 Last additions - Lake Biwa Citizens' Regatta 2007 びわこ市民レガッタ |
The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CDs were donated by Philbert Ono.Aug 01, 2007
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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.Aug 01, 2007
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Writing names on award certificates.Aug 01, 2007
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We rowed according to the taiko drum beat.Aug 01, 2007
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The beautiful 15-page program included an ad for the Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boat going to the Seta-Karahashi Bridge.Aug 01, 2007
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The junior category team receive their medals and CDs.Aug 01, 2007
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Awards ceremonyAug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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Rowing on the dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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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).Aug 01, 2007
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A taiko drummer sits at the front of the dragon boat.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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Free rides on this dragon boat were also provided.Aug 01, 2007
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Dragon boatAug 01, 2007
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold during the regatta which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.Aug 01, 2007
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Sketch of regatta courseAug 01, 2007
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.Aug 01, 2007
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CDsAug 01, 2007
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold.Aug 01, 2007
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The 250-meter course is very short, and each race ends within a minute or two.Aug 01, 2007
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.Aug 01, 2007
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Most races were not close.Aug 01, 2007
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All the boats are held stationary with a rope provided from the bridge.Aug 01, 2007
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Seta-Karahashi Bridge, the start line.Aug 01, 2007
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Up to four rowing teams raced down a 250-meter straight course.Aug 01, 2007
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A rowing team leaves the dock for Seta-Karahashi Bridge seen in the background.Aug 01, 2007
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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. The Lake Biwa Rowing Song CD was awarded to all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all five categories. Aug 01, 2007
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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.Aug 01, 2007
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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.Aug 01, 2007
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