In each event points are awarded to the top seven finishing boats and an overall winner determined after the last world cup regatta each year.
The World Rowing Cup has only been staged outside Europe on 3 occasions, in 2001 Princeton and in both 2013 and 2014 Sydney.
At three to six international regattas during one season, points for a total rating and cash prizes could be won.
The World Rowing Federation wanted to better market its sport and increase sponsorship income through improved TV-presence.
These goals were missed, which ultimately led to the termination of this form of the World Cup after the 1995 season.