La Carrere is run by Sue and Allan Whitwell. Allan is a World and Olympic athlete and has coached crews to world titles and has chosen La Carrere as an ideal base for training.

Rowers can take advantage of the nearby facilities at Port de Penne (3 miles) for rowing and sculling camps. Rowing and Sculling camps available, Easter, Summer, Autumn, 2006.

Image of the broad River Lot - A rower in action

Fumel Rowing Club is a mere ten miles from the house and you can cut costs by arranging hire of equipment whilst staying at La Carrere:

The River Lot

The River Lot

Available boats at La Carrere:

  • Launch suitable for coaching small boats
  • Sims 1x 75kgs
  • Sims 1x 85kgs
  • Sims 2 x 2 - 80kgs
  • Trailer and towing
  • Other small boats available from Easter 2006
  • Contact Allan Whitwell for more information