Tromsø Annual Rowing Regatta

Since June 1952, Tromsø Roklubb (rowing club) has arranged a rowing regatta using old-style wooden lifeboats. Several teams divided between three classes – men’s, women’s and mixed – take part in the competition. Each team, consisting of six rowers and one coxswain, compete for the best rowing speed and best costume. The competition takes place in Tromsø harbour in the centre of town, near the marketplace, where the crowd of spectators cheer for their favourite teams. Watching the regatta is free of charge for everyone, but to compete, a registration fee of NOK 1000 per team is collected in advance.

This year, the regatta is held on Saturday, 18 June. The opening parade starts out at 11:30 in the morning from Prostneset (near the Roald Amundsen statue and the Hurtigruta dock), and continues through Storgata to the town square/marketplace. The first team starts rowing at 12:00 and the last one out should be finished around 15:00.

Pictures.

Come join us and experience Tromsø at its best!

If you would like to enter a team for this competition, please contact "Tromsø Roforening" at info@trof.org


Program for 18 June 2011:

11:30 Parade preparation at the busstop at Prostneset
11:45 Marching to the town square via Storgata
12:00 The first rowing team sets off 
15:00 Last team finish
20:00 Party. The regatta trophies and diplomas are distributed. In addition to the traveling cup, there is a price for best costume. 

Registration cost: NOK 1000 per team