Meet Your Beach Sprint Team
The Rowing Australia Beach Sprint Team is flat-water rowing's wilder cousin. Beach Sprint and Coastal Rowing have both grown in popularity in recent years. It was announced in 2023 that Beach Sprint Rowing will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games programme.
The World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals is the pinnacle event for the Rowsellas.
- 2025 Rowsellas
- 2024 Rowsellas and Juniors
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coastal mixed quadruple sculls
phoebe robinson (qld), oscar scheel gamborg (nsw), Sophia Wightman (nsw), samuel forbes (qld), ryder taylor (nsw)
coastal mixed quadruple sculls
phoebe robinson (qld), oscar scheel gamborg (nsw), Sophia Wightman (nsw), samuel forbes (qld), ryder taylor (nsw)
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coastal mixed double sculls
blake whyatt (wa), Catherine Khan (act)
coastal mixed double sculls
blake whyatt (wa), Catherine Khan (act)
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coastal men's solo
spencer turrin OAM (nsw)
coastal men's solo
spencer turrin OAM (nsw)
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coastal women's solo
elizabeth newell (qld)
coastal women's solo
elizabeth newell (qld)
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Coastal Women's Solo
samantha blanchard (qld)
Coastal Women's Solo
samantha blanchard (qld)
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Coastal Men's solo
daniel johnston (nsw)
Coastal Men's solo
daniel johnston (nsw)
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Coastal Mixed double sculls
blake whyatt (wa), elizabeth newell (qld)
Coastal Mixed double sculls
blake whyatt (wa), elizabeth newell (qld)
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coastal junior men's solo
oscar scheel gamborg (nsw)
coastal junior men's solo
oscar scheel gamborg (nsw)
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coastal junior women's solo
astrid thomas (qld)
coastal junior women's solo
astrid thomas (qld)
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coastal junior men's double sculls
samuel forbes (qld), oscar shceel gamborg (nsw)
coastal junior men's double sculls
samuel forbes (qld), oscar shceel gamborg (nsw)
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coastal mixed coxed quad sculls
ben canham (vic), amanda bateman (vic), spencer turrin oam (nsw), georgie rowe (nsw), hannah cowap - coxswain (nsw)
coastal mixed coxed quad sculls
ben canham (vic), amanda bateman (vic), spencer turrin oam (nsw), georgie rowe (nsw), hannah cowap - coxswain (nsw)
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coastal junior mixed double sculls
samuel forbes (qld), astrid thomas (qld)
coastal junior mixed double sculls
samuel forbes (qld), astrid thomas (qld)
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PR3 Coastal Mixed Double Sculls
macintyre russell (qld), lily triggs (qld)
PR3 Coastal Mixed Double Sculls
macintyre russell (qld), lily triggs (qld)
- Eligibility
- Commitments
- How
- Selection
- Events
- Policies
- Team Lists
Who is Eligible for the Beach Sprint Team
- You must be an Australian Citizen and have official documentation (passport or identity card). In exceptional cases, the Executive Committee may make exceptions.
Season commitments for the Under 19 Team
| ACTIVITY | DATE |
| 5000m Ergometer Test | 2 February 2026 |
| 2000m Ergometer Test | 16 March 2026 |
| Australian Rowing Championships, Lake Barrington, Tasmania | 23-29 March 2026 |
| U19 Selection Trials, Penrith | 12-14 April 2026 |
| National Selection Regatta | 16-19 April 2026 |
| Ergometer power testing | 1 May |
| Beach Sprint Selection Trials #1 | 8-10 May 2026 |
| Ergometer power testing | 30 June 2026 |
| Ergometer power testing | 31 August 2026 |
| Australian Beach Sprint Championships | 3-6 September 2026 |
| Beach Sprint Selection Trials #2 | 9-11 September 2026 |
| Beach Sprint World Championships Qingdao, China |
11-17 October Racing 18-21 October |
| Youth Olympic Games, Dakar | 31 October – 13 November 2026 |
How do I get involved?
Athletes and coaches wishing to be considered for Beach Sprint team selection must complete the online nomination forms, accessible via the buttons below.
Nominations are to be submitted by 30 June.
When is selection?
Athletes must meet the Selection Requirements outlined in the 2026 Beach Sprint Event Requirements.
Boat Classes Available
The following events will be offered at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals:
- Men's Events: CJM1x, CM1x
- Women's Events: CJW1x, CW1x
- Mixed Events: CMix4x+, CMix2x, CJMix2x
