2014 Ro y a l Ho b a r t Re g a t t a 8th to 10th February 2014 Queens Domain Hobart and Derwent River
A fantastic action-packed Regatta program!
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Regatta Fun Paddle Trans Derwent Swim
The 7HO FM Great Regatta 7HO FM Junior Regatta Challenge Boy/Girl Pageant
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Register your boat on the Dinghy Race website - great prizes available
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Tasmania Flavours on the Foreshore 4 The Great Regatta Challenge 4 Classic Wooden Speedboat Demonstration Run 4 Rowing 6 Power Boats display 7 Jet Skis 7 Timetable 8 Map of Regatta Ground 9 McDonald’s Kids and Family day 10 Entertainment on Stage 10 Tasrail locomotive on display 10 Regatta Ambassador Quest 11 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 11 Small Yachts Yardstick Regatta 12 Trans Derwent Swim 12 McDonald’s Fireworks 13 Woodchopping 13 Flagship - HMAS Tobruk 14 Helicopter Display 14 Sponsors 15 Thanks to Norske Skog and The Mercury 16
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www.andrewwilkie.org Andrew Wilkie MP [email protected] Independent Member for Denison Telephone 6234 5255 Authorised by Andrew Wilkie 188 Collins Street Hobart Tasmania 7000
2 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 3 Tasmanian Flavours on the Foreshore With all the action on the foreshore this year we’ve moved the food and with the support of Sharpe Catering and her team of dedicated foodies. We are offering an array of freshly produced Tasmanian foods that suit all times of the day – from breakfast to dinner - fresh Barista coffee and baked treats to stunning free range pork pies, lamb and chicken wraps to fresh local seafood and oysters. All foods will be available for individual purchase or if you wish to try a bit of everything I would suggest our platter option. The menu is available online. Quality food needs –“ quality beverages” from the Premium Tasmanian wines of Observatory Hill to the finest beers from Cascade Breweries to the freshest of juices and coffee to order!!
Tasfresh proudly supporting the Royal Hobart Regatta The Great Regatta Challenge Come along and challenge yourselves - a day of adventure, excitement and fun with your friends. Lots of prizes to be won.
There’s still time to register online www.royalhobartregatta.com
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Keelboat Racing Twilight Keelboat RYCT Bruny Monday 10th February Race Island Race 1:30/2:00pm Monday 10th Feb. 6pm Saturday 8th February 9:30am A spectacle of sails and spinnakers Non-spinnaker twilight race on the Derwent - seen from the organised by the Geilston Bay The 88th Bruny Island Race will fantastic vantage point of the Boat Club. be starting in front of the Regatta regatta ground or from pleasure ground this year. craft on the water. See their website: www.geilstonbayboatclub.com This 89km race around Bruny There’s still time to register online Yachts compete for the Sir to enter and for the sailing Island and return is organised by Thomas Lipton Trophy. instructions. the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania www.royalhobartregatta.com Organised by the Derwent Sailing Squadron in 2014. 4 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 5 Rowing
Rowing, along with Sailing, has been continuously conducted at the Royal Hobart Regatta since its inception in 1838. Originally, local and visiting whaling crews competed for valuable ‘purses’ of gold sovereigns, over a triangular course.
The Course The current course is just over 1,100 metres in length, starting from a fixed toggle line attached to the abutments of the Tasman Bridge and finishing in front of the Regatta Ground. Saturday 8th February 7:30am Monday 10th February 7:30am Saturday’s rowing will feature three races for Eights Monday will again be the rowing competition for – Under 17 men’s and women’s crews at 7.45am, more senior school and club rowers and with a Senior men’s and women’s crews at 8.15 and Under range of events. The morning will feature three 19 men’s and women’s crews at 8.45am. major eights events, starting at 7.30am with a The major focus on Saturday is junior rowing, with men’s and women’s Clubs Eights and Octos (eight events for Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 boys’ seat boats with scull rigging). The next Eights/Octos and girls’ crews. This reflects feedback received event will be for School Eights at 8.20am. A range of that there should be more opportunity for younger events for singles, doubles, quads and fours will be rowers. held through the program. The finale for Saturday’s rowing is a professions Rowing will culminate with the Men’s and Women’s and corporate rowing challenge with the gauntlet Open Eights Perpetual Trophy at 9.30am. This being thrown down to real estate, lawyers, doctors, handicap race for the Denis Mounie Trophy, first nurses, school staff and business houses to boat presented in 1915, always attracts a strong field of quads made up of rowers ranging from masters to up to 18 crews and is a fitting final spectacle for the novices for a light hearted 500 metre hit-out. rowing program. Proudly Supporting the Royal Hobart Regatta King Caravans - Tasmania’s exclusive dealer for: • Camper Trailers • Sterling pop tops & caravans • Discovery pop tops • Conquest & Optimum Motorhomes Cnr Amy Street & Main Road • Expanda pop tops & caravans • Northstar Slide on campers MOONAH, HOBART Over 100 New & Used Campers, Caravans & Motorhomes in stock 03 62 734 666
www.kingcaravans.com.au 6 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 7 Elise ArcherMP Your local Liberal Member for Denison 6233 5995 [email protected] www.elisearcher.com Proudly Supporting the 176th Hobart Regatta Authorised by Sam McQuestin Level 2/24 Murray St Hobart TAS 7000
Power Boats display
Monday 10th February 12pm to 2pm This year the power boats will be on display. So instead of them racing around the river, you will be able to look at them closeup, talk to the drivers and find out about the engines, horsepower, blown and unblown and the latest technology for safety and performance
Jet Skis Guinness World Record dry run, time trial racing, demos and public rides - Sunday 10th February from 12:30pm The jet skis want to break a Guinness World Time trials - 1:30 to 2pm Record. At this regatta they will be doing a dry run for the record - they need over 100 jet skis in a There will be two classes of Jet ski Time trials, straight line for 30 seconds, with no more than 2 Super charged (output upwards of 260ZHp and jet ski lengths between each craft. beyond 500Hp and non-super charged (output around 160Hp). Time trials are a safe option for This will be great to watch - straight out from the racing, one rider versus the clock. 3 Heats X 3 Laps Regatta jetties.
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Saturday 8th Feb. - Regatta Ground Festival day Monday 10th Feb. - Peoples Day & River Events Rowing 7.30 am – 10.00 am Rowing 7:30am to 10am The major focus on Saturday is junior rowing, with events Men’s / Women’s Club Eights for Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 boys’ and girls’ crews. Women’s Under 17 Coxed Four There are three eights races for Men’s amd Women’s Under Men’s Under 17 Double Scull 17, Under 19 and Seniors Women’s Single Scull The finale: The Corporate / Professions Challenge (500M) Masters Men’s / Women’s Coxed Quad Navy Cadets Display 7:30am Men’s / Women’s School Eights Sideshows and Rides 9am till late Men’s Single Scull Major rides such as Gee Wizzer, Crazy Dance and Hurricane. Men’s Under 17 Coxed Four Children’s such as dodgems, car rides, jumping castles. Women’s Under 17 Double Scull Other features such as side show games, food vans Masters Men’s / Women’s Double Scull Helicopter Display 9am to 4pm Men’s / Women’s Single Scull Regatta Historic display - under grandstand 9am to 4pm Men’s / Women’s Para Double Scull Bruny Island Yacht Race start 9:30am Men’s / Women’s Trophy Handicap Eights The Great Regatta Challenge 10am to 2 Helicopters Display - on Regatta Grounds 9am to 4pm Navy Cadets Race 10am Tasrail Locomotive display in front of grandstand 10am to 4pm Dinghy race 11am Greasy Pole 9am Tasmania Flavours on the Foreshore 10am start Crate Climb, Slack Lines, sand pit, blackboard art and All day Food and wine on the foreshore other activities Fun foreshore activities incl. sandpit, blackboard art, All day Trans Derwent Swim & Fin Swim Hulla Hoop making, plate spinning, trikes riding, crate climbing Swim starts Montagu Bay 10:05 - 10:45 finish at Regatta Sand Sculpture in the sandpit 2:30pm Swimming presentations 11:15am Greasy Pole and Seal Launch come and try 4:30pm Sideshows and Rides 9am till late Sunday 9th Feb. - Kids and Family day Regatta Historic display - under grandstand 9am to 4pm Woodchopping 10am to 5pm Sideshows and Rides 9am till late Power Boats static display 12pm to 2pm Helicopter Display 9am to 4pm Phoenix Dance Exhibition on foreshore stage 10.00 - 10.20am Regatta Fun Paddle 10am Zumba Demonstration 10.30 - 11.00am The Great Regatta Youth Challenge 10am to 2 Tasmania Flavours on the Foreshore 10am start Jet Skis - Guinness World Record dry run 12:30 Public rides 1:30 - 2pm Greasy Pole 10:45am Regatta Historic display - under grandstand 9am to 4pm Helicopter fly over 11:00am (Time TBC) Stallards Junior Photo Competition 9am - 5pm Royal Australian Navy Band 11.00 - 12.00 Tasmania Flavours on the Foreshore 10am start Canoe Polo demonstration 12noon Parking Food and wine on the foreshore Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 11:30 - 11:45am Sports Expo including demonstrations 10am - 4pm Navy Band 11:20am Entertainment on foreshore stage 10am to 12pm Arrival of the Vice Regal party on ”Egeria” 12:20pm Tassie Tigers Cheerleaders ‘Inferno’ Tug-of-war 12:30pm-1:30pm BrightStars Tasmanian Yardstick Regatta - small yacht classes 1pm - 5pm Le Bop Dance Taiko Drummers 1.30 to 2.00pm Tassie Tigers Cheerleaders ‘Inferno’ Greasy Pole 1:30pm Make Believe Pirates Show 12.00 - 12.30pm Yachting - start of Keelboat Race 1:30/2pm Musical Theatre Crew (Musical Theatre Medley) 12.30 - 1.00pm Entertainment on foreshore stage Kids activities - free kids fun From 11am 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant - Entry deadline 1:30pm Fish Frenzy Treasure Hunt Judging 2pm The Amazing Ashton (Magician) Sand Sculpture in the sandpit 2:30pm - a great show, and learn to juggle Regatta Ambassador Quest 3pm Sand Sculptures in Sandpit Arrival of quest entrants on “Serenade” 2:45pm Face Painting 11am - 2pm Fun foreshore activities incl. sandpit, blackboard art, Helicopter Fly Over 3:00pm (Time TBC) Hulla Hoop making, plate spinning, trikes riding, crate climbing Tony Voglino on the foreshore stage 3:30pm to 4:30pm Entertainment on foreshore stage Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 4:40pm - 4:50pm Raymond Blizzard 1.00 - 1.30pm Twilight Keelboat Race 6pm Make Believe Pirates Show 1.30 - 2.00pm Navy Rock Band on foreshore stage 6pm to 7pm Musical Theatre Crew (Musical Theatre Medley) 2.00 - 2.30pm Australian Army Band, finishing with 1812 Overture 8pm - 9:30pm Paul & Sharn 2.30 - 4.00pm Fireworks Display 9:30pm All events and times on this calendar are subject to confirmation on the day Refer to the website for the latest program and times for events 8 www.royalhobartregatta.com Royal Hobart Regatta 8-10th February 2014
1 Information 4 Fireworks Display (Monday) 12 Regatta History Display • Programme info & entry forms Rowing 7:30am to 10am • Event information 5 Woodchopping & Sawing (Monday) 12 Regatta office (under grandstand) Men’s / Women’s Club Eights • Lost children • Programme information 6 Ambulance Private - first aid Women’s Under 17 Coxed Four • Police • Event information Men’s Under 17 Double Scull • First Aid information • Entry forms Women’s Single Scull 7 The Great Regatta Challenge • Lost children 2 Parking $7 per car • Police Masters Men’s / Women’s Coxed Quad 8 Greasy Pole and Seal Launch Men’s / Women’s School Eights • First Aid information 3 Stage for: Men’s Single Scull 9 A flavour of the Regatta foreshore Kids & Action activities and Tug of War Men’s Under 17 Coxed Four • Sun & Mon continuos entertainment 13 • Regatta Ambassador Quest Free grandstand seating Women’s Under 17 Double Scull • Regatta Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 10 14 Sports demonstrations Masters Men’s / Women’s Double Scull • Makebelieve Pirates Navy Helicopter display Men’s / Women’s Single Scull • Monday Navy & Army Band concerts 11 15 Tasrail display - new locomotives Men’s / Women’s Para Double Scull Men’s / Women’s Trophy Handicap Eights Gold coin donation - we invite you to donate a gold coin on entry to this year’s Regatta. This is entirely voluntary. Helicopters Display - on Regatta Grounds 9am to 4pm Tasrail Locomotive display in front of grandstand 10am to 4pm Greasy Pole 9am Crate Climb, Slack Lines, sand pit, blackboard art and All day other activities Rowing, Trans Trans Derwent Swim & Fin Swim Derwent Swim, Swim starts Montagu Bay 10:05 - 10:45 finish at Regatta Yachting, Kayaking Swimming presentations 11:15am and Jet Skis. Sideshows and Rides 9am till late Finish of Trans Regatta Historic display - under grandstand 9am to 4pm Derwent Swim Woodchopping 10am to 5pm Power Boats static display 12pm to 2pm Entrance Phoenix Dance Exhibition on foreshore stage 10.00 - 10.20am Shuttle Bus Zumba Demonstration 10.30 - 11.00am 8 Tasmania Flavours on the Foreshore 10am start 1 to foreshore Greasy Pole 10:45am Info. 7 Rowing finish line Helicopter fly over 11:00am (Time TBC) 2 tent Royal Australian Navy Band 11.00 - 12.00 9 Railway Track Canoe Polo demonstration 12noon Parking 3 Fantastic Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 11:30 - 11:45am 4 13 foreshore Navy Band 11:20am Terraced seating Arrival of the Vice Regal party on ”Egeria” 12:20pm entertainment Tug-of-war 12:30pm-1:30pm 14 Tasmanian Yardstick Regatta - small yacht classes 1pm - 5pm Sideshows Taiko Drummers 1.30 to 2.00pm and rides and Greasy Pole 1:30pm food stalls First Aid Yachting - start of Keelboat Race 1:30/2pm 6 12Grandstand 15 Tasrail Entertainment on foreshore stage Locomotive 7HO FM Junior Boy/Girl Pageant - Entry deadline 1:30pm Judging 2pm 10 Sand Sculpture in the sandpit 2:30pm 5 Regatta Ambassador Quest 3pm Reserved Woodchopping Arrival of quest entrants on “Serenade” 2:45pm 11 Parking Helicopter Fly Over 3:00pm (Time TBC) Tony Voglino on the foreshore stage 3:30pm to 4:30pm Parking ($7) Helicopters Stan Tilley Aerobatic display 4:40pm - 4:50pm Overflow Parking ($7) Twilight Keelboat Race 6pm Navy Rock Band on foreshore stage 6pm to 7pm Australian Army Band, finishing with 1812 Overture 8pm - 9:30pm Fireworks Display 9:30pm
www.royalhobartregatta.com 9 McDonald’s Kids & Family Day Sunday 9 February® 2014 Fantastic day of kids’ activities • Fish Frenzy Treasure Hunt Entry forms for all kids • Make Believe Pirate show and events available from the information kiosk at the dress up competition entrance and the Regatta • Face Painting 11am to 2pm office, under the Northern • The Amazing Ashton (Magician) end of the grandstand - a great show, and learn to juggle • Sand Castle competition • Hula Hoop Making • Drawing Boards • Trikes • Crate Climb • Plate spinning • and much more... • Lots of prizes to be won Entertainment on the foreshore stage For the 2014 Royal Hobart Regatta we are having continuous entertainment on Sunday and Monday on stage in front of the grandstand. We have a great lineup of talent. See the full program and times on page 9.
See Tasrail’s new locomotive on display Monday 10 February 10am to 4pm Come and see Tasrails’ new TR Class locomotive, on display in front of the grandstand. Tasrail has purchased 17 locomotives and a fleet of new rolling stock. The new locos also use around 25% less fuel than the existing fleet with a similar figure for reductions in carbon emissions, in addition to being capable of hauling 45% more per locomotive, allowing Tasrail to move more with less.
10 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 11 Regatta Ambassador Quest 2014 Monday 10th February 3pm Regatta foreshore stage Get involved in Hobart’s longest standing community event. The Ambassador will have the opportunity to advance the Regatta and Quest through various organised community activities, while enhancing their own personal development, public profile, confidence, and networks. Previous entrants have mentioned growth in self-esteem, confidence, poise and public speaking, while finding the Quest a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Judging criteria Prizes Entrants will be judged on Saturday 8 February on Prize sponsors include: She Model Management, the following criteria: Headlines Hair Design, Retail Therapy, Kiani • Appearance Shortland Fashion Photographer, Farm Gate • General Deportment (Manners & Etiquette) Flowers, T42, St Clouds Perfumery, KMS/Goldwell. • Personality Enter online or download the entry form no later • Achievements than Friday 31 January. For information contact • Future Goals Stephanie on 0458 323 529 or [email protected] • General knowledge The winner and runners-up, who each receive a sash and flowers, will be announced at a presentation on the Regatta Foreshore on Monday 10 February at 3pm. Junior Boy/Girl Pageant 2014 Monday 10th 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-1.30pm on the Regatta Foreshore. Cost is $5 per entrant.
Judges will be looking for naturalness, poise, and confidence. 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 Stephanie on 0458 323 529 or [email protected]. Sponsors: 7HO FM, Kidsafe, Plaza News, Cadbury and Video Ezy 10 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 11 Yardstick Regatta - small yachts
Monday 1pm
The Trans Derwent Swim is one of the longest running Royal Hobart Trans Derwent Swim Regatta events. Competitors swim the span of the Derwent River from Montagu Bay on the Eastern Shore to the Regatta Jetties on the Western Shore. The race is approximately 1.5km long and the fastest competitors swim the event in under 15 minutes. In recent years the event has become a local challenge that many sportspeople have added to their bucket list. The race also attracts entries from interstate and overseas.
Monday 10am
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12 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 13 McDonald’s® are proud sponsors of the Royal Hobart Regatta fireworks
Fireworks Monday from 9:30pm
Woodchopping & Sawing Contest
Monday 10am to 5pm Monday from 9:30am
12 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 13 2014 Flagship HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Tobruk (II) gives the Australian Defence Force through capacity and inter-deck transfers via ramps. an amphibious heavy lift capability. The ship is Tobruk (II) can accommodate up to 300 troops for a multi -purpose troop and roll-on/roll-off, heavy extended duration. In an overloaded state, the ship vehicle carrier built by Carrington Slipways Pty Ltd at can provide accommodation for up to 520 troops for Tomago, near Newcastle , NSW. The design includes short periods of time. facilities for bow and stern loading, beaching, a drive- Helicopter displays and action in the air The Australian Navy is bringing 5 helicopters to Hobart for the Royal Hobart Regatta, a MRH90 Taipan, a S-70B-2 Seahawk, a Bell 429and two AS 350BA Squirrels. These represent the full range of Navy helicopters and it’s a great opportunity to see them up close at the Regatta Grounds. They will all be on static display, and the two Squirrels will also be doing aerial displays at the Regatta. S-70B-2 Seahawk Bell 429 The Seahawk is an integral Junior aircrew will initially train part of the ship’s weapons and in Squirrel helicopters. They then sensor systems. move on to the Bell 429 to improve and maintain their skills. With its unique sensor suite and integrated weapons systems the helicopter extends the combat radius of the ship MRH90 Taipan by finding, localising and The Multi Role Helicopter attacking where appropriate, (MRH) will replace the ADF’s surface or submarine targets existing Black Hawk and Sea either independently or in King fleets with increased and This gives young Naval pilots and conjunction with other forces. improved capability, ability aircrew the chance to hone their and capacity to meet emerging skills before they start flying the requirements. MH-60R Seahawk or the MRH-90 helicopters. AS 350BA Squirrel Replaced by the more capable S-70B-2 Seahawk aboard the frigates, the Squirrel has ceased dedicated embarked operations and is now used in the role of lead in helicopter training. 14 Royal Hobart Regatta 2014 program 15 Sponsors
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