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.

2021 Victorian Pathway Eight Team

Congratulations to all of our underage athletes who have been selected into the 2021 Victorian Pathway Eight Team. These athletes have combined together from various schools and clubs to form this year's Girl's and Boy's Pathway Eights.

For more information please click here! 

To keep up with the latest updates from our Youth Team check out our Instagram page - Rowing_Victoria

Due to the current levels of Algae in the water at the NWSC, the 2021 Carrum Masters Regatta has been relocated to the Barwon River - Geelong.

Upcoming Regattas

Carrum Masters Regatta 10/4/2021

- Due to the current levels of Algae in the water at the NWSC, the 2021 Carrum Masters Regatta has been relocated to the Barwon River - Geelong.

- Entries closed

Geelong Masters Regatta 17/4/2021

- Entries close Monday 12/4/2021 at 1pm

Albert Park Masters Regatta 24/4/2021

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

Jeff Sykes Regatta Centre

Rowing Geelong are excited and grateful to announce the proposal to establish a new boat shed (JEFF SYKES ROWING CENTRE) on the Barwon River. The project will commence on Monday 15th March, with the demolition of the existing Geelong Rowing Association (GRA) shed and construction of a three bay rowing boat shed for boat racking with facilities above.

The new boat shed, to replace the existing GRA shed, will provide a building for Rowing Geelong to promote and house rowing equipment with associated change rooms, showers and toilets for males, females and coaches, with the majority of the building’s boat space being used for the use (racking) of school boats, belonging to a minimum of 4 local schools, that currently do not have their own facilities on the riverbank.

Boat space will also be available for an elite/academy or development rowing association duly registered with the State or National rowing body. Short stays by State, National or Overseas Rowing Teams is also a possibility.

The GRA have named the new boat shed the "Jeff Sykes Rowing Centre".

Jeff has made an enormous contribution to the sport of rowing in Geelong, Victoria, Australia and overseas both on and off the water. Jeff’s on the water history speaks for itself, with Jeff winning medals at World Rowing, Australian and State Championships, including winning the Presidents Cup (Interstate Mens Sculling) as a lightweight rower.

Jeff developed Sykes Racing into a world class rowing boat provider and the name Sykes is synonymous with rowing in Geelong. Jeff is still very active in the local rowing community.

Jeff is also a significant donor of funds for the building of the new boat shed.

The GRA is seeking donations for the building of the new shed. Through the GRA's fundraising partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation, donations to the Boatshed project are tax-deductible and can be made through the link

https://asf.org.au/projects/rowing-geelong/

The new boat shed will provide much needed facilities to support the running of next years Head of School Girls Regatta on the Barwon River.

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)

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.