Review: Regiowedstrijd Zaterdag 17 mei 2025 bij W3 en Poseidon

The second race of the 2025 Regioroeien Competition took place on the 17th of May; the rowing clubs Willem III and Poseidon had the pleasure of hosting this round.

With participation of 31 teams, the event was buzzing with energy from start to finish. Many teams were familiar from the first race, while others were newly formed after hearing how fun this race can be.

The day kicked off with calm water, clear skies, and high spirits. Boats from both W3 and Poseidon’s fleet were prepped early, and by the time the first call to the dock came, the energy was real.

Friends, families, and clubmates cheering each other on and soaking up the sunshine, it really couldn’t have been better racing day.

The first heat set the tone with a bang: C4* Heren team 1881 from Willem III clocked the fastest time of the day at 1:30:9. That result fired everyone up, and the rest of the teams followed with great enthusiasm along the race until the last strokes were taken.

After the race, everyone gathered to relax, grab a drink and wait for the results and of course the famous cake! In true Regioroeien spirit, slices were generously shared with competitors.

Regioroeien is such a great event that brings together novice rowers from different clubs, sparks new friendships, and gives people a real taste of racing.

Huge thanks to the organizing team, hosting clubs, volunteers, and the participating rowers!
Looking forward to the next round, hosted by Michiel de Ruyter in Uithoorn on the 14th of June.

(Tekst: Ilayda Yildirim – Foto’s: Hugo Rompa)