USRowing Beach Sprints Clinic
Masters and youth rowers are invited to try Beach Sprints – the new discipline that’s turning traditional rowing on its edge. If you’re already racing beach sprints, you know how different it is. And you know you want more of it. So mark your calendar for the Route 66 Beach Sprints – not just for the racing, but also for the USRowing Beach Sprints Clinic. More on that later.
Beach Sprints Curious
If you’re an experienced rower who’s only heard about beach sprints here’s your chance to try it. No boat trailers. No rigging. Just show up. We provide the boats, the oars. All the things.
Zhik Gear
Whether you’re experienced in beach sprints or new to the sport, Zhik is providing gear to early registrants – register now on Regatta Central and we’ll send you details.
Route 66 Beach Sprints
The race happens as part of the Route 66 Beach Festival happening August 28-30 at Arcadia Lake in Edmond, just minutes north of downtown Oklahoma City.
The weekend begins with a one-day USRowing Beach Sprints Clinic on Friday, then two days of 250m beach sprints racing. Prelims on Saturday; finals on Sunday. Plus live music, food trucks and a great beach vibe all day long.
USRowing Beach Sprints Clinic
Whether you’ve raced beach sprints before or it’s a first, you’ll want to come for the USRowing Beach Sprints Clinic on Friday, Aug 28. It’s being led by US National Team Coach Marc Oria and will include several national team athletes. This afternoon session will cover the beach run, boat transitions, rules, techniques & race strategy. Exact times TBD. Fee is $25 and you can sign up on Regatta Central.
You’ll never find a closer race.
Beach sprints happen in Sarasota and Long Beach…and now in Edmond, OK. Add something new to your rowing experience with this new Olympic sport making its debut at the LA28 Games.