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The Alkmaar - Bath Challenge Shield |
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| AA Race 17e - 2000 18e - 2001 19e - 2002 21e - 2004 22e - 2005 23e - 2006 24e - 2007 25e - 2008
Bath Race |
The history behind
the Challenge shield has blurred over the last 15 years, the format
hasn't. Traditionally we visit Alkmaar each April to race in the
dreaded AA Race, which is rowed over 6500m for men and 5000 for women. In
turn Alkmaar come to Bath in the Autumn to take part in a low key head,
normally run over 3000m. The challenge shield has been won equally by men and women from both clubs, rowing in Eights, Fours, Quads and Pairs. The most enjoying part of this tradition is not the rowing but the
attempts by the hosts to sabotage the visiting crews. Over the years this
has been 30k cycle rides, roller blading, sculling around Alkmaar, long
distance treasure hunts, scooter rides, cider drinking, boomerang throwing
and visits to the BierMuseum. Needless to say we have had much fun over
the years and made some very good friends. All members of the club should
grab the chance to visit Alkmaar at least once, it is addictive. |
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