[1][2] There were 613 rowers from 32 countries who competed in the seven Olympic boat classes.

[5][6][7] The Australian Rowing History website has the following commentary: "The superbly organized regatta was held on the magnificent lake at Bled: a fitting setting for the second world championships.

"[2] Prior to the 4th World Rowing Championships in 1974, only men competed.

[1] Bled and the German cities of Essen and Duisburg had competed for the right to host the second World Rowing Championships.

At a FISA meeting in August 1963, held in conjunction with the 1963 European Rowing Championships for men, the decision in favour of Bled was made.