Regattas

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 novice 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 Legion of Rowers Regatta Committee lead, Trish Fenton

From Regatta Central, regatta management software, Steve Lopez

Who should attend:
Masters rowers, club captains, regatta organisers, and anyone who cares about making regattas better.

Date/Time: Wednesday 30th July 2025 Check the time in your timezone here.

• New York EDT 3 pm
• Los Angeles PDT 12 pm midday
• London BST 8 pm 
• Auckland NZDT 7 am (31st July)
• Sydney AEST 5 am (31st July)

BONUS downloads

Part of the goal for the webinar. is to get you the tools you need to start local discussions on improvements for regattas in your country and region. Resources for webinar attendees to take away and start these discussions.

• ideal race order to minimise age group clashes and to enable boat sharing
• a handicap time revision proposal for 1k racing
• prognostic 1k times and speed charts for masters by boat class and age group A-M
• interview with World Rowing umpire Christopher Anton on ways to improve handicap effectiveness

NOTE: This Webinar is jointly produced by Faster Masters Rowing with World Rowing. 

By registering for the webinar you are consenting to sharing your email address with World Rowing. 

There is no charge, and registration is required.

Price:

Free

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