This is rowing’s latest Olympic discipline in the form of Beach Sprints, a fast and furious branch of the sport that is very definitely the wilder cousin of classic rowing and sculling.
The athlete starts on the beach, runs down the sand to their boat which is held in place in the water, gets in sculls around two slalom buoys and then turns around another buoy and then races back. The race finished by getting out of the boat & sprinting back up the sand. The whole race covers about 500m and requires strength, speed, endurance as well as determination and willingness to cope with ever changing conditions.
We are set up to coach the boat skills of slalom and turns on Oulton Broad to new beginners to the sport, in our coastal solos as well as take the more experienced onto the beach to learn the more specific beach sprint skills.
Highlights
Perfect for: Adults, experienced rowers, progression-focused learners
Course viability
The viability of our courses depends on a minimum of two participants booking and the availability of our instructors. OBWSC reserves the right to cancel a course up to 7 days before the start date if either of these conditions isn’t met. In that case, we’ll offer you a full refund or the option to rearrange your course for another suitable date.
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For experienced river rowers looking to build confidence in open water conditions.
These 2-hour sessions introduce the fundamentals of coastal sculling in a safe, sheltered environment.
Location: Oulton Broad
Suitable for: Existing rowers
Age: All ages
Duration: 2 hours
Prices start at: £30 adults / £20 under 18s
Dates: Summer sessions (TBC)
For confident rowers ready to take on the challenge of surf entries, beach transitions and high-intensity sprints.
These 2-hour sessions focus on technique, transitions and race strategy.
Location: South Beach, Lowestoft
Suitable for: Experienced river rowers
Age: 15+
Duration: 2 hours
Prices start at: £30 adults / £20 under 18s
Dates: Summer sessions (TBC)
An introduction to rowing and sculling on the Broad, designed for juniors and adults at the very start of their rowing journey. These sessions focus on building confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills, while learning how to handle boats and equipment safely.
Perfect as a foundation for anyone looking to progress into river rowing, and eventually on to beach sprint and coastal sculling.
Here at Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre, we offer a wide range of water-based activities — and we build every session around you. Whether you’re looking for equipment hire, expert training, or a fun, organised experience on the water, we tailor each booking to suit your needs.
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