Celebration of Women's Rowing in WA

Published Wed 12 Nov 2025

Celebrating 50 years of Women's Rowing

Did you know that 50 years ago WA held the national women’s rowing championships at Canning Bridge?

Join us to celebrate that nationals milestone, find out which clubs competed and hear the stories about women’s participation in rowing through the decades.

You will meet our first female Olympians and hear from the women behind the rise of schoolgirl rowing.

Come and enjoy a high tea, a display of memorabilia and bring your rowing friends for a panel discussion hosted by former ABC reporter and current masters rower Miriam Borthwick. 

๐Ÿ“… Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
โฐ Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
๐Ÿ“ Where: UWA Water Sports Centre, Hackett Drive, Matilda Bay

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full details and booking link 


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