Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is thrilled to announce that the Canadian National Team is set to compete at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta (RCHR) August 3^rd to 10^th.

For the first time in several years, the RCA National Team is excited to participate in the prestigious regatta.

“Personally, I’m very excited to go back to where it all started and race at the Canadian Henley Regatta,” says Senior Men’s National Team athlete Steven Rosts.

The Regatta Commission, and the over 500 volunteers participating in the event, are ready to host their 141^st year of the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, welcoming over 2000 athletes to compete in pursuit of Henley Gold.

Many notable athletes began their early rowing careers at Canadian Henley and have since gone on to achieve Olympic gold, including the 1984 Olympic Men’s Heavyweight Eight, Marnie McBean, a three time gold medalist, and Kristen Kit, a renowned coxswain from St. Catharines who won Olympic Gold in Tokyo, silver in Paris, and was a Bronze medalist at 2016 Paralympic Games.

National Team athletes are eager to race on home waters, enjoying the unique thrill of competing in front of a Canadian crowd and soaking in the atmosphere that is renowned for at the RCHR.

Steven Rosts speaks about racing at Henley, saying, “Getting the chance to be on more start lines this summer will be extremely beneficial for our push to World Champs in Shanghai. I’m very excited to represent Canada in St Catharines to help bridge the gap between club members on the East Coast of Canada. Hopefully we can help make this year memorable and try to race here when it aligns well with out racing schedule in years to come.”

In addition to an exciting week of racing, RCA is pleased to announce a special meet-and-greet event with the National Team during the regatta. Scheduled for Friday, August 8th, this gathering will offer fans and rowing enthusiasts a chance to engage directly with the athletes, hear their stories, and gain insights into their training and experiences.

Following the meet-and-greet, the National Team coaches will host a session for coaches focused on the technical principles used daily with the National Team athletes, which they believe are an important foundation for Canadian rowing. Further details about both events will be shared in the coming weeks.

RCA looks forward to celebrating this exciting return to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and welcoming the community to connect with the National Team and watch them race.

HOW TO FOLLOW ROYAL CANADIAN HENLEY REGATTA

Competition Dates:

Royal Canadian Henley Regatta – St. Catharines: August 2-10

• Masters Henley: Sunday, Aug 3
• Opening Ceremonies: August 4^th 7:30 pm
• Race Week Tuesday: Aug. 5-10

More information:

• Daily Calendar
• Volunteer at RCHR
• Main website  

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN HENLEY REGATTA

With a rich history dating back to 1880, the event, inspired by the Henley Royal Regatta in England, has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious amateur rowing events in North America. Held annually on Martindale Pond in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, the seven-day event draws athletes and spectators from across the globe.

Henley Island plays a vital role in the success of rowing in Canada. Since its establishment in the mid-20th century, the island has hosted numerous World Rowing Championships and other prestigious international events. Thanks to ongoing efforts and support, Canada is recognized as home to one of the premier, world-class venues on the international rowing circuit.