Author: BakboordZwakboord

I first came into contact with rowing when I went to study in Tilburg. As a first-year student, many doors opened for me, including competitive rowing. What particularly appealed to me were the opportunities it offered to row at the top level. In the Netherlands, at least for me and my immediate environment, rowing is relatively unknown. Many people step into a rowing boat for the first time as students, which means everyone starts at the same level as a rookie. This challenged me to persevere, and that's how I made it into the selection for the first-year lightweight men's 8. After having the best time of my life that year, by making new best friends, going on a training camp in Spain and ending the year with a victory, I moved to Maastricht for my studies. My intention was to continue rowing, but because the situation at the time did not meet my expectations, I took a break. After some time, the urge to row started to return. This time at a lower level with a team of friends in a 4+. We had a great season, which has now come to an end. This year, I am coaching the first-year heavyweight men's 4+ team and will also be getting into the boat myself from time to time, just like last year. I am looking forward to writing engaging articles, being more involved in rowing, and continuing to develop myself to become a better writer.