear shirts which are different from the crew members.
• There should be up to two boat handlers per boat

ROLE of Boat Handler

To hold the boat when the crew is boarding and to “catch” the boat
when the crew arrives back at the beach.

The boat holder is especially important in rough water to hold the
boat.
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Boat holders should be very careful when “catching” the boat on its
return, to avoid any injury.
THE START PROCEDURE!
 Crews
and boats must be at their start positions (and runners at the
start line) two minutes before the starting time of their race
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2 minutes to the start – Starter says: “Two minutes!”
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1 minute to the start – Starter says: “One minute!”
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30 seconds to the start - the Starter says: “Get ready!”
Starter can then start the race at any time
 the
Starter shall say “Attention!” and shall then raise a red flag to the
vertical position above his head.
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Start Signal - After a clear pause, the Starter will drop the red flag,
and sound a hooter in one long blast. The signal to startt6will be the
moment the red flag starts to move downwards.
THE FINISH
The Finish at 2016 Asian Beach Games will be as follows:
Each
Runner has a designated coloured flag standing in the
sand on the Finish Line.
The
runner must run to the Finish Line and pick up the flag.
The
first runner to pick up their flag is the winner.
PENALTIES!
TURNING
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POINTS
When turning around the
buoys, the keel of the boat
must pass around the
designated side of the buoy.
Crews are permitted to
touch the turning buoys
with their boat or oars.
INTERFERENCE
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Umpire may exclude the
crew OR may award a time
penalty of 5 seconds if the
crew causes interference to
another crew.
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