Dongola racing
Dongola racing is a popular event in traditional local
regattas, especially on the River Thames in southern England and was first competed at Maidenhead in 1886.[1] Competitors use wide punts and a team of (usually six) people with single-bladed paddles
, facing forwards and kneeling, normally with one leg up and one leg down. The person at the rear is responsible for the steering with their paddle.
Origins
Dongola racing originates from
Royal Irish Regiment beat the Black Watch in a close finish.[2]
Competitors
Some competitors take the racing very seriously and practise extensively before the race and demonstrate a high level of skill. Others may turn up on the day and treat the event in a light-hearted manner and in fancy dress.
Regattas
Dongola racing takes place at the following regattas:
- Cookham Regatta[3]
- Goring and Streatley Regatta[4]
- Sonning Regatta
- Sunbury Amateur Regatta
- Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta
- Selected Skiffing club regattas
See also
- Dragon boat racing
References
- ^ Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta Archived 5 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ G. Dear One Hundred Years of Skiff Racing British Rowing Almanack 2001
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "Regatta 2023 – Goring Gap Boat Club".
External links
- Definition from TheFreeDictionary.com
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