[5] Just six boats were nominated for the eight event, meaning that the six teams (East Germany, the Soviet Union, the Netherlands, Romania, and Czechoslovakia) proceeded straight to the final.

[7] The regatta for men was opened in the presence of François Missoffe, the French minister for youths and sport.

Achim Hill, who after winning single scull gold was looking back over a long rowing career, commented that "as an old men, I'm having a second spring".

[15] Denmark was one of the finalists in the coxless pair but did not start as their stroke had fallen ill.[15] During the finals, the first and the last race were photo finishes for the silver medals.

In the coxed four race, East Germany narrowly beat Romania for silver, with the Soviet Union taking gold.