Sculling is a popular activity in Alicante because of our location on the Mediterranean Sea. The local yacht club has a sculling group which also competes in different competitions. Sonja and I (Shelley)  decided to give the sport a try, so we joined the Royal Regatta Club of Alicante.

There are different types of racing shell boats from a single person to group rowing. Shelley and Sonja began learning on a double seat shell.

The boat shell is narrow to avoid drag, and is very tippy and unstable. The oars are attached to oarlocks at the end of outriggers extending from the sides of the boat. The oars help to keep the boat stable and takes some time to learn the best way to balance the shell. Sonja and I are taking lessons twice a week in the morning.  There is a special technique for rowing in a shell. With a partner both rowers need to be in sync. The technique takes practice and is a good form of exercise.

The views are amazing as we row along the marina.

We have been rowing for only a few weeks now and already I love the sport. It is quite the  challenge, but is also a lot of fun.

“Adiós y que tengas un buen día”