World Rowing Masters

Long before the first start signal, the Jury is already on duty.

Did you know that the 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Bled, Slovenia, will be supported by 26 International Technical Officials and 45 National Technical Officials, helping to deliver safe, fair and smooth racing for thousands of rowers?

A big thank you to all 71 officials for their dedication, expertise and time.

Masters rowing is going wild!

The scale is almost hard to believe. Take a look at the numbers:

✅ 4,711 athletes entered and counting
✅ 51 countries
✅ 20,000+ racing seats
✅ 981 races in 5 days
✅ 2,091 women (44.4% of all competitors)
✅ 110 octogenarian (80+) rowers

📋 Start lists are now available! Check when you'll be racing and who you'll be racing with, start planning your regatta week, and get ready for an unforgettable World Rowing Masters Regatta.

See you in Bled!

World Rowing - 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Bled Set to Become the Biggest Rowing Regatta in History More than 4,700 athletes from 51 countries will race across five days at Lake Bled in what is set to become the largest rowing regatta ever staged.

✅ It’s official!

Your races are now confirmed. Check who you’ll be racing against in the start lists, explore the event timetable, and start planning your days and activities in Bled throughout the event.

https://wrmr2026.com/regatta/

See you soon in Bled, Slovenia! 🇸🇮

If you're in Bled this September, don't miss the chance to spend an evening with Eric Murray and Iztok Čop. Enjoy a three-course dinner with local wines, hear inspiring stories from two of rowing's greats, and connect with fellow members of the rowing community.

Get your ticket: https://www.regattacentral.com/cart/?job_id=10477&sid_1=1

Behind the scenes: The World Rowing Masters Commission and event service providers have finalised the start lists for the historic 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Bled, Slovenia.

The start lists of 841 races from Wednesday to Saturday have now been finalised. Under the new draw principles, athletes racing outside their age categories, along with lane assignments, were allocated randomly. For athletes competing within their age categories, every effort was made to ensure fairness, including, where possible, avoiding crews from the same country or club racing against each other and applying other criteria designed to provide fair racing for all.

The start lists will be published next week.

Who runs the show? Women! 🚣‍♀️💪

We're proud to celebrate a major milestone at the 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta.
From the nearly 4,700 participants registered so far, 2,081 are women, compared with 1,692 in 2017, previously the highest number of female participants at the regatta with a similar overall field size.
This growth reflects the increasing opportunities for women to stay active in sport, challenge themselves and enjoy the lifelong community that rowing offers.
What do you think would help make participation at the World Rowing Masters Regatta more balanced between women and men? Let us know in the comments 👇

A little over a month to go until the 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Bled, Slovenia!

Not quite where you'd like to be with your preparation? There's still time to get back on track. The Masters Training Guide can help you make the most of the weeks ahead and focus on the training that matters most.

Age may define your category, but your training defines your performance.

Available exclusively for Gold Members on the World Rowing Masters Portal. 💪🚣‍♀️

🚨 Important Update for the 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta Participants 🚨

Due to the record number of entries, no additional races will be created on Wednesday and Thursday; only existing race slots will be filled. Athletes looking to maximize their chances of competing are encouraged to consider Friday and Saturday, where more racing opportunities may be available.

Please also note that racing will begin at 07:30 each day to accommodate the event schedule.

Since 2017, the World Rowing Masters Regatta has celebrated team spirit and recognised the most successful men's club, women's club and overall club through the World Rowing Masters Club Trophies.

The Club Trophy honours clubs whose athletes combine strong performances with active participation throughout the regatta. This year, World Rowing has introduced a refreshed trophy design and an updated Club Trophy points system.

Read more: https://worldrowing.com/2026/07/27/world-rowing-masters-club-trophy-debut-2025-lake-bled-slovenia-entry-deadline-nears/

World Rowing - New World Rowing Masters Club Trophies to Debut in Bled as Entry Deadline Nears When thousands of Masters rowers arrive in Bled, Slovenia, this September, they will compete not only for medals, but for a new symbol of club excellence. World Rowing is proud to unveil the new World Rowing Masters Club Trophies.

Question for the Masters rowing community 👀

Looking at the current entries for the 2026 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Bled, the top 40 most popular events are dominated by sculling boats.

So, sweep rowers... where are you?

Can we get more sweep crews onto the entry list before entries close on 31 July? Let's see those pairs, fours, and eights climb the rankings!

Check the entries here: https://www.regattacentral.com/v3/regatta/10095/entries?org_id=0