Banyoles, Banyoles, Banyoles!
For those who don’t know, Banyoles is one of the finer rowing spots in the world. Located approximately 120 km northwest of Barceona in Spain’s Catalunya province, the area is a favored training sport for European rowing teams. It has played host to the FISA World Championships and the FISA World Masters.
Jordi Robirola, the events manager for the Banyoles Rowing Masters Fest, just sent us an announcement about the 15th International Rowing Masters Regatta in Banyoles, 18 – 19 Jul 2009. Organized by the Club Natacio Banyoles, the regatta has come to be recognized as one of the classic masters rowing events in Europe. The first day of competition culminates in the challenge for the 8+ Masters Trophy followed by a party for all the participants and friends. The second day features a Cocktail Regatta featuring 8+ boats with festive character costumes and mixed rowers and mixed clubs. Their website does not offer any relevant information so use these links to get your information: handicap schedule , Masters Fest Trophy , and Registration Form . This is also a great way to warm up for the Outgames , if your team has the time and resources, and not to mention, a great way to prep your tanlines (or lack thereof …) before the Outgames.
But wait, there’s more! Looking to train this June or this Fall? Get your club, a squad, or a group together and stay at their hostel or hotel in Banyoles. Use the GLRF Rowing Camp program to promote the event or organize it on behalf of GLRF and save the promotion fee (all attendees have to be OnTheWater members). Once again the website is not up to date so click on this link for more information .
Wish to enter Banyoles Masters 2011 can find no entry details, please advise