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Canoe Marathon European Championships
The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became an annual competition. Host venues Thirteen editions have been organised in nine different countries since the first championships in 1995. As of 2013, the competition has been staged every year. *1995 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 1995: Murcia, Spain *1997 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 1997: Pavia, Italy *1999 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 1999: Gorzów Wielkopolski, Gorzów, Poland *2001 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 2001: Győr, Hungary *2003 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 2003: Gdańsk, Poland *2005 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 2005: Týn nad Vltavou, Czech Republic *2007 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 2007: Trenčín, Slovakia *2009 Canoe Marathon European Championships, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canoe Marathon
Canoe marathon is a paddling sport in which athletes paddle a kayak (double-bladed paddle) or canoe (single-bladed paddle) over a long distance to the finish line. The International Canoe Federation states standard distance races are at least without an upper limit, while short distance races are between , and . Many events are raced down sections of river, including currents or portages around obstacles. Some events attract thousands of competitors and are staged over several days. Classes Racers are generally divided into different classes though the available classes at each race will vary. Example classes are: *K1 *K2 *K4 *C1 *C2 *C3 *C6 *OC1 *OC2 ''K'' refers to a kayak, ''C'' a canoe and ''OC'' to an outrigger. The number refers to the number of paddlers in the boat. Some included on this list are very infrequently raced at the marathon discipline, but ''C1'', ''C2'' and ''K1'' are virtually in every race. ''K1'', ''K2'', ''K4'', ''C1'', and ''C2'' classes are permitted in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostróda
Ostróda (; Old Prussian language, Old Prussian: ''Austrāti'') is a town in northern Poland, in the historic region of Masuria. It is the seat of the Ostróda County within the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and has approximately 33,191 inhabitants (2009). Ostróda is the largest town in the western part of Masuria, and the second largest in all of Masuria after Ełk. Geography The town lies in the west of the historic Masuria region on the Drwęca river, a right tributary of the Vistula. Lake Drwęca west of the town is part of the Masurian Lake District. Ostróda has become a growing tourist site owing to its relaxing natural surroundings. The National road 7 (Poland), National road 7 from Gdańsk to Warsaw, part of European route E77, passes through Ostróda. The Elbląg Canal connects Ostróda with the Baltic Sea, Baltic coast. History Middle Ages At the site of an original settlement of Old Prussians on an island at the river delta where the Drwęca river flows into Lake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Canoe Marathon European Championships
300px, Lučki most (Harbour bridge), starting point of Championship The 2018 Canoe Marathon European Championships is the fifteenth edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships, which took place between 5 and 8 July 2018 at Metković, Croatia. The competition consisted of seventeen events – ten in kayak and seven in canoe – divided into junior, under–23 and senior categories. Medalists Seniors Under 23 Juniors Medal table References External links * {{European championships in 2018 Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became ... International sports competitions hosted by Croatia Marathon European Championships Canoeing in Croatia July 2018 sports events in Europe Sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponte De Lima
Ponte de Lima () is the oldest ''vila'' (chartered town, head of a municipality) in Portugal, in the district of Viana do Castelo (district), Viana do Castelo. Situated on the southern bank of the Lima River, it takes its name from the medieval bridge (ponte) that crosses the waterway. In 2021, the municipality had a population of 41,164 within an area of . The town itself has approximately 2,800 inhabitants. The current mayor is Vasco Ferraz, elected by the CDS – People's Party, People's Party (CDS–PP). As of 2024, Ponte de Lima is one of the six municipalities in Portugal administered by this party. The municipal holiday is celebrated on the Tuesday following the ''Feiras Novas'' (New Fairs), a festivity held annually during the second weekend of September. History The area of Ponte de Lima has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with archaeological evidence of settlements dating back over 3,000 years. During the Iron Age, numerous ''Castro culture, castros'' (hillforts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Canoe Marathon European Championships
The 2017 Canoe Marathon European Championships is the fourteenth edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships, which took place between 29 June and 2 July 2017 at Ponte de Lima, Portugal. The competition consisted of sixteen events – nine in kayak and seven in canoe – divided in junior, under–23 and senior categories. Medalists Juniors Under 23 Seniors Medal table References External links * {{European championships in 2017 Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became ... International sports competitions hosted by Portugal Marathon European Championships Canoeing in Portugal June 2017 sports events in Europe July 2017 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontevedra
Pontevedra (, ) is a city in the autonomous community of Galicia (Spain), Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It is the capital of both the ''Pontevedra (comarca), Comarca'' and Province of Pontevedra, and the capital of the Rías Baixas. It is also the capital of its own municipality which is often considered an extension of the actual city. The city is best known for its urban planning, pedestrianisation and the charm of its Old town of Pontevedra, old town. Between 2013 and 2020, the city received numerous awards for its urban planning, like the international European Intermodes Urban Mobility Award in 2013, the 2014 Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development awarded by UN-Habitat in partnership with Dubai Municipality and the Excellence Award of the center for Active Design in New York City in 2015, among others. The city also won the European Commission's first prize for urban safety in 2020. Surrounded by hills, the city is located on the edge of a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Canoe Marathon European Championships
The 2016 Canoe Marathon European Championships is the thirteenth edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships, which took place between 30 June and 3 July 2016 at Pontevedra, Spain. The competition consisted of seventeen events – ten in kayak and seven in canoe – divided into junior, under–23 and senior categories. Medalists Seniors Under 23 Juniors Medal table References External links * {{European championships in 2016 Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became ... International sports competitions hosted by Spain Marathon European Championships Canoeing in Spain June 2016 sports events in Europe July 2016 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bohinj
Bohinj (; ), or the Bohinj Valley () or Bohinj Basin (), is a 20 km long and 5 km wide basin in the Julian Alps, in the Upper Carniola region of northwestern Slovenia. It is traversed by the Sava Bohinjka river. Its main feature is the periglacial Lake Bohinj (). Bohinj is part of the Municipality of Bohinj, the seat of which is Bohinjska Bistrica. Geography The basin consists of four geographic units: the Lower Valley (), Upper Valley (), Ukanc Basin or Lake Basin (; Jezerska kotlina), and Nomenj Basin (). It is bounded by the Komarča head wall on one end and Soteska Canyon at the other. The Lower Bohinj Mountain Range represents its southern border. The Sava River has carved a canyon between the Jelovica and Pokljuka plateaus in the east. To the north, Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest mountain, is also a part of the municipality. The Sava Bohinjka (which merges with the Sava Dolinka into the Sava) begins when two rivers, the Jezernica and the Mostnica, merge. The Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Canoe Marathon European Championships
The 2015 Canoe Marathon European Championships were the twelfth edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships, which took place between 1 and 5 July 2015 at Bohinj, Slovenia. The competition consisted of sixteen events – ten in kayak and six in canoe – divided in junior, under-23 and senior categories. Medalists Juniors Under 23 Seniors Medal table References External links * {{Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became ... International sports competitions hosted by Slovenia Marathon European Championships Canoeing in Slovenia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piešťany
Piešťany (; , , , ) is a town in Slovakia. It is located in the western part of the country within the Trnava Region and is the seat of its Piešťany District, own district. It is the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia and has around 28,000 inhabitants. Etymology The name Piešťany comes from Slovak language, Slovak ''Piesok'' (sand), referring to local sandbanks. The etymology is straightforward – ''Piešťanci'' – people who live on the sandy site and ''Piešťany'' – their settlement. History The first human settlement in the area is dated to the Prehistory, prehistoric times, about 80,000 years ago. People were attracted to the site by abundance of game in the vicinity of the thermal springs that did not freeze in winter. A small female statue representing female fertility called Venus of Moravany was found in the nearby village Moravany nad Váhom. It is made of mammoth ivory and is dated to 22,800 BC. It currently resides in the Bratislava Castle museu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Canoe Marathon European Championships
The 2014 Canoe Marathon European Championships were the eleventh edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships, which took place between 13 and 15 June 2014 in Piešťany, Slovakia. The competition was staged on the Váh river and consisted of fifteen events – ten in kayak and five in canoe – divided in junior, under-23 and senior categories. Medalists Juniors Under–23 Seniors Medal table References {{European championships in 2014 Canoe Marathon European Championships Canoe Marathon European Championships The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association. The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became ... International sports competitions hosted by Slovakia Marathon European Championships Canoeing and kayaking competitions in Slovakia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vila Verde
Vila Verde () is a municipality in the district of Braga in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 46,446,Instituto Nacional de Estatística in an area of 228.67 km².Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país /ref> Vila Verde's current mayor, as of 26 September 2021, is Júlia Fernandes of the |
