Since 1886, the small Principality of Monaco organized yacht regattas
at the request of owners staying in the Riviera towns of Monte-Carlo,
Nice, Cannes, and Marseille. Monaco currently has 32,000 inhabitants
composed of 118 different nationalities. Following English example,
rowing regattas became fashionable and were such a success that
rowing is still one of the favourite sports of Monaco residents.
It is common to see sea Yoles and Outriggers cross the beautiful
Bay of Monaco heading for nearby Italy. Rowing is taught in school
and many people discover the pleasure of rowing year round, especially
in the wintertime, thanks to the mild climate.
PERSONALITIES
Gaston Delaplane : From 1905 to 1912, he was 8 times French Champion and 3 times European Champion.
John B. Kelly : In 1952, Kelly came to Monaco to train and get ready for the European Championships and he became the singles champion that year. He won the Diamond Sculls at Henley in 1947 and 1949.His father had been Olympic Champion in 1920.
Grace Kelly : John B. Kelly's sister, Grace came to Monaco in 1956; she married Prince Rainier and was a supporter of Société Nautique. The death of the princess saddened many people of Monaco.
REGIONS
DID YOU KNOW?
The Société des Régates is the most ancient sporting club in Monaco. Founded in 1888, it later became the prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco for sailing and became Société Nautique de Monaco for rowing in 1953. In Monaco, a floating berth of 352 meters has been built here for the first time in the world for pleasure yachts and big cruise ships.
Medium temperatures are around10C during the winter and 28C in the summer. The Mediterranean is a beautiful sea and Monaco is the gateway to the Italian Riviera and to the interior of the French Riviera with lovely places such as Saint Paul de Vence and Grasse.
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Fédération Monégasque du Sport Aviron
3 quai J.F.Kennedy, 98000 Monaco
Contact : Mr. Henri Doria, President
Tel: +377-92-160303
