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Upcoming Events
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02 Aug 2026 10:00 PM Until 29 Aug 2026 10:00 PM
0Hi everyone,
This summer, Amsterdam belongs to two things close to the heart of everyone on this forum: Pride and rowing. From 25 July to 8 August the city hosts WorldPride Amsterdam, with the world-famous Canal Parade sailing through the canals on Saturday 1 August. And from 24 to 30 August, the World Rowing Championships come to the Bosbaan. If you're travelling here for either one — or both — we'd love to put you on the water yourself.
We're TopRow, a rowing centre right on the Amstel, about fifteen minutes from the centre of town. Inclusion isn't a slogan for us — it's part of the sport here. TopRow has sailed in the Canal Parade several times, and the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation was the first sports federation in the country to sail in Pride under its own flag — a public statement that rowing is a sport for everyone. This community is exactly who we had in mind when we built Experience Amsterdam.
Because it's such a special summer, we're offering Experience Amsterdam the whole month of August. You don't have to worry about a thing: your instructor steers the boat and tells you the story of the city while you row, and every trip finishes with a drink on our terrace on the Amstel.
Three ways to do it:
City Tour by Oar — for experienced rowers. A long, beautiful row through the canal ring, under the Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge), past the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House and more of the city's landmarks. Discover Amsterdam — for anyone who has never held an oar. Thirty minutes of instruction on shore, then a guided row on the Amstel past the Rijksmuseum and the Heineken building. No experience needed at all. A bit of both — travelling with a partner who doesn't row? We'll mix it, so the two of you get out on the water together and still see Amsterdam in a way a canal cruise can never match — because you're the one in the boat. Sessions run Monday to Friday at 13:00 and 15:00, in English, age 15 and up, from €62.25 per person.
There's no better way to remember a Pride or a World Championships than from the seat of a boat, on the same water the city grew up around.
All the details and booking are on our site: amsterdam.toprow.com. Come row with us — we'd love to see you out here.
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Events
Events happening today
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15 Oct 2009 05:00 PM 18 Oct 2009 04:59 PM
The 45th Head of the Charles Regatta
16 - 18 Oct 2009
Herter Park @ the Charles River (directions)
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
Visit the GLRF booth at the expo area.
We’ll be open from Friday - Sunday so stop by and say hello. This year our booth will be in a new location, along the finish and NOT in the big top tent. So go outside and along the path towards the finish line and you'll see us!
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General Information
The Head of the Charles Regatta racing days are Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19. Cost of admission is free. The first race begins at 8:00 am on Saturday morning and continues until the last race at 4:45 pm. Viewing is available along a stretch of the Charles River, starting at the Boston University bridge and continuing upriver. Spectators can enjoy the races from either side of the river or on one of the following bridges: the River Street bridge, the Western Avenue bridge, the Weeks footbridge, the Lars Anderson bridge, and the Elliott bridge. Have a look at the course map, courtesy of the Head of the Charles Committee.
The GLRF booth will be open on Friday afternoon, 1 pm - 6 pm, Saturday, from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Bring a camera, sunglasses, a jacket and either sunscreen or an umbrella. There is lots to see......
Lodging and Destination Information
Click on this [link] to find information on Boston, and search for good hotel deals.
Join the GLRF Worldwide Community
Pick up a GLRF brochure
Good Stuff at the booth - Be a Bad Rower
take advantage of Regatta Only Special Prices
Women’s drifit tee’s Men’s shorts Men's drifit tee’s Awesome Tote Bags
Good Stuff at the booth - GLRF gear and promotions
Profess your devotion with the ultra hip fashion forward Love2Row shirt Declare your orientation once and for all: the GLRF bisweptual shirt Strut your stuff with the GLRF bi-hoodie: sweep or scull Show your support - GLRF rowing bracelet Be fashion and sun forward - get the special rowerized sunglasses Clip it! Get our sunglasses clip and keep your shades in place in your car.
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