Regatta Day

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2021 Date	August 4, 2021
2022 Date	August 3, 2022

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Regatta Day in 2021

Wednesday, Aug 4

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Regatta Day History

Regatta Day seeks to pay tribute to North America’s oldest sporting event, rowing. Rowing involves a narrow boat, called a racing shell, and oars. It is a competitive water sport that has been practiced since the 17th century. According to St. Johns Regatta, the first organized event was in 1816 in St. John’s Harbour. This day aims to acknowledge the long-lasting competitive event and celebrate the tradition. It encourages watching celebratory rowers and enjoying the festivities of the day. According to St. Johns Regatta, close to 50,000 people show up at Quidi Vidi Lake to celebrate the event.

Regatta Day was given a Royal designation in 1993 though it was widely acknowledged in 1818. It is observed annually on the first Wednesday in August.

Top Tweets for Regatta Day

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Since it's popular in #nlwx today, let's do a deep dive of the last 50 yrs of "Calendar Regatta Day" i.e. the first Wed in Aug from 1970 to 2020. Based on what we're seeing so far, the 40 gusting 60 will go up by 1 to 2 % after today. It's a climatologically well chosen date. https://t.co/MScelvFLh0
— Justin Boudreau (@Isotachtics) August 4, 2021

@VOCMNEWS No one cares, what is the point no one can attend the regatta. Plus I have heard from a few people some employers who are not retail gave employees the holiday Monday in leiu of Regatta day due to the restrictions on going to the regatta
— Jeremy (@chronicledesign) August 4, 2021

Some call it Regatta Day, Terry Fox Day, Colonel By Day or Heritage Day to name a few, today is a Civic Holiday for many! How are you celebrating the Canadian Civic day today? https://t.co/j2PwanKvcV
— Ciel Immigration Services (@cielimmigration) August 2, 2021

Regatta Day Facts & Quotes

Due to Covid-19, St. Johns Regatta was canceled in 2020. It was the first time in 80 years that it had been cancelled.
The official record for the full course (2.450 km) belongs to Crosbie Industrial Services. In 2007, their time was 8.51.32.
The motto on the Royal St John Regatta emblem says Certamen Traditione Regatur. This translates to let the contest be governed by tradition.

Regatta Day Top Events and Things to Do

Check out info on the next upcoming St. John Regatta.
Learn more about the history of the Royal St John's Regatta.
Watch 2019's Royal St John's Regatta. Since 2020's event was canceled due to Covid-19, remember the fun and excitement of the Regatta as the world works to overcome the pandemic.