Asian Tour EOI

Under 26 Rowers and Coxswains are invited to apply for an exciting rowing tour, heading to China at the end of November 2025!

Coaches (of any age) are also invited to apply to support the preparation and tour with these crews.

Submit your Athlete or Coach Expresssion of Interest HERE

EOIs have been extended to Friday 29 August 2025

Introduction

Rowing WA will be selecting two U26 eight crews and two coxswains (18 athletes in total), to participate in a regatta in Asia. There will be one male, and one female crew selected. Coxswains can be of any gender. This initiative forms part of a joint athlete development and cultural outreach program, partially funded by a grant from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS). The grant from CITS will offset 50% of athlete flights, accommodation and selected other expenses. The tour offers a unique opportunity for emerging and competitive athletes to gain valuable international racing experience. 

Tour Philosophy 

The tour will continue to build on the positive relationships that developed as a result of the 2024 Asian Engagement tour. The primary aim of this tour is to provide U26 athletes with exposure to international racing and different cultures. It will serve as a platform to nurture talent that is aspiring to compete at the next level.

Tour Details

• Tour Dates:
  • Tuesday 25 November - Wednesday 3 December 2025
    • The return dates are subject to change pending the addition of a coastal activation/regatta. If this component does not go ahead then the tour may return a day or two early.
• Tour Location:
  • Macao, China
• Tour Cost: $750 Tour Fee (+ $250 meal allocation) 
  • This amazing price includes return flights, 7 nights accommodation, transfers, boat hire, regatta fees, insurance and tour uniform
  • Flights and accommodation are 100% subsidised via the CITS grant and the regatta organising committee (OC)
  • Some meals will be organised by the OC. We anticipate athletes will need approx. $250 for additional meal costs. RWA will not be covering meals in the tour fees.
  • At full cost, this tour fee would be over $3,500.
• Regatta:
  • Both male and female 8+ crews will compete in the 2025 Hengquin International Regatta
  • The regatta format is a 1500m time trial heat with the top four crews progressing to a Final
  • Rumours are that crews from Yale and Oxford University will also be competing
• Other Activities:
  • Discussions are still underway regarding a coastal rowing activity/regatta following the Hengquin regatta
  • The OC have arranged a number of cultural activities in and around Macao before and after the regatta

Athlete Eligibility

Participants must be over 18 by the departure date of the tour unless otherwise advised. Contact RWA if you are Under 18 but would like to be considered.

Participants must have or be eligible to obtain a valid passport prior to departure. 

Selection Requirements

The selection document and other information can be found here.

Submit your Athlete or Coach Expresssion of Interest HERE

EOIs have been extended to Friday 29 August 2025

Photo of the Hengquin International Regatta venue: