The World Rowing Coastal Championships are open only to club crews nominated by their member federations.
To compete in a World Rowing Coastal Championship regatta, a competitor shall be a member of a club recognized by their member federation.

Entries for FISA Coastal Rowing Championship regattas will be accepted only if they are accompanied by a signed commitment form, according to Article 56, from each competitor, team official and the member federation unless such a commitment has already been submitted to FISA. This form must be received by FISA no later than one hour before the commencement of the draw for the regatta, or in the absence of a draw, then no later than 18 hours before the scheduled start time of the first race of the regatta.

The age categories for rowers recognised by FISA for Coastal Rowing are Seniors