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In the 13th century, Venetian festivals called regatas included boat races, which is where the modern races get their name.
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The Thomas Doggett’s Coat and Badge race, is one of the oldest recreational races still running
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In 1839, the Detriot Boat Club was founded, and was the first U.S. rowing club.
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In 1843, Yale formed the first collage rowing team, which started a tradition in universities that continus today.
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The first composite shell was made out of a form of paper papier-mâché. These boats were made by Waters Paper Boat Factory.
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In the 1896 olympics in Athens, for the first time in Olympic history, the rowing event was canceled due to ruff seas.
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The first Olympics was held in 1896 with rowing as one of the core sports.
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In 480 B.C., triremes rowed through the mediterainian with long oars propeling them through the water.