11 Dec 2013
East and Central African Championships scheduled for March 2014
For 2014 the regatta is to be held at the Garuga Country Lake Resort and Kisubi Beach in Entebbe, Uganda. The resort is well situated being close to Entebbe International Airport and it offers a range of accommodation options and other facilities including recreational areas and a swimming pool.
Boats will be supplied by the organisers and all of the boats will be 'stable boats'. Oars must be supplied by the participants. The regatta is for club teams only with local transport in Uganda and accommodation being catered by the organisers.
Races will be held in the following boat classes:
– Lightweight: lightweight men's and women's single sculls, lightweight men's and women's double sculls, lightweight men's four.
– Open weight: men's and women's single sculls, men's and women's double sculls, men's four.
The average temperature in Entebbe in March is in the mid-20s (degrees Celsius).
During the championships an assembly to discuss the promotion of rowing in the region will be held for all presidents and secretary generals of national rowing federations.
FISA development manager Sheila Stephens Desbans explains that this regatta is supported by FISA as it is part of FISA's initiative to have stronger regional activity in Africa.
Please visit the event website for details: www.ugandarowing.org/ecarc/index.php