The 2023 Asian Rowing Coastal Masters Regatta is scheduled to be held in Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA) on Nov 11 and 12.

Participants will include teams from the Asian Rowing Federation, alumni associations of prestigious universities, entrepreneurial alliance teams, and rowing enthusiasts from China and other countries. The event will be held at the Tangdao Bay Wetland Park in Qingdao WCNA.

The 2023 Asian Rowing Coastal Masters Regatta is a major international coastal rowing event intended to bring together rowing enthusiasts and foster friendships.

Various races will be included in the event, such as the men's and women's 2.8-kilometer single sculls, mixed 2.8-kilometer double sculls, mixed 2.8-kilometer quadruple sculls with coxswain, men's and women's 2.8-kilometer double sculls, mixed 2.8-kilometer double sculls, men's and women's 6-kilometer double sculls, and mixed 6-kilometer quadruple sculls with coxswain.

Coastal rowing is a distinct discipline within the rowing sport which uses different equipment, techniques and rules compared to traditional flatwater rowing. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

Coastal rowing, a rowing sport performed at sea, involves navigating larger waves and fluctuations, offering a unique and thrilling experience. Coastal rowing events encompass beach sprints, endurance races and long-distance journeys.