Female race on Lake Quidi Vidi The Royal St. John is a racing competition held in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada since 1816. The test is held on the first Wednesday of August at Lake Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland and Labrador unless inclement weather do not allow it, in that case it is delayed until the optimal conditions to navigate.
Each team consists of six members and a boat pattern. The measures of the races must be in accordance with the rules of the organizing committee. The competition is divided in two modalities: masculine (route of 2,450 km) and feminine (of 1,225). History
Throughout its editions, the competition has had ties with the Canadian Monarchy. Several members of the Royal Family, including Edward VII in 1860 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1978. It should be noted that before the death of the head of state, the tournament is suspended until the following year.
In 1993 he was awarded the designation "Real", which led to changes in the design of a crown.
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