A trophy, the Glandaz cup, would be awarded each year after the European championships to the national team which had obtained most wins. In the case of a draw, the decision would be arrived at by awarding points to the various events, as follows: 2 points for the 8 +, 1 1/2 for the 4 + and 1 point for the three other boats (2 +, 2x and lx). An association of former oarsmen awarded a plaque to the caretaker of the “Royal Club Nautique de Gand,” who had completed 41 years of service to the club. August 15th 1910 — Ostend 18th men’s European championships Scheduled to be held at Brussels, these championships were transferred to Ostend at the last minute, as the Bel gian capital could not provide a 2,000 metre course which complied with the rules of racing. It was the third time that this North Sea resort had hosted these champi onships; the other years being 1895 and 1899. A grand stand was erected above the Slykens lock on the large canal leading to Bruges. Comparatively good weather at tracted a considerable crowd to this annual rowing fes tival. A west wind was sweeping direcdy up the large canal, causing a slight swell, but this was not to the disad vantage of any particular station. A mere rope served to align the crews. It would have been preferable if the boats had been held by their stern- posts, using stake-boats. The organisation was impeccable, There was a road on one side of the canal, along which cars could accompany the races. Many spectators were able follow the events from start to finish from the grandstand, using binocu lars. A band greeted the winners at the finish with their own national anthems. Throughout the whole day, a mood of sincere cordiality prevailed. No protest or other incident spoilt the atmosphere of this splendid gather ing. Worthy of special note was the fact that it was the first time that Hungary had taken part. The races 4+: 3 entered 1. ITA 2. BEL 3. FRA For the first 600 metres, the three crews were level. France was the first to fall back. The Belgians, after hav ing tried to take the lead, had to give way to the crew from Venice, who had held this title since 1908. 2x: 3 entered 1. FRA 2. ITA - BEL (Not rowed out) The winning double, Delaplane and Rocchesani, held the lead right from the start. f£d£ration belge DES SOCI£t£s D’AVIRON Championnafs d’Edrope OSTENDE le 15 Aoub 1910 lx: 6 entered 1. FRA 2. SUI 3. ITA 4. BEL 5. HUN 6. ALS- LOR For the first time, a Hungarian appeared at a European championship, competing in the Magyar colours. Joseph Meszaro, of the Neptune R.C., Budapest, came fifth. Gaston Delaplane had no trouble in winning his fourth European single sculls tide, his second win of the day, and thus completed his tally of European champion ships with a sixth title. 2 +: 4 entered 1. BEL 2. FRA - ALS-LOR and ITA (Not rowed out) There was a fierce battle between the famous and redoubtable pair from Ghent, Visser and Molmans, and the Frenchmen from Meaux, Megras and Profit. The crews raced stroke for stroke for 1,000 metres, then the French pair gained a slight lead, but could not shake off the Belgians. The crews remained level until the finish, when the highly respected Belgians powered into the lead, to take their fifth European rowing title in this boat class since 1903. 8 +: 4 entered 1. BEL 2. ITA 3. HUN 4. FRA The Hungarians marked their debut by gaining a slight lead at the start. Belgium, rowing at 42, took the lead Part 1 29
