"dave hill" wrote in message
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Roland Perry wrote
I'm disappointed they aren't doing the rowing in Nottingham - I could
have walked to the venue!

I was under the impression that the Row course at Holme Point(?) was
not up to standard and a NEW facility needed to be brought into
use.
I think its to do with the average wind speed over the course being in
the main more than that allowed.
I could be talking a load of old ******

*Holme Pierrepont*, which was used for the World Championships in 1975 and
1986.
In those days a course with 6 racing lanes, and one lane to the start, was
the standard. These days the authorities want 8 racing lanes so that they
can choose the fairest 6, and they also want a separate return lake to get
to the start, and those are what Dorney provides.
--
David Biddulph