8th October 2021

Dear [[FIRST_NAME]],

Just when you thought the year was going to end quietly now the State Championships are over, along comes Rowing WA's "Rower of the Year" awards evening, the 2021 Australian Indoor Rowing Championships (compete virtually from the comfort of your own home!) & the Elizabeth Quay "Twilight" Regatta!

... phew!

If you haven't already booked tickets, registered to compete or entered crews, then get on it!  Time's a-wastin'!

It's Back for 2021!
The Elizabeth Quay Twilight Regatta
Saturday, 04.12.2021

What better timing than to have a true blue, lit battle, on the water just before we break for Christmas! We're predicting outstanding weather conditions - a nice calm balmy evening - for crews to sprint at speed.

Entries are now open - ready & waiting for crew registration - so get on it!

The Latest Making Waves Term 3 Newsletter is Now Available Online!

Read all about the workshop hosted on 26.08.2021 by Dr Tony Buti MLA, attended by 8 local high schools, to talk about the roll out of an ambitious school rowing pathway program set to commence in 2022.

Click HERE to read further!

Save $$$'s | Book a Table of 10

Book your table of 10 for the 2021 Rower of the Year awards evening & save!

Get your club members together & join us seaside at the beautiful Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club to celebrate the 2021 rowing season.

National Virtual Development Series
"Transition from Athlete to Coach"

The National Virtual Development Series is back with a Q&A session, presented by Lizzi Chapman, discussing the transition from rower to coach. Lizzi will be talking with Dan Noonan, World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist, about his experience with transitioning from an athlete to a successful GPS coach.

Click here to register - attendance is via Zoom

Something for Everyone at the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships 2021!

• 500m Open, Lightweight and Para – Men’s and Women’s
• 1000m Open, Lightweight and Para – Men’s and Women’s
• 2000m Open, Lightweight and Para – Men’s and Women’s
• 2000m 4 Person Team Relay – Men’s, Women’s and Mixed

Racing is Saturday, 30th October 2021.

Rowing Australia Boat Sales - Training & Competition Fleet

Rowing Australia understands that there is significant interest within the rowing community regarding the boats for sale within their training/competition fleet.

To ensure these HP assets continue to support the program, RA will provide priority access to the available boats for sale to Pathway Partners including State Associations, NIN Partners, and HP Clubs that are part of the delivery framework for Pathway programs.

Any of the boats not sold through Pathway partners will then be offered to the broader rowing community through an advertisement on the ‘classifieds’ section the Rowing Australia website.

Click HERE for more information.

Coastal Rowing to Likely Replace Lightweight Events
at LA 2028 Olympics

Jean-Christophe Rolland, President of World Rowing, is increasingly confident that open-water coastal rowing will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games in place of lightweight races.

The IOC has been trying to phase out lightweight events in rowing since 2017, and coastal rowing could maintain gender equity in the programme while being suitable to share facilities with the sailing venue, thus eliminating the need for any additional sites.

Click HERE to read the full story.

School Visits Planned for 2021/2022

Rowing WA will be visiting schools through Term 4 2021 & Term 1 2022 to bring awareness to school rowers of their options once they leave school.

Rowing for your school offers an amazing experience & can teach you skills that you will use for the rest of your life.

But where to now??

Rowing WA have put together a presentation to show where you can go with your rowing. Recreational/Social, Competitive, High Performance, Coaching & Officiating are just part of the many options available to you.

Get in touch with Rowing WA here to book your school visit.