Rowing By FerO73 1430 BCE The egiptians practiced rowing but not as an sport Period: 1430 BCE to 2030 The history of rowing 406 BCE Trireme regattas in the era of Classical Greece 1315 first venetian festival called regata that included boat races among others 1716 Is created the Doggett's Coat and Badge that consecrates the best boatman in London 1793 Eton College inaugurated its "rowing courses" 1818 Leander club is founded one of the most pretigious rowing clubs in the world 1821 Appears the Real Club de Regatas de Barcelona Period: 1828 to 1874 Great innovations in the sport Jun 10, 1829 The regatta Oxford-Cambridge is founded 1839 The Henley Royal Regatta one of the most prestigious ones in the world was founded 1879 Is created the Amateur Rowing Association Jul 25, 1892 FISA the "Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d’Aviron" was founded 1896 The participation of rowing in Olimpycs was cancelled due to bad weather 1900 The first time rowing appeared in the olympics in Paris 1976 Women start to participate in the Olympics in Montreal
