The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame
April 14, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2026 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame.
“Remembering our history and recognizing those who have given to the Royal St. John’s Regatta, not only honours our past, but inspires our future”, said Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee President, Keith White. “I encourage community members to nominate those who have contributed to fixed seat rowing in a meaningful way and look forward to celebrating our 2026 inductees.”
The objectives of the Hall of Fame are to:
- To recognize, honour and pay tribute to individuals or crews on the basis of ability, sportsmanship, character and achievement or extra-ordinary distinction in fixed seat rowing, whether amateur or professional;
- To recognize, honour and pay tribute to those individuals, groups or associations who have given distinguished service and who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of fixed seat rowing in Newfoundland; and
- To encourage the development of all aspects of fixed seat rowing by permanently recording the achievements and history of such individuals, groups, associations, or crews.
Nominations are open in the following categories:
- Rower/Crew
- Coach/Coxswain
- Builder
“It is the honour of the Hall of Fame Committee to recognize those distinguished individuals who have contributed in the most significant of ways to the Royal St. John’s Regatta,” said Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Don Kelly. “Each year we are reminded of the countless ways individuals have given of themselves in the name of the sport and event they love.”
Please see www.stjohnsregatta.ca/hall-of-
Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee Hall of Fame
2nd Floor, Boathouse
10 Clancey Drive
St. John’s, Newfoundland A1A 5P5
Important timelines are follows:
- Deadline for Nomination Applications – June 12th, 2026
- Inductees to be informed of Selection – July 10th, 2026
- Hall of Fame Ceremony – July 29th, 2026
The Hall of Fame Committee is comprised of experienced Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee members, past presidents and community media representatives whose role is to review applications and recommend inductees. The 2026 Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame Committee are Don Kelly (Chair), Bob Whelan (Secretary), Brian Madore, Don Power, Mike Power, Wayne Purchase, Gail Malone, Chris Neary and Noelle Thomas-Kennell.
The Royal St. John’s Regatta is the oldest continuing organized sporting event in North America, with 2026 marking the organizations’ 208th anniversary. More information about the Royal St. John’s Regatta, including details regarding operations, learn to row programs, learn to coxswain programs, and resources on how to establish a rowing team can be found at www.stjohnsregatta.com
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Media Contact:
Keith White
President, Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee
T: (709) 693-2722
