Royal Hobart Regatta

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Royal Hobart Regatta Facts & Quotes

• The Regatta hosts events in sailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, woodchopping and power boating amongst others.
• In 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended the Royal Hobart Regatta.
• Originally, in the early days, the Regatta was the idea of Governor Sir John and Lady Franklin who thought it would be nice to give the citizens of the city a event to relax and compete.
• The Regatta has been held continuously since 1838. In 1967, it was cancelled when last minute bush fires caused disaster in the surrounding area but it was scheduled anyway.
• The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind. - William Falconer, Scottish sailor and poet

Royal Hobart Regatta Top Events and Things to Do

• Head on down to Hobart, Tasmania to enjoy the festivities first hand.
• Sign up for a aquatic sporting event locally. The Regatta is home to many aquatic sporting events so if you can't make it to one at the Regatta, enjoy a swimming competition, sailing contest or woodchopping near you.
• Spread awareness about the largest and oldest aquatic event in the Southern Hemisphere on social media by using hastags #royalhobartregatta, #hobart, #royalregatta and #hobarttasmania.
• Watch a movie about aquatic sports. Some of our favourites: Blue Crush (2005), Point Break (2015), All is Lost (2013) and Against the Current (2009).
• Gather with your friends for a BBQ and afternoon for aquatic sports. Getting and staying outdoors is one of the most common activities to do for the Regatta.

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