Re-imagining Masters Regattas

Reimagining Masters Rowing Regattas: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Comes Next

Are masters rowing regattas fit for purpose in 2025? Or are they stuck in a model built for another era?

Join us for a lively, no-holds-barred conversation about the future of masters rowing events. Drawing on the insights of seasoned competitors, regatta organisers, and club leaders, this webinar explores how we can modernise, grow participation, and make racing better for everyone — from first-time masters to hardened veterans.

In this free session, you’ll discover:

• The 3 biggest frustrations masters rowers face at regattas — and practical fixes
• How event formats, scheduling, and rules are helping (or hurting) participation
• Lessons from regattas that are doing it right and what sets them apart
• Bold ideas for the future: Could age-based heats give way to speed tiers? What would a "novice through to elite masters" championship look like?
• How you can help reshape the racing calendar to better serve your rowing life

Speakers

From World Rowing, the Chair of the Masters Rowing Commission, Ronald Chen

From British Rowing, the Chair of the British Rowing Masters Committee, Brian Chapman

From New Zealand, the Regatta Lead of the Legion of Rowers, Trish Fenton

From Regatta Central, regatta management software, Steve Lopez