Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
- Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta started in 1880 as the first championship for the newly formed Canadian Amateur Rowing Association. It changed venues often until 1903, when it was decided to hold it at St. Catharines Port Dalhousie's Martindale Pond hosted by the St. Catharines rowing club permanently.
Originally the race was 1 mile 550 yards long (2112m), the same distance as the Henley Royal Regatta in England at the time. The pond was an ideal location because the level of the water could be controlled. Wooden grandstands were built, and in 1947, women raced for the first time.
In 1964, the distance was changed to 2000 meters, the current standard distance for international competition. The facilities were completely redone in 1966, and in 1972, women's races became a permanent, rather than exhibition event. In 1999, the facilities were again upgraded for the 1999 World Rowing Championships.
The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta has welcomed many famous spectators, including Grace Kelly, former Prime Minister The Right Honourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau and former Prime Minister The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien.
ee also
* List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage
* CSSRA rowing: High School Rowing at the Royal Canadian Henley Course
External links
* [http://www.henleyregatta.ca/ Official Site]
* [http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/results.asp?action=browse&q=295&key=133 Historic images] Niagara Falls Public Library (Ont.)
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