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Being my first regatta, I was at first daunted by the rowing terminology for the different types of boats.
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Carrying back a single sculling boat
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The place was not as crowded as you would think.
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Rowing team from Nagahama
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Azaleas in full bloom along the lake edge
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Four-man boat race. There were also foreign rowers from international schools.
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Cheering section for Nagahama
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Four-man race with the cox at the stern
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Starting line. The man says "Yoi" (Ready) then "Go."「用意」、次いで「ゴー」
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Four-man race starts with the cox at the front.
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Off they go
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Close-up of rowers at Asahi Regatta
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Cheering section
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High school spectators near the finish line
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Kyoto University's cheering section for the 8-man raceComplete with cheerleaders.
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Eight-man race
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Kyoto Univ. comes in 3rd place
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Starting line staff
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Starting line
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Two-man boat race
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Cheering/coaching from bicycle
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Cheering/coaching on foot
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Awards ceremony
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Boat landing
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Temporary boat landing
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Carrying the boat back
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Sleek racing row boats and traditional yakata picnic boats on upper right
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Race course at the head of Seta River where it meets Lake Biwa. 1000-meter course with 6 lanes.
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