diff --git a/rowers/dataprep.py b/rowers/dataprep.py
index af7df311..a17281ab 100644
--- a/rowers/dataprep.py
+++ b/rowers/dataprep.py
@@ -1569,6 +1569,9 @@ def new_workout_from_file(r, f2,
     dosummary = (fileformat != 'fit' and 'speedcoach2' not in fileformat)
     dosummary = dosummary or summary == ''
 
+    if 'speedcoach2' in fileformat and workouttype == 'rower':
+        workouttype = 'water'
+
     if workoutsource is None:
         workoutsource = fileformat