Meet Our Boat Race Officials!

Published Fri 04 Nov 2022

Over the coming months, Rowing WA will be featuring our Boat Race Officials & introducing them to the WA rowing community.

This week we take great pleasure in introducing you to one of our long-standing officials, Lynne Bayliss.

Lynne has been involved in rowing and officiating for many years and is still an active member of Curtin University Boat Club. She is especially well-known for her famous chili con carne, served at all CUBC hosted regattas! Over the years, Lynne has taken on the responsibility of training and mentoring our up-and-coming Boat Race Officials and her help has been invaluable. At regattas, you are likely to find Lynne working in a whole host of roles and her can-do and no-nonsense attitude means things get done!

BRO Questions and Fun Facts

1. Why did you get involved with Officiating?

  • So I could be involved and stop coaching

2. Do you have any long-term goals in Officiating?

  • Not anymore

3. What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen out on the water?

  • In a weird way 8 eights trying to get a line on a windy day!

4. What’s your favourite food at a regatta?

  • Sausage in a bun

5. What Superpower do you wish you had?

  • More patience

6. A secret Talent?

  • Longevity!

7. Your favourite book

  • I am currently reading the Honor Harrington series

8. Your first car?

  • Datsun 1000

9. Your hometown?

  • Perth

10.Your most prized possession?

  • My health

11. Your travel bucket list?

  • China

12. Why would you encourage others to get involved in Officiating?

  • It offers an alternative view to the sport and offers a different style of being part of a team.


Interested in finding out how to #jointhecrew & become a Boat Race Official?

Rowing WA Boat Race Officials are paid for regattas, ranging from $50 for a short head race up to $150 for IGSSA/PSA regattas. You can choose which regattas you would like to help at, will be fully trained & learn on the job as well.

It's Free to #jointhecrew!
 

Register your interest HERE



Rowing WA would like to thank the

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

for its support of our
Boat Race Officials & Regatta Volunteer Recruitment & Development Campaigns


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