MASTERS ROWING

General Description

Each year the World Rowing Masters Regatta attracts several thousand rowers worldwide. The organisation and running of such an event is gigantic, as races take place at three-minute intervals, from dawn until dusk – leaving little time for delay and unforeseen occurrences, but a great atmosphere is guaranteed. In 2010, the World Rowing Masters Regatta will take place in St. Catharines, Canada, from 2 to 5 September.

A rower may compete as a Masters rower from the beginning of the year during which he or she reaches the age of 27.

A Masters rower is placed in the age category corresponding to the age that he or she attains during the current year. The average and minimum ages exclude the coxswain.

FISA's Masters Rowing Commission

Chaired by Peter Morrison, the FISA’s Masters Rowing Commission has the following responsibilities:

To promote Masters rowing in all its forms on a national and international basis.

To organise a world-wide FISA Masters Regatta annually.

To establish and maintain personal contact with each national federation.

To prepare the annual International Masters Regatta Calendar.

To publish written information in consultation with the Media and Marketing Commission.

Click here to view the Master's Regatta Manual.

Rules & Regulations

The World Rowing Masters Regatta is governed in accordance with FISA’s Rules and Bye-Laws. Click on the links below to download them.

FISA’s Rules of Racing for Masters Rowing
FISA Events Organisation Regulations and Departures from the FISA Rules of Racing for Masters Rowing
FISA Events Competition Regulations and Departures from the FISA Rules of Racing for Masters Rowing