Corona Virus update
Hawthorn Rowing Club remains open at this stage but will only continue to do so provided members practice good hygiene and ensure proper social distancing practices.
It has been noted that some communal club oars are not being washed by some members with detergent after use. RA guidelines recommend washing oars not only after use but before going out also. To this end, some antiviral wipes have been placed on the ground floor near the buckets and hose. (Thanks Jen Wheelahan)
RA has also released a good informational video. Those of you who wish to continue to row are recommended to watch:
<Click Here for RA Corona Virus Advice Video>
In the video you note advice about training in small boats and singles and avoiding larger crews.
At HRC we are fortunate to have 15 club singles available for member use. In these abnormal times there is nothing better for the sole than to be able to get out on the river, commune with natures and get some healthy exercise.
As gyms increasingly close and more members are using the club strict hygiene must be followed or we too will be forced to close which would be a huge loss for all.
Season Regatta News
On March 12th a number of Junior School members from Balwyn, Kew and Auburn High schools competed in the last regatta - the State Schools Victoria Regatta which made it by 1 day prior to Covid -19 close.
Congratulations to Gold media winning crews:
Male YR9 1X - Archie Critchell
Male Open 1x - Jackson Morrish
Female YR10 2X - Netaanya Jiju, Isabelle Rochford.
Male Open 4X+ - Jackson Morrish, Xavier Mackey, Jonathan Gatsios,Jordan Koh, Thomas Pierce
