Labour revealed: Row Your Boat

A team on a large paddle board on the lake of De Nekker at Hercules Trophy

De Nekker has a lake, and a Hercules Trophy at De Nekker would not be complete without a labour on it. For 2026, that labour is Row Your Boat.

The brief

This is how the labour reads for every player in the app:

Row Your Boat. Sounds gentle? Don't be fooled. This is power, rhythm, and pure teamwork churning across the water.

You, your crew, and a boat that only moves when everyone pulls as one. No solo heroes, no excuses, just you versus the current and your own aching arms.

It's a battle of sync and grit. Your arms will burn, your backs will strain, and the crowd will roar with every stroke.

One goal: row in perfect unison and cross the line together, like a crew carved from the same wood.

Ready to make some waves? Then grab an oar, find the rhythm, and pull like your reputation floats on it, because it does.

What it asks of your team

  • Endurance ★★★★☆
  • Teamwork ★★☆☆☆
  • Guts ★★★★★
  • Skills ★★★☆☆

Five stars for guts, the highest of the labours revealed so far. Getting into a boat in front of your colleagues takes some. Four for endurance: the lake is longer than it looks from the shore.

Players on paddle boards on the lake at Hercules Trophy, with supporters on the shore

The next labour follows soon. Want your team on the water? See the packages on our pricing page or get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to be able to row?
No. Nobody needs experience with any labour of Hercules Trophy. Finding the rhythm together is the labour.
Is Row Your Boat on the water?
Yes. De Nekker has a lake, and this labour uses it.
How many people are in a Hercules Trophy team?
A team has 5, 6 or 7 colleagues.
How do we register a team?
See the packages and prices on https://herculestrophy.be/pricing, or ask us anything via https://herculestrophy.be/contact-us.

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