Objective: To develop the coastal rowing modality in our area, through the realization of a continental course for coaches of this discipline and to carry out a regatta at the end as the practical course closure, leaving in the attending coaches, a legacy that allows them to recruit talent and prepare athletes with a view to the Youth Olympic Games Senegal 2026.
This modality must grow in our area so that its development is contemporary with global development, as it is practically new.
For this reason, World Rowing and its development program, together with Olympic Solidarity and the Costa Rican Rowing Federation, are organizing this course where each delegation will have accommodation, food, and internal transport for 1 coach and 2 athletes (one woman and one man) for free.
On May 28th, the Beach Sprint Americas Championship will be held. The event takes place as the practical course closure, in a beach environment, starting with a 30m beach start towards the boat and then slalom rowing at 2 buoys towards a last buoy located 250m from the beach and returning in a straight line. The race ends with a rower from each team running towards the finish line on the beach. The competitions will be as follows:
Men and women C1x and Mixed CMix2x.
Location: Hotel and Club Punta Leona
Punta Leona is located in the Tárcoles district, Garabito canton, Puntarenas Province, just 60 minutes from the city of San Jose. It has lush tropical forests, beautiful white sand beaches, and emerald-green waters of the Pacific Ocean. During the month of May, which is a transitional month to the rainy season, historical temperatures show a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius
Objective: To develop the coastal rowing modality in our area, through the realization of a continental course for coaches of this discipline and to carry out a regatta at the end as the practical course closure, leaving in the attending coaches, a legacy that allows them to recruit talent and prepare athletes with a view to the Youth Olympic Games Senegal 2026.
This modality must grow in our area so that its development is contemporary with global development, as it is practically new.
For this reason, World Rowing and its development program, together with Olympic Solidarity and the Costa Rican Rowing Federation, are organizing this course where each delegation will have accommodation, food, and internal transport for 1 coach and 2 athletes (one woman and one man) for free.
On May 28th, the Beach Sprint Americas Championship will be held. The event takes place as the practical course closure, in a beach environment, starting with a 30m beach start towards the boat and then slalom rowing at 2 buoys towards a last buoy located 250m from the beach and returning in a straight line. The race ends with a rower from each team running towards the finish line on the beach. The competitions will be as follows:
Location: Hotel and Club Punta Leona
Itinerary:
Online course:
Arrival to the country:
Sunday, May 21st in the morning
Start of the in-person course:
Monday, May 22nd in the morning
Thursday, May 25th in the afternoon
End of the in-person course:
Trials:
Saturday, May 27th in the morning
Competition:
Sunday, May 28th in the morning
Departure to the airport:
Monday, May 29th in the morning
INSURANCE
It is mandatory for all participants to have medical and incident insurance abroad, including Covid-19 coverage. Proof of the insurance contract must be sent to the Organizing Committee for accreditation.
ACCREDITATION/CREW REGISTRATION
Crew members and team officials will receive their accreditation at the Hotel reception.
All competitors and coaches must carry their accreditation throughout the event.
VENUE AND SCHEDULE
The competition venue, opening hours for training, and training program will be published in Bulletin No. 2.
COMPETITION RULES
Las regatas se llevarán a cabo de acuerdo con las Reglas de regatas de World Rowing y el The regattas will be held according to World Rowing’s Rules of Racing and Appendix R18: Coastal Rowing Competition Regulations.
2021 World Rowing Rule Book - EN - World Rowing
CIVIL LIABILITY
Participants are solely responsible for their equipment and people. The Organizing Committee is NOT responsible for any damages that may occur in Costa Rica. Each Federation will ensure adequate insurance coverage for each of its rowers and accompanying team officials (including delegates) for at least the duration of the event and the travel period to and from. We refer to Rule 15 - insurance in the WR rulebook for “adequate and appropriate insurance coverage.”
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation from Juan Santa Maria International Airport in San Jose to the facilities at Hotel and Club Punta Leona, where participants will be staying and the event will take place, will be provided and covered by the Organizing Committee for 3 (three) participants from each delegation, approved by their respective National Federation. It is important that they arrive in Costa Rica in the morning as much as possible. Likewise, once the event is over, transportation will be provided to the airport on Monday, May 29, in the morning.
