ΚΑΤΑΡΓΉΘΗΚΕ Ο ΚΑΝΟΝΑΣ ΤΩΝ 100 ΜΕΤΡΩΝ

No more Breakage Rule in the first 100 metres - The Congress approved the French and German Federations' proposal to eliminate the 100 metre breakage rule. This proposal arose following a controversial stoppage in the lightweight men's double sculls in London when a crew stopped rowing claiming damage according to this rule. The race was stopped and all crews had to return to the start for a new start. Many delegates expressed the view that the standard of equipment now is of a high standard when compared to the past when boats were made of wood and the outriggers were welded metal.