Worlds Longest Rowing Shell to Make It's American Debut on Jordan Lake, NC

Apex, NC, September 1, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The world famous Stämpfli Express 24x rowing shell arrives from Switzerland and will have its American debut on Jordan Lake, NC on September 14th, 2015.  Dr. Felix Muhlebach, President of CHAOS Rowing club said “We are delighted that Stämpfli decided on Jordan Lake for the debut of the Stämpfli Express.  It’s unique in rowing to have a rowing shell that can seat 24 rowers and a coxswain.  The Stämpfli Express is basically three eight-person shells bolted together to form a rowing shell over 150 feet long.”  Dr. Muhlebach said that the Stämpfli Express is very stable and even inexperienced people can learn to row this amazing boat.

People interested in rowing the Stampfli Express during its presence on Jordan Lake are invited to sign up by going to the CHAOS Rowing website.

CHAOS Rowing Club will be hosting the first CHAOS Challenge and is inviting rowing clubs from the Carolinas to take part in an informal race September 19th, 2015 at Jordan Lake, where competing clubs will be able to challenge the Stämpfli Express over a 1,000 meter course.

Mr. Melchior Bürgin, Swiss rowing legend and owner of the Stämpfli Express added, “For a successful tour we need a successful start. And l believe we are in good hands with CHAOS Rowing Club”.

Dr. Muhlebach added “The Stämpfli Express tour of America is backed by swissnex Boston, Presence Switzerland and MatchingNeeds, and without their participation, this tour would not be taking place”.  After Jordan Lake, the Stämpfli Express will be travelling to several US rowing regatta’s including the Head of the Charles (Boston), the Head of the Schuylkill (Philadelphia), and the Head of the Hooch (Chattanooga) before wrapping up with the Head of the South (Augusta). Dr. Muhlebach added “CHAOS Rowing club was formed to encourage rowers to take advantage of the terrific rowing conditions on Jordan Lake.  We hope that the Stämpfli Express will encourage rowers in the Triangle to take a look at CHAOS Rowing – an outing in the Stampfli Express is the first step.”  For more information on CHAOS Rowing and the Stämpfli Express, please visit CHAOS Rowing on the web.

About CHAOS Rowing Club: The Triangle's newest and fastest growing club welcomes everybody to row with us – sweep rowers, scullers, men, women, from around the corner, from around the world.  We strive to row better, row faster, and have fun doing it.

About swissnex Boston:  As a private-public venture, swissnex Boston connects Switzerland and North America in science, education, art and innovation. It is an initiative of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), managed in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs. This year, swissnex is celebrating 15 years of “science diplomacy” with a network of offices all around the world.

About Presence Switzerland: Presence Switzerland, which is part of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, supports Switzerland's interests abroad by analyzing the image of Switzerland around the world and with a variety of communication tools.

About MatchingNeeds: MatchingNeeds US is a software and consulting company specializing in developing businesses, from idea to market introduction. MatchingNeeds Switzerland is the market leader for research information systems and operates the most popular news-platforms in the field of renewable energy, and the Swiss start-up scene. .  MatchingNeeds has offices in Chapel Hill, Switzerland and Latvia. For more information on MatchingNeeds, visit their website

About the Stämpfli Rowing Boats and the Stämpfli Express: Stämpfli, founded in 1896, has always been at the forefront of introducing technology and innovation to racing boats.  The Stämpfli Express is owned by Mr. Melchior Bürgin of Switzerland.

About Croker Oars:  Croker is the official supplier of oars, seats and oarlocks for the Stämpfli Express.  For more information, visit their website.