About Us
WINKA Rowing is a sports club that has introduced the sport of rowing on the Bostancı waterfront since 2021, guided by professional coaches.
Quality, science-based rowing
Our club aims to introduce quality, science-based rowing in Istanbul under professional rowing coaches. Alongside training programmes for adults, we run a weekend youth sports school for teenagers aged 12–18.
Safety comes first
Lessons last 50–60 minutes. Sessions are held at 06:30 and 08:30 in the morning and between 17:00 and 20:00 in the evening. Every session is supervised by a coach with a safety boat; life jackets and equipment are provided by the club.
Scholarship opportunities abroad
Rowing is one of the leading sports that offers scholarship opportunities at top universities worldwide. We assess and guide our young athletes on this path.
Safety
Safety boat, coach supervision and proper equipment are standard in every session.
Technique
Correct rowing technique is taught from the first lesson with national-team experience.
Community
A rowing family that comes together in morning sessions and grows together.
A team of national-team rowers and a sports physiotherapist.
Emre Haymana
National Rower · Head CoachCoach who rowed for Fenerbahçe for twelve years and wore the national jersey at World, European and Balkan…
İhsan Taha Torgut
Sports Physiotherapist · Co-FounderSports physiotherapist who worked with the Olympic Rowing National Team and the Handball National Team; founder of…
Ogeday Girişken
National Rower · CoachCoach who represented the national team for about ten years, competing at the Youth Olympics and World and European…
- 2021
Founded
WINKA Rowing hit the water with its first members on the Bostancı waterfront.
- 2022
Youth sports school
The weekend programme for ages 12–18 began.
- 2024
Physiotherapy support
Science-based training planning with a sports physiotherapist.
Ready for your first rowing lesson on the Bostancı waterfront?
Fill in the trial form or message us on WhatsApp; let’s find the session that suits you.