The 207th Royal St. John's Regatta is a go
The regatta is North America's oldest continuous sporting event, typically running on the first Wednesday each August.
Keith White, vice president of the Royal St. John's Regatta Committee, said the decision to proceed was unanimous.
"It was a quick decision. We looked at a number of factors, weather, wind of course, temperatures," he said.
"We look forward to seeing you lake-side throughout the day."
The annual event has only been moved a few times in its history — this year because of the Canada Summer Games, which begins on Aug. 6 and will make use of the historic lake over the event's two weeks.
This is the first year the rowing event will have an open category for all rowers, regardless of their gender.
The event draws thousands of people who line the shores of the lake for a full day of races, games of chance and food.
The regatta is unique in part because of its fixed-seat rowing and its status as a mid-week, weather-dependent municipal holiday.
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