Wavecraft for Coastal Rowing...Physiology for multiple rapid sprint heats Physiology for endurance...
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Wavecraft for Coastal Rowing
World Rowing Coaches Conference
Tim Fenemore
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The information contained in this slide set has been generated from experience of windsurfing and rowing over the past 30 years. It has been created in response to a request from World Rowing for opinion and experience.
I accept no liability for its application and use. Please recognise that you use the information and ideas at your own risk.
Tim Fenemore
Evolving techniques, boats, coaching…
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Fine Boats
Coastal / Sprints – rapid learning
Maturity/ Performance
Time
Evolving techniques, boats, coaching…
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Fine Boats
Coastal / Sprints – rapid learning
Maturity/ Performance
Time
How Boat Handlers can
help
Rowing and riding waves
Beach Sprint
Lessons
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Focus of today
Impact of sea and beach on events
Typical coaching elements
Build on ‘Fine Boat’ Coaching
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Fine Boat Elements + Coastal Elements
TechniqueTargets, objectives & planning
MeasurementStrength & conditioning
Diet and hydrationPerfecting performance
Indoor trainingCross-training
Clothing & equipmentBoat set upWarm upStretching
Risk assessmentCapsize drillSafeguarding
CoxingRiver currents
Psychology
Wavecraft- Surfing
- Cross chop- Wave bashing
Reading waves and beachesPhysiology for multiple rapid sprint heatsPhysiology for endurance offshore races
TidesTurns
NavigationBoat set up for conditions
Boat configurationRisk assessment for open water
Self-rescueBoat handling
Lifting and handlingSelf-launch
On water spares and emergency kitCoxing on waves and around buoys
Psychology of adaption
Build on ‘Fine Boat’ Coaching
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Fine Boat Elements + Coastal Elements
TechniqueTargets, objectives & planning
MeasurementStrength & conditioning
Diet and hydrationPerfecting performance
Indoor trainingCross-training
Clothing & equipmentBoat set upWarm upStretching
Risk assessmentCapsize drill
SafeguardingCoxing
River currentsPsychology
Wavecraft
- Surfing- Cross chop
- Wave bashing
Reading waves and beachesPhysiology for multiple rapid sprint heatsPhysiology for endurance offshore races
TidesTurns
NavigationBoat set up for conditions
Boat configurationRisk assessment for open water
Self-rescue
Boat handlingLifting and handling
Self-launchOn water spares and emergency kitCoxing on waves and around buoys
Psychology of adaption
Impact of waves on events
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What do you see?
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Studland Beach, near Swanage, England
Wave types
Wind driven:
Swell:
Traffic
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Wind over tide
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Wind + Tide
Wind + Tide
Impact of beach on events
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Beach
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World Rowing - Shenzhen Beach, China
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Some additional things to assess
Gradient of slope at
each tide state
Direction compared
to prevailing winds
Composition (sand,
pebble & rock)
Local Hazards
(e.g. traffic)
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Beach gradient
Low gradient = waves break early, crumbly
& well spaced
Steep gradient = waves break late, dumpy and close
together
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Beach gradient
Wave form will change across tide state
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Beach risks
Shenzhen Beach, China
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Risks - boat
Shenzhen Beach, China
Risks - people
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Shenzhen Beach, China
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Wave and beach interactionWave form
Beach gradient
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Wave and beach interactionWave form
Beach gradient
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Changes in risk through the day
Competence required
(rower, cox & boat handlers)
Time of day
Level of risk
Swell forecast
Tide prediction
Key points
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• Swell and beach profile at each tide state are
as important as wind speed and direction
• Rowers will push themselves to compete –
someone has to assess their competence
• Beach handling and coxing skill are as
important as rowing
Boats
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Some boat considerations
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• Downward facing bows tend to ‘spear’ steep
beaches
• Bow mounted riggers mounted above seat cause
risk to rowers during beach impact
• Sharp objects cause risk during beach impact
• Boat handling features are important
• Wear and tear
Boat Handling
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Check the boat
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Brief the crew
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Key boat handler roles - launch
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Key boat handler roles - launch
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3 roles at launch – bow rigger
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Blade & stabilise(lead as they see athlete)
Blade & seat
3
Pitch and direct boat
Signaling
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Coastal Barbarians – Studland, England
Directing
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Boat handling tips
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• Stay clear
• 3 people is safer
• Check the boat continuously due
to rapid heats
Rowing
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Rowing out
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Rowing back
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• Take a mark
• Catch the wave
• Hold course
Rowing back – initiate surfing
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Coastal Barbarians – Studland, England
Rowing back - surfing
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Coastal Barbarians – Pwllheli, Wales
Rowing back – lean in if you end up sideways
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Coastal Barbarians – Studland, England
Key ‘takeaways’
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• Assess tide and swell
• Choose appropriate boats
• Assess competence of all crews
and handlers - manage risk
How Boat Handlers can
help
Impact of sea and beach on events
Rowing and riding waves
Beach Sprint
Lessons
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Focus of today
Tim Fenemore
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