The 40th Traversee de Paris - British Rowing

The 40th Traversee de Paris - British Rowing

It’s 06:15 and still dark at the Parc Nautique de l’Ile de Monsieur in Sèvres on the western side of Paris, as 360 crews from 10 different countries line up to launch their coxed quad “yolettes” onto the River Seine. Thanks to the dozens of volunteer helpers, all the boats are on the water by the time the starter’s whistle blows at 07:15… and they’re off! The Traversée de Paris isn’t a race but a rowing festival. But of course nobody wants to be…