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Georg Gruetzner is the masters representative on the German Rowing Federation. Resource: Structure of masters rowing slides https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/systems-thinking-for-masters-rowing-1pptx/263741256?from_search=2 3 Value Bombs 1. Use the Block Racing format for masters regattas to enable boat sharing 2. Invest in masters learn to row pays dividends quickly (financial and participation) 3 Look to other countries for innovations e.g. combine university and masters rowers for a big regatta Timestamps 01:00 The Masters Officer in the Federation is responsible for the rules in Germany. There are many local groups who run masters events. 02:30 Masters are in many clubs. There are 55 clubs in Berlin alone - but it's variable from year to year. Some masters come to racing from touring rowing - exemplified by a Hamburg club. Most clubs have fine boat regatta rowing and also touring rowing boats. 05:00 Some touring regattas are very long like 100km down the River Rhine. There are four main events -