Dongola racing

Dongola racing at the Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta on the River Thames. Note the kneeling posture and near parallel positions of the paddles.

Dongola racing is a popular event in traditional local regattas, especially on the River Thames in southern England and was first competed at Maidenhead in 1886.[1] Competitors use wide punts and a team of (usually six) people with single-bladed paddles, facing forwards and kneeling, normally with one leg up and one leg down. The person at the rear is responsible for the steering with their paddle.

  1. ^ Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta Archived 5 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine