Historical and cultural traditions of the Black Sea region in the processes of establishment and development of rowing in the Mykolaiv region

The geographical features of the modern Mykolaiv region with a grid have contributed to the development of rowing since ancient times and it is connected with the history of the region and the historical and cultural ties of its inhabitants with other peoples of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. In 1874, a boat race among sailors took place in Mykolaiv. With the foundation of the yacht club in 1887, rowing developed rapidly. Since the 20th century, thanks to the participation of the city's high school students and the organization of competitions by the yacht club, rowing has spread among the city's youth. After the First World War and during the Soviet rule, rowing became part of proletarian culture. In 1936, a shipyard for the construction of sports rowing vessels existed in Mykolaiv. Until 1941, rowing was characterized by: 1) 1920–1921 – concentration of rowing clubs in the Vsevobuchu system; 2) 1921–1925 – their transfer to trade union organizations; 3) 1925 – creation of own rowing stations by departmental sports societies; 4) since 1927 – participation of Mykolaiv sportsmen- rowers in All-Ukrainian and All-Union competitions. During the Second World War, significant damage was done to the rowing bases. 1950–1980 are characterized by the rapid growth of rowing sports in the Mykolaiv region. Due to the peculiarity of the channel with rapids on the South Buga, slalom rowing has spread in the region. Mykolaiv Oblast is noted for rowing athletes who became champions and medalists at the Olympic Games, the World and European Championships. During the ongoing war with the Russian aggressor, sports master Mykola Gutsalenko died defending Ukraine. Thanks to the Mykolaiv Oblast Rowing Federation, rowing enthusiasts - athletes and coaches-pedagogues, the traditions of this sport continue.