Konrad Koach: Peterborough Regatta (A Gay Swiss Rower’s British Season)

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"In Switzerland, rowing is perfect arithmetic. In England, it can be a beautifully disorganized mess."

~~~~~ PART ONE OF TWELVE ~~~~~

Konrad is a long way from Zurich. A former competitive sculler forced onto the bank by a career-ending injury, he now spends his early mornings coaching an amateur crew on the unpredictable, industrial waters of East London. He is disciplined, precise, and hopelessly, quietly captivated by his athletes.

Set against the sweltering, sun-baked backdrop of Peterborough Regatta, this story explores the thin, razor-sharp line between professional decorum and forbidden desire.

Surrounded by a sea of chaotic, shirtless British banter culture, Konrad navigates the excruciating mental tightrope of same-sex attraction, strict Swiss boundaries, and a small, incestuous rowing circuit where past hookups and sudden revelations wait at every landing pontoon.

Atmospheric, raw, and fiercely observant, this queer slice-of-life short story captures the vulnerability of an expat searching for home, connection, and a clean finish in a world that refuses to play by the rules.