Cartagena Consolidates Itself as an International Coastal Rowing Venue with an Eye on 2028
Cartagena de Indias continues to gain prominence on the international coastal rowing scene, a discipline that will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028. Between March 8 and 16, 2026, the city hosted an international camp that brought together coaches and athletes from six countries, consolidating its role as a strategic point for the development of this sport.
TL;DR
- Cartagena de Indias hosted an international coastal rowing camp between March 8-16, 2026.
- The event gathered coaches and athletes from six countries, focusing on training for the sport's Olympic debut in 2028.
- Training took place in natural Caribbean locations like Crespo, La Boquilla, Pueblo Nuevo beaches, and the Amansaguapo lagoon.
- Notable coaches like Spain's Marc Oria and Argentina's Ariel Suárez participated.
- An international coaches' course, endorsed by World Rowing, trained 19 technicians from various countries.
- Simulated regattas involved over 40 international athletes and local talents from the Club Deportivo de Remo Cartagena de Indias.
- The event was organized by the Club Deportivo de Remo Cartagena de Indias with support from PROMAR and various institutional entities.
- Cartagena aims to become a key center for coastal rowing in the continent and a host for international events.