Friday, 16 June 2017

Rowing ın Bodrum


I've been out in the countryside so have missed some of the exciting new things going on in Bodrum.
This has to be the best one - B.A.Y.K  (Bodrum open sea sailing club) have introduced rowing to their waterborne activities and have been offering free 30 minute try-out sessions in Bodrum Marina. (still a couple of days to take advantage of this if you are nearby). Both experienced and complete novices are welcome and hopefully a Bodrum rowing team will soon be in-training.


The Aegean is not know for its flat seas and these craft are specially built to cope with waves.
I was quite sad watching today's rowers start their lesson as Teo, my husband, was always keen to start rowing but there were no clubs near here - it has come too late for him, but let's hope there are some Bodrum folk who are just finding out that they have a talent for rowing which could have lain undiscovered.


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12 comments:

  1. Rosemary16 June 2017 at 16:31

    My husband rowed at university and it is a very tough sport. It takes a lot of energy and a strong heart too, but it is supposed to be one of the best sports for fitness.

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  2. Kath16 June 2017 at 17:39

    Teo would have been brilliant at rowing with his upper body strength & height. Guess people will have to avoid the meltem winds or they'll be having to be picked up from Gokova!!

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    1. BacktoBodrum21 June 2017 at 14:48

      There will be more wind watchers in Bodrum now

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  3. Alan16 June 2017 at 20:57

    Galatasaray competed at Henley three years ago so you never know!

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    1. BacktoBodrum21 June 2017 at 14:49

      And Celal Bey of Galatasaray is in the blue shirt on the jetty

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  4. Anonymous17 June 2017 at 07:06

    The Trainer of B.A.Y.K. - Kurek is Celal Gursoy who is one of Galatasaray's Rowing Champions 😊

    We're so lucky that Rowing finally met Bodrum 🌟

    Gul

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  5. Mark and Jolee17 June 2017 at 08:36

    B to B, As former Cantabridgians, we are quite familiar with rowing, in fact lived next door and ultimately sold our house to a fanatic. It really warms my heart to see the sport promoted here in Turkey. Thanks for the report!

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  6. Jack Scott18 June 2017 at 13:02

    As you may remember, I rowed when I was at school. Fine in the summer, not so fine in the winter. And I was rubbish at it! See Bodrum at Henley!

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