WELCOME TO RV E-NEWS

A fantastic return to racing for many last weekend, with a great day on the Yarra at the Melbourne Head regatta.

Unfortunately weather conditions interrupted the Junior Schools regatta, with schools looking to get more opportunities this weekend at both Carrum and in Ballarat.

Our Coastal Rowing Come & Try is closing in, read more below!

Stay Safe, Stay Rowing!

        UPCOMING REGATTAS

COASTAL ROWING COME & TRY

Entries have now opened for our Coastal Rowing Come & Try on Sunday December 11th!

Events categories include:
⭐️ Male/Female/Mixed
⭐️ U18/U35/Over 35
⭐️ Single/Double Sculls

Casual trials (no entry required) will be available from 8-9am and throughout the day when racing allows. 

All abilities are welcome - come on down and give it a go, or sit on the beach and watch the action unfold!

All equipment will be provided, you simply have to bring yourselves!

MELBOURNE HEAD RECAP

The Yarra was alive with action on Saturday, with a fantastic turnout for the Melbourne Head Regatta!

It was great to see so many smiling faces return to the water, with Melbourne providing some rare warm conditions. ☀️

Congratulations to all event winners on the day - see all results below.

2023 WORLD ROWING EVENTS JURIES

Congratulations to the following Victorian umpires who have been selected for World Rowing event juries in 2023.

William (Bill) Webster - World Cup 3

David Grubits - Beach Games

Please note the juries for FISU Universiade in Chengdu (CHN) and FISU World University Championships – Rowing, London (CAN) will be announced separately upon confirmation from FISU. 

The Jury for 2023 World Rowing Coastal Championships and 2023 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals will be selected after the attribution of the event by the World Rowing Council and the subsequent call for nominations.

RIGGING & COACHING WORKSHOPS

Last Sunday at Banks Rowing Club, Al Isherwood conducted a rigging session for members of our community looking to improve their skills!

Meanwhile at Wesley College, an engaged group of coaches were learning, sharing, and displaying their knowledge, as Noel Donaldson facilitated another coaching workshop to help them progress to Level 2.

It is terrific to see so many members eager to learn and improve!

Thank you Al, Noel, Banks RC, and Wesley College for your assistance.

SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK

Following the National Integrity Framework (NIF) information session run by Rowing Australia (RA) on Monday November 28, Rowing Victoria encourages clubs and schools to review the resources provided by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA). For clubs who were unable to attend, details of an online session will be communicated in the coming weeks.

The new integrity framework and complaint process came into effect from 1 July 2022 and cover ALL Rowing Victoria members.

Use the link below to learn more about the NIF and what it means for your club, as well as access a number of resources discussed.

If you have any specific questions, please do not hesistate to reach out to Liam Bourke, RA’s new National Integrity Manager, at integrity@rowingaustralia.com.au.

MISSING: COXORB

If anybody has happened to locate the below CoxOrb following the Melbourne Head Regatta last Saturday, please contact Glenn Fischmann at glenn.fischmann@mgc.vic.edu.au.

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS

ARE YOU

1. Aged between 12-18 or 12-24 (Para)?
2. Coaching, officiating, or competing at the State Championships / ARC this season?

If the answer is YES, then you may be eligible for a grant from $500-$1,000 towards the cost of attending!

$50K FLOOD RECOVERY GRANTS

The Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants are now open. Businesses and community sport organisations with direct damage to property, assets, stock or equipment from floods may be eligible for up to $50K.

Immediate support, information and free business relief advice is also available. Submit a registration form online or call the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15. This program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

CLUBMAP WEBINARS

CLUBMAP will be hosting another webinar on Monday December 5th - HOW TO MANAGE MONEY

They'll go through some financial tips to provide transparency, accountability and piece of mind for the committee. Controlling the finances and providing a viable organisation is a vital aspect of club operations.

RIVER SAFETY - BOW & 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).

SAFETY REMINDER

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

The police have 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 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.