Rotterdam Coastal Races

Rotterdam Coastal Races 2026 – Endurance Scheveningen

A.R.S.R. Skadi and KR&ZV de Maas look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 23 May at the Scheveningsche Roeivereeniging. Following the success of previous editions, this year’s Rotterdam Coastal Race will once again take place on and along the North Sea. The event coincides with the North Sea Regatta (NSR), meaning there is plenty more to enjoy alongside the Coastal races! We are very much looking forward to it and hope to welcome you in large numbers on Scheveningen beach!

Result

You can download the results here.

Last updates

We look forward to magnificent conditions for rowing the race tomorrow. A few final practical points regarding arrival and parking the trailer (in addition to the manual):

We can park the trailers at the parking area by the De Vorm construction site, approximately 100 m before the slipway: location on map. The De Vorm parking is a fenced site. Temporarily open from 8:30. No trailers on the pavement.
Parking: it is very busy due to the North Sea Regatta, and the area directly at the harbour is expected to be almost full. Strict parking enforcement. Take your time to drop people off and park further away. Do not park on the pavement. This applies to trailers as well.
Prior to the prize ceremony at 16:00 there is a borrel with kibbeling! Stay and/or come along! The North Sea Regatta party also continues throughout the rest of the weekend.
WHS De Afrit:
- At the bar: drinks and beverages, tosti’s, kroket rolls — this is not fast.
- Do NOT fill water bottles at the toilet taps (sensor-operated). There is a small tap outside, or use the Yacht Club toilet building. Spa Blauw is available at the bar.
- ATTENTION! The glass panels at De Afrit’s terrace are not yet fixed in place, please do not touch.
- DO NOT leave trailers, cars or bags on the slipway or beach.
Media on site:
- Drone footage will be made of one of the races.
- JCS TV will be live streaming and conducting interviews — share a good Coastal story or refer them to the Race Organisation.
- Proteus Paparazzi will be present all day with three photographers to capture atmospheric photos of the event.
On-site contact for info on RCR / SRV / Afrit / JCS / NSR: Karin Lindeman-Boere.

Captain’s Manual

You can download the Captain’s Manual here.

Route map

Registration & Participation Fee

The entry fee for a C4x+ is €60 per crew. Hiring a C4x+ coastal boat costs €110 per crew.
Please transfer your payment to:
NL41 ABNA 0426 4719 62 t.n.v. Koninklijke Roei- en Zeilvereniging De Maas
Reference: “Inschrijfgeld RCR 23 mei 26”
Participation is only possible after registration of your team and payment no later than Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Registration is done via the KNRB website, where all registrations can also be viewed.

Race Week Planning & Weather Protocol

Sunday 16 May

First assessment based on the weather forecast whether the event can proceed.

Thursday 21 May

Definitive schedule for warm-up rows and races communicated, based on number of registrations.

Saturday 23 May — Race Day

Time	Programme
09:30 – 10:00	Registration of participants and preparing boats on trolleys on the beach NB: after 10:00 sailing boats will be launched from the slipway, so the slipway must be kept clear. Trailers can be parked at ‘De Pijp’, the exit of the marina (2nd Harbour) to sea; this is indicated on the map on page 6.
10:30 – 11:00	Palaver
11:00 – 11:15	Into the boats
11:15 – 11:45	Joint warm-up row CW4x+ (accompanied by RIBs)
11:45	Start CW4x+
12:30 – 13:00	Joint warm-up row CM4x+ (accompanied by RIBs)
13:00	Start CM4x+
13:30 – 14:30	Break at Water & Hengelsport Vereniging De Afrit
14:30 – 15:00	Joint warm-up row CMix4x+ (accompanied by RIBs)
15:00	Start CMix4x+
15:30	Boats out of the water
16:00	Borrel & prize ceremony

On the morning of the event the organisation will make the final decision in consultation with the chief umpire, based on actual weather conditions. The programme and starting procedure may be adjusted during the day depending on changing weather conditions.

Live Tracking

Follow the races live via Sportvolgen.

Location

Water & Hengelsport Vereniging De Afrit, Hellingweg 135, Scheveningen.
By public transport: HTM bus 28 from Den Haag Centraal towards Zuidstrand (20 min), alight at stop Norfolk (4 min walk).
By car: parking available along the Hellingweg. Note that parking is paid from 18:00. No parking space can be guaranteed. Important: the boundary between the ‘Centraal Havengebied’ parking zone (€2.75 per hour after 18:00) and the ‘Scheveningen Norfolk PT’ zone (€7.15 per hour from 13:00) lies close to the location. Please check the zone before parking.

Questions?

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