Hi [[FIRST_NAME]],
Now that the 2026 WA Pennants, Masters and All Schools seasons have come to a close, we hope you are:
Enjoying a lovely break, getting ready for UniNationals, preparing for ARC Perth or enjoying a read of this fortnight's Oar Talk.
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Have Your Say on the 2027 Season
The Rowing WA End of Season Survey is now open and we want to hear from you.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, official, volunteer, parent or supporter, your feedback plays an important role in shaping the future of rowing in Western Australia. Insights from the survey will help guide planning and improvements for the 2027 season.
The survey will remain open until close of business on Sunday 11 October, so don't miss your opportunity to have your say.
Complete the survey today and help shape the 2027 rowing season.
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RWA Awards Nominations Closing Soon!
Rowing WA awards night is fast approaching, your coaches and volutneers have done so much to support the success of your year. Now it's time to show them how much it meant to you.
RWA Coach and RWA Volunteer nominations close 11:59pm on Sunday 4 October.
Don't miss the opportunity to recognise the people who have supported you and your club this season. 💛🖤
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Rowing Australia Awards Nominations close Monday 5 October
There are many awards available for nomination for our WA clubs, volunteers and athletes. This is the perfect opportunity to share your appreciation for those who do the work behind the scenes.
Nominations can be done here, they close 11:59pm on Monday 5 October so don't miss out!
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Bunbury Rowing Club Country Titles
This exciting regatta will be held on Saturday 17 October. With entries available for Masters and Juniors. For $50, you can enjoy a full day of racing and enter as many events as you can fit in!
Entries close on Rowing Manager at 4:00pm Monday 12 October and the club with the most points at the end of the day of racing is eligible for a cash prize.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Pina Barbera, the BRC Regatta Co-ordinator.
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Beach Sprint Regattas are Coming Soon!
Now is the time to rally your mates and plan to come down to our Come and Try or Learn to Row sessions for the 2026 Beach Sprint Season. It's a fun, fast-paced day on the beach, with plenty of time to relax between races and try something new before the year ends.
🗓️ Regatta #1 - Sunday 8 November
Click below for a list of events
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UniNationals Take to the Lake
The 2026 UniNationals events are underway across Perth this week. Come down to Champion Lakes and watch the racing over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week and support your clubmates.
For results, follow the link below.
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Head of the Swan is Coming!
This year's ANARC Head of the Swan is on Saturday 24 October. Featuring the traditional 8.6km race alongside a 500m novice time trial, there's something for a range of rowers. Make sure you get your entries in through Rowing Manager before Wednesday 14 October. It's bound to be a great day of racing!
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Indoor Rowing Program Creates a New Pathway for Adolescent Girls
Shed Fit was a five-week indoor rowing pilot program delivered in partnership with Rowing WA and St Hilda's. Designed to provide a fun, welcoming and non-competitive introduction to physical activity, the program exceeded expectations and attracted girls who may not typically participate in traditional sports. Held at Scotch College’s rowing shed, Shed Fit showcased how inclusive and accessible rowing can be. The valuable insights gained from the pilot will help shape future initiatives aimed at increasing participation, breaking down barriers and creating lifelong connections with physical activity.
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What's Happening in our Officials Team?
Our Boat Race Officials (BRO) will be conducting an end of season review on Sunday 4 October. To be conducted at Rowing WA, the review will be looking at what has worked this year and what we could improve for next year. This review will include:
- Ways to improve both rowers' experience and safety at regattas.
- Improving training of BROs with rules around all types of regattas.
- Communication around regatta preparation, including weather planning.
- Recruitment and how we can encourage more people to join the BRO team.
This review will be brought together with the other end of season reviews with the clubs and rowers, as part of Rowing WA’s continuous improvement program.
Click below if you would like information on how to sign up to be part of the B.R.O. team!
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Check Your Reporting Practices
See it. Report it. Learn from it.
Near misses, incidents and hazards are opportunities to make our sport safer for everyone. If something doesn't go to plan on the water, don't keep it to yourself. Reporting helps us to identify risks, share lessons and prevent future incidents.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. 💛🖤
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Thank You, Perfect Balance Rowing
As the 2026 rowing season comes to a close, Rowing WA extends its sincere thanks to Perfect Balance Rowing for their ongoing support as a Major Partner.
Through their commitment to clubs, schools and athletes across Western Australia, Perfect Balance Rowing continues to help our community perform at its best. Fittingly, both State Championship Champion VIII winning crews crossed the line in Filippi shells, proving once again that there really is such a thing as the Filippi feeling.
Thank you for helping drive rowing forward in WA. 💛🖤
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2024 Filippi F22 single scull.
As-new Carbon Aliante single scull featuring a Rowfit quick-release bow rigger, NK impeller and wiring, new size 43 shoes, and new gates.
Includes Burnham boat cover and Filippi rigger cover. Ideal for heavyweight women or middleweight men (75-85kg).
Located in Melbourne, with transport assistance available interstate.
Head to our Classified page to read more about the latest single up for grabs!
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