A cheerful parade of nearly 500 participants from 13 countries introduced the Opening Ceremony of the 6th European Universities Rowing Championship, held during the sunny evening of the first competition day, on the 20th of August, at the Bosbaan rowing course in Amsterdam.

Twan van Duivenbooden, Chair of the Organising Committee and EUSA Executive Committee Member Ceslovas Garbaliauskas welcomed all participants and wished them good luck for all races.

 

From August 19-22, EUC Rowing is hosting almost 500 participants and again it is the biggest event among the EUSA championships.

The Opening Ceremony was presented by Nigel Mayglothing, the initiator of EUC Rowing in 2005. The rich tradition of the venue was mentioned by Eric van der Burg, Alderman of Sport, speaking on behalf of the city of Amsterdam. He pointed out that Bosbaan is the oldest manmade rowing course in the world, and expressed his happiness to see it host the EUC Rowing 2010.

 

For results, updates and other information, please see the official website of the championship at http://www.eucr2010.nl.