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BOARD ROWING
INTRODUCTION
In 2013, the Canadian co-founders of Whitehall Rowing & Sail developed an innovative new product called the Oar Board® Fit-on-Top Rowing Unit. This product converts a stand-up-paddle-board into a single scull rowing boat, utilizing a sliding rigger setup instead of a sliding seat. The Hong Kong, China Rowing Association (HKCRA) has recently adopted this new and exciting element of rowing under the official name of “Board Rowing”, which is now as poplular as Coastal Rowing, Indoor Rowing and other rowing events. Any watercraft boards used for rowing activities, such as SUP Boards or Surf Boards, are collectively referred to as “Rowing Boards”. In recent years, some manufacturers have introduced various types of rowing boards, including inflatable or specially designed versions, highlighting the growing potential of this discipline.
FEATURES
Board Rowing offers greater accessibility and can be much more accessible than traditional rowing. Anyone who owns a rowing board and the rigger equipment can row from a beach, on a river or at sea. Storage space in Hong Kong is very limited, making it difficult for rowing enthusiasts, to store a single scull. Board Rowing overcomes the limitations of size, as it is convenient to store, carry and assemble, all at an affordable price. Board Rowing is suitable for everyone, especially for water sports lovers, and is ideal for beginners because the rowing board is buoyant, stable and very easy to row.
EQUIPMENT TYPES
Single Rowing Board
A) Rowing Board B) Sliding Rigger C) Seat D) Fin E) Oars
COURSES
HKCRA is committed to promoting and organizing different types of local rowing activities. As Board Rowing is one of the trending emerging sports, with its flexibility and ease of use, it will be a key development project of the Association in the coming years.
HKCRA currently offers two courses for Board Rowing; Galaxy Star 1 course and Board Rowing Introductory Course (BRIC). These courses teach beginners the fundamentals of rowing, as well as the basic techniques of Board Rowing, ovver an 8 hours duration. HKCRA also organises Board Rowing Elementary Instructor Award (BREIA), which aims to enhance the coaching skills and safety knowledge of current rowing instructors. The course is divided into three parts: lecture, group practice and assessment.
DEVELOPMENT
The Association encourages and supports local community organizations in developing Board Rowing. Recently, the Association organised BREIA for the Hong Kong Playground Association (HKPA), The Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP), The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) and the Scout Association of Hong Kong to increase the number of Board Rowing instructors.
BOARD ROWING INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION
ROWING BOARD RENTAL APPLICATION
If you would like to rent a Rowing Board, please review the “Guideline of Hiring Rowing Boat” and submit the online rental application (Google Form). In addition, if you would like to row on the Shing Mun River, please also send the completed “Board Rowing Trip Notice” by email to hkcra@rowing.org.hk.