Empowering Life Skills Through Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint

Welcome to BEACHBLAST, where young athletes discover and develop life skills through Coastal Rowing. Experience an environment that celebrates diversity and personal growth. Join us!

Our mission: growing together, inclusive and united through sport!

The main goal of the BeachBlast project – Empowering Life Skills Through Coastal Rowing is to help young athletes develop essential life skills through sport, supporting their personal growth both in school and in their future careers. By promoting inclusion and gender equality, the project aims to create a sports environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels valued. It’s not about becoming champions but growing into resilient and capable individuals ready to face life’s challenges and seize opportunities. The project will culminate in the European Coastal Rowing Programme for Youth—a training and personal development tool designed to build a brighter future through sport.

Who We Target

Empowering the Next Generation of Rowers and Coaches.
In the Beachblast project, we aim to engage a diverse range of individuals and communities, from young athletes to coaches, club leaders, and rowing federations. Our goal is to provide them with the tools, training, and resources needed to excel in Beach Sprint Rowing, while fostering personal growth, innovative coaching methods, and a global network of coastal rowing enthusiasts.

Young Athletes (ages 15-20)

They need opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, resilience, and decision-making skills, while improving their technical abilities and fitness in Beach Sprint Rowing.

Coaches

Coaches need exposure to advanced rowing techniques that emphasize holistic development. They require access to educational resources to refine their coaching methods and improve effectiveness.

Club Leaders

Club leaders need strategies and resources to increase participation in coastal rowing.

International Coastal Rowing Communities & Media

Coastal rowing communities can benefit from sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices internationally.

Project activities

The project combines technical training and soft skills development through targeted activities. The Technical Workshop will explore the physical, technical, and psychological aspects of coastal rowing, emphasizing race preparation and analysis. The BeachBlast WebApp will serve as a digital resource, providing training tools and soft skills development tips. The European Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint Training Program for Youth will introduce innovative training methods, including sensory and cognitive exercises, to enhance both performance and life skills.

A Test Battery will assess physical and psychological aspects of soft skills, ensuring improvements through data collection and feedback. The project will culminate in a 4-day Practical Training Camp, offering hands-on training, team-building activities, and workshops, where theory meets practice in a real-world setting. These activities aim to create a comprehensive framework for personal and athletic growth in coastal rowing.

Technical Workshop

An immersive session combining theory and practice, focusing on differences between flatwater and coastal rowing, race preparation, and soft skills development. It will explore tools to enhance life skills and prepare for the Practical Training Camp.

BeachBlast WebApp

A progressive web application offering recorded training sessions, tips for soft skills development, and additional resources. It acts as a digital hub for sharing knowledge and improving training outcomes.

European Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint Training Program for Youth

A flexible training program combining physical, cognitive, and sensory exercises to develop soft skills. Feedback and results will improve the program, making it adaptable for future use.

Test Battery and Data Analysis

A simple testing system to measure physical and psychological aspects of soft skills. Data from athletes and coaches will guide improvements, ensuring quality and accessibility for clubs.

Practical Training Camp

A 4-day intensive camp with training sessions, team-building activities, and workshops. Participants will apply knowledge, develop technical skills, and enhance soft skills in a collaborative environment.

Team members

The team is primarily composed of experienced coaches and club coordinators from small rowing clubs, bringing expertise in athlete development, event organization, and soft skills training. Their diverse backgrounds ensure a well-rounded approach to the project’s objectives.