BRAMAS SPORT

Start System

Floating modular start systems that align boats precisely for canoeing, rowing, dragon boat and mass-start events.

Super quick · comfortable · modular · remote access

Lightweight automatic starts for fair competitions

The modular system can be assembled quickly, floated into position and moved along the course without divers. Pneumatic mechanics, lane speakers and boat-friendly start shoes keep the start process clear, repeatable and fair.

Start system ready on the water

Features

For rowing, canoeing, dragon boat and stand up boards
Up to 9 modules can fit on a car trailer
Assembly and transport to the start line in around 2 hours
No divers needed
Floating design for moving the system between start positions
Modular mechanics with bolts and split pins
Suitable for fresh water and salt water
Pneumatic mechanics with speakers at every lane
Start shoes designed to protect the boats

Start variants

Canoe sprint and mass starts

Canoe sprint and mass starts

The sprint setup can be converted for marathon and long-distance mass starts, keeping many boats aligned on the same start line.

Rowing starts

Rowing starts

Extension modules adapt the lane spacing for rowing courses. Transparent start shoes are available for rowing setups.

Dragon boat starts

Dragon boat starts

Dedicated start shoes support dragon boats from different manufacturers and keep the start line controlled.

Dragon boat start

Controlled starts for wide team boats

Dragon boat start modules hold the boats at the start line and release them cleanly for fair race conditions. The setup supports lane visibility, crew communication and repeatable starts across multiple boats.

Dragon boat start system in race operation
Dragon boats aligned at the start line
Compact training start system on the water

Training Start System

Compact starts for training and parallel sprint

The training version is smaller, lighter and shallower than the full competition system. It is built for one or two lanes, can be triggered by athletes during practice and can also be controlled by a trainer or official.

One or two lane training setups
Autonomous athlete trigger with paddle switch
Variable delay between ready, set and go
Compact control case with integrated battery
Pressure bottle option for compressed air
Remote control option for the trainer
Side-operated parallel sprint variant

Traffic Light System for Rowing

Lane-by-lane signals on the start bridge

The rowing traffic light system gives each lane a dedicated red and green signal unit. Mounted along the start bridge, it makes the start sequence visible and consistent for crews, officials and start teams.

One signal unit per rowing lane
Red and green LED signals for clear start phases
Designed for mounting on a rowing start bridge
Visible lane-by-lane start communication
Cabled setup for reliable race operation
Can support training and competition workflows
Floating rowing start bridge with one traffic light per lane
Multiple red and green start lights
Single rowing start traffic light unit