1969 European Rowing Championships the 1967 European Rowing Championships in Vichy, the International Rowing Federation (FISA) had decided that the 1969 Championships would be held on the Lake of Banyoles in Spain. Circumstances changed and the event moved to Austria. 1969 European Rowing Championships The 1969 European Rowing Championships were rowing championships held on the Wörthersee in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt. This edition of the European Rowing Championships was held from 5 to 7 September for women, and a few days later for men. Women entered in five boat classes (W1x, W2x, W4x+, W4+, W8+), and 15 countries—including the United States—sent 47 boats.
Sport in Scotland Scottish Petanque Association There are 11 affiliated clubs in Scotland and many other groups which play on a casual basis. Strathclyde Country Park is the home to the Scottish Rowing Centre, including an Olympic standard 2 km rowing course that has hosted rowing events at the Commonwealth Games and World Rowing Championships. Dame Katherine Grainger with five Olympic medals is Great Britain's most decorated female Olympian. There are various events including the West Highland Yachting Week. Scotland hosts the UK's premier offshore power boat race the P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea The Scottish Highlands are one of the