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A great company with a passion for rowing

As a child of two rowing parents, the path for Peter Klomp was more or less paved. His first stroke he made at the age of fifteen. When he was a student at Vidar his first international success resulted in two world cup participation as a lightweight rower. Meanwhile, Peter's experience as a coach, gained, after his rowing carrier he built that. And t with great success. So, he coached the lightweight eight of the Netherlands at the world cup of 1999. At the Tilburg rowing club, TOR Peter accompanied the Dutch international rowers Daan Klomp and Jort van Gennep.

China

At an international tournament, Peter met a chairman of the Chinese rowing federation. He started the company Waterline and imported the first boats from China in 1995. Since then a lot of improvements were made to the Chinese boats and together they managed to make a complete range of high-quality and easy-use boats to deliver the innovative brand Swift.

Complete

In addition, boats from Janoušek and Stämpli and oars of Braca are being sold. With racks for oars and boats, there is a complete range of products for the rower.

Innovations

All in all, Peter has over 40 years of experience with rowing, coaching and repairing boats. He remains in constant dialogue with an international network of experts and is constantly seeking innovations.

Solutions

Clubs that come knocking at Waterline will be surprised because of the costum made solutions for the specific situations. The knowledge, experience and innovative solutions by Peter makes it possible for clubs to enjoy the beloved rowing as optimal as possible.

Advances in engineering and materials in rowing have allowed for lighter and greater performance within the realm of boat design. A technologically advanced oarlock system is essential in keeping up with the changes in the current hi-tech, high performance approach to our sport. MK-1  oarlocks  match these technological improvements. Up until now, rowing efficiency has been reduced due to  constant movement of the oar in the existing oarlock.

The  MK-1 Evolution oarlocks solve the efficiency reduction of regular oarlock systems. The MK-1 Evolution oarlock completely eliminates any sideways movement while complying with all codes of the technical and regulatory requirements (set down by FISA):

  • Not to modify the rower's customary actions
  • A standard internal diameter able to fit all oarlock designs
  • Adaptable to all available sleeves
  • Interchangeable without any modification to the axial pin
  • Rotation to be as easy as that of the old system
  • Easy on the wrist action (white and/or yellow tension bands)
  • Affordable in price

The MK-1 Evolution successfully absorbs the movements and shocks, but also emphasises effectively the tension arm immediately locks the oar into position after the finish. This allows the rower to improve stability and balance and generate full power from the catch. Boat stability is greatly improved  as movements are absorbed and are not destabilising the boat’s hull. Thus allowing the rower to be in touch with his/her boat, enjoying better support,  sensitivity to boat action and boat speed.

Products also available in the webshop

 

Waterline Equipment
Ambrosiusweg 7 (GPS : Ambrosiusweg 11)
5081 NV Hilvarenbeek
Tel: + 31- (0)6- 141 67 014
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In our new ware house we have a workshop where we can do all kinds of repair work and maintenance work.

If you want advice about repairing a boat please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Swift International started the production of IDBF design Dragon Boats in 2007, after having our moulds approved by an inspection team from the IDBF. 

In addition to the moulds, Swift International also follows all IDBF rules regarding positioning and material of seats, foot rests, steering arm, buoyancy tanks, drummer seats, gunwale capping etc.

Dragon boat PDF

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