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The Royal Hobart Regatta began in 1838 is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart Tasmania Australia and is Tasmania’s oldest sporting event. The regatta runs for three days ending on the second Monday in February and dominates the whole river for the duration of the event.It was begun by the then Governor of Tasmania Sir John Franklin. Franklin provided free food and beer for all of the spectators and the tradition of free entry continues to this day.