Born Rowers
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Learn How to Row
In line with the MBC objective of promoting rowing in the Philippines, we offer free clinics to all types of beginner rowers. There are many boats, from single sculls to fours available for rowing in MBC, in heavy (for beginners) and lightweight (for more senior rowers) categories.
Rowing Stroke
This is the start of the drive phase of the stroke, when the blades are placed in the water (called 'the catch') and the boat is driven forwards using the large muscle groups in the legs and body; The shins are vertical, the back straight and leaning forward and the body closed up on the thighs.