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Rotorua 1000m

Sprint 1,000m course
Day of racing
Saturday 7 November 2026
Lake or river
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

Rotorua 1000m is a short-course regatta, crews lined up across the lake in buoyed lanes. Crews race on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), with a 1,000m course.

Getting to the water

What to know about this regatta

First Club Regatta of the 2026/2027 season, held at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), Rotorua

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Common questions about Rotorua 1000m 2026

When is Rotorua 1000m 2026 on?

Rotorua 1000m 2026 falls on Saturday 7 November 2026. Racing gets under way at 8:00am.

Which lake or river is Rotorua 1000m rowed on?

Rotorua 1000m is rowed at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake).

What format does Rotorua 1000m use?

Rotorua 1000m is a short-course regatta, crews lined up across the lake in buoyed lanes, covering 1,000m.

How do clubs and schools enter Rotorua 1000m?

Entries go in online through www.whakatanerowingclub.co.nz.

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