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As we head into March, we’re settling in and preparing for the years racing! Please be sure to read carefully, to ensure you don't miss out on any of the Calls to Action required in the next few weeks. Check out the important dates below.
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BRO info evening is tomorrow night! Register now!
Rowing WA and the Convenor of Boat Race Officials, are hosting an information session focused on the many roles that are required for each Regatta.
Join the team, become a Boat Race Official, and enjoy the best seat in the house!
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Volunteers needed - Australian Masters Rowing Championships
From 27–30 May 2026, Rowing WA will welcome Masters rowers from across Australia for the Championship Regatta. This major national event relies on the commitment of volunteers and offers a unique opportunity to be part of the action, with no experience required.
Conall is ready to receive your volunteer registrations and looks forward to your support!
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Nominations now open!
Eligible athletes are invited to nominate for the 2026 Oceanic U22 Teams Rowing Championships, a new and exciting interstate pathway opportunity. This event brings together the best emerging talent to represent their state in high performance racing, development and a Championship to remember!
📅 20–24 May 2026
📍Wyaralong Dam in Queensland
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Legion of Rowers Function
The rowing community is invited to join the 2026 State Team for the Legion of Rowers function on Sunday 15 March 2026. Starting at the conclusion of the Beefsteakers Breakfast, the Legion of Rowers is an opportunity for family, friends, former State Team members, and the wider WA rowing community to join the current team for the presentation of their State Team uniform.
📅 15 March 2026
⏰9:45am - 11:00am
📍Swan River Rowing Club
RSVPs: NOT required
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PSA #4 is coming to you this weekend!
With the first 3 regattas behind us, we are officially halfway through the 2026 PSA season, and the racing has been outstanding!
Regatta #4 comes to you this weekend, proudly hosted by Scotch College, as crews continue to build momentum.
Will we see a shake-up in results for the 1st Eights, as schools push for peak form?
First Eight Winners:
- Regatta #1: Aquinas College
- Regatta #2: Aquinas College
- Regatta #3: Aquinas College
The full regatta results for Regatta #3 can be found at the link below.
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2026 Albany Regatta, record participation!
Over 100 competitors from 9 clubs descended on Albany for the long weekend, with racing taking place on Sunday 1st March. The Albany weekend has a great balance of racing and social events, with plenty opportunity to mingle.
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Easter getaway with a Regatta!
Wentworth District Rowing Club and Mildura Rowing Club invite you to join in their 2026 Easter Regatta on the Darling River at Wentworth, NSW.
The Regatta features two days of racing, with 1000m on Saturday and 500m on Sunday.
Bring the family and join in great racing while enjoying your Easter getaway!
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WA Sport Awards
Rowing WA was proudly represented at the 2025 WA Sport Awards, with junior athletes Jack Hansen‑Knarhoi and Lachlan Brown named finalists, and long‑serving official Brett Woolfitt awarded the prestigious May Campbell Medal for Service to Sport.
The recognition highlights both emerging talent and decades of dedicated volunteer contribution within the WA rowing community.
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Subsidies & Scholarships up for grabs
Regional junior rowers in WA may be eligible for a range of subsidies and scholarship opportunities, including travel support and academy‑based programs across the Peel, South West and Great Southern regions. These programs support athletes aged approximately 12 to 21 years, with several opportunities opening or closing between March and April 2026.
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Safety focus
Safety starts with preparation and shared responsibility.
This week’s safety focus highlights the Safety Assessment Checklist, supporting clubs and schools to take a proactive approach to safe training and operations.
By reviewing and strengthening local safety practices, we help ensure a safer environment for everyone on and off the water.
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Boats for sale/wanted in WA
Head on over to our Classifieds section to see what's available in March in WA!
Flat water boats and coastal boats!
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The World's Best Rowing equipment supplied and set up and ready to help you and your athletes be the best they can be.
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Send through your photos or pitch a guest article (opinion piece or community story) to our Member Services Manager and help us showcase the voices of our rowing community.
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