October '22 Bow Ball Bulletin
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HRC Staging Update
Andrew Vogan who met with Council and contractors on site on Thursday 20th October has provided this update.
Plans for the permanent staging are being reworked but a temporary solution will be trialled to facilitate water access for clubs at Hawthorn within the next few weeks.
There will be two temporary landings:
First, nearest the bank, a 55m x 2m deck 450mm above the water (currently at Hawthorn ) will be anchored to a concrete apron in place of the old bitumen apron.
A second temporary floating deck will be attached to the first with a step down. It is 30m x 1.8m and is 300mm above water. Trials for the temporary landing will include boat launch and retrieve, plus seeing if we can lower the second landing to get it closer to the water.
This will likely be the interim solution for the summer season.
Re the Permanent landing:
The Permanent landing has required some redesign.
The rock in the river was harder than the geological bore surveys.
Timeframes for the permanent landing are yet to be confirmed.
So in the interim, hopefully only for the next few weeks, it's still on-water rowing from Powerhouse.
The HRC Clubhouse can still be accessed with your fob for gym and ergo use.
Ensure fleet bookings are made via bookings system
Captain’s Update
Update from HRC Captain Jackie Bondell
I hope you are well and are enjoying the spring sun this week even though the water is not conducive to rowing. Here are some updates for your attention:
WATER CONDITIONS: Unfortunately the rains have put a damper on many peoples' rowing plans over the last week. Thanks to everyone for following advice and training on land until the water is safe for rowing. With more rain expected later this week, we will continue to monitor conditions and advise accordingly. The most timely updates and images/video of conditions are provided on the HRC Hub WhatsApp group. Reach out if you want to be added to this group.
SPRING REGATTAS: Other casualties of the rain were the Bendigo Sprints Regatta and the Head of the Goulburn. The Head of the Goulburn is working with RV to reschedule and I will inform you of plans to reschedule. The next regatta on the HRC schedule is the Melbourne Head on the 19th of November. An EOI for this regatta will follow in due course.
AIRC: Been training on the ergo? The Australian Indoor Rowing Championships is a week and a half away. This year they are providing a window over which you can submit your results. Been training with a group? There are also relay races, which are a fun-ish way to erg with friends! Entries close on Sunday. Enter here.
ERGOS FOR BEGINNERS: On Sunday 23rd at 9am October Jackie will host a one-hour session for HRC beginner rowers (those who have done learn-to-row in the last year or so) on getting to know the ergo. We will get to know the erg and cover basic technique and how it carries to the boat. The goal is to help our newer members feel comfortable using the club ergos as an option to complement their training. If interested, complete this form. For other members planning to train on land on Sunday, please work around this 9-10 time slot.
JUNIOR TRAINING SCHEDULE: Please note the HRC juniors train after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When planning your training, please work around these times.
MELBOURNE ARGONAUTS BALL: On the 4th of November our friends at the Melbourne Argonauts are hosting the Queer Rowing Club Ball - Sparkle with Pride, bringing together the LGBTQIA+ and sporting communities for an evening of celebration and new connections. More info and tickets are here. Use the code FRIENDSOFARGOS for a discount.
TRAILER MAINTENANCE: The HRC trailer is having its annual maintenance on Monday the 24th of October at 7 am. This may slightly impact access from our racks to the landing at PHRC for a short time.
Feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.
Clubhouse & Remote Training Options
With staging out of action there are still the following club activities to keep up your training:-
Guy Besley’s 30 Min Ergo sessions. Zoom Fitness sessions, MON and WED 6.00pm on Zoom, do from home or the club, you just need access to a device to link in.
Suitable for ALL fitness levels and all experiences. And its free.
Email Guy for more details.. <Email Guy>
Ruth Oliver’s Weekly Floor Pilates @ Clubhouse. <Email Ruth>
HRC Working Bee
Save the date. Hopefully staging is in place and we can get the clubhouse organised for the Season.
Sunday November 13th 10.00am- 1.00pm at HRC Clubhouse.
Postponed
The HOTY Committee of the Hawthorn Rowing Club has decided to cancel the 2022 Head of the Yarra scheduled for 26th November 2022. All entries will lapse.
We are planning to run a late season HOTY in April 2023, depending on the completion of the new ramp, on agreement with Rowing Victoria, and on gaining permits. We intend to run a full scale regatta (265 boats), with the usual post finish entertainment.
Club Social Event.
Ruth Oliver is looking for expressions of interest in a group booking for the below comedy Festival activity.
Email Ruth with interest and preferred dates if you would like to attend.
COMEDY FESTIVAL EXTENSION SHOWCASE
Melbourne Comic Festival favourites are back in town.
With a FREE sample of The Comic Festival shows from this year and last year.
This will be a night where you are guaranteed the best medicine – plenty of LAUGHTER!!!!
You’ll get to enjoy over 2 Hours of great stand-up comedy.
When: Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th OR Thursday 10th November.
(Tues – Pro Comedians doing New Material) - (Wed-Fri – 5 Comedy Festival comedians)
Doors Open: 6:30pm (if you want to come & buy some dinner)
Show Starts: 8pm (runs for 2+ hours)
Cost: FREE (for the show, normally $30pp)
Where: The Comics Lounge 26 Errol St Nth Melbourne
Line Ups & Dining Menu: www.thecomicslounge.com.au
Rowing Technique
This new chart from Rowing Australia provides a useful summary of the correct technique for sweep rowing.
About Bow Ball Bulletin.
Following each HRC committee meeting the Bow Ball Bulletin (BBB) will be published to keep members informed of latest news from the ”pointy end” of the club.
All Members are invited to submit details of any news, photos or activities relevant to the membership by emailing your information to bowballsubmissions@hawthornrowingclub.com prior to the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
