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On 23 November 2025 the 48th edition of Hel van het Noorden ('Hell of the North') will be rowed on the Eemskanaal in Groningen. The Hel van het Noorden can be witnessed from the eastern and -western bank of the Eemskanaal. This pursuit race is organized since 1975 by the Groningen Student Rowing Association 'Aegir'. The Hel van het Noorden owes its name to the distance and the harsh November weather conditions in which the race is often rowed.

Warming-up track and race track

The warming-up track for the 48th Hel will be the north side of the Eemskanaal. The race will be rowed on the south side.

Parking information

On Sunday there are parking spots available at the terrain of BAUHAUS, next to Aegir. The address is Bornholmstraat 15, 9723AW, Groningen. This parking space is located on walking distance from Aegir.

Updated draw online

Please note! The draw has been changed according to the status of rowers. Please find the updated draw on https://regatta.time-team.nl/hel/2025/draw/events.php

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Our Sponsors

Here you can see all the sponsors of the Hel van het Noorden! For more information about our sponsors, please visit the sponsors page via the menu above. Are you interested in promoting your company while working with the Hel van het Noorden? Please contact us via email at businessgroup@gsraegir.nl