BYX Rowing Center was was born of passion and respect for the sport and the athletes. Our aim is to provide the best rowing experience and show this small part of our country, sharing a bit of our culture and gastronomy.
Manuel Barroso
Born: 1987
Rowing coach
Degree in Sports Sciences
Masters in High Performance Training
Local skipper and Radio Operator
Started rowing at the age of 14 and was National Champion several times in doubles, fours and eights.
Started as a rowing coach at the age of 18 and trained athletes of all ages, gaining a special interest in Masters and the different challenges that accompany a pool of athletes as varied as this.
Now organising the camps and accompanying all athletes that join us.
Vasco Outeiro
Born: 1978
Rowing Jury
Sailing Coach
Degree in Urbanism
Local and Coastal skipper and Radio Operator Jury and Race Committee Official (Sailing)
Certified Measurements Inspector for official races (Sailing)
Started as a leisure rower in 2012 and since then worked on all organizational aspects of the rowing club and regattas.
Now responsible for logistics and media as well as the day to day operations of the center.