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Apologies for the gap in our communications. We are now back onboard and have a lot to share with you!

It has been a HUGE few weeks and so much more to come!

This edition of Oar Talk...

• ARC and Interstate Regatta Wrap Up

• Pathway Announcement

• U23 & Open Selection Mention

• Masters Regatta #3

• Inclusion and Companion Card Update

• BRO Update

• Bunbury Big Boats Regatta

• Upcoming Hour of Power

• Rowing Radiance Indoor Rowing Program

• Club Corner

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Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in the Australian Rowing Championship and the Interstate Regatta!

Your dedication and hard work were evident in every race. Whether you were aiming for the podium or pushing your limits, you gave it your all. The competition was tough, and each of you performed exceptionally well.

We look forward to seeing where your commitment takes you next. You've set a high standard for the next championship!

150 Athletes headed over, and 72 brought medals home, a fantastic achievement, The Full results can be viewed here

• 37 Gold Medals
• 55 Silver Medals
• 60 Bronze Medals

Champion Club Points Score

WA clubs stood out on the Champion Club Points Score, with 3 in the top 15.

• 9th: Fremantle - 82.6pt
• 11th: Swan River - 77.15pt
• 13th: UWABC - 66.66pt

Interstate Results:

John Coates AC Interstate Champion Cup

1. VIC - 62pt

2. NSW - 61pt

3. WA - 32pt

Photo's by: Patrick Boere Photography and Brad Redfern Photography. Thank you Rowing Australia!

Cover Photo: Lake Barrington, Nationals. Photo 1: Jacqui Swick & E. Gaffney, Photo 2: Lachlan Brown, Jack Hansen-Knarhoi, M. Molony & T. Molony

Best of luck to our WA Pathway Squad as they head over to SIRC for the Pathways 2025 Regatta. Racing takes place over two days, 14 & 15th April. Watch out on the Rowing WA Social media for regular updates on results from our onsight reporter!

PATHWAY GIRLS

Addison Smith - Guildford, Briar Froud - Iona / FRC, Ceila Rosser - PLC, Fenella Cox - PLC, Grace Oldmeadow - Shenton / UWABC, Hannah Bergersen - PLC, Laetitia Jeannerat - JCCA / FRC, Lily Lucas - John XIII / FRC, Oceane Jeannerat - JCCA / FRC, Olivia Hansen-Knarhoi - Iona / FRC, Sophie Fitzgerald - Shenton / UWABC, Stella Stevenson - MLC / WARC, Stella Wandel - PLC

PATHWAY BOYS

Austin Griffin - Scotch, Banjo Morris-Luck - Trinity / ANA, Cooper Wood - Shenton / UWABC, Dara Gaffney - CCGS / FRC, Ethan Mayfield - Guildford, Henry Gibb - CCGS, Jeremy Flavel - Hale / SRRC, Kai Toohey - Guildford, Jackson Feast - Acquinas, Lucas Howard - Guildford, Miles Clode - Guildford, Raff McDonald - Scotch / WARC, Sam Bredell - Hale, Sam Lewis - Shenton / UWABC, Samuel Hoy - CCGS, Samuel Hurworth - CCGS, Toby Warner - CCGS / WARC, William Flavel - Hale

COACHES

Head Coach: Luca Rossi - Trinity / MLC / WARC

Boys Coach: Olivia Jones - Scotch / SRRC

Girls Coach: Gen Hart - Scotch / St Hildas / FRC

Coach: Jake Sangster - Shenton / UWABC

Tour Manager: Lara Glendinning - Rowing WA

WAIS Coach: Tom Gatti - WAIS

Huge Congratulations to those athletes who have been invited to the Rowing Australia Open and U23 Team Trials. Go WA!!

MASTERS REGATTA #3

After the dissapointment of Regatta #2 being cancelled due to severe weather conditions, the Masters athletes come together again this saturday (12th April) to showcase the excellence of Masters racing. 

Appreciating the dedication of finding the time to train inbetween life and work, getting in hours of on and off water training, and then the racing, leaving nothing out there.

An amazing depiction of this effort in a photo of Nicky Cato and Vanessa Grant from Perth Rowing Club, these photos are worth a thousand words!!     

Good luck to all the Masters for Regatta #3  When you have no more legs, row with your heart!!

ROWING WA are proud to annouce the introduction of the Companion Card Policy.

WA are the first State in Australia to put this policy in place. Yeah WA!!

The back story of Glen Walter

Glen started rowing in 1988 with Freedom On The River, a club set up to provide rowing opportunities for people with special needs. Glen has also been a member of Perth Rowing Club since 1988, competing at regattas in Perth Rowing Club colours in adaptive events and also in open competition in all classes of boats. He has attended the National Champs to compete in adaptive events on 12 occasions, 9 over East and 3 in WA.

In recent years Glen had found it  challenging to find a doubles partner for racing with the cost of seat fees being a barrier. Rowing WA has now introduced a Policy around the WA Companion Card program in order to make rowing in crew boats more accessible. Perth Rowing Club have embraced the companion card policy and been extremely supportive of Glen.

Glen is loving the opportunity to be competing in the double again and looking forward to many more years of social and competitive rowing. Glen will be competing in his mixed double for the second time this Saturday. Good luck Glen!

WHAT IS THE COMPANION CARD?

The WA Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events. Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge. Individuals need to apply for a Companion Card to be eligible to receive benefits through Companion Card Affiliates. Further details are available here: https://www.wacompanioncard.org.au/

Click here for Rowing WA's Policy

LEVEL 3 Accreditation goes to,   , Luke Forsyth.

Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and dedication to making racing possible!

Are you ready ???? 

Bunbury Big Boats Sprint Regatta coming to you on the 26th April 2025, and it's one for the Calendar!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of racing! Rowing WA, in partnership with the City of Bunbury, is taking the Bunbury Big Boats Regatta to the next level in 2025! This is your chance to be part of one of WA’s most exciting regional rowing events, with huge incentives to get your club involved.

Why You Should Enter:

• More Racing for Less – All seat fees are capped at $29.70, so enter as many races as you can.
• With both Pennant and Masters events, there’s something for everyone.
• Financial Support for Clubs – Bringing a big squad? We’ve got you covered!
  • $500 grant for clubs with 20+ competing athletes
  • $1,000 grant for clubs with 50+ competing athletes
  • Use this for trailer costs, fuel, coach accommodation – whatever helps you get there!

And this is just the beginning ...

 A Post Regatta Celebration Event is being held by Bunbury Rowing Club! That's right, you heard it here first! 

Music, Food and Friends, what more could you ask for! Be sure to support Bunbury Rowing Club at this amazing party on saturday after medal presentations. Watch the socials for more details!

Plan Your Trip:

Need accommodation? Check out the resources available at the Bunbury Visitors Information Centre to secure your stay, and race at the Beautiful Eaton Head Race on Sunday.

This is shaping up to be the best Bunbury Big Boats yet – don’t miss out! Get your entries in, rally your club, and we’ll see you on the water!

Be sure to get your entries in by the 21st April at 23:59. 

Hour of Power is back

1st May 2025 - A Practical Guide for Coaches to Preventing Injuries, by Greg Kerr.

Time and venue to be confirmed. Watch this space and our social media for further details

5 Clubs across WA are running an Indoor Rowing Inclusion Project known as "Rowing Radiance".

We are reaching out to the rowing community to assist with promoting this program far and wide. 

6-week indoor rowing program with 2 x 1-hour sessions per week. We are looking for participants who are currently not members of Rowing WA on REVS and are looking to improve fitness,  improve mental health, find a sense of community and build confidence. No experience necessary!

The 4 participation groups we are targeting are: Adolescent Females, Woman (25-45yrs), Seniors (50+yrs) and All Abilities. 

The host clubs are ANA, WARC, UWABC, FRC and BRC. 

If you know of anyone looking to learn a new skill, please have them pop onto the Rowing WA website for further information. 

Click here for more info