A unique combination of rowing and personal development
The experience
Throughout this week, we bridge the gap between all the components that define rowing for us.
During on-water sessions and video analysis on land, we will focus on refining the technical aspects of your stroke, optimizing your performance.
In between rowing sessions, we will host workshops, offering insights into our athlete mindset and daily lives, as well as tools you can use both on and off the water.
As we gather around the fire in a cozy setting, we’ll share our personal Olympic stories and our journeys as athletes. We’re also eager to hear what you love most about rowing and the experiences that have shaped your own story. We look forward to these special moments together!
The details
This experience is ideal for open-minded rowers who want to deepen their understanding of this beautiful sport.
This week is perfect for those who either …
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wish to enjoy a week of rowing in great company, set against a stunning backdrop.
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want to get technical inputs and gain deeper understanding of how to move the boat.
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or have competitive ambitions and want to enhance their technical and mental skills for racing.
Our modular camps are designed to adapt to your needs both on the water and on land, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.
Our only requirement is that you have at least one year of rowing experience. If you’re unsure whether you meet this requirement, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to discuss it with you.
Dates
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21 – 27 September 2025
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28 September – 4 October 2025
Arrival on Sunday evening, departure on Saturday morning. On the water Monday through Friday.
Price
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Regular: 3,980 CHF, Early bird: 3,750 CHF
The price includes: Full board & single room, rental of Nelo rowing boats, organized group transfer from & to Lisbon, coaching, and workshops.
Registration Deadlines
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Regular registration deadline: 31 May 2025
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Early bird registration deadline: 28 February 2025
Language
Our team speaks English, French, and German. The main part of the camp will be conducted in English, but we welcome discussions in any language. For more information, feel free to contact us at contact@thegrowingexperience.ch.
Your team leaders
Our Olympic journey brought us together over 10 years ago. The friendship forged in the boat has grown into a strong bond beyond rowing, and together we’re excited to share our knowledge and passion. The combination of creative freedom and structured precision, calm strength and passionate energy, as well as professionalism and playful ease, is what makes us unique.
The location
The Hotel Herdade da Cortesia, located about two hours east of Lisbon provides excellent conditions for training: a flat lake set against a beautiful landscape, dedicated rowing lanes for distance-specific practice, and plenty of room for long-distance endurance sessions. The on-site gym is fully equipped with everything you need to develop your physical skills.
Beyond training, the hotel offers ideal opportunities for recovery: delicious meals, stunning daily sunrises and sunsets, a serene environment, a pool to help relax your muscles, and inviting fireplaces where you can completely unwind.
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