Masters State Team Trials

Congratulations and best wishes to all the Masters athletes that have been invited to trial for the 2021 Masters State Team. 

The Masters State Team will go on to race at the 2021 RV Masters State Championship Regatta held on 8th - 9th May 2021.  

To view the invitation list please click here.

2021 U23 and U21 Australian Rowing Teams announced

Rowing Australia (RA) has announced the Under 23 (U23) and Under 21 (U21) Australian Rowing Teams that will compete at the World Rowing Cup 3 Simulation Regatta to be held from 11 to 13 June in Penrith, New South Wales.

We would like to congratulate all of our Victorian athletes that have been selected as part of the 2021 Australian Underage Rowing Team!

To view the full selection article please click here.

The 2021 Junior Australian Rowing Team has had four crews selected early (more information can be found here) with formal trials to take place from 11 to 15 April in Canberra, ACT. This team will also compete at the simulation regatta in June.

Congratulations! Representatives from Rowing Victoria have been named as finalists for the 2020 Victorian Sport Awards.

Joseph Joyce - Love the Game Volunteer of the Year

The Rowing Victoria Inaugural Ballarat Omnium Regatta - Sports Accounting Australia Sport Initiative of the Year.

Further details on the finalists can be found here: http://vicsport.com.au/2020-victorian-sport-award-finalists

2021 Anzac Day Indoor Rowing Challenge

Rowing Australia and Rowing NZ have announced the 2021 Anzac Day Indoor Rowing Challenge. The event to take place from dawn to dusk on Sunday 25 April will see Australians and New Zealanders unite to record 2504 metres, as many times as possible, at home, on their indoor rowing machines.

The number, 2504, signifies the date of Anzac Day, 25.04.2021, with participants encouraged to log their metres online and donate to either RSL Australia’s ANZAC Appeal or the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association.

For more information view the flyer below:

- 2021 Anzac Day Indoor Rowing Challenge pdf.

Australian Masters Rowing Championships Souvenir Flag

Rowing NSW is selling souvenir event signage for the upcoming 2021 Australian Masters Championships being held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre from Thursday 27th May to Sunday 30th May.

Clubs, organisations and businesses can purchase an exclusive souvenir flag with their club, organisation or business logo added to the design. This flag will be flown at the end of the regatta course for the Australian Masters and then can be collected as a souvenir at the completion of the event.

LINK TO PURCHASE: https://shop.rowingnsw.asn.au/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/rowingnsw/files/izpxzllscl21nfot.pdf

River Safety - Bow and Stern lights

Bow and Stern lights

With the dark mornings now upon us it is crucial that all rowers who are on the water (and coaches on bikes and powerboats) between sunset and sunrise all have adequate lighting for your safety and the safety of others. 

Rowing boats, in restricted visibility and between sunset and sunrise, are required to exhibit;

• Two all-round white lights, one attached to the boat at or near the forward or bow end, and one attached to the boat at or near the stern end.
• Bow light - A continuous white light is considered acceptable if it is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.
• Stern light - A flashing white light is considered acceptable if it flashes at least once per second and is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.
• Not withstanding the above, it is considered acceptable for a light to be masked so as not to interfere with the vision of the vessel’s occupants, provided at least one light is visible from any direction (see diagram below)

Upcoming Regattas

Geelong Masters Regatta 17/4/2021

- Entries closed

Albert Park Masters Regatta 24/4/2021

- Entries close Monday 19/4/2021 at 1pm

2021 RV Masters State Championship Regatta 8/5/2021 

- Entries close Monday 3/5/2021 at 1pm

Metro Tunnel Project follow up - tunneling

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) should pass beneath Peppercorn Lawn and by the Rowing clubs in the next 1-2 weeks.

We are not expecting there to be any noise or vibration issues for the rowing clubs, and we will continue to monitor the progress of the TBMs as they pass.

For more information please click here.

Community and Club Sports Grants 

The Department of Sport and Recreation have a number of active grant programs which are continually being assessed. Grants include support for COVID recovery, Organisational Capacity building, Uniforms and Equipment and Skill Development.

Click here for further details.