出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2009/05/10 22:19 UTC 版)
The Metropolitan Regatta is an international rowing regatta. It takes place on Dorney Lake, Buckinghamshire near Eton next to the River Thames in southern England. It attracts crews from schools, clubs and universities from around the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA. The Metropolitan Regatta was established in 1866 on the tideway through the initiative of Herbert Playford, captain of the London Rowing Club. The Regatta's first Hon. Secretary was Charles Dickens, Jr.