FRBC Beach Sprints Talk at British Rowing Conference 2025

Last weekend, the British Rowing Coaching Conference in Birmingham brought together over 170 coaches for learning, discussions, and inspiration from an incredible lineup of speakers.

Coach Yewande, was one of the speakers who shared their expertise in a session titled: Adaptive Rowing and Coastal Rowing/Beach Sprints as a Means to Diversifying Club Opportunities for Rowers, alongside:

• Lucy Hart (British Rowing Beach Sprint Pathway Coach)
• Rob Cree (British Rowing Paralympic Pathway Performance Talent Coach)
• Will Stockton (British Rowing Paralympic Pathway Coach)
• Bruce Lynn (Pararowing Coordinator and Coach, Marlow RC)

It’s an honour to have Yewande representing FRBC at such a prestigious event and sharing her passion for expanding rowing opportunities.  For more on the line up visit British Rowing, here. 

We were also proud to have Coaches Louise and Ashely in attendance too, so huge thanks to Yewande, Louise and Ashley!

Interested in trying Beach Sprint rowing? Read on below!

Beach Sprint Taster Session
 
Date: Sunday 16th February | Time: 1 pm

If you haven’t already tried Beach Sprint Rowing at FRBC, this is your chance to have a go! This new rowing discipline is fast, fun and easy to master. This session will enable you to learn more about Beach Sprints and how to handle, manoeuvre and race the boats.

Aimed at those with rowing experience and confident in a boat. And don't forget Beach Sprints will be featuring at the 2028 Olympics!

For more information and to book your spot, click here.

(Image credit: British Rowing)