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Address
Clube Nautico de Tavira,
Estrada das Quatro Águas 101
Tavira, Portugal
E-mail : info@tavirarowing.com

Contact :
David Mapley, Rowing Coach
Email : coach@tavirarowing.com


A Member Club of the
Portuguese Rowing Federation



Training Videos

Concept2 - Correct Erg Technique

World Rowing - Essential Rowing Techniques

Stephen Walker - Sculling Technique

Cameron Buchan - How to Row an Eight

World Sport - Perfect Rowing Technique
 



The Art of Rowing..



Ginasio Clube Figueirense

Portugal Rowing Tour Link

Tavira Rowing Club is based at the mouth of the River Gilão in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal. Our aim is to row and compete around the world, with dedication and fun.



 

(graphics courtesy of Ewoud Dronkert!)


The Coaches

David Mapley, Treinador Principal
David Mapley rows competitively, and is a coach , for more than 50 years, in the UK, Australia, Asia, USA, and more recently in Europe. He rowed in the Uk in the lightweight squad for GB, then later, as a Masters Rower, won US National Championship titles in VIII's. His crews were placed second in the FISA World Championships , in VIII's (Montreal 2001) and 4x (Princeton 2006). He also encouraged youth rowing, winning the US Naional Father/Son title in a 2x with his son Tim.

He started as a coach while at the University of London, then later formed his own club, Norwalk Leander, in Connecticut, USA, where he was also the Head Coach. He later became the Head of Rowing at Fairfield Prep Boy's School, overseeing a rowing program for 80 boys. He is a US Rowing Qualified Coach, Level II.

David was also the youth coach at Club D'Aviron Divonne, in France, where he won the Suisse-Romande 1x e 2x titles.

 


Today's Weather & Tides

Tide Forecast for Tavira
NB at low tide there is 3 metres of mud to wade through!

Weather & Conditions Forecast for Tavira


Our Saefty Boat..
 
 



Seasonal Tips..
Check the times of sunrise and sunset on this web-site before rowing.
Use adequate bow-lights when rowing at dawn or dusk
Drink more water during long-distance training
Early morning rowers encounter less pleasure craft!!



Latest News..

New Boats (May 24)
TRC has acquired two 1x and one 2x from Clube Navale de Lisboa, with a trailer.
 
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