What to bring and buy for a rowing clinic
A rowing clinic needs more than boats and oars. You also need safety equipment for the water, communication tools for instructors, and a practical setup for registration, refreshments and a meal afterwards. Plan equipment for every participant, plus a small reserve for replacements. Check what your venue, boat provider and instructors already supply before shopping, especially life jackets, a coach boat and first-aid equipment.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Sports equipment
- Rowing boatsqty 5
- Oarsqty 10
- Life jacketsqty 24
- Coach boat
- Throw linesqty 2
- Recumbent bikesqty 2
- Life ringsqty 2
- Rowing glovesqty 12
- Waterproof storage bagsqty 6
Safety
- First aid kit
- Emergency blanketsqty 6
- Flashlightsqty 4
Equipment
- Walkie-talkiesqty 4
- Megaphone
- Stopwatchqty 2
- Bluetooth speaker
- Power banksqty 3
Lighting
- LED lanternsqty 6
Furniture
- Tablesqty 6
- Chairsqty 30
- Benchesqty 4
- Coat racksqty 2
- Coolersqty 4
Tableware
- Platesqty 30
- Bowlsqty 30
- Drinking glassesqty 40
- Coffee cupsqty 30
- Cutlery setsqty 30
Kitchen
- Coffee maker
- Kettlesqty 2
- Thermos flasksqty 4
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Kitchen knivesqty 4
- Serving plattersqty 6
- Serving spoonsqty 6
- Bread basketsqty 4
Decorations
- Name stickersqty 30
- Waterproof markersqty 4
- Route signsqty 6
Cleaning
- Bucketsqty 3
- Mopsqty 3
- Broom setsqty 2
- Microfiber clothsqty 12
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee beans - 2 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Whole grain rolls - 36 pieces
- White rolls - 24 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Aged cheese - 1 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 4 bags
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 2 bags
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Vegetable soup - 6 liters
- Tomato soup - 4 liters
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Mixed Salad - 4 bags
- Cucumber salad - 3 tubs
- Fruit salad - 4 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Pepper - 1 grinder
- Salt - 1 pack
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
Tips
- Provide one correctly fitted life jacket and one set of oars per participant using a boat, then keep spare equipment available for damaged or misplaced items. Confirm sizes with the registration list before the clinic.
- Keep throw lines, life rings, emergency blankets and a first aid kit at the dock or in the safety boat, not locked away in the reception area. Pack waterproof storage bags for phones, documents and other items that must stay dry.
- Give each instructor a reliable way to communicate with the dock team, such as a walkie-talkie. Keep a megaphone for the safety briefing and bring power banks so communication and timing equipment still work after several hours outside.
- For a full clinic day, plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour and about one drink per hour afterwards, then add extra water for warm weather. Chill drinks in coolers before participants arrive and keep separate supplies for the meal and coffee break.
- Pack serving equipment as carefully as the food: plates, bowls, glasses, coffee cups and cutlery for every attendee, plus at least 10% extra. Bring a coffee maker and kettles, and arrange tables, chairs or benches before the first group returns from the water.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment does each person need for a rowing clinic?
- Each participant needs access to a rowing boat, oars and a correctly fitted life jacket. Add rowing gloves if they are part of the session, and prepare waterproof storage for personal items. Check final numbers 2 to 3 days before the clinic.
- How much safety equipment should I bring to a rowing clinic?
- Keep at least one first aid kit, emergency blankets, flashlights, throw lines and life rings available, with the rescue equipment immediately accessible from the dock or safety boat. The exact quantity depends on the water area and safety plan, so confirm it with the instructors before the event.
- How many drinks do I need for a rowing clinic?
- Budget two to three drinks per person during the first hour and around one drink per person per hour after that, with additional water in warm weather. Buy or chill the drinks at least 1 day in advance so they are ready when participants arrive.
- What do I need for food and coffee after the rowing clinic?
- Prepare plates, bowls, drinking glasses, coffee cups and cutlery for the full participant list, plus 10% extra. Allow at least one coffee maker and enough kettles for the planned serving area, and confirm dietary requirements 3 to 5 days beforehand.
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