WELCOME TO RV E-NEWS

We hope you are all feeling refreshed and ready for more action, as we see the return of the Dimboola Regatta and the Head of the Wimmera!

Our regional regattas are always are highlight on the regatta calendar and we look forward to supporting the Dimboola RC after all their hard work. 

Read more below.

Stay Safe, Stay Rowing!

Rowing Victoria

        UPCOMING REGATTAS

HOTY ENTRIES REOPENED

 Limited entries have become available for the 2023 Head of the Yarra, entries have been reopened until these positions are exhausted. 

Enter now via the link above.

Melbourne Head - Saturday 18th November

ACCESS NOTICE

Reminder for all Boathouse Drive clubs and schools to remove their boat trailers from Boathouse Drive from 4.00pm Thursday 16 November.

A friendly reminder that parking behind the Clubs on Boathouse Drive will be required for trailers, could all members and coaches please clear their cars by 8.00am Friday 18 November.

VALUED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The first Melbourne Regatta for the new Season, and we would value and welcome ALL Volunteers for this Premier Head Race of Australia, please!

Timers, Staging Marshalls, Bow Numbers Distribution, Pre-Start Marshalls, Equipment Setup, Boat Trailer & Pedestrian Controllers, Deliveries on Bikes along rowing course, and more.

Friday tasks are available too!

Please advise your availability by completing details in this new FORM.

Please contact Maurie Fanning with any questions on mfanning@bigpond.net.au or 0414926142.

ALBERT PARK LAKE OPEN DAY

Rowing is a sport looked on by the gods! Another rowing perfect day for the third “Open Day” on Sunday 5th November on Albert Park Lake.

It all started at the APSM end of Albert Park Lake where those who were returning to rowing formed crews with current club members in eights, fours and quads. These crews rowed to the other end of the lake where members of Argonauts and Y-Rowing greeted the crews.

People visited the clubs and met new friends until the call to jump back in the boats was given. Meanwhile newbies were given off water instruction on ergs before moving to single sculls and tackling their first on-water session of the jetties at APSM. There was the opportunity to stay for a drink and snack, hosted upstairs at APSM. Fun for all!

Albert Park South Melbourne, Argonauts and Y-Rowing banded together to put on a feast of rowing, community and inclusion for the visitors who attended the day. A big thank-you to the clubs for their organisation and enthusiasm. Also, a shout out to Nina Taylor, the Local Member for the State Parliament. Nina was able to see first hand the advantages of rowing on Albert Park Lake, hear about the fitness and ability rowing gives as a sport for life as well as recognise the community that the clubs provide for their members.

UPCOMING CLUB OPEN DAYS

GEELONG

Friday 17th November | 5pm - 7pm

Barwon Rowing Club and Corio Bay Rowing Club invite you to explore the rowing opportunities available in Geelong.

Have you rowed when you were younger and would like to return to rowing? Come along and enjoy taking a tour of the facilities, speaking with club members about rowing opportunities, row on the Barwon*, and seeing what rowing in Geelong has to offer.

LEVEL 2 COACHING WORKSHOP

The rigging and theory workshops for the Level 2 Coaching Accreditation are being held on 19th Nov & 29th Nov respectively.

Participants have been notified however there is one place still available.

If you are ready to tackle your Level 2 Coaching Accreditation, then this is your opportunity. Contact delwyn@rowingvictoria.asn.au.

You will need to register and complete the Level 2 Online Modules found on the Rowing Australia website at this link, prior to the in-person workshops.

NOMINATIONS - STATE TEAM SELECTORS

Rowing Victoria is calling for nominations to assist in the selection of the 2024 State Masters and Pathway 8+ teams.

We are seeking to fill two selector positions for each team, with the nomination links below.

For more information please contact Adam Harrison at adam@rowingvictoria.asn.au.

ROWING COORDINATOR - BARWON RC

BRC is seeking a rowing coordinator to develop, implement and manage rowing programs for our junior, club level, elite and masters' rowers. The role will work closely with our current coaches to provide a structured approach to the rowing programs.

Whilst some direct coaching may be involved, the main focus will be on setting up the programs and implementing them via the management and mentoring of the clubs' current coaches.

CLUBMAP WEBINAR

CLUBMAP will be hosting another webinar on Monday November 20th - UNLOCK THE POWER OF SPONSORSHIP

Learn about our proven, new-age methods of generating sponsorship revenue, and providing real value for your partners. Community sport often relies on favours from contacts for sponsorship. Simplify it, and offer real value.

RIVER SAFETY - BOW & STERN LIGHTS

With the darker mornings and evenings now upon us, it is crucial that all rowers who are on the water (and coaches on bikes and powerboats) between sunset and sunrise 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).

SAFETY REMINDER

Rowing Victoria would like to remind all members the importance of using our equipment and waterways safely and appropriately.

Please follow traffic rules, including correctly using designated turning zones. By following these rules, our waterways are safer for all. 

We have also been made aware of a number of incidents where rowing coaches have been sighted either riding without helmets, using megaphones at incorrect hours, or using mobile phones while riding (both in conversation or filming their crews).

For your own safety, to avoid fines, and to respect other members of the community, we ask that you please ensure you are obeying the law and not partaking in the behaviours above.

WATERWAY ACCESS & INCIDENT REPORTING

Could all waterway users please ensure they are acquainted with their local waterway rules; traffic direction, turning points, stationary obstacles etc.

So that RV, Maritime Safety Victoria and now, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority can support the community in providing safe waterways, please register all incidents via the RV Report an Incident tile on the home page of the RV website.

A consistent management of reporting will assist us in ensuring we are kept safe on the water and the chances of equipment damage is mitigated.