Club de Regatas La Marina, Rowing club in Tigre Partido, Argentina.
Club de Regatas La Marina is a rowing club in Tigre with modern infrastructure and diverse sports facilities spread across two hectares. The venue features a semi-Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, a soccer field, and dedicated areas for rowing boats and canoeing.
The club was founded in 1876 and began operations in a rented hall before establishing its current location in Tigre in 1927. The relocation was attended by President Marcelo T. De Alvear and marked a significant turning point in the club's history.
The club's name reflects its heritage as a rowing hub, and it functions as a gathering place where athletes and their families regularly congregate. The facility is perceived by visitors as an important meeting point for the local community, where the history of Argentine rowing remains actively present.
To visit the venue, guests reach the facility from a dock at Paseo Victorica and Colón, which is approximately a five-minute boat ride away. The various sports amenities operate at different times throughout the year for visitors and members.
Athletes from this club secured Olympic medals, including the gold medal victory by Eduardo Guerrero and Tranquilo Capozzo at the 1952 Helsinki Games. These achievements reflect the club's significance in developing Argentine rowing on the international stage.
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