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2019 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA TABLE OF CONTENTS Messages from: Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote 2 Premier Dwight Ball 3 Mayor Danny Breen 4 Regatta President Chris Neary 5 The 2019 Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee Membership and Staff List 6 The 2019 Royal St. John’s Regatta List of Officials 9 The 2019 Royal St. John’s Regatta Schedule of Races 11 List of Crews and Participants 13 Official Championship Times 29 The 2019 Female Championship Race / 2018 Female Champions 30 The 2019 Male Championship Race / 2018 Male Champions 31 The Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame 33 Official Record Times / Special Trophies and Awards 35 The 2018 Royal St. John’s Regatta Official Winning Race Times 36 In Memoriam 39 Corporate Sponsors 41 Background to the Female Championship Trophy 42 Background to the Male Championship Trophy 43 Background to the Winners Circle Park 45 Business Patrons and Donors 69 Autographs 71 Notes 72 The Royal St. John’s Regatta is online at www.stjohnsregatta.com on Facebook www.facebook.com/royalstjohnsregatta and Twitter twitter.com/StJohnsRegatta THE 2019 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA AGE CATEGORIES FOR PARTICIPANTS Coxswains must be 19 years of age as of December 31 this year and must be certified by the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee. Minimum age of any oarsperson is 10 years as of December 31 this year. Squirt: Any oarsperson between the age of 10 and 13 as of December 31 this year. Midget: Any oarsperson under the age of 16 as of December 31 this year. Juvenile: Any oarsperson under the age of 18 as of December 31 this year. Intermediate: Any oarsperson under the age of 21 as of December 31 this year. Senior: All registered oarspersons who are not rowing as Squirt, Midget, Juvenile or Intermediate. Masters (Female): A female oarsperson who shall be 41 years of age as of December 31 this year. Masters (Male): A male oarsperson who shall be 46 years of age as of December 31 this year. 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER Welcome to the Royal St. John’s Regatta. The Regatta has endured the test of time, and has evolved from a battle of seafaring skills, to the highlight of the summer season in the capital city. A throwback to tradition, the Regatta is a wonderful place to see a familiar face or old friends. Sport and recreation creates connections, brings people together and builds volunteer capacity for healthy active living. The Royal St. John’s Regatta achieves all of this and more – and while this race remains a St. John’s event, it is the sense of community pride from the city and the neighbouring towns that makes the first Wednesday in August such an important date on the calendar. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is engaged with key stakeholders in physical activity, recreation and sport, and works hard to inspire, promote, and encourage more people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. To the team behind the scenes – the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors – building an event of this magnitude takes time, hard work and determination. I commend your enthusiasm and dedication to your community. To the athletes, I wish you luck as you strive for personal bests. Hon. Dwight Ball Premier gov.nl.ca 3 2019 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA On behalf of the City of St. John’s, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all residents, participants and visitors to the 2019 Royal St. John’s Regatta. 2017 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA The Royal St. John’s Regatta is North America’s oldest continuous sporting event held at Quidi Vidi Lake in the heart of the east end of the City of St. John’s. The Regatta is more than Ojustn baeha daylf atof thethe races;City o fit Sist. anJohn integral’s, I w partould of li koure to heritage, extend aour wa rm wcultureelcom ande to epitomizesall residen tthes, pa hardrticip woanrkts and an ddedication visitors to of the the 20 17 Ropeopleyal S oft. 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TCongratulationshe Royal St. J ohnto all’s theRe growingatta is crews,steeped event in tr aorganizersditions tha andt de volunteersfine for your dedication ouandr unhardiqu work,e com andmun Iit wouldy and likesho towc wishase wallha residentst Newfou andndla visitorsnd has an enjoyable 2019 Regatta beDay.co m e well known for; people who work hard and strive to be t he best we can be, while still enjoying our activities and having fun. It is an event held the first Wednesday in August, weather permitting, since 1818, in which we gather at Quidi Vidi Lake to meet friends, old and new, and to enjoy a day full of fun, games and races. Congratulations to all the rowing crews, event organizers and volunteers for your dedication andDanny ha Breen,rd wo rk, and I would like to wish all residents and visitors an enjoyable Regatta Day. Mayor Dennis O’Keefe Mayor 4 2019 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee On behalf of the City of St. John’s, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all residents, participants and visitors to the 2019 Welcome to the 2019 Royal St. John’s Regatta! Royal St. John’s Regatta. 2017 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA While we had an amazing time celebrating our 200th Anniversary in 2018, it is now time to look The Royal St. John’s Regatta is North America’s oldest toward the future and make new memories. continuous sporting event held at Quidi Vidi Lake in the heart of the east end of the City of St. John’s. The Regatta is more than We are thrilled to celebrate this, the 201st Anniversary Regatta with the tens of thousands of people Ojustn baeha daylf atof thethe races;City o fit Sist. anJohn integral’s, I w partould of li koure to heritage, extend aour wa rm that flock to Quidi Vidi Lake every year. 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As such, we continuous sporting event held at Quidi Vidi Lake in the heart of become well known for; people who work hard and strive to be strive to improve the experience for our participants by offering enhancements such as Rowga and tthehe besteast wened can of tbe,he Ciwhilety o fstill St .enjoying John’s. Tourhe activitiesRegatta andis mor havinge tha n Lakeside HIIT Series classes, the “Zen Zone” on Regatta Day, additional events like Ice MeltErg Indoor jusfunt. aIt dais ayn a eventt the r heldaces the; it isfirst an Wednesday integral part in o August,f our he rweatheritage, ou permitting,r since 1818, in which Rowing Challenge and Fall Fun Regatta, and improvements to our equipment and facilities. cweult gatherure and at ep Quidiitom Vidiizes Lakethe ha tord meet work friends, and d eolddica andtio nnew, of t heand to enjoy a day full of fun, games peando prleaces. of Ne wfoundland and Labrador. We are so proud of the significant growth in youth participation which indicates that the improvements we have made are resonating. TCongratulationshe Royal St. J ohnto all’s theRe growingatta is crews,steeped event in tr aorganizersditions tha andt de volunteersfine for your dedication ouandr unhardiqu work,e com andmun Iit wouldy and likesho towc wishase wallha residentst Newfou andndla visitorsnd has an enjoyable 2019 Regatta We are excited to partner with the Craft Brewers Association of NL. Please take a moment to visit beDay.co m e well known for; people who work hard and strive to be the brand-new adult beverage tent, where a portion of funds received will go toward local charities or t he best we can be, while still enjoying our activities and having fun. It is an event held the first stop by the 50/50 or one of six cash-wheels, which also support local charities and non-profits. Wednesday in August, weather permitting, since 1818, in which we gather at Quidi Vidi Lake to meet friends, old and new, and to enjoy a day full of fun, games and races.