Review: Regiowedstrijd on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at Michiel de Ruyter

Wind, hamburgers, and winner’s cake!

On Saturday June 13th, 4 teams from Willem 3 took part in the third Regiowedstrijd competition in Uithoorn at the Michiel de Ruyter rowing club:
C4x+ Mix De Snelle Kano, Cox: Isabelle
C4x+ Mix FAAM, Cox: Ilayda
C4x+ Mix Golden Oldies, Cox: Greetje and
4x+ Heren SLAGroom, Cox: Ilayda💪

When the day started, there was a lot of wind, and many of us speculated that there could be a cancellation, but after turning up to the location and seeing all our W3 friends, we all quickly got back into the spirit!

The event was organised really well, and they even cooked hamburgers and hotdogs, which was great to fuel everyone after using extra strength to fight the wind! They even had a photographer, who eventually got on a boat himself to capture the action 📸

Team FAAM and Team SLAGroom won first prize—a cake—in their category. Team Golden Oldies finished in second place in the C4* Mix group.

After a lot of cheering, laughing and rowing like our lives depended on it, we all gathered together for a photo in our white and blue clothes, satisfied with a great day on the water 😊

Would you like to join us for this exciting challenge? The next Regional Race will be held on Saturday, September 12th, at RZV De Amstel. Open to recreational rowers and beginners starting at the S1 class.
You won’t know how much fun it is until you join in. Please send your registration to regioroeien@willem3.nl.

Isabelle Whitaker

Foto’s: Eva Swager Fotografie, Dave Overeem van Elferen (W3) en Henk Rek (W3)