Event Bidding

World Rowing’s Strategic Event Attribution Process (SEAP) 

World Rowing’s Strategic Event Attribution Process (SEAP) marks an evolution from a purely competitive bid system to a collaborative, long-term strategy that encourages governments, local authorities and member federations to work closely with World Rowing in hosting international regattas. This cooperative model enables key partners to strategically plan events that not only justify their investments in rowing facilities, but enhance the social and economic benefits for the host communities. World Rowing welcomes partnerships through multi-year arrangements. By fostering open and focused discussions with potential partners, SEAP allows host cities to maximize tourism benefits, drawing visitors during the events and inspiring return visits through a strengthened reputation as a premier sports and cultural destination.  

World Rowing stages events across three disciplines (Classic, Coastal and Indoor), European Rowing events, and World Rowing Awards and conferences.

These events are now open for your interest:

• WR Coastal Championships and Beach Sprints Championships
• WR Cups I, II, III
• WR Indoor Championships
• WR Under 19 and WR U23 Championships
• The combined WR Senior, U23, U19 Championships
• The 2027 European Rowing Championships

 

To apply to host an event, follow these steps: 

STEP 1: Visit the event category pages to find out more about our events: Classic, Coastal, Indoor, Awards & Conferences, European Rowing Events. 

STEP 2: Complete the Event Hosting Expression of Interest Form (below).  

STEP 3: Email your completed Bid Questionnaire, Bid Budget, Accommodation Templates and Bid Undertaking to World Rowing at matt.draper@worldrowing.com, before the Preliminary Bid Submission Deadline (by event type). 

STEP 4: Email your Final Bid to World Rowing at matt.draper@worldrowing.com, before the Final Bid Submission Deadline (by event type).