FIREWOR SUNDAY Fantastic Program of Water and Aerial Events

FIREWORKS ARE ON SUNDAY NIGHT 9.30PM

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 9 to 11 February 2019 Fantastic program of water and aerial events

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

181 YEARS OF THE REGATTA COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLIONS AVAILABLE EVENTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY Order through website DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER www.royalhobartregatta.com royalhobartregatta.com Register online: www.royalhobartregatta.com

2 Bridges Kayak Race Trans Derwent Swim

Parking Regatta 7HO FM Junior Regatta Ambassador Boy/Girl Pageant

Volunteer for the Dinghy Race Royal Hobart Regatta

Map of Regatta Ground 3 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 11 Challenge Events 4 Come and Try Day 12 Kayak events 4 Trans Derwent Swim 12 Keelboats 5 7HOFM “Riverfire” Fireworks 13 Rowing 6 Woodchopping and Sawing 14 Power Boats 7 MHR-90 Helicopter Display 14 Stan Tilley Aerobatic Display 7 Sponsors 15 Timetable 8 Flagship - HMAS Choules 16 Entertainment 10 Thanks to Norske Skog & The Mercury 16 Regatta Ambassador Quest 11

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Rowing, Trans Derwent Swim, Yachting, Kayaking Finish of Trans Food & Derwent Swim Entrance Beverages on the Foreshore

Info. tent Rowing finish line

Railway Track Fantastic Parking foreshore Terraced seatingentertainment

Sideshows, rides and First Aid food stalls Information Grandstand Center

Reserved Parking Wood Chopping Parking ($8)

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www.andrewwilkie.org Andrew Wilkie [email protected] Your Independent Federal MP Telephone 6234 5255 Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000 Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program 3 Challenge yourself, have fun Come along and challenge yourselves - adventure, excitement and fun with your friends - events such as the crate climb, greasy pole & seal drop.

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RYCT Bruny Brierley Marine Galapagos Duck 700 Island Race Chandlery 2000 Twilight Race Saturday 9th February Keelboat Race Sunday 10th Feb. 6pm 9:30am Sunday 10th February The twilight race organised by the The 92nd Bruny Island Race will 1:30pm Geilston Bay Boat Club, features be starting in front of the Regatta a spectacular start in front of the ground this year. A spectacle of sails and spinnakers on the Derwent. Yachts compete Regatta Grounds. This 89km race around Bruny for the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup. Register online: Island and return is organised by Register online: www.geilstonbayboatclub.com the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. www.royalhobartregatta.com

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181 years of rowing competition – from whaleboats and sculling for “purses” of gold sovereigns, to championship fours and eights, and contemporary junior crew sculling, rowing has been continuously conducted at the regatta since 1838.

The Course The 1,200 metre course from the Tasman Bridge to the regatta grounds has toggle starts for senior rowers, 1,000 metre open water starts for junior rowers, and shorter courses for under 13 and special events. Saturday 9th Feb. from 7am For 2019 the rowing program is once again featured on Saturday, improving logistics for rowing clubs and schools and providing a larger single spectacle and celebration of rowing. Special prize medals have been struck for placegetters in headline events, and all rowers will receive a 181st anniversary medallion. Subject to the draw, rowing will commence from 7.00am and conclude by 10.00am Feature races for 2018 include: • The “Alexandra Sculls” men’s and women’s championship event. • The “Secheron Purse” Masters’ men’s and women’s quad sculls event. • AWBF Wooden Eights Race with a prize purse donated by the Tasmanian King’s Cup Oarsmen’s Association. • Denis Mounie Trophy for Championship Eights - Men’s, Women’s Handicap Eights - spectacular handicap race. The regatta includes a full program of single, double and quad scull events for junior (Under 13, 14 and 15) rowers, providing a great opportunity for extended families to see their younger members. King’s Cup Centenary The 1919 Royal Henley Peace Regatta featured an allied forces eights event. Australia, Cambridge Uni, Canada, France, Oxford Uni and the USA rowed for a gold cup donated by King George V. Two Tasmanians, Sgt. Arch Robb and Lieut. Fred House rowed in the Australian crew which won the King’s Cup. Now the perpetual trophy for the Men’s Interstate Eight-Oared Championship Race, the Cup is coming to Hobart for the Regatta and the AWBF. The 1919 winning Australian Kings Cup crew 6 Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Sponsored by

Power boats

See spectacular power boat action from 10am until 12 noon on Sunday on the River Derwent. There will be several classes of powerboats in action including Formula Future (Juniors), 25 hp, and speed limited classes up to 105 mph. A great field includes several leading boats from the North of the state. Classes and races are subject to confirmation and conditions on the day.

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www.kingcaravans.com.au Spectacular Aerial Display by Stan Tilley Stan Tilley has been flying since 1968 and won Gold medals in Aerobatics, Formation Flying and Spot Landing in National competitions, also represented Australia. Stan is a regular performer at the Royal Hobart Regatta in his specially modified Australian-made Victa Airtourer.

Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program 7 All events and times on this calendar are subject to confirmation on the day. Saturday 9th Feb. - Kids and Family day Water, aerial and onshore events 7am start Food and Beverages on the foreshore 7am to 10am Rowing • Junior rowing, with events for Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 boys’ and girls’ crews. Feature races for 2018 include: • The “Alexandra Sculls” men’s and women’s championship event. • The “Secheron Purse” Masters’ men’s and women’s quad sculls event. • AWBF Wooden Eights Race with a prize purse donated by the Tasmanian King’s Cup Oarsmen’s Association. • Denis Mounie Trophy for Championship Eights - Men’s, Women’s Handicap Eights - spectacular handicap race. 9am 15K Two Bridges Race for paddlers - kayaks, skis and canoes - sponsored by Rowing program Southern Foodservice • 9am till late Sideshows and Rides 9am to 4pm Regatta Historic display - under grandstand 9:30am Bruny Island Yacht Race start 9:30am Wooden Dinghy racing 10 am to 1pm Crate Climb 10am Regatta Ambassador interviews/judging on HMAS Hobart From 1pm approx. Historic “D” (Derwent) Class yachts and 18ft Skiffs from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival on display on the River Derwent 1:30 to 2:30pm Kayak novelty events - Come & Try Kayak Paddling and Seal Launch

Entertainment on foreshore and stage 9am - 5pm Facebook Photo Sandcastle Competition (from play area) From 10am Kids activities - Treasure Hunt, fun foreshore activities - Sand Sculptures in sandpit, blackboard art, Hula Hoop making, plate spinning, trikes 10am to 2pm Face Painting 10:15am to 11am Kids’ Tug-of-war, Greasy Pole, Seal Drop 11am - 11:30am Musical Theatre Crew on stage 12:00am to 12:30pm “Under the Sea” performance with Makebelieve including Sea Shell Mermaid with Puppet Making and Twisty Craft 12 noon to 1:15pm Entry registrations for 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 12:45pm to 1:00pm Brightstars on stage 1:30pm to 2pm Musical Theatre Crew on stage 2pm to 2:45pm 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant Judging 2:45pm to 3:15pm “Under the Sea” performance with Makebelieve 3:15pm Junior Boy/Girls winners presented

Website and Facebook for latest events info. www.royalhobartregatta.com 8 Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program All events and times on this calendar are subject to confirmation on the day. Sunday 10th Feb. Peoples Day & River Events 8am start Food and Beverages on the foreshore 8am start Royal Life Saving display on foreshore 9am to 9:45 Trans Derwent Swim & Fin Swim, starts Montagu Bay - sponsored by Wursthaus 9am till late Sideshows and Rides 9am to 2pm Regatta Historic display - under grandstand Throughout day Flagship HMAS Choules on display midstream From 10am all day Kids activities - including Sand Pit & Playground, blackboard art, Hula Hoop Making 10 am to 12 noon Power Boats - sponsored by Valhalla Icecream 10am to 5pm Woodchopping 10 am to 12 noon Crate Climb 12noon Swimming presentations 12:15pm MHR-90 Navy helicopter Wet Winching display 12:30pm Power Boats presentations 12:30 to 1:15 pm Greasy Pole 12noon to 9:30pm Foreshore bar 12:45 pm Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 1:30pm-2:00pm Tug-of-war 1:30pm - 2pm Keelboat Race - Brierley Marine Chandlery 2000 (Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy) From 2pm approx Historic “D” (Derwent) Class yachts, 18ft Skiffs and Trading Ketches from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival on display on the River Derwent 1:45pm Arrival of Regatta Ambassador Quest entrants on “Serenade” 2pm to 2:30pm Regatta Ambassador interviews and winners announced 2:15pm-3:15pm Kayak novelty events - Come & Try Kayak Paddling and Seal Launch 2:30pm Sand Sculpture in the sandpit 3:30pm Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 3pm to 4pm Crate Climb 4:45pm Challenge events - sponsored by Westhaven Dairy 3:15pm to 4:15pm Chinese Lion Dancers Early evening League of Heroes appearances around the event 6:00pm Twilight Keelboat Race - Galapagos Duck 700 Evening Concert: (Please note, times may vary) 4:45pm to 5:45pm Tony Voglino on the foreshore stage 6:00pm to 7:00pm Australian Army Band 7:30pm to 8:15pm Royal Australian Navy Rock Band on foreshore stage 8:15 to 8:45pm Lindy-Lou Bean on the foreshore stage 8:45pm to 9:30pm Royal Australian Navy Rock Band on foreshore stage 9:30pm 7HOFM “Riverfire” Fireworks Display

Monday 11th Feb. - Come and Try Day 9am to 4pm Sideshows and Rides 10am to 4pm Come-and-try water activities such as jet skis, kayaking, rowing, sailing, rubber ducky rides, greasy pole, seal launch. Activities and times yet to be confirmed 3:30/4:00pm Australian Wooden Boat Festival Sail past

Website and Facebook for latest events info. www.royalhobartregatta.com Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program 9 Some great entertainment!

Tony Voglino Musical Theatre Crew

Makebelieve “Under the Sea” Chinese Lion dancers

Australian Army Band

Royal Australian Navy Rock Band 10 Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Some great entertainment! 2019 Regatta Ambassador Sunday 10th February 2pm Regatta foreshore Proudly supported by the The Regatta Ambassador is about building confidence, Tasmanian Talent Agency developing communication and social skills and having fun. It aims to raise the profile of the Regatta to Tasmania’s youth and encourage potential future ambassadors. The Ambassador role is for 12 months and is open to males and females within Junior Ambassador and Senior Ambassador categories. The Ambassadors will work promote the Regatta to Tasmanian youth at Regatta and Community events and encourage other Young Tasmanians to get involved and become the next Ambassador. Ambassador judging will take place on Saturday 9 February aboard the HMAS Choules. Entrants will meet officers of the Australian Navy and chat with Regatta judges. Musical Theatre Crew The following day Sunday 10 February ‘People’s Day’, accompanied by Navy personnel, entrants will be taken by a small cruiser to the Regatta Ground for the announcement of the 2019 Junior and Senior Ambassadors. Entrants under the age of 18 must ensure parental permission before entering. The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Enter online at www.royalhobartregatta.com/Entryforms. Junior and Senior ambassador winners Entry closes Thursday 7 February. Cost to enter is $25. will receive a full Modelling and Personal For information contact Aeshlie on 0421 509 148 or Development program proudly sponsored [email protected]. by the Tasmanian Talent Agency. Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 2019 Chinese Lion dancers Saturday 9th February 2pm Regatta foreshore stage Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of Australia’s largest Junior Regatta Boy/Girl Pageant. Age groups: 2-4 years 5-7 years 8-10 years 11-14 years Registration Enter online: www.royalhobartregatta.com or on the day from 12noon-1.15pm on the Regatta Foreshore. Cost is $5 per entrant. Judging will be based on a suitable Regatta ‘summer outfit’. Outfits should be ‘age appropriate’ and entrants are encouraged to be neat and tidy. Placegetters receive a sash and prizes. All entrants receive a ‘goodie’ bag. Late registrations will not be accepted. The judges’ decision on the day is final and no correspondence will be entered into. For information contact Aeshlie on 0421 509 148 or [email protected]. Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2019 program 11 Come and Try Day Monday 10am to 4pm

Trans Derwent Swim - Sunday 9am