Home port for the EC Rowingbike 2013 is Noordzee Residence de Banjaard

The first two European Championships (1999 and 2000) were also organised from de Banjaard. Since 2007 we have used this very suitable location again, hosted by main sponsor Roompot 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 14th Open European Championships 2013 organised by the IROF (International Rowingbike Federation).
The previous European Championships have been very successful weekends with spectacular sporting and lots of FUN.

In 2013 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. In earlier Rowingbike championships some very well known sportsmen have participated. For example multiple Olympic Rowing Champions Nico Rienks (NL) and Ronald Florijn, sprinting canon Arno Seijbel (rugbyinternational) former European Champion Rowingbike and multiple champion Recumbentracing Ymte Sijbrandij and former European Champions Rowingbike Martijn Mateman,Theo Homan, Menno van Blitterswijk and Beb & Derk Thijs. We ate expecting some of these experienced riders again besides young talent like Martijn Rempt who surprised everybody by a third place in last years Championships.

In cooperation with Roompot 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.roompot.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 (200 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 and/or Thijs 209 rowing bikes can be rented for the event and a month prior to it, please mail for more info at .

All row cyclists, including non-Europeans, may enter. Main racing class will be the THYS 209 class,
Slower types of rowingbike are permitted to compete for the prices and title within the THYS 209 class.
There will be an open class for types of rowingbike ( like THYS 240) that are ranked by the IROF as potential faster than the 209.
Alterations and/ or aerodynamic improvements will not be allowed in the Thys 209 class. In case of doubt contact irof@rowingbike.com.
During all races and the tour helmets are obligatory. Participants take part at their own costs and risk.

For the exact text of the racing rules click the button on the left side of this page.

The result measured is the finishing order in the mixed ( 209 man- women- openclass) 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 209 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.
All participants, also the tour riders, will receive an EC medal.

For each contest the participant will receive a number of points equal to his finishing place in the mixed ( 209 man- women- openclass) races. Only the 1st place will receive a bonus; he will get 0,75 points.
For the sprint results the times clocked on saturday will count; Only the finishing places of the sunday's finalists will be changed to the results of the finals. For more details see rules.

Official results will be the mixed ranking.

Entrance fee is € 40,- per person and includes € 10,- for membership of the IROF for the year 2013.
If entry fee (and eventual accomodation etc)is paid before september 1st on IROF bankaccount: IBAN NL72INGB0008444029 BIC INGBNL2A on name of : International Rowingbike Federation there is a 5 euro discount.
Please register ASAP at the IROF.
The registration form can be clicked on in the list left top on this page.

(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 70,- 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!

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