Ringvaart Regatta
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The Ringvaart Regatta is a rowing
race over the very long distance of 100 kilometres (62.1 mi). The Delftsche Studenten RoeiVereeniging Laga (Delft Student RowingClub Laga) has organised the head race
annually since 1976.
and rounds the Ringvaart
counterclockwise once before returning to the Kagerplassen. The rowers then enter the Vliet canal
. The finish line is in Delft
.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
race over the very long distance of 100 kilometres (62.1 mi). The Delftsche Studenten RoeiVereeniging Laga (Delft Student RowingClub Laga) has organised the head race
Head race
A head race is a time-trial competition in the sport of rowing, also known as crew to a few USA organizations. Head races are typically held in the fall and spring seasons. These events draw many athletes as well as observers...
annually since 1976.
History
In 1976 the Laga club members celebrated their centennial. As part of their anniversary they challenged De KSRV 'Njord' (The Royal Student Rowing club 'Njord') for this 100km marathon. Soon other student rowing clubs heard about the race and the Ringvaart Regatta became an annual event.Trail
The rowing race starts at the KagerplassenKagerplassen
The Kagerplassen is a small lake system in South Holland located to the northeast of Leiden. The Kaag Lakes are a popular area for boating, watersports, fishing, camping and walking...
and rounds the Ringvaart
Ringvaart
The Ringvaart is a canal in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. The Ringvaart is a true circular canal surrounding the Haarlemmermeer polder and forms the boundary of the Haarlemmermeer municipality...
counterclockwise once before returning to the Kagerplassen. The rowers then enter the Vliet canal
Vliet (canal)
The Vliet is a canal in the Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It starts at the Oude Rijn at Leiden and joins the Delfshavense Schie canal at Delft...
. The finish line is in Delft
Delft
Delft is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland , the Netherlands. It is located between Rotterdam and The Hague....
.