As part of the ACT's (Association of Traineras Clubs) commitment to promoting rowing, a women's trainera race will be held outside traditional rowing grounds for the first time. After ten years of aiming to bring the spectacle of traineras to new territories, the ACT has succeeded in organizing an event away from its usual locations, taking another step in the growth of the Euskotren League.
The regatta, named Bandera Canal de Isabel II - 175 aniversario, will feature unique characteristics. The race course will have two lanes, and the traineras will compete in a time-trial format. Similar to the men's category, the starting order will be the reverse of last year's overall standings, with the top four teams from the previous season competing in the second heat.
The eight traineras will need to complete a total distance of two nautical miles, half a mile longer than usual. This means a more extended course, involving four lengths and three turns.
The first heat will commence at 11:20 AM with the traineras San Juan CMO Valves and Nortindal Donostiarra. One minute later, Hibaika Jamones Ancín and Astillero will compete, concluding the initial heat.
Following the first heat, the champion's heat will begin. At 11:43 AM, Zumaia Delteco and Orio Orialki will start, followed a minute later by Tolosaldea Arraun Klub and Donostia Arraun Lagunak. These latter teams, who have been key contenders in the last two seasons, are expected to contend for the first flag.
As with the men's competition, the conditions will be unusual, and adapting to them will be crucial for success.
