Panama: Tropical Resort Rowing
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Rowing Trip Overview
New coastal boats impeccably maintained, gorgeous scenery, and great options for rowing. The resort owners, passionate about water sports, have introduced rowing to this region, establishing a club with two double and two single coastal rowing shells. You can choose flat water in one direction, with islands, bays and mangrove forests to explore. Or head to more coastal conditions, including the potential to surf and play in Pacific rollers. Enjoy a two day adventure excursion to islands by the Pacific Ocean. Oh, did we mention the valet boat service?
Panama has a growing reputation as an eco-tourism destination and you will soon see why. Chiriqui Province is on the Pacific coast, snuggling up to Costa Rica. It has Panama’s highest mountains with coffee plantations, rushing rivers, Panama’s second city of David and lush agricultural regions. It is beautiful. The resort is located on the Chiriqui Gulf coast, an area known for lush forests, gorgeous islands and exotic marine and birdlife.
Included
- Private rowing outings, tailored to you. Duration of the rows from the resort approximately three hours or shorter. The adventure row to the islands is 17 km each way.
- Use of coastal boats.
- Guide/coach on water rowing with you or in a safety zodiac. Support boat for islands row.
- Detailed Information Package, with specifics on getting there, arrival details and contacts, recommendations for accommodation and restaurants. We provide suggestions on other activities to enjoy in the region when you are not rowing.
- Six nights accommodation, include one night at a resort on the outer island.
- All breakfasts, three dinners and one pack lunch.
- Day excursion to Boquete in the highlands including a visit to a coffee plantation and hiking options.
- Transportation from and to the David airport.
Trip Details
Meet your local guide
Otto Oosterwijk
Otto, one of the owners of Seagull Cove Resort, is the driving force behind this rowing initiative. Originally from the Netherlands, Otto has many years of entrepreneurial experience in North America and now Central America, as well as extensive sailing experience. Passionate about his rowing vision, he took up the sport in Panama when his shells arrived. A trainer came from Holland to get him and the equipment set up. Otto rows regularly when he is at the resort, continuing to build his skills. He will be on the water with you, whether in a shell or a support boat.
Itinerary
Water conditions, especially as affected by the wind, will determine the exact time and location of the rows. Safety is a priority. Thus, on some days, the actual program may vary from this description. The rowing guide has the final say on rowing distances and destinations. There are safety requirements for this Experience: you must bring and wear your own Personal Flotation Device. You must wear shorts or more - you cannot row in just a bathing suit. This is tropical rowing - be prepared to humid heat and intense sun, especially January through March.
Price per person
| Prices in USD | Double occupancy | Single occupancy |
| 2 rowers | $2,110 | $2775 |
| 3 rowers | $1,900 | $2,575 |
| 4 rowers | $1,800 | $2,475 |
| 5 rowers | $1,745 | $2,400 |
| 6 rowers | $1,700 | $2,380 |
| Non-rower | $875 | $1,300 |
| High season premium (January through 15 April) | $90 | $180 |
The minimum group size is two rowers. Maximum group depends on the Resort's availability. There are six rowing seats - more than six rowers would row in shifts. Please contact us with your group details and for pricing.
Non-rowers are welcome.
Ideas, information and inspiration
Learn why Panama is for rowers and read about our first ever adventure in Panama.
Read about our Panama adventure in 2023 in Style Manitoba Magazine (page 32-34) or click on the images below.
FAQs
Our full list of Frequently Asked Questions answers all your questions. Or Contact Us – we are happy to help.