26 - 27, 29, 30 Jul 2009
venue: Lake Bagsværd (visit) & Danske Studenters Roklub (visit) & Københavns Havn (visit)
København
Danmark
General Information - Updated 12 Jul 2009 (in red below)
Welcome to rowing at World Outgames 2009. Rowing is one of the most popular sports in Denmark and we look forward to sharing our proud traditions with all rowers who wish to compete for fun and medals.
We will be hosting three events: a 6-lane side-by-side 1000m regatta over two days (Sunday 26th and Monday 27th July 2009) at the national rowing station on Lake Bagsværd, a 1,000m inrigger sprint race on Wednesday, 29 Jul 2009, and a 6km head race (Thursday 30th July 2009) through the habour right in the city centre. The Danish Rowing Federation (DFfR) will be sanctioning all events.
Sprint race Information
FISA rules of racing will be used with the following modifications:
All races are 1000 metres Allocation of lanes are drawn by umpires Preliminaries and finals in races with more than 6 entries. No repêchages Umpires and judges are all from the national Danish Rowing Federation Uniform clothing of competitors, but not painting of oar-blades.
The 1000m regatta will include races in single sculls (1x), double sculls (2x), pairs (2-), quads (4x), fours coxed (4+) and coxless (4-) as well as eights (8+). Lightweight races will only be in single sculls (1x). Master age categories follow FISA rules. There will be categories for men, women, mixed teams in both open and master classes - and if you don't feel like being labeled in to any of these categories, let us know and we will try and set up a race in which you would feel proud to participate! In the spirit of inclusiveness canoe and kayak races will be mixed in amongst the rowing in the world's first integrated regatta.
Master races will only be conducted individually if there are more than 4 entries. Otherwise races will be collective, and participants will race against each other across age and boat categories based on DFfR handicap rules. Medals will be given separately for each age and boat category even though the races are combined.
The rowing course at Lake Bagsværd is surrounded by a beautiful forest and we will be arranging picnic baskets and entertainment for spectators and participants alike in between races. . Recreational rowers are encouraged to participate in the inrigger four (4+inr) boats. Competition is not open to novices. All participants must be a member of a rowing club or association.
Update: Added sprint races - 1000m. Inrigger (coxed fours) originally posted for competition on Monday, 27 Jul 2009 have been moved to Wednesday, 29 Jul 2009.
“The 1000m races in the Danish inrigger boats were not originally planned (only 6km), but due to a mistake on our registration system, they were listed as races that participants could enter. As we could see that there was interest for these races, we did try and see if we could have them anyway. However, because of time constraints and issues that we have of transporting these boats to Lake Bagsværd, we have had to re-scheduled these races to Wednesday 29th July in the habour area close to the Danish Student Rowing Club's boathouse. Medals will still be awarded for these races. Details and more information will be given.
All other races at Lake Bagsværd (26th & 27th July) and the 6km (30th July) races in the city centre will be held as planned.”
Head race information
The head race in the habour will feature a Danish speciality of boats - the inrigger coxed pair (2+) and coxed four (4+). Learn about the Danish inrigger boat here. These Viking-like sturdy sea worthy boats might be a tad heavy, but once going, they are the fastest vessels in the inner habour (motorised vessels are subject to speed limits!).
The Copenhagen Head of the Harbour will offer one race formats: 6 km.
Entries will be offered for open (any mix of men and women), women only, and transgender. There will be no age categories. Competition is not open to novices. All participants must be a member of a rowing club or association.
Boat Availability and Hiring Fees
We are trying to keep the costs down for all participants by not having to ask for additional boat hiring fees. In the Mermaid Regatta in 2003 we managed to borrow a decent standard of competition shells from the local rowing clubs and only had to ensure that all boats were insured. Currently we are working with the Outgames to ensure that the registration fees would also cover the boat insurance.
Update: Due to participant request, the regatta organizing committee has been able to confirm the availability of coxed fours (4+) for the sprint competition. Please note: because of limited availability, the 4+ boats will come with either bow loader or stern seat configurations. Please ensure your coxies have experience in both configurations. Remember that your practice boat may not be your racing boat.
Regatta Registration
Update: registration has now closed and the final entries list has been published.
Scholarships: the scholarship programme is now fully subscribed..
Update: Current registration numbers as of 05 Jul 2009: 190 - 145 men and 45 women.
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M
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W
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TOTAL
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DK
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43
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US
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31
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NL
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30
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AU
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29
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DE
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26
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UK
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10
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IE
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6
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FR
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5
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0
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5
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CA
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5
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BR
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2
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0
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2
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NO
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1
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0
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1
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CH
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1
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0
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1
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CZ
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1
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0
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1
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The TOTAL numbers in the table to the right are current as of 05 Jul 2009.
Entries
Update: All registered participants will receive an email from the regatta registrar confirming their entries. Final entries list now published. If you would like to add an event or update your boat, please send an email directly to the registrar at rowing [at] copehagen2009.org DO NOT attempt to update your entries by logging on to the Outgames registration system. It is a hopeless and muddled mess! Since the final entries list has been published, only additional entries that can be accommodated with the current schedule will be accepted.
Lodging and Destination Information
To discover the sights and sounds of Copenhagen and find the best lodging deals at hotels and B&B’s, click here.
Want to save some money? The Outgames Budget Housing program is now available. Note some fine print - you need to be a registered participant in order to secure a reservation and there is no guarantee that you will be housed in the same dormitory with your friends/teammates.
Update: Stay in Copenhagen for 8 nights for as little as 190 Euro. In an exclusive arrangement, the Outgames staff have arranged a special promotional rate with the uber-hip DanHostel. Read the tear sheet and make your reservations!
Social and Recreational Rowing
Update: All Outgames participants are invited to the Opening Night party after the opening ceremonies. The only way to get a ticket is to login to the Outgames website with your email and password. No tickets will be available the day of the event or during checkin/registration.
Update: Attention all hands: this is Captain Rune! There will be a grand and wild Sailor Splash Party dinner and dance at the Danske Studenters Roklub in Copenhagen on Monday, 27 Jul, from 19:00h. until dawn. Uniform of the evening is Water & Sea. Tickets are on sale online from Seaman Smiley on the messdecks (login to the Outgames website with your email and password. There is a 10% discount for rowers. The dinner and party is DK 225. The party only is DK 90. Hurry, tickets are going fast! That is all.
Besides the competition we are also going to organise leisurely rowing sightseeing cruises through the canals of the fairy tale capital of the world. Details will be announced soon.
Update: Malmo Bar Crawl - Brian Todd will be leading a Tuesday evening bar crawl in Malmo, the town just across the bridge from Copenhagen, in Sweden. Come join in the fun! See the updates on the GLRF message board Malmo topic and/or get information at the GLRF booth at the race course.
Contact Information
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