Rowing Australia

A valuable experience for our Australian Beach Sprint Team at the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Regatta in Italy.

Competing against some of the world's leading Beach Sprint nations, the event was the first chance to measure where Australia sits against the rapidly evolving international standard in one of rowing’s newest and fastest-moving disciplines, and a positive step towards the 2026 World Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, China in October.

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and support staff involved. Building a new program of this nature would not be possible without the unwavering support of Rowing Australia Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO and Hancock Prospecting, along with our valued partners, the , , , Australian Government, NSWIS, and Filippi boats.

Their commitment to the growth and development of Beach Sprint Rowing is helping create new opportunities for Australian athletes to compete and succeed on the world stage.

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Australia’s Beach Sprint rowing squad will launch its 2026 international campaign tomorrow at the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Regatta in Marina di Castagneto, Tuscany, Italy.

The Rowsellas go into this weekend's regatta with both ambition and an intent to develop their Beach Sprint skills and strength in the new sport that will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.

Rowing Australia Head of Beach Sprint James Loveday acknowledged the funding and support network that has already been helping the program to establish itself on the world stage.

He cited the unwavering support of Rowing Australia Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO and Hancock Prospecting that has underpinned RA’s High Performance program for 10 years, saying it has been central in helping Australia establish a professional Beach Sprint program.

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Introducing the Australian crew set to take on the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Finals!

This talented group is ready to represent the green and gold in one of rowing's fastest growing disciplines, with racing set to unfold on the sands and surf of Italy later this week.

We’re proud to see these athletes pull on the Australian vest on the road to the LA28 Olympics and can’t wait to watch them take on the world stage!