On Jan 7, 2010 historical event in Israel rowing sport was held with the opening of
International Rowing Marathon on the Sea of Galilee for 16 km distance. The marathon was the part of the 33 athletic Tiberias Marathon, and included participants and clubs from Germany and Israel, guests from U.S., Jordan, France and other countries that have already announced their joining to marathon "Sea of Galilee" Next year in 2011.
http://www.tailormade.co.il/44925/Rowing--Marathon-Tiberius