COVID-19 Update

Rowing Communities in Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire have unfortunately once again been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions bringing a return to Stage 3, Stay at Home restrictions as of 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020. Rowing Victoria’s full statement can be found HERE

For all Rowing Communities outside of the restricted area the Rowing Victoria Guidelines published on the 22/6/20 still apply. These Guidelines can be found HERE

Rowing Victoria's Next General Meeting:

Rowing Victoria’s next general meeting will be held on the 28/7/2020. For more details and to register please visit the Rowing Victoria Event page here.

Waterway Rules and Safety

As some rowing communities commence their return to the water it is crucial that all involved with rowing are familiar with their local water way rules, etiquette and water traffic maps and those new to rowing, coxing and coaching are appropriately educated on the matter before commencing.

A comprehensive list of Victorian waterway maps are available on the Rowing Victoria Website

Please remember:

• Boat Lights
• Coaches helmets when on bikes
• Coaches bike lights when coaching in the dark
• Megaphones are not permitted:
  • Monday to Thursday before 7 am or after 10 pm.
  • Friday before 7 am or after 11 pm.
  • Saturday and public holidays before 9 am or after 11 pm.
  • Sunday before 9 am or after 10 pm.

And most importantly remember to respect and look out for your fellow rowers.

Yarra River Dredging update:

Dredging work continues along the Yarra River with the Dredge currently being situated on the North side of the river between Punt Rd Bridge and Cremorne Rail Bridge.

The dredging area is considerable and will force rowers who are rowing downstream to cross onto the southern side of the river. When traveling in either direction please adhere to the following safety directions.

• Proceed slowly and carefully whilst in the vicinity of the dredging works.
• Be mindful of your surroundings by regularly looking behind you for buoys and other boats.

Level 1 and 2 Coach Accreditation Update

Please note, due to coronavirus restrictions, Level 2 workshops are currently not taking place. We appreciate your patience with this and will  resume workshops when it is permitted and safe to do so. 

For more information on the updated Level 1 and 2 course please follow the link:

https://www.rowingvictoria.asn.au/high-performance/pathwayseducationandevents/

To register now click here!

First Aid Training 

Life Saving Victoria offers first aid training to Clubs and Schools including in regional centres.  Additional information is available here.

Travel Hygiene

The VIS has issued a brief note covering basic hygiene when travelling.