Varese Training Camp - Spring 2026

In late April, 32 athletes, two coaches and two coxes headed to Lake Varese in Northern Italy for our annual training camp, hosted by the wonderful Canottieri Varese club. The squad was a mix of Core Men, Core Women and Novice Women — a blend that brought energy, experience and great team spirit.

We arrived on Wednesday 22nd April and were straight onto the water before sunset, the Alps providing a rather fine backdrop. A friendly rivalry with Kingston Rowing Club, who happened to be staying in the same hotel, added a little extra edge to proceedings.

The training structure found its rhythm quickly — technical work and distance outings on Thursday and Friday, race pieces on Saturday, and a relaxed mixed-crew session to round things off on Sunday. Weather was exceptional: clear skies and temperatures up to 26°C by the final day, making post-training visits to the Lido bar feel very well-earned.

A big thank you to the coaches, coxes, organisers and Canottieri Varese for making it all happen. The 2027 trip is already on the radar.