Ringvaart Regatta postponed due to possible bad weather
The rowing race Ringvaart Regatta will not take place on Wednesday 13 May due to bad weather. Strong winds, cold and rain are forecast. The organisers do not consider it safe enough to go ahead with the event under these circumstances. The new date is Wednesday 27 May.
The Ringvaart Regatta is an annual rowing marathon of one hundred kilometres that has been organised since 1976 by the Delft student rowing club D.S.R.V. Laga. The race originated during the club’s centenary.
Vigo Wurfbain was due to row 150 kilometres with several students to raise money for research into Long Covid. “We are actually quite pleased that we do not have to row in these weather conditions,” he says. “Last year, a boat even sank.”
They will continue training over the next two weeks. “We will mainly train individually. Perhaps occasionally on the boat, but I do not really expect that,” says Wurfbain.
New date
The Ringvaart Regatta has been moved to Wednesday 27 May. The organisation states: “We understand that this news is disappointing, but we look forward to seeing you on the alternative date.” Further information for participants will be shared as soon as possible.
This article was written by our media partner Omroep Delft. The Delta editorial team has made minor adjustments and translated it.
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