 Most viewed - Lake Biwa Citizens' Regatta 2007 びわこ市民レガッタ |
On July 29, 2007, this regatta was held for the second time. It targets mainly beginner rowers. Organized by the Seta Rowing Club which seeks to have more people enjoy water sports on Lake Biwa. Seta-Karahashi Bridge was the regatta's starting line.136 views The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD was awarded to all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all five categories.
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The junior category team receive their medals and CDs.111 views
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The beautiful 15-page program included an ad for the Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD.106 views
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The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CDs were donated by Philbert Ono.105 views
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Awards ceremony83 views
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Free rides on this dragon boat were also provided.80 views
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Rowing on the dragon boat79 views
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Writing names on award certificates.75 views
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Dragon boat72 views
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Sketch of regatta course71 views
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Dragon boat going to the Seta-Karahashi Bridge.71 views
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Some of the prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Notice the Lake Biwa Rowing Song CDs (75 copies).70 views
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A representative from each winning team went to receive a medal and Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD. Each team had 5 members, so 5 CDs per team.70 views
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We rowed according to the taiko drum beat.69 views
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A taiko drummer sits at the front of the dragon boat.68 views
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Sixty rowing teams (300 people) rowed in five categories, including beginner and expert rowers, ranging in age from junior high to senior citizens.67 views
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Dragon boat66 views
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Most races were not close.64 views
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Dragon boat64 views
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CDs63 views
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This is the boat dock where people got on and off the boats. The boats were provided by local rowing organizations. The regatta was organized by the Seta Rowing Club in Otsu.61 views
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Up to four rowing teams raced down a 250-meter straight course.61 views
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Seta-Karahashi Bridge, the start line.61 views
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A rowing team leaves the dock for Seta-Karahashi Bridge seen in the background.60 views
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All the boats are held stationary with a rope provided from the bridge.59 views
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The 250-meter course is very short, and each race ends within a minute or two.59 views
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.58 views
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.58 views
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold.56 views
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold during the regatta which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.55 views
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