Rowing 13

Usually there were three Regattas.

Rag Regatta
A day long event
The top two Novice crews are seeded for the Monsoon Regatta
Monsoon Regatta
Shorter races rowed over the “Monsoon Course” (750 yards)
Annual Regatta
Shorter races rowed over 1000 yards
Usually held at the Regatta Island
May hold Inter-Club events

Guests of Honor

RUBC Regattas were attended by

President of the Union of Burma
May hand out the President’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Coxed Eights
Prime Minister of the Union of Burma
The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University of Rangoon
May hand out the Prime Minister’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Coxed Fours
Diplomatic Corps
e.g. The British Ambassador may hand out the British Ambassador’s Challenge Cup
Rector
During my tenure, Saya Kha (Dr. Maung Maung Kha) attended the regattas and gave away the prizes to the winners
Past Captains
Many Past Captains can be seen in the Group Photo in the 90th Anniversary Issue
Senior Old Members
They often volunteer as Starters, Time Keepers and Hustlers
Sayas
During my tenure, Saya H Num Kok, Saya U Sein Win and Saya Dr. San Hla Aung served as Line Judges
Coaches
Dr. Harry Saing (Htut Saing, Past Captain, ARAE Champion)
U San Maung (Gerald Sein)