Movement The rowing movement consists of different phases, which in a natural way overflow each other. At the same time it is necessary to feel the boat and the blades in an optimal way. In order to achieve this, it is very important to - in a relaxed way - step by step learn and feel all the movements in a relaxed way. The next goal is then, to let all those movements work together smoothly, so the boat can run through the water in an undisturbed way. If you succeed in this, you will have the fascinating experience of being one with your boat, the water, the speed and your movements. Because rowing is a repeating movement, it is essential to learn this sport in the right way from the very beginning. Most of the times you start out in a one-seated boat which is not too cranky. At first it looks like it is not too hard to get familiar with the basic movements of rowing. Exactly then the danger exists of thinking you already can row. On this very moment, the first mistakes sneak inside your movements and will cause great difficulties to re-adjust your stroke later on and through the years. So fine instruction is essential. Who from the first moment learns the stroke in the right way, should continue the learningprocess with a good coach or instructor, until a long and strong balanced stroke is converted into a second nature. The experienced instructor Carla Beekman is specialised in (re-)optimalise the rowing movement and stroke into detail off rowers off all levels.

more... Carla Beekman sculls since 1972 and participated 6 years in competitionrowing. Since 1980 she provides instruction to individual rowers and crews. She started this at the Amsterdam Rowingclub 'Willem-III' and gained experience over the years, for example at the Craftsbury Sculling Centre (US). In 1992 Carla initiated the European Sculing Camp in Ratzeburg (G), where she provided the opporunity for average scullers to - within the surrounding of topfacilities and professional coaches - improve their technique. In the nineties Carla worked during several summerseasons at the Austrian rowingclub 'Ruderclub Wolfgangsee'. Here she was also involved in the project for schoolkidds to start rowing. In the Netherlands she re-activated the Fifty-Fit-Project at a rowingcentre in Amsterdam, for people above fifty to start rowing. For several Dutch rowingclubs she gives single scull clinics; besides she gives clinics for rowing instructors. At the moment the organisation of combined holiday and sculling technique weeks increased quite a bit. In 2011, next to Ratzeburg a second location at the Saar has been realised.

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