Overview
The Koninklijke Roeivereniging Sport Gent (Royal Sport Nautique de Gand) is a Ghent rowing club based on the Watersportbaan since May 1961, next to Club Gent; in 1906 its members rowed in the combined Ghent eight that won the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley. The club has over 500 members and a clubhouse with boat sheds, a weights room, a 32-bed sports hostel (2014) and a café-restaurant with a terrace over the course. Anyone aged 9 to 99 who can swim 50 m can learn to row here, all year round on the Watersportbaan or the canal. Sport Gent runs the Ghent May Regatta.
- Founded
- 1883
- Members
- about 500 (club figure)
- Federation
- Vlaamse Roeiliga
- info@krsg.be
- Registry code
- 0407.597.265
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Ghent May Regattainternational rowing regatta on the Watersportbaan; next edition 8–9 May 2027
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History and achievements
- 1906Sport Nautique de Gand rowers win the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley together with Club Gent
- 1961Move to the Watersportbaan (May)
- 1983Extra boat shed
- 1995Weights room added
- 2014Sports hostel opened (23 August)
Location
- Position
- 51°2.84′ N 3°42.23′ E
51.04733, 3.70383 - Address
- Kanodreef 1
Frequently asked
Does Royal Sport Nautique de Gand run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to row.
When was Royal Sport Nautique de Gand founded?
In 1883.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Ghent May Regatta.