Rowing Update May 27th 2022

National Masters 17-22 May 2022

(HRC VIDEO WRAP (3.45 min))

A squad of 21 members represented Hawthorn at the National Masters regatta at Ballarat last week with 13 taking away medals. Congratulations to Shane O’Conner -Smith, Silver in the Men’s D1x and our two Bronze medal winning crews in the Men’s F 8+ and the Mixed E 8 +’s.

Hawthorn was also represented by 3 members who were selected in the Victorian Male Masters eight ; Conrad Tullock, Rob Flocas and George Keon-Cohen.

Congratulations to all on rounding out a fabulous season of Rowing for Hawthorn.

HRC’s Australian National Masters Medalists:

Silver - Male Masters D1X  Shane O’Conner-Smith

Bronze - Mix Masters E 8+  Cox Guy Besley, Stroke Trevor Knowles, 7. John Perry, 6. Matthew Beale, 5. John Stewart, 4. Eve Williamson, 3.Jacqui Bondell, 2. Dominique Horne, 1. Ruth Oliver.

Bronze - Male Masters F 8+  Cox Guy Besley, Stroke Bruce Winnen (PHRC), 7. George Keon-Cohen, 6. Rob Flocas, 5. Matthew Beale, 4.Trevor Knowles, 3.R. Mursell (PHRC), 2. Greg Sullings, 1. John Stewart


Staging upgrade commences July 3rd.

The river forecourt at Hawthorn will be inaccessible during July to allow for the long awaited upgrade of the HRC staging. The Staging will be replaced by an 80mt long floating pontoon.

The rear carpark and back door to sheds will facilitate access to the gymnasium and ergos.

Some arrangements are being made to provide a temporary fleet and access to rowing from trailer parked at Powerhouse during July 2022.

Baggy Blues Win Tally - 27th May 2022

Forty-nine club members participated in wins for the Hawthorn Rowing Club this season.

The Tally of Season wins is as follows:-

10: Rob Flocas, Greg Sullings, John Perry

9: Pat Freeland-Small, Trevor Knowles, John Stewart,

8: Richard Blackwell

7: Dom Horne

6: George Keon-Cohen, Shane O’Conner-Smith, Max Currie

5: Chris Brown, Ev Williamson, Mark Oliver, Ruth Oliver

4:  Andrew Vogan, Robyn Blake, Mathew Beale, Conrad Tullock

3: Stuart Chard

2: Archie Critchell, Jacqui Bondell, Vic Sibillin, Tiffany Rimmington

1:  Oliver Lendrum, Peter Wilson, James Thomas, John Lake, David Anstee, Mohamed Ali, Alan Purton, Bill Olayos, Andrew Barrat, Louise Olayos, Jen Wheelahan, Julie Cotchin, Sandra Buckley, Natasha Kinsman, Lisa Borysiewicz, Catherine Ashley

Coxes Wins 9: Guy Beasley  5: Isabelle Rochford 3: Lucy Babbidge 2: Bill Olayos 1: Nick Thomas, Sophie Watts. Penny Vogan, Greg Sullings