Hi [[FIRST_NAME]],
The 2026 rowing season in WA is certainly one to be proud of. On Friday night, we celebrated our athletes, officials and volunteers, as well as our clubs' successes, at the Rower of the Year Awards. While we celebrate a season well raced, we also look ahead to everything 2027 has in store.
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Beach Sprint Racing Season
The 2026/27 Beach Sprint racing season is upon us. With a successful Come and Try under our belts, the next two weekends offer Beach Sprint practice sessions, 1st and 7th November, giving participants the chance to spend more time learning and practicing before racing begins.
 Sunday 8 November: Regatta 1
Sunday 15 November: Regatta 2
Sunday 6 December: State Championships
🕙 8:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Coogee Beach
Rally your friends for a fun day on the beach!
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Calling All New Club Administrators
Lauren from REVs will be running an information session for all new club administrators. This session will cover everything you need to confidently use the system, including registering members, sending emails, accessing records and much more.
Thursday 19 November
🕙 5:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Teams Meeting
Great for a smooth start to your committee experience!
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Applications for Game On, Girls Grants are Open
The second round of Game On, Girls grants are now open. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to help clubs deliver initiatives that encourage girls to participate, build confidence and stay involved in sport.
Our clubs play an important role in helping girls feel welcome, supported and connected through sport. If your club has an idea to engage more girls in our sport, we encourage you to apply.
Apply for your Grant today
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Head of the Swan
The 2026 ANARC Head of the Swan brought crews to the Upper Swan River on Saturday 24 October for 8.6km of head racing across open, junior and mixed events.
The Rowing WA Asia crews set the pace in the open eights, taking victory in both the Open Men’s Eight and Open Women’s Eight. The men recorded the fastest listed time of 30:33.90, while the women finished in 36:47.36.
ANA Rowing Club claimed the Mixed Coxed Eight in 36:54.94, ahead of Fremantle and a second ANA crew, while Guildford took out the Junior Men’s Coxed Eight in 32:16.80, with Hale second and Guildford 2 third.
Congratulations to all crews who took on the 8.6km course and to ANA Rowing Club for hosting the event.
Click below for the full list of results.
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Beach Sprints Practice Sessions
Our Beach Sprints season got off to a fantastic start at Coogee Beach on Saturday, with a great group taking to the water to experience coastal rowing.
Despite the conditions becoming more challenging, participants embraced the opportunity to try coastal singles and doubles, practice boat handling and experience the unique demands of coastal rowing. The group included experienced rowers and newcomers, including two first-timers.
Most importantly, there were plenty of smiles and enthusiasm, with everyone finishing the session keen for more. A brilliant start to the Beach Sprints season!
Sign up for the next practice session and learn to row below.
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Invictus Australia Sports Festival
Perth hosted the indoor rowing component of the Invictus Australia Sports Festival at Scarborough Amphitheatre on Saturday, with competitors from Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea taking to the ergs.
Despite a brief pause in racing as the rain passed, competitiors embraced the challenge and created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the event. It was wonderful to see indoor rowing included in the festival and veterans coming together through sport, supporting and encouraging one another along the way. Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make the day a memorable celebration of sport, resilience, camaraderie and community spirit.
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Rowing Australia Nominees
The shortlist for the Rowing Australia Rower of the Year Awards has been announced, with Western Australia proudly represented across several categories. Congratulations to Luke Forsyth, shortlisted for Official of the Year, and Rowing WA’s Indoor Rowing Radiance Program, shortlisted for Program of the Year.
University of WA Boat Club has also earned national recognition, shortlisted for both Club of the Year and Program of the Year.
It is fantastic to see WA’s clubs, officials and programs recognised on the national stage, reflecting the dedication, innovation and strength of our rowing community. We wish all our WA finalists the very best for the awards.
Find out who the competition is below.
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RWA Rower of the Year Awards Night
Friday night brought plenty of glamour and celebration as the WA rowing community came together to recognise a fantastic year. Club blazers were out and trophies were ready to be presented.
Our award winners were determined based on personal success, nominations from fellow athletes or club results, and there was a fantastic atmosphere in the room throughout the night.
Congratulations to all our award winners and thank you to Perfect Balance Rowing, RowGear and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sports for your support this year.
Click below for the full story.
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What Motivated you to become a BRO?
Our Boat Race Officials are essential to delivering regattas across WA. But how did they find themselves in these roles and what motivates them to stay?
For some, it's as simple as, "My kids already rowed, so I was there anyway. Why not watch the racing up close?" For others, "It's a good way to give back to the sport after competitive rowing," or they simply "like helping out at the regattas I'm not racing at."
Why not become part of the team? Whether you're looking to give back after your time as a competitive rower or want to help during your off-season, becoming a BRO is a great way to stay involved in our rowing community.
To find out how you can be part of this community see below!
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Be part of something bigger than rowing
Did you know 1 in 3 people will need blood, but only 1 in 30 donate? The need for blood is growing every day and your donation can help people who are:
- Fighting cancer
- Undergoing surgery
- Experiencing complicated pregnancies
- Living with blood disorders or auto immune diseases
- And countless more conditions
There’s nothing like knowing you’ve genuinely helped someone, and we’d love to share that amazing feeling with you.
Join our team and book a timeslot.
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Thank You, Perfect Balance Rowing
A big thank you to PBR for their continued support as a Major Partner of Rowing WA over the past three years.
PBR’s commitment to servicing and supporting the WA rowing community does not go unnoticed.
We’re also incredibly grateful for their generous support of the Rower of the Year Awards, including a$1,000 voucher for our Champion Club of the Year.
Partnerships like these make a real difference to our sport and our clubs, and we sincerely thank the PBR team for their unwaivering support.
Find out who this years Champion Club is
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Your Rowing Keepsake Solution
Looking for a unique way to recognise achievements, commemorate a season or create a lasting club or school keepsake?
MTOARS is offering 1,200 mm wall-mounted timber trophy oars, which can be painted in your school or club colours and professionally signwritten to create a personalised display piece. The trophy oars are featured within the MTOARS timber oars and sweeps range.
Ideal for schools, rowing clubs, awards and presentations, these Australian-made timber oars offer a distinctive way to celebrate your rowing community.
Don't miss out on this great momento.
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Get Your Ergo Rigger Here
Developed by Australian Olympic rowing coach John Driessen, the Ergo Rigger is a practical training aid for novice and advanced rowers, helping develop rowing technique and consistency in the shed.
• Fits onto Concept2 ergs
• Suitable for sculling and sweep
• Quick to attach and remove
• Compact and easy to store
Find out more about this land training tool.
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Get Involved with Oar Talk:
Do you have a rowing photo or a story to share?
Send through your photos or pitch a guest article (opinion or community story) to our General Manager and help showcase the voices of our rowing community.
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