
Bled – a jewel among the Alps welcomes you
to have an amazing masters rowing experience!

Bled – a jewel among the Alps welcomes you
to have an amazing masters rowing experience!
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- About Slovenia
2025 EURO MASTERS REGATTA powered by I FEEL SLOVENIA
19 – 22 JUNE 2025
Bled – a jewel among the Alps welcomes you to have an amazing masters rowing experience!


ABOUT BLED
The eternal allure of Bled lies in its magical lake, a shimmering body of crystal-clear water embraced by a necklace of snow-capped Alpine peaks. Atop the lake reigns Slovenia’s only island, crowned by a 15th-century chapel safely guarding its wishing bell, while high above it broods a mighty medieval castle.
Be inspired by Bled’s mild climate, fresh air, plentiful sunshine, clean water and tranquil serenity. Look out at the lake from a castle on a cliff, visit the island on a traditional “pletna” boat, take a trip around the lake with the coachmen “Fijaker” and treat yourself with the traditional Bled cream cake.
Registration
ENTRIES OPENING DATE
01 March 2025, 9:00 hrs (CEST)
ENTRIES CLOSING DATE
Wednesday, May 21, 18:00 hrs (CEST)
Entries only via the online entry system.
Please note:
If the maximum number of entries is reached, the deadline can be brought forward!
Late entries
Registration Fees
Early registration 01 March to 31 March 2025:
Single: | 33 € |
Pair/Double: | 66 € |
Four/Quad: | 132 € |
Eight: | 264 € |
Early registration: At the early registration deadline on 01 April 2025 the amount for the early entries is due by bank transfer or online payment. Early entries that are not paid for by the deadline will be charged with the regular entry fees.
Registration 01 April to 21 May 2025:
Single: | 36 € |
Pair/Double: | 72 € |
Four/Quad: | 144 € |
Eight: | 288 € |
Regular entries: At the entry deadline on 21 May 2025 18:00 hrs (CEST) the total amount of the entry fees incl. possible additional fees (excluding the early registration fees already paid) are due by bank transfer or online payment. If the regatta fees have not been received by the Organising Committee by 21 May 2025 18:00 (CEST), the teams will not be allowed to start. The regatta fees and costs for possible additional services are due, nevertheless. Payments on site are not possible (except for payments for late entries)!
Late entries: Entry fees for late entries can be paid by bank transfer or online payment or at the regatta office. Online payment via PayPal. Wire transfer costs have to be paid by the registrant, not the host. Entry fees will only be reimbursed for events that did not take place minus eventual wire transfer costs. Teams that have not paid their regatta fee in time are not allowed to start.
DRAW
4 June 2025, 18:00 hrs (CEST)
⇒ Regatta München e.V., Dachauer Str. 35, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Germany



Masters Single Trophy “JUTTA DEUSCHL”
For the Single events the finals of the Masters Single Trophy will take place on the same day in the evening or on the following days. In order to participate in the Masters Single Trophy, the rowers must have already registered on https://max.m-start.de together with the entry for the corresponding single race also for participation in the Masters Single Trophy and have qualified as follows: For the events of the Masters Single Trophy, the six fastest times from the heats of the corresponding events of the same age category will be seeded. The results in the respective lightweight events in the same age category will also be considered for qualification. If lightweights qualify for the Masters Single Trophy, they will not be weighed for the Trophy race. Rowers can only qualify for these finals in the event of their own age category. For example: A 61-year-old rower can only qualify for the final in the age category F, but not in the age category E. The classification will take place two hours after the last heat of the respective race.
If a race consists of only up to seven participants, the preliminary race will be counted directly as the final race of the Masters Single Trophy and the final on the evening or the following day will be omitted. No entry fee will be charged for the final races of the Masters Single Trophy. The award ceremony will take place immediately after each race at the victory pontoon.
The Trophy is named in honour of the former Vice President of Regatta München e.V. and German National Team rower Jutta Deuschl. Jutta was a founding board member of Regatta München e.V. and a passionate and ambitious Masters rower. She was instrumental in shaping the new format of the Euro Masters Regatta. Jutta died of cancer in January 2021 at the age of 47.
ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS
Boat rental
Rental boats will be offered. Further information can be found at our website from spring 2025. All boat rental at the regatta venue is reserved to the boat rental agencies authorized by the host.
World Rowing Rules of Racing
The races shall be rowed according to the World Rowing Rules of Racing and related bye-laws. Deviating from this, a rower may compete in the “Young Masters” AA age category if he/she attains the age of 21 in 2025. Individuals whose age places them in the “Young Masters” AA category (age 21-26) may now compete in any age category where the average age of the boat falls within that specific age category. In general, the age that will be reached in 2025 applies for allocation to an age group.
Age categories
AA = ma 21 years or more | E = aa 55 years or more | J = aa 80 years or more |
A = aa 27 years or more | F = aa 60 years or more | K = aa 83 years or more |
B = aa 36 years or more | G = aa 65 years or more | L = aa 86 years or more |
C = aa 43 years or more | H = aa 70 years or more | M = aa 89 years or more |
D = aa 50 years or more | I = aa 75 years or more |
(ma = minimum age, aa = average age)
Within an age category, a sorting by the year of birth is applied equivalent to a World Masters Regatta. The sorting by year of birth will be done at the draw considering all valid entries by the time of the draw. The sorting within an age category will be done backwards from the oldest to the youngest participant. Late entries that will come in after the draw will row in the heat with the youngest participants, not considering their year of birth. If scratches occur, the regatta committee reserves the right to depart from that rule.
Lightweights
For the Masters lightweight events (MLW and MLM), “Rule 22 – Lightweights” und “Bye‑Law to Rule 22 – Weighing of Lightweight Rowers” of the World Rowing Rules of Racing applies analogously. Lightweight single scullers may not weigh more than 72.5kg (men/MLM) and 59.0kg (women/MLW). Lightweight rowers shall be weighed wearing only their racing uniform not less than one hour and not more than two hours before their race time.
Coxswains
The minimum weight of the coxswains for all races is 55 kg. Up to 15 kg short weight can be compensated by an additional weight. At the Euro Masters Regatta, coxswains do not have to be weighed before their race but will be randomly checked or selected by the Jury President or a delegate to be weighed immediately after getting out of the boat after their race. If, on inspection immediately after the race, the weight of a coxswain, together with the additional weight that the coxswain is required to carry in the boat during the race, is found to be less than the minimum weight prescribed in these rules, the team shall be excluded from the race.
Coxswains may be of either sex. They shall not be taken into account when determining the minimum age or the minimum average age.
Mixed races
Mixed crews (MM/W) are crews where half of the crew excluding the coxswain shall be women and half shall be men.
Proof of age and accreditation
Each regatta participant must be able to proof his/her age by presentation of an official photo ID (passport, ID card, driver’s license). At the regatta office, you will be able to obtain an accreditation to avoid the necessity of carrying the photo ID. The age of the participants will be verified during the regatta. In addition, the identity can be checked at any time during the regatta, especially at the award ceremony.
Clothing
Members of the same crew shall compete wearing uniform clothing.
The regulation regarding uniform clothing does not apply for mixed crews on Sunday. Teams may compete with oar blades that are not the same colour within the team.
Race divisions
When the number of entries in an event exceeds the number of available racing lanes, the event will be divided into two or more finals. If an event’s age category has one entry only, this crew shall start in the next lower age category.
Substitutes
Crew Changes are possible up to two hours before the start time of the first heat of the respective event at https://max.m-start.de. As a maximum, only half of the rowers of a crew may be substituted. Deviation from the World Rowing Rules of Racing: The substitutes do not have to be members of the same club (or, in the case of composite crews, do not have to belong to one of the clubs concerned). A substitute shall not be permitted if the age of the substituting rower would lower the average age of the original crew by more than one year or would change the age category of the team in such a way that the team would no longer be eligible to compete in the registered age category.
Withdrawals
If a crew cannot or does not want to start in a race, the crew must withdraw its entry as soon as possible at https://max.m-start.de. For fairness reasons for the other crews in this race and for crews who want to participate instead by late entry, the withdrawal should take place until 1pm (CEST) of the day before the race, at the latest two hours before the start time of the first heat of the respective race.
Prioritization in case of schedule changes
- If necessary (e.g. due to weather conditions), races will either be postponed to a later time on the same day or to the next day if time is available. This may also result in breaks in the schedule being omitted or race intervals being shortened.
- Races may start earlier than announced. The announcement must be made at least three (3) hours before the race or by 21pm the evening before if it is a morning race.
- Races may also be postponed to a later day of the regatta if time permits.
- Races can be cancelled completely on individual regatta days.
- Individual regatta days can be cancelled completely.
- The regatta as a whole may be cancelled.
Under no circumstances will races be rescheduled for a date later than 22 June 2025.
Anti-Doping
It should be noted that doping controls are also possible at Masters regattas. The anti-doping regulations in the World Rowing Rule Book apply.
Health
Each competitor shall be responsible for his or her own health and fitness.
Liability & Force Majeure
Claims arising from any damage to the event location or on the water cannot be asserted by the participants. The insurance of equipment and persons is the responsibility of the participants. The organizer assumes no liability of any kind.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure (e.g. pandemic), the organizer accepts no liability for any costs incurred. The clubs/participants are not entitled to claim a refund of the regatta fees or reimbursement of expenses from the organizer and its regatta committee. This also applies if the regatta is cancelled/interrupted for compelling reasons or if individual races are cancelled.
VENUE
Bled probably has the most beautiful rowing course in the World.
Race distance: 1000 m
Lanes: 6
Race intervals: between 3 and 5 mins
GET INSPIRED BY WATCHING THE VIDEO FROM WORLD ROWING MASTERS REGATTA!
Parking
During the entire regatta only towing vehicles may enter the regatta venue to bring boat trailers in or pick them up. These towing vehicles as well as all other vehicles have to park at the official P+R space, from where shuttle service will be operating. There is a parking fee that applies to all vehicles. Pre-bookings will be possible at https://max.m-start.de
Shuttle service
There will be shuttle bus running from Bled town centre, P + R space, to the venue and back. Schedule will be announced later on. This service will be subject of an extra charge, pre-bookings will be possible at https://max.m-start.de
ACCOMMODATION
The Organizing Committee has prepared a great selection of accommodation possibilities with special prices for the rowers.
Booking available directly via links below. If you have any additional questions, please contact us: info@bledrowing.com.

HOTEL ASTORIA***superior
Hotel Astoria is located in the very heart of the historic town of Bled, surrounded by beautiful lakeshore, unspoiled nature, and views to the unique Bled Castle. The rooms have been designed in line with the latest sustainability trends and are equipped with modern amenities.

HOTEL PARK****
With the refurbishment, hotel Park became an elegant hotel with a unique location on the promenade of Lake Bled. Hotel Park is now a combination of urban elegance, comfort and sustainable elements. It has a wellness centre with a large indoor pool and a gym.

HOTEL RIKLI BALANCE****superior
Hotel Rikli Balance is set in the heart of Bled and enjoys an elevated position boasting panoramic views of Lake Bled, Bled Castle and Julian Alps. Rooms tell the stories of the Carniolan honey bee, of traditional Gorenjska embroideries, honey dough hearts spruce from the nearby Pokljuka plain.

HOTEL SAVICA***superior
Hotel Savica is located only 250 m from Lake Bled and provides a family-friendly ambience. Rooms are spacious and comfortable; you can choose between double and family rooms. The hotel is interwind with environmentally-friendly concept to protect nature.
SLOVENIA: A NATURAL PLAYGROUND FOR AMAZING ACTIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Slovenia is the only country in Europe where 4 geographical worlds meet, which reflects in stunning natural beauties: we have the mountains, the rolling hills, the coastline, the lakes and even caves. This astonishing diversity of terrains makes Slovenia a perfect natural playground for active holidays and experiences, 365 days a year. What is more, great outdoors is also the reason why this central European country is the homeland of so many world-renowned athletes, who amaze with their achievements on a global level. Did you know that Slovenia was among the top countries according to the number of the medals won per capita at the Games in Beijing? Or that world’s best cyclists call it home?
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