Чемпионат Европы по академической гребле
The first women's races were introduced at the 1951 European Rowing Championships as test events. After three successful tests, these became official championships as accredited by the International Rowing Federation (FISA) at the 1954 European Rowing Championships. In Canada, women started to register in rowing clubs approximately in 1970. The first women competition at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta was held in 1972.