Australian Rowing Championships.
Hawthorn Rowing Club was represented by Max, Archie and their coach Tristan at the Australian Rowing Championships over the last 6 days.
Max Currie came 6th in the B final of the U17 1x on Wednesday. On Thursday Max and Archie Critchell came 6th in the Semi Final of the 2x, and this morning the two boys teaming up with Gippsland Grammar came 8th in the final of the U17 quad Scull.
Congratulations to both boys, and their coach Tristan, for a great effort over the last 6 days progressing through to and beyond the final 16 across all boat Classes representing the club at the highest level.
Yarra Bank Reserve Playground works
Council has advised of works to the Yarrbank Reserve playground which will disrupt access through the parklands to the front of the sheds, particularly in daylight work hours over the next 3 months. Works start on April 6th. <Council Notification>
River Safety.
I am asking that you ensure all members of your club, hirers, operators, Masters and users, are provided with a copy of <the attached letter> or are made aware of the waterway rules that apply on the Yarra. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and awareness of the Waterway Rules is the starting point.
If you have any queries in relation to the above, the letter or general vessel safety implications on the Yarra River, please contact Geoff Swanton, Senior Project Officer Navigational Safety, M: +61 409 019 455, E: geoffrey.swanton@transportsafety.vic.gov.au, or myself.
Kind regards,
Dave
Dave R Boothroyd
Manager Waterway Safety and Compliance
Maritime Safety Victoria
Carrum Masters Regatta - April 10th
Captain will be placing entries for Carrum Regatta by Monday 5th April if they find a suitable venue to host the regatta. Let me know via <return email> by Easter Sunday if you have a crew or would like to be included in a crew to race.
Works to Hawthorn Bridge
Works are about to commence on the underside of the Hawthorn Bridge . A barge is likely to halve river access beneath the bridge. The < Attached flyer > explains the works
Rowing Development Sessions
A reminder RD session times for those interested in race crew training, are Sundays 8.00am, Tuesday 6.00pm and Thursday’s 6.00pm. Please book your spot ahead <Here>