SALTWATER WRAP
Hawthorn was represented with 13 Quads at this weekend’s Saltwater Challenge. A great start to the 2019/20 season.
Fastest Hawthorn Quad over the course was the Open Male Youth quad in a time of 16.18 min, followed by the Male D Masters Quad in 17.28 min, and the Boys School Open Div 2 Quad in 18.12 min.
For the Female’s, Josie Bant’s Open composite quad was fastest in 18.27min. The Female Open Div 1 Girls did 19.22 a fraction ahead of Female Open Div 2 girls at 19.23 over the 4.5km course. Full regatta results by race are <HERE>
Upcoming Regattas
Next regatta for Hawthorn is the Head of the Barwon on Saturday September 21st. It’s a 4.5km Head race in two brackets. Bracket 1 for small boats, Singles and Doubles, Bracket 2 for Quads fours & Eights. Event & entry details are <HERE>
Participation interest please <EMAIL> Captain by this Thursday September 11, entries close on 16 September.
2019 Head of the Yarra
Entries have been very strong with less than 60 places left to fill. Entries likely to be closed before end of September.
Bendigo Bank has returned as a sponsor this year providing us with some additional funding out of their Community Grants budget.
All members are reminded membership comes with an obligation to assist in executing the club’s fundraiser which keeps our fees low, funds our fleet and club activities. If you haven’t yet got a role for the day contact Penny Vogan to discuss how you can assist
ROWING VICTORIA NEWS
Australian rowers have had remarkable success with 10 boats qualified for the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020 at the recent world championships. <Read More>
Re-watch races and catch up on the results at https://www.eurovisionsports.tv/fisa/