Limburg rowers triumph: double victory in the country comparison in Karlsruhe!

Limburg rowers triumph: double victory in the country comparison in Karlsruhe!

On October 27, 2025, there was an exciting picture in Karlsruhe: The cross-country competition in rowing attracted numerous talents, including 15 young athletes from the Limburg Club for Water Sports (LCW). On this last holiday weekend, people rowed over a 500m long route for the coveted trophies of the city of Karlsruhe. And the LCW was able to win big!

Particularly noteworthy is the victory ofValentin Meissin boy One of the 14 year olds. With the fastest time, he beat 17 other competitors and took first place. But that wasn't all: tooJonas Schickershone in the lightweight boys' singles 13-year-old category, while Max and Ole Heckelmann left the competition behind in the boys' double scull for 12-year-olds. More victories were possibleGabriel Itermannin the boy, one of the 14-year-olds and the mix double sculls with helmsman, among other thingsLina WustandJulius Bergmanbe recorded.

Successful race results for the LCW

The results for the LCW are impressive: Overall, not only were numerous first places achieved, but a few second places were also added. So couldJulius Bergmanin the boy One of the 14 year olds,Laurenz FuchsandTill Bontjerin the boys' 13/14-year-old lightweight double scull as wellLuisa SchaubandHanna Thönein the girls' double scull for the 12-year-old U. So really a strong performance from the Limburg rowers!

• Sieger des Ländervergleichskampfes:
  – Valentin Meiss (Jungen Einer 14 Jahre)
  – Jonas Schicker (Leichtgewichts Jungen Einer 13 Jahre)
  – Max und Ole Heckelmann (Jungen Doppelzweier 12 Jahre u.j.)
  – Gabriel Itermann (Jungen Einer 14 Jahre)
• Zweite Plätze:
  – Julius Bergmann (Jungen Einer 14 Jahre)
  – Laurenz Fuchs und Till Bontjer (Jungen Doppelzweier 13/14 Jahre Leichtgewicht)
  – Luisa Schaub und Hanna Thöne (Mädchen Doppelzweier 12 Jahre u.j.)
  – Lina Wüst (Leichtgewichts Mädchen Einer 14 Jahre)

On Sunday, the state comparison battle was particularly exciting because cross-state boats were formed, as only the LCW and two girls from Mülheim were at the start. Stung hereLina Wustexcelled in both boat disciplines and celebrated great successes: She won the lightweight girls' double sculls 14 years and the open girls' double sculls with a great team from Mülheim and Heidelberg. The boys' quadruple sculls 13/14 years also came in second.

A winter season with a view

The 2025 rowing season ended very successfully for the LCW. Winter training will now begin, and the 14-year-olds have also made the jump to the junior training group. The children's training group also has space for motivational people who would like to take up rowing.

In addition to its sporting successes, the Limburg club can also impress with its club rooms. These can be rented for various celebrations such as birthdays or weddings, and are even accessible to non-members. The covered terrace with a view of the Lahn ensures that every party becomes something special. The club even includes seating and tableware for up to 100 people, so that every guest is well looked after. Anyone who is interested can view the rooms by appointment and use the terrace for a chic event. Details can be found directly on the LCW website.

Rowing has a long tradition in Germany and is a sporting delight. The German Rowing Association, founded in Cologne in 1883, is one of the oldest and most successful associations in the world. Here, sports such as rowing have not only produced top Olympic performances, but have also become an integral part of popular sports.

Overall, one thing can be said: The Limburg Water Sports Club and its young rowers demonstrated their class this weekend in Karlsruhe and can start the winter season confidently!