G.S.R. Aegir
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Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
: Groninger Studenten Roeivereniging Aegir) (GSR Aegir) is a Dutch rowing club
Rowing club
A rowing club is a club for people interested in the sport of Rowing. Rowing clubs are usually located near a body of water, whether natural or artificial, that is large enough for manoeuvering of the shells . Clubs usually have racks to store boats and a dock to put them in the water...
, founded 7 February 1878 as a subsidiary organization of Vindicat atque Polit, a Groningen Student Corporation
Corporation (university)
Corporation refers to different kinds of student organizations worldwide.Generally, universities in the various European countries have student organizations called corporations. The name is derived from the Latin corporatio meaning a body or group...
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GSR Aegir is located at the Winschoterdiep
Winschoterdiep
The Winschoterdiep is a canal in the province Groningen of the Netherlands. It leads to the Rensel, which is actually part of this canal. Construction was started in 1618 and finished in 1634. The Winschoterdiep's total length is 35.5 kilometres, and it is approximately 100 metres in width. Sixteen...
, and, as of 2009, has 500 members.
Aegir has won The Varsity
Varsity (rowing regatta)
The Varsity is a rowing regatta on the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal in Houten, Netherlands. The Varsity is the oldest and most prestigious student rowing regatta in the Netherlands....
, a student rowing event of The Netherlands modelled on the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a total of 6 times.
For the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
GSR Aegir provided the whole crew for the Dutch eight+. In recent years Aegir rower Reinder Lubbers
Reinder Lubbers
Reinder Lubbers is a male rower from the Netherlands.The son of former Dutch cricket team captain Steven Lubbers, Lubbers took part in the World Championships of 2007 in Munich becoming fifth in the coxed fours...
was part of the Olympic Crew.
Rowing Races
GSR Aegir organises a few rowing events each year.- Martini Regatta - Aegir organises this rowing event in collaboration with A.G.S.R. Gyas and the Royal Groningen Rowing Club 'De Hunze'
- Hel van het NoordenHel van het NoordenThe Hel van het Noorden is a rowing race over the distance of . The Groninger Studenten Roeivereniging Aegir has organised the head race annually since 1975....
- A time trial race for the single scullSingle scullA single scull is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for a single person who propels the boat with two oars, one in each hand....
or coxless pairCoxless pairA Coxless pair is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for two rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars.The crew consists of a pair of rowers, each having one oar, one on the stroke side and one on the bow side...
. - Studenten Roeiregatta Groningen - A rowing race exclusive for students in the Netherlands.
- Chris Heuvelman Wielerclassic - A road bicycle racingRoad bicycle racingRoad bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
event.