The Royal St. John’s Regatta
Fixed Seat Rowing Races & Lakeside Festivities!
The day is a civic holiday for the entire St. John’s area and is a full day of Fixed Seat Rowing Races. The decision to go ahead with the Regatta is made early that morning (if not, it proceeds the next day). Our fixed seat rowing shells are unique – being six person + coxswain and our races start and finish at the same spot – requiring all the crews to “turn the buoys” at the halfway point of the race.
The shores of beautiful and historic Quidi Vidi Lake are encircled by booths and concessions offering all visitors fun, food and games of chance. Throughout the day the crowds can reach as high as 30-50 thousand people as the citizens of St. John’s and all our visitors enjoy a “Day at the Races”.
Please note this event is weather permitting.
Everything you need to know to get on the go:
Rowers
From seasoned pros to beginners, Quidi Vidi Lake is a rower’s paradise.
Vendors
The Regatta Garden Party is a great opportunity to share your product or service to a large audience.
Sponsorship
With up to 50,000 visitors, we are the largest tourism event in Newfoundland and Labrador.
For 200+ years, crews of all abilities have taken on the challenge.
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
CNA
Heave Away Waste Management
Prime Creative
Cineplex
Benson Buffet
Roebothan McKay Marshall
Stirling Communications International
Sobeys
