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Our rowing community have had a busy few weeks, catch up here. 

This edition of Oar Talk...

• WA Masters State Team
• Masters State Championships Wrap Up
• U22 OTRC Regatta Nominations
• Rose Regatta, Shanghai China
• IGSSA Season Kicks off
• Bunbury Wrap up
• Hour of Power - Injury Prevention 
• Special Welcome
• Club Corner

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Congratulations to the Masters State Team on your selection!

This accomplishment is a true reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Being chosen to represent your state at this level is an honor, and I have no doubt that you will continue to inspire and achieve greatness in the upcoming event. 

Wishing you all the best of luck for the ISW8+ at Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

May you perform at your highest potential and make the most of this incredible opportunity. We are all proud of you and are cheering you on every step of the way. Show those Eastern States what WA Masters are made of!

Alex Lye (FRC), Alexandra Thornton (FRC), Alison White (CUBC), Caroline Foster (FRC), Fiona Bell (FRC), Orla Flecker (UWABC), Sandra Clarke (ANA), Sarah Knight (UWABC), Cox: Nic Rogers (NSW)

The squad would like to say a special thanks to Charlie Newnham, their WA coxswain.         

Masters State Champs, 3rd May @ Champion Lakes Regatta Centre

With slightly challenging conditions of rain and a stiff tail breeze, our Masters took on Champion Lakes with fire in their hearts. Perhaps it was Alan Salisbury's great inspiration that set the tone. It was a great day of racing right to the end, well done to every athlete that competed! The photographs and medals are a great reminder of the journey it took to get to this point in your season! Click here for results.

Rowing WA would like to thank The City of Armadale for their support of this event. Cr Scott Mosey was in attendance at Prize Giving and he was impressed at the level of competition our sport offers. 

Curtin University did an amazing job with hosting, so a huge shout out to all their volunteers. 

Last but not least we would like to thank out BRO's for their committment to our sport and for making racing safe!

An insight into the newly developed Oceania U22 Teams Rowing Championships Regatta to be held at West Lakes, South Australia on the 24th -27th of July, 2025

THE HISTORY

This regatta draws on the long history of racing between Australia and New Zealand dating back to the late 1800's, the successful Youth Cup Events held between the states and New Zealand throughout the 2000s, and the more recent Trans-Tasman Regattas of the last decade.

WHAT IS IT?

A Teams competition for U22 Athletes representing their state (in the case of Australia), island (in the case of New Zealand), or country (in the case of visiting teams) to encourage collaboration, competition, and participation.

THE PURPOSE

To provide a key development opportunity for athletes, coaches, and administrators. The event is to be run purely in service of the participants with their experience being the central foundation the event is built upon.

Nominations Open 12th May & Close 21st May. Click here for more information 

 Shanghai Tour - Rose Regatta, 16^th to 18^th May!

With support from the Department of Local Government Sports and Culture (DLGSC) Asian Engagement grant, RWA is proud to announce our China tour. Click here for a link to the regatta for further details. 

Invitation to this event was received following successful engagement in China by RWA’s Asian Engagement Project Officer, Mark Easterbrook. On the ground conversations with stakeholders influential in Chinese rowing elevated Rowing Western Australia’s profile and prompted this amazing opportunity.

This invitation was extended to several international rowing organisations, intending to create a competitive global regatta for female rowing. This opportunity aligns with a RWA and DLGSC goal of engaging with Asia through our sport of rowing.

The invitation presented an all-expense paid connection through rowing to four female athletes and a tour manager to China and international competition. RWA moved quickly and opened the nominations to our Queen’s and Victoria Cup participants to express their interest in competing.

RWA will be represented at the Shanghai FengXian course by our selected athletes Lara Glendinning, Isabella Utley, Isabelle Emery, and Greta Spencer. They’ll be managed by seasoned international coach/tour manager Olivia Jones.

The team will participate in a 1000m quad and a 500m double event across the weekend. In the week prior they’ll be aligned with a club with opportunities to train on Shanghai waterways. Sightseeing, rowing, and interactions with international teams during their stay, we look forward to following the adventures of our squad.

Follow our ladies and the progress at the regatta using the Rose Regatta link - Rose Regatta & R.R. 

As ambassadors for Rowing Western Australia, we wish our ladies well in promoting Western Australia as a rowing destination that builds international quality competitors.

Go WA!

IGSSA Season is back!

With the first regatta kicking off on Saturday the 10th May, which will be hosted by JTC, we would like to take a moment to wish all the athletes happy rowing and calm waters! 

From our brand new rowers, to the seasoned rowers, welcome back and we look forward to seeing you on the water. 

IGSSA regattas for the seaon are listed below, click on the link for details. 

IGSSA Regatta #1

IGSSA Regatta #2

IGSSA Regatta #3

IGSSA Regatta #4

IGSSA HEAD OF THE RIVER

Massive applause to Bunbury Rowing Club for delivering an amazing Bunbury Big Boat Sprint Regatta and Eaton Heads race. 

Athletes and spectators were spoilt with perfect weather conditions for racing, which held out for the entire weekend! It was great to see the increase in participation from 146 athletes last year, to 230 athletes this year! Go Bunbury!! Thank you to all the athletes!

Thank you to the BRO's for your tireless efforts in running our regattas, you make it look so easy ;)

The Bunbury after party lived up to it's promise and fun was had by all! A great dinner and an excellent DJ meant party goers were fueled up ready for a night of fun. Some fantastic outfits from our students this year! We can't wait to see what next year brings. If you need to know more, you'll have to find the chicken...                                                                                                                                                                           

Rock on Bunbury!!

Hour of Power #1 Injury Prevention for Coach Development.

Greg Kerr delivered an insightful and impactful workshop on injury prevention. He demonstrated several effective strategies for coaches to ensure they properly set up each athlete, both on land and on the water, to optimize athlete safety and performance.

Prioritizing the physical well-being of our athletes, from junior rowers to masters rowers, is essential for fostering both retention and growth within our sport.

Please watch this space for future workshops with Greg!!

WA Indoor Rowing Champs 27th July 2025 @ UWA Sport and Rec Centre

Rowing WA are in the midst of planning our Indoor Rowing State Championships. The Event will be a Public Participation Event, so please encourage your friends and family to come along and join in the fun. Coffee van and Food Trucks will be onsite!

Event list will include: 500m, 2000m, 1000m and 2000m relay. 

We hope you are as pumped as we are to host this amazing, fast paced event! 

In anticipation of this regatta, get your training started...

Click here for your 12 week 2000m Indoor Rowing Training Plan.

Click here for your 12 week 500m Indoor Rowing Training Plan.

Congratulations to Hannah and Jimmy, on the Arrival of Their First Child!

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that WA Rowing Legends, Hannah and Jimmy, have welcomed their first child into the world! This new chapter brings immense joy, and we couldn’t be happier for the new parents!

On behalf of the WA rowing community, we send our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for health, happiness, and countless cherished moments ahead. Welcome baby Matilda!

ANA Rowing Club have their next Rowing Radiance Indoor Rowing Program starting soon.

Head over to their website for more information, or click on the link here