Lahnstein rowers win bronze at the Euromasters in Slovenia!

Lahnstein rowers win bronze at the Euromasters in Slovenia!

An exciting weekend for the Lahnstein rowers! Ralph Steffens and Karsten Grochowiak had the honor of taking part in the Euromasters for the first time in the picturesque Slovenian Alps on Lake Bled. Despite difficult conditions characterized by strong winds and waves, the duo fought bravely for medals.

The competition began with the lightweight master men's single C race, in which Ralph Steffens demonstrated his strength despite the rainy start. He secured third place after a thrilling head-to-head race against a Portuguese opponent. First place went to a talented rower from Varese, Italy. Steffens noted that the difficult wind conditions posed a real challenge, but he didn't give up and showed impressive determination until just before the finish, where he finished just behind the Portuguese. The next day the next challenge awaited him and Grochowiak in the double sculls.

Tension in the double scull

“Sunshine and calmer water” is how Steffens described the conditions on the second day of competition. The team was even more motivated to shine in the double sculls. The Lahnsteiner boat showed a strong performance and led the race after the first 200 meters. But the competition didn't let up: both Spanish rowers from Barcelona and Croatian teams eventually overtook the duo. Nevertheless, Steffens and Grochowiak ended up in third place, which is an impressive result for the two rowers.

On the other side was Anton Grochowiak, who stepped onto the stage at short notice as helmsman. He even achieved a gold medal at the Würzburg/Koblenz racing community in a foursome with a helmsman. The competition was characterized by camaraderie and happy moments, especially at the traditional helmsman's christening in Lake Bleder - an event that took place in brilliant weather and will certainly remain in his fond memories.

A look at the future

Overall, the weekend was a complete success for the Lahnstein rowers. There were not only medals, but also international acquaintances and lasting impressions. Next year the team will compete again at Lake Bled for the Worldmasters, which represents an exciting challenge for everyone involved.

The Euromasters offered interesting competitions due to the strict regulations such as the minimum weight for helmsmen, which is 55 kg, and various racing conditions such as calmer water and wind. These rules, which apply to both men and women and are not taken into account when calculating age, ensured fairness and an exciting competition bledrowing.com.

In summary, it can be said that participation in international master competitions, which have existed in various age groups since 2004, is important for athletes in order to remain active in rowing rudern.de.

In Lahnstein you will follow the next steps with joy and excitement. One thing is certain: “There’s something going on!” The team has a good hand and we are excited to see what the future holds.