The French Cup of traditional rowing churns the waters of the port of Sète

Les équipages doivent aller le plus vite possible entre deux bouées. MIDI LIBRE – JEROME BELLUIRE

Les départs ont lieu au quai de la criée. MIDI LIBRE – JEROME BELLUIRE

La compétition n’empêche pas la décontraction. MIDI LIBRE – JEROME BELLUIRE

Le plan d’eau de la criée de Sète accueille jusqu’à dimanche 29 septembre, la Coupe de France de rames traditionnelles.

A word of advice to fish. If you want to take a leisurely stroll in the waters of the port of Sète this weekend, don't go near the stretch of water located between the auction and the pier.

Oar beats and encouragement

This is where, since Saturday, September 28 and until Sunday, the French Cup of traditional oars is taking place. Between the encouragement of the people who remained on the quay and the beating of the oars of the crews between the buoys, the underwater fauna has, in fact, no way of remaining calm.

70 crews of six rowers

There are, in fact, 70 crews (representing 24 clubs) of six rowers who are in the running to have their name entered in the prize list of the prestigious competition, organized this year by Cettarames. This Saturday was devoted to the qualifications for the final tournament in the six or so categories offered (men, women, mixed, +50 years men, +50 years women and +50 years mixed). The last races, the most important on the way to the supreme title, take place this Sunday from 8:30 a.m.