The waters of Lake Annecy are ideal for rowing. There are many clubs where you can progress in this sport close to nature.
Discover the shores of Lake Annecy
Rowing, like kayaking or Dragon Boat, allows you to go along the shores of Lake Annecy to appreciate the reed beds, the small ports and the unique landscape. It is an opportunity to see the local wildlife, such as green collars, coots and swans. The rowing boat is a shallow-draft boat that does not scare away fish. It is an opportunity to observe perch, perch and pike at the edge of the banks, where the depth is shallow.
The rowing technique
This demanding sport involves the whole body. To progress, the rower must master his or her stroke, which is very technical. The return phase requires a good balance to ensure the best glide for the boat. Thus, less powerful rowers can overtake stronger rowers who have not been able to give the hull the full benefit of their propulsion. Rowing is generally the Olympic distance of 2,000m. But the distance can be adapted to sprints for seniors over 500m, for minimes over 1,000m, 1,500m for cadets. To get yourself in shape, you can visit a gym in the Annecy area.
Rowing clubs around Lake Annecy
Rowing is possible thanks to the many clubs on the shores of Lake Annecy:
The rowing club of Sévrier
The Annecy Rowing Club
Annecy-le-Vieux Rowing Club
The Savoie region is well represented in rowing competitions. On 15 August 2021, the rowers Zélie Jacoulet and Fleur Vaucoret took the top step of the podium by winning the World Rowing Championship in Plodiv, Bulgaria.