Home port for the EC Rowingbike 2008 is Noordzee Residence de Banjaard

The first two European Championships (1999 and 2000) were also organised from de Banjaard. In 2007 we have used this very suitable location again, hosted by main sponsor RP holidays. De Banjaard is a luxurious holiday resort, directly south of the Oosterscheldekering and therefore very close to the start/finish location on Neeltje Jans (click map to enlarge).

General info on the earlier European Championships: see Events.

Rowbiking is the ultimate sport for everybody. Every (beginning) rowingbiker is hereby invited to participate in the 10th Open European Championships 2008 organised by the IROF (International Rowingbike Federation).
The previous European Championships have been very successful weekends with spectacular sporting and lots of FUN.

In 2008 the European Championships will have a racing class for the competitive participants and touring class for the recreational rowingbikers. We hope to attract some very competitive and prominent competitors again from several nationalities. Like multiple Olympic rowingchampion Nico Rienks (NL), sprinting canon Arno Seijbel (rugbyinternational) former European Champion Rowingbike and multiple champion Recumbentracing Ymte Sijbrandij and former European Champions Rowingbike Martijn Mateman,Theo Homan and Beb & Derk Thijs.

In cooperation with RP Holidays an attractive programme is offered, including accommodation, dinners and breakfast in villa's at the Roompot Beach Resort/Noordzee Residénce de Banjaard.
The Banjaard is located at a beautiful site, directly at the south leg of the famous 'Oosterschelde Stormvloedkering'. For more info: www.rpholidays.nl

Spectators can, without cost, easily follow the races. Saturday: start and finish of the criterium (14 km), 1-hour race and the qualifying rounds for the sprint (333 metres) on the 'Hoogh Plaetweg' on the seaside, located central on the island of Neeltje Jans. The start location of the long distance race on Sunday will be at the Restaurant at de Banjaard. The long distance race will follow the North Sea coastline to the lighthouse of Ouddorp, there the racers turn around, take the same way back and finish at Neeltje Jans. Also see programme below.

Thys 222 rowing bikes can be rented for the event and a month prior to it, please mail for more info at .

† = location Neeltje Jans
‡ = Noordzee Residénce de Banjaard

Entry, measuring, rowers meeting en meals are equal for both classes.

After the European Championships the rental Rowingbikes used in the competitions will be sold for attractive prices, you can contact Thijs I.D. for information or make a reservation of one of these bikes.

All row cyclists, including non-Europeans, may enter. Participation is open for all Thys 222 rowingbikes, this is a strict one design class, so everyone has the same equipment and equal chances. Other brands and types of row cycles are invited to join the event and the races, though not to compete for prizes and title. If a sufficient number of non THYS 222 row cycles enter, a separate open class ranking will be administered. Alterations and/ or aerodynamic improvements will not be allowed in the Thys 222 class. Alterations to the transmission system, for example chain drive, shape of steering bar and "Berger block" are permitted. During all races helmets are obligatory. Participants take part at their own costs and risk.

The result measured is the finishing order of the races. The results of all 4 races held will count for the end result. In case of equal points the result of the sprint will prevail. There will be prices for the first three women and man in the THYS 222 one design class. There is one overall title European Champion for man, so not for the individual races. When five or more women participate there will also be a women's European Champion.

Entrance fee is € 35,- per person and includes € 10,- for membership of the IROF for the year 2008. Please register ASAP at the IROF.

(also see form below)

At 'de Banjaard' you can reserve a bed in a two person bedroom in a 8 person villa type H8. This is a linked bungalow with 4 bedrooms and a private Sauna.

The rent is for the whole weekend beginning Friday afternoon 15.00 hours until Monday morning 10.00 hours. It costs 58 Euro per person per weekend.
Additionally you can rent a package of sheets and pillow cover, enjoy dinners and a breakfast buffet. You will find the rates on the application form below.
If you wish to stay longer at the Banjaard or if you want other accommodations please contact the Banjaard through info@debanjaard.nl or tel: +31-113 374000.
Camping is available at the Roompot at a very attractive rate. Closer is the mini camping De Strandjutter, Vredenhofweg 1 4493 NG Kamperland, tel nr + 31 113 371262. Make your camping reservation on time!

As always, volunteers are an important part of the success of the EC. Please help us out. Send an e-mail to for more information about what's expected of you.

The EC is also technically supported by Waterland Neeltje Jans, www.pulseaudiovideo.nl, www.delta.nl, www.paree.nl