The waters of the Lake Annecy are well-suited for rowing. Many clubs allow for progress in this nature-oriented sport.
Discover the shores of Lake Annecy
Rowing on Lake Annecy, like kayaking or Dragon Boat, allows you to glide along the shores of Lake Annecy to appreciate the reed beds, small ports, and the unique landscape. It is an opportunity for the practitioner to encounter the local wildlife, such as green herons, coots, and swans. Rowing is a shallow-draft boat that does not scare the fish. It is a chance to observe perch, little perch, and pike along the shores, where the depth is shallow.
The technique of rowing
This speed and glide sport on water is practiced in long, slender boats made of wood, carbon, or composite materials. The rower sits on a sliding seat called a slide. They face the opposite direction of travel. The oars, called sculls, propel the boat. The rower can use one or two oars depending on the type of boat. The boats accommodate from one to eight rowers, reaching speeds of up to 25 km/h.
This demanding sport engages the entire body. To progress, the rower must master their technique, which is very technical. The recovery phase requires good balance to ensure the best glide for the boat. Thus, less powerful rowers can surpass stronger rowers who have not managed to utilize their full propulsion strength effectively. The standard race distance is generally the Olympic distance of 2,000 m. However, the distance can be adapted for sprints for seniors at 500 m, for juniors at 1,000 m, and for cadets at 1,500 m. To get in shape, you can visit the gyms in the Annecy region.
Rowing clubs around Lake Annecy
Rowing is made possible by the numerous clubs located along the shores of Lake Annecy:
The Sévrier Rowing Club
This large club has a gym. It caters to all levels: beginners, leisure, and competition starting from age 10. People with reduced mobility are welcomed. It is located at 429 route des Mongets 74320 Sévrier.
The Annecy Nautical Circle Rowing Club
This club, also suitable for all levels, is located at: Base nautique des Marquisats, 74000 Annecy. Summer camps and corporate seminars are offered. Three one-week summer camps take place in July: rowing discovery, duo discovery, and rowing with sailing starting from age 10.
The Annecy-le-Vieux Rowing Club
It offers competitions by age category, discovery camps especially for school groups. Address: Petit Port, 29 avenue du Petit-Port, 74940 Annecy-le-Vieux.
The Savoie region is well represented in rowing competitions. On August 15, 2021, rowers Zélie Jacoulet and Fleur Vaucoret took the top step of the podium by winning the world rowing championship in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
