RIDE THE WAVES: A complete Guide to Coastal Rowing & Beach Sprint Paperback – June 8, 2025

Ride the Waves: A Complete Guide to Coastal Rowing and Beach SprintsBy Ben Booth & Marc OriaDiscover the ultimate adventure on water — where skill and adaptability are tested, and every stroke is a courageous exploration of dynamic conditions.Written by two of the world’s most innovative minds in open-water rowing, Ride the Waves is a groundbreaking and deeply practical guide to mastering the exciting disciplines of Coastal Rowing and Beach Sprint Racing. Whether you have Olympic ambitions or simply want to explore coastal rowing, this book offers everything you need to get started and to thrive in the sport's most challenging environments:Rigging for coastal rowingStep-by-Step Guide to the most effective coastal strokeWave Craft Techniques for All ConditionsSurf Zone Safety and Reboarding TechniquesMindset tips to thrive in coastal rowingIn-depth Race Strategies for Endurance and Beach Sprint FormatsMore…This is more than just a how-to manual—it’s a celebration of a growing sport and community. Coastal Rowing on the world stage is offering athletes an exciting new way to compete and to be on the water. This book will fast-track your ability to catch the coastal rowing wave.The authors are elite and National Team coaches, and this book includes techniques used by the U.S. National Coastal Rowing Team, with proven methods that led to over 18 World Championship medals in the last three years.Timed perfectly with the inclusion of Beach Sprint Rowing in the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, this book is your gateway to the sport’s next frontier. Read more