Categories Raced
Events are raced in the following boats (using standard abbreviations):
- Men: 8+, 4+, 4-, 2-, 4x, 2x, 1x
- Women: 8+, 4-, 2-, 4x, 2x, 1x
The Women's Eight was added to the competition in 2007 at the match in Varese (Italy) for the first time officially. Before it stayed as a demonstration race in the programme for two years. The Women's Eight is only raced once right before the Opening Ceremony. The Eight consists of rowers competing also in other events at the Coupe de la Jeunesse.
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