After more than 125 years, the oldest eights trophy returns to the Koninklijke-Holland Beker

On 7 July 1894, the first-ever eights race in the Netherlands was held. The race, part of the Koninklijke regatta, was won by A.S.R. Nereus. The ‘Eereprijs’, presented by rowing club De Amstel, became the property of D.S.R.V. Laga in 1899 after the club won it three times in succession.

The trophy has recently been fully restored and is now made available by D.S.R.V. Laga as a challenge cup. As a result, on Sunday 21 June – for the first time in more than 125 years – crews will once again compete for the oldest eights trophy in the Netherlands.

This historic race is part of a broader and exceptionally strong programme. More than 110 international boats have entered the Koninklijke-Holland Beker 2026, making this one of the most international editions in the history of the regatta. Rowers from the Netherlands and abroad will race across the full breadth of the field, from the youngest talents to the international elite.

A restored historic trophy, a distinctly international starting field and the setting of the Bosbaan: the Koninklijke-Holland Beker promises to be an edition of real significance this year.

Want to put your name on the oldest eights trophy in the Netherlands? Enter now and race on 21 June at the Bosbaan.

📍 Bosbaan, Amsterdam | 19–21 June 2026

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