May 2025 Bow Ball Bulletin
2025 RV Masters State Championships
Almost perfect conditions in Nagambie most of the time for the VIC Championships where HRC was represented by a large contingent of Masters rowers, coxes and supporters, with great efforts from all.
Thank you to Vic who organised the trailer so expertly, and to Vic and Bill who towed the trailer. Thank you to Natasha, Fiona and JB for undertaking BRO duties. If you haven’t yet obtained your BRO certificate, the winter season would be a good time to achieve this. Thank you to Tristan for his planning and organising and for providing support on Saturday. Congratulations to all our single scullers, including the great Alan Purton who is an inspiring octogenarian, taking on three races on Saturday. Congratulations also to all our medal winners - there were some great results across the board.
🥇- FM4X+ F.Graham, C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- MMG4X- J.Stewart, B.Olayos, M.Oliver, R.Blackwell
🥉- XMD4X- S.Watts, M.Watts, C.Ashley, O.Beadle
🥈- FMF4X- J.Cotchin, F.Graham, D.Horne, J.Wheelahan
🥉- XME2X S.Watts, M.Watts
🥉- MMHK4X- A.Purton, J.Stewart, M.Oliver, B.Olayos
🥈- FMEK8+ R.Blake, J.Cotchin, M.Watts, C.Ashley, F.Graham, D.Horne, J.Wheelahan, L.Olayos, Cox: G.Besley
🥇- XMF2X W.Cotter [NRC], M.Oliver [HAWTH]
🥇- FMClub4X+ J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- FMClub4X+ D.Horne, J.Wheelahan, L.Olayos, R.Blake, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥇- FME4+ J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, F.Graham, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- FMGK4X- S.Lilly, D.Horne, R.Blake, L.Olayos
🥉- MMF1X M.Oliver
2025 Geelong Masters Regatta
A beautiful autumn day saw us enjoying the Barwon River at its finest. Thank you to Natasha, Tessa, Alexis, Olesia, Bill, and Alan for their excellent coxing, which was greatly appreciated by all crews. Thank you also to Vic and Bill for towing, and to Olly for his well-thought-out trailer plan.
Congratulations to Chloe and Alexis, who raced singles for the first time—always an impressive achievement that is well respected by fellow rowers. Well done to Albert, who raced for the first time—welcome to the racing squad!
Thank you to Vic for running the day so smoothly, as well as taking on the BRO duties, and to Simon for his coaching and ongoing advice throughout the day, not to mention the many helpful videos. Thank you to Peter for also undertaking BRO duties, and to Tristan and Simon for devising a regatta plan that successfully included everyone who wanted to compete.
🥉Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull - O.Beadle, S.Watts, V.Sibillin, J.Shaddock, Cox: Natasha
🥈Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull - P.Wilson, A.Vogan, J.Lake, M.Campbell, Cox: Alexis
🥇Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull - M.Oliver, B.Olayos, J.Stewart, R.Blackwell, Cox: Tessa
🥉Male Masters Coxless Quad Scull - B.Olayos, R.Blackwell, A.Vogan, S.Watts
🥈Female Masters Coxless Quad Scull - R.Oliver, L.Olayos, R.Blake, J.Wheelahan
🥉Female Masters Coxless Quad Scull - C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Cheng
🥈Female Masters Coxed Four - M.Watts, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, Cox: Natasha
🥉Female Masters Coxed Four - S.Lilly, R.Blake, L.Olayos, J.Wheelahan, Cox: Tessa
🥈Female Masters Single Scull - C.Cheng
🥈Mixed Masters Eight - P.Wilson, J.Shaddock, J.Lake, M.Campbell, L.Judge, R.Blake, L.Olayos, S.Lilly, Cox: Tessa
🥇 Female Masters Coxed Quad Scull - M.Watts, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, Cox: Tessa
🥉Female Masters Coxed Quad Scull - S.Lilly, A.Shub, K.Barendregt, G.Patrick, Cox: Tessa
🥈Male Masters Single Scull - A.Purton
🥉Male Masters Single Scull - M.Oliver
🥈Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull - J.Stewart, R.Blackwell, B.Olayos, A.Vogan, Cox: Natasha
🥈Male Masters Double Scull - A.Purton, M.Oliver
🥉Male Masters Double Scull - A.Smart, A.Purton
🥉Male Masters Double Scull - P.Wilson, M.Campbell
🥈Female Masters Eight - J.Wheelahan, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, R.Blake, M.Watts, L.Olayos, R.Oliver, Cox: Natasha
🥈Male Masters Coxed Four - G.Sullings [HAWTH], A.Purton [HAWTH], J.Stewart [HAWTH], R.Flocas [YARRA], Cox:Jeon
🥈Mixed Masters Double Scull - M.Oliver, R.Oliver
🥉Mixed Masters Double Scull - M.Watts, S.Watts
🥉Female Masters Double Scull - R.Oliver, J.Wheelahan
ANZAC Ceremony at HRC
As we observed a national day of remembrance for all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, we specifically remembered our club members who sacrificed and gave service, by holding the annual HRC ANZAC ceremony and club row on Sunday 27th April.
ANZAC Races
Sunday, April 27th marked a special day for HRC as we gathered for our annual ANZAC club races and service, and the christening of the newest addition to the fleet. The day kicked off with our traditional club races. The assembled rowers demonstrated impressive skill and determination, with over 50 participants joining across a range of sweep and scull boat classes and with visitors from both Power House RC and Wentworth RC. The day's fastest crew was an imperious 4X- stroked by none other than champion rower and Big-V Rep Shane O'Connor-Smith. But of course, the real win was seeing members row in scratch combinations in such fine form.
HRC was pleased to be joined by rowers from Power house and wentworth
rowers and coxes came together in scratch crews to row in fine form
ANZAC Procession and Service
Following the races, we gathered for a procession to HRC's war memorial, ably led by piper Nick Buckley (son of member Sandra). The service that followed was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by all service members during and since the Great War, notably those from HRC who fought and fell in those conflicts, and whose names can be found inscribed on the memorial. A special thank you to Jim Dewar (honorary member and Vietnam veteran) for leading us in our reflection. A wreath was jointly laid by the President and Club Secretary Frances Graham, who had kindly also prepared such a fitting wreath for the occasion. Members were then invited to lay their own individual poppies on the cenotaph in the memory of those who made the greatest sacrifice.
A special thank you to Jim Dewar - honorary member and Vietnam veteran - for leading us in our reflection
The procession was led by talented old scotch piper Nick Buckley - son of member Sandra.The club’s memorial was erected in October 1919 to honour our fallen WW1 members, and is one of the first and oldest Anzac memorials in Australia.
Naming of the Ned Coleman 2X
On such an important day in the HRC calendar, it seemed appropriate to christen the newest addition to the fleet, a Filippi racing 2X (rated 65-75kg). This boat will provide an option for our elite female and lightweight athletes to compete in, following on from the summer's success in the NSW championships and in line with the club's ambitions. In naming this boat, the club captain and committee sought to draw on the club's (relatively recent) history of success at a national level, and one athlete stood out: Ned Coleman. For those who have joined HRC in the last 10 years, a brief summary of Ned's accolades includes:
Bronze at 2016 Nationals MU192X
Silver at 2016 Nationals MU194X
Silver at 2015 Nationals MU192X
Gold at 2014 Nationals MU174X+
Silver at 2014 Nationals MU172X
After HRC, Ned competed with MUBC whilst coaching juniors at Hawthorn and going on to more successes. Ned was the first of several talented home-grown rowers from the club's junior program and neighbouring public schools. Subsequent athletes you will be familiar with include Tristan Krstevski (Club Captain), Charlie Watts (Banks, and HRC club coach), Jackson Morish (Mercs, and HRC club coach), and Max Currie (HRC committee & coach). It was fantastic that Ned could join us all the way from Swan Hill, and be honored with his family including sister Annie and mother Josie (also great contributors to Victorian rowing) in the audience. Josie was instrumental in the HRC/Balwyn High School partnership's inception, as well as the Girl's Head of the River.
Ned was the first of several talented home-grown rowers from the club's junior program which continues successfully to this day
Morning Tea
All that was left then to do was enjoy the fine spread of treats provided by members, and assembled and presented by the ever-generous-with-their-time Robyn Blake and Frances. Thank you to all of those who joined us for this important tradition, and I hope to continue to see strong turnouts at our social club racing in the coming months. All are welcome, and we try to mix up the crews so that everyone from Learn to Row to our Youth Elites can experience the intensity of a good race but also the camaraderie of HRC.
Chris Brown
President, Hawthorn Rowing Club
Winter Rowing
If you plan on rowing early in the morning or past 5pm, please make sure you have lights on your boat. No lights, no row!
Working Bee - Sunday 18 May at 10.30am
May is 'maintenance month' and there are plenty of jobs we would welcome the assistance of our members with please. Jobs will range from simple repairs/maintenance of boats e.g. replacing wheels on seats, through to cleaning of guttering (where it is accessible and safe to do so). We will assign jobs on the day so please come prepared i.e. it is recommended that you bring as a minimum some gloves and some may like to bring gardening or maintenance tools. Join us at 10:30 after Rowing Development for some hard work, some fun and some morning tea - please bring a plate to share.
Trivia Night - Friday 23 May 7pm
This is an opportunity to grab your oar-some friends (tables of 8) and join us as we navigate through an evening of brain-teasing questions and good times to be led by our very own trivia maestro JB. Don't miss the boat on what promises to be an enjoyable fun-filled evening. Future emails to follow will provide a run-down for the evening but in the meantime please mark this event in your diaries.
Get Your NEW 776bc HRC Kit
Please find the 776bc Club Shop is currently open!
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776bc Club Shop
Make sure to get any orders done by the 15th June. Orders will arrive on August 21st!
Classes of Rowing Boats
For those who are new to rowing, it can be confusing trying to understand all the different boat class symbols at regattas. So we asked Guy Besley, HRC’s resident coxing expert, for a quick guide.
Rowing boats come in various types, each designed for specific purposes and conditions. Here are some of the different types of rowing boats:
Single Scull (1x): A single scull is a narrow, long boat designed for one rower who uses two oars, one in each hand. This type of boat is used for competitive rowing and provides the rower with full control over the boat’s direction. A Single scull can be either a racing hull or a tub hull the tub is designed for novice rowers as it is wider and easier to sit up. Its believed that single sculling is a great way for rowers to gain balance and a true understanding about making a boat move through the water. Thee is nowhere to hide on race day either, you are 100% accountable.
Double Scull (2x): Similar to the single scull, a double scull is designed for two rowers who each use one oar. It is often used in competitive rowing events, and the coordination between the two rowers is crucial for success.
Pair (2+/-), sweep rowing: A pair is a rowing boat for two rowers who each use one oar. A pair can be either coxed or un-coxed, although it is very rare to see a cox in a pair these days except in tubs training novices. It requires teamwork and synchronization between the rowers. Pairs are often used in competitive rowing. A pair is considered one of the most challenging and technical boats to row.
Four (4+/-) sweep rowing: A four is a boat for four rowers who each use one oar. There are two types of fours: coxless fours (without a coxswain) and coxed fours (with a coxswain who steers and directs the crew). Fours are commonly used in both competitive rowing and recreational rowing.
Quad Scull (4x+/-): Probably my favorite boat class to row. A quad scull is same as a double scull except with four rowers, it maybe coxed (usually with the coxswain sitting in the bow, or uncoxed.
Eight (8+): An eight is a large rowing boat for eight rowers who each use one oar. It also has a coxswain who provides direction and commands. Eights are commonly used in competitive rowing, particularly in team rowing events like eights races and regattas.
Coastal Rowing Boats (various classes): Coastal rowing boats have grown in popularity through Europe over the last few years, in my view they will explode in Australia as soon as someone gets behind it and promotes. The class is ideal for Australian conditions and allows Surf rowers the opportunity to adapt to a truly international class of rowing whilst also allowing an opportunity for older rowers to take on new challenges and experiences. Very similar to the explosion of growth in Trail running, Gravel Riding and Of Road Triathlons. Basically they are a bigger boat, much more stable and come in single scull, double scull and coxed quad sculls. Watch this space!!!!
Adaptive Rowing Boats: These rowing boats are modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities, allowing them to participate in the sport of rowing. Adaptations can include specialized seats, supports, or equipment to suit the needs of the rower.
Its also worth noting all classes have male or female divisions and many also have mixed divisions, meaning half women and half men.
These are just a few examples of the various types of rowing boats available. The choice of boat depends on factors such as the intended use, the number of rowers, the water conditions, and personal preferences, mainly focused on whether your training, racing or just having some fun.
Also note that on the event schedules, it may all look a little confusing; below is a guide to help you navigate through.
Head of the Yarra 2025
22nd November - with just under 7 months before this year’s Head of the Yarra it’s time for a club update.
Entries for interstate and overseas crews opened in April and have reached their cap of 200 boats. A great mix of crews from across Australia and New Zealand. Victorian crew entries will open on 4th August and their cap of 80 will fill quickly. So, we are all set for a large entry on Saturday 22nd November.
Orange army
The Orange Army of volunteers is an essential ingredient of HOTY. There are jobs for club members, friends and mates from other clubs. It’s a lot of fun and competitors and spectators are always grateful and impressed - so your help will make a big difference! Please ensure you get your name down via our HOTY volunteer site - Click Here
hoty sponsors
Sponsors - we need your help to bring them on board.
The Head of the Yarra relies on the financial and in-kind support of sponsors, some of whom have been long term and close associates (if not, members) of the club. We are deeply indebted to them and greatly appreciative of their consistent support.
We want to ask our HRC member base if they have an association with any organisation that could be a potential sponsor for the 2025 Head of the Yarra event? It might be a business you work in, one you know closely, or an organisation to which you can make a first hand introduction. We are seeking sponsorship outcomes that add positively to the sponsor, HRC and to the race participants experience through effective activation at the event.
Simon Watts is our sponsor contact and he’d be appreciative of any first-hand leads. Not so much a “have you thought of…?” but “I can introduce you to…” type of leads and contacts.
Simon can be reached on email at swatts792@gmail.com or call 0418 791 679
Historic medal design
What’s new in 2025?
Back by popular demand! We’ve reverted to the “old club” medal design. Sometimes tradition is best.
We hope you love it too even if club members don’t get to win one!
orphans, coxes and boat hire
Orphans, coxes and boat hire are all part of the HOTY service.
We receive regular requests, and we connect people in order to place orphan rowers, find and place coxes, and help with boat hire. It’s a self-help Facebook group that you can reach by Clicking Here
the coxswains journey podcast
HOTY Podcasts
How lucky are we to have Guy Besley at HRC and his wonderful Coxswain’s Journey podcasts on Spotify and Facebook. Guy has volunteered to put together some podcasts in the lead up to HOTY to help crews prepare for what is a hugely challenging physical and tactical 8km race. It’s more than just fitness. Diet, clever coxing and a deliberate prep routine will see you through. Miss some of these ingredients and you may not enjoy the event as much as you should. It’s all part of our safety plan for 2025.
quality beer with a label and a look that your friends will love
Last drinks for HOTY24!
Now you all know that there are still about 30 slabs of the Crew Brew that need drinking. The notice is on the wall at the club. $50 on the Tyro machine on the bar. Just do it!
hoty 2025 will be amazing with your help!
That’s it for the HOTY25 update.
Remember your contribution is critical to our iconic event. Put your name down via the link above and Natasha will match you up to one of our volunteer activities.
Rob Perkins
Chair, Head of the Yarra Committee
Previous Regattas
We’ve participated in lots of regattas since the January edition of Bow Ball, so here’s a quick update on results.
2025 JG King Homes Wendouree Ballarat Regatta - 02/02/2025
As usual, Ballarat didn’t provide the best of conditions and was its typical windy self.
Big thanks to Brigitte's dad (Jan) and Frances for being the BRO for the day and Simon W for towing back.
🥉- FM4X+ J.Cotchin, M.Watts, C.Ashley, T.Rimmington, Cox: G.Besley
🥇- MM2X J.Stewart, M.Oliver
🥈- MB4X+ A.Chang, P.Wilson, S.Watts, M.Campbell, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- MB2X L.Davies, L.Mikus, Coaches: T.Krstevski, J.Morrish
🥉- X4X+ R.Blackwell, J.Stewart, B.Tan, P.Page, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- MM1X S.Watts
🥉- FM4+ F.Graham, T.Rimmington, C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- FC8+ M.Watts, T.Rimmington, H.Kahsnitz, R.Blake, C.Ashley, E.Kahsnitz, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, Cox: G.Besley
2025 NSW State Championships
A solid week of racing from our Youthies and Juniors at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, NSW. Great experience for our youth and a great competition to prepare for the National Championships!
🥇 - CMU21L 1x - Dan Stute
5th - CMU23 1x - Max Currie (as an Under 21!)
5th - CMU16 2x - Lucas Davies and Luca Mikus
5th - CMU21 4x - Max Currie, Will Hexter, Dan Stute, Emile Stigter
5th - CMU21 2x - Will Hexter and Max Currie
5th - CMU16 1x - Luca Mikus
6th - CMU16 1x - Lucas Davies
Nagambie Regatta 15/16 February
Nagambie carried Ballarat’s bad weather from throughout the regatta, with rough conditions teaching our squad to learn to adapt to these hard conditions. Great job to all the medalists at the regatta with golds in a lot of boat classes! Thanks to Vic and Stu for towing the trailer.
🥇- MU211X M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥈- MU214+ D.Stute, E.Stigter, M.Currie, W.Hexter, Cox: T.Plant, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥉- MU212X E.Stigter, D.Stute, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥇- MU212X W.Hexter, M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥇- FM4X+ R.Blake, J.Wheelahan, D.Horne, L.Olayos, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥈- FM4X+ M.Watts, T.Rimmington, F.Graham, C.Ashley, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- MM2X O.Beadle, S.Chard
🥈- MM2X M.Oliver, J.Stewart
🥉- MM2X J.Raschke, S.Watts
🥇- FC2X P.Page, B.Tan
🥉- M4X- J.Stewart, M.Oliver, R.Blackwell, B.Olayos
🥉- MU171X L.Mikus, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥉- MU171X L.Davies, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥇- FC4X+ M.Watts, F.Graham, C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥇- X8+ J.Wheelahan, L.Olayos, D.Horne, R.Blake, P.Wilson, J.Fogarty, J.Raschke, R.Blackwell, Cox: G.Besley
🥇- FM8+ F.Graham, J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, M.Watts, T.Rimmington, D.Horne, J.Wheelahan, R.Blake, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- MB2X L.Davies, L.Mikus
🥇- MC1X J.Raschke
🥉- MC1X M.Oliver
🥉- XM4X+ L.Olayos, P.Wilson, B.Olayos, T.Rimmington, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- FM4+ F.Graham, T.Rimmington, C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- MC4X+ J.Raschke, V.Sibillin, S.Chard, O.Beadle, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- FC1X P.Page
🥉- XM2X M.Oliver, J.Wheelahan
🥈- XM2X R.Blake, B.Olayos
Australian Henley Regatta - 22nd February
A very hot day awaited our lone quad who took on the best Quads in the state. We narrowly missed out on the gold but congratualions on the solid effort!
🥈- FMEG4X+ J.Wheelahan, M.Watts, J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, Cox: G.Besley
Victorian Open & Grade State Championships - 1/2 March
The state championships failed to disappoint with great conditions. Thanks to Max and Emile for towing.
🥉- MLW2- D.Stute [HAWTH], H.Cathcart [MERC]
🥉- MU174X+ T.Perronnet, H.Penman, L.Mikus, L.Davies, Cox: M.Trzaskowski, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥇- MA1X M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥉- MU171X L.Davies, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥈- MU152X G.Lynch, N.Burke
🥉- MB8+ A.Chang, L.Mikus, S.Watts, J.Shaddock, D.Stute, E.Stigter, M.Currie, W.Hexter, Cox: G.Besley
Footscray Saltwater Regatta - 21st March
Our squads took on the Footscray Saltwater Regatta in fashion with new members trying out the racing. Congratulations to all our members who raced and bigger congratulations on those who won medals!
🥇- MM4X+ M.Oliver, R.Blackwell, B.Olayos, J.Stewart, Cox: R.Oliver
🥇- MM4X+ P.Wilson, J.Lake, A.Vogan, M.Campbell, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥈- MM4X+O.Beadle, S.Watts, P.Sedawie, V.Sibillin, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥇- FM4+ C.Ashley, F.Graham, T.Rimmington, M.Watts, Cox: J.Cotchin
🥇- FC2X C.Cheng, K.Uruci
🥈- FM8+ C.Ashley, D.Horne, F.Graham, J.Wheelahan, M.Watts, R.Blake, R.Oliver, T.Rimmington, Cox: A.Vogan
🥈- MM4+ J.Stewart [HAWTH], G.Sullings [HAWTH], E.Anstee [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR], Cox: N. Kinsman [HAWTH]
🥉- FC4X+ K.Barendregt, C.Cheng, K.Uruci, G.Patrick, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥉- X8+ P.Wilson, E.O'Flaherty, J.Lake, M.Campbell, J.Cotchin, S.Lilly, F.Richardson, T.Rimmington, Cox: A.Vogan
🥇- FM4X+ M.Watts, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥈- FM4X+ R.Blake, R.Oliver, D.Horne, J.Wheelahan, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥈- MM2X M.Oliver, J.Stewart
🥉- MM2X O.Beadle, A.Vogan
🥈- MM2X V.Sibillin, P.Sedawie
🥉- MM2X S.Watts [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR]
🥉- XM4X+ J.Shaddock, R.Blackwell, S.Lilly, F.Richardson, Cox: C.Watts
🥉- XM4X+ P.Wilson, A.Purton, R.Blake, J.Cotchin, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥇- XM4X+ J.Wheelahan, R.Oliver, M.Oliver, M.Campbell, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥈- MM8+ G.Sullings [HAWTH], E.Anstee [HAWTH], S.Watts [HAWTH], J.Shaddock [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR], M.Campbell [HAWTH], P.Wilson [HAWTH], J.Lake [HAWTH], Cox: N. Kinsman [HAWTH]
🥈- XM2X M.Watts, S.Watts
🥉- XM2X D.Horne, J.Stewart
🥇- XM2X M.Oliver, R.Oliver
Australian Rowing Championships 23-30th March
Congratulations to our youth squad who competed at the magnificent Lake Barrington in Tasmania. Accompanying the scenic views, was action packed rowing by the squad. This has been the first all-Hawthorn crew who has medalled at the National Championships for at least the 50 years. On top of that, Max was apart of the winning eight in the Interstate Regatta (which is ran concurrent with the National Championships) to bring the Noel Wilkinson trophy back to Victoria! Hopefully its the first of many more Hawthorn medals!
9th - U23M1x (1st in B Final) M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥈- U21M2x (Final) W.Hexter, M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥉- U21M4x (Final) D.Stute, E.Stigter, W.Hexter, M.Currie, Coach: T.Krstevski
9th - U21LM1x (1st in B Final) D.Stute, Coach: T.Krstevski
🥇- ISYM8+ M.Currie
Under 21 Men’s quadruple scull - Dan stute, emile stigter, will hexter, max currie (stroke)
2025 Rowing Ballarat Masters Regatta
🥈- XM4X+ E.O'Flaherty, S.Watts, C.Ashley, M.Watts, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥈- FM4X- J.Cotchin, R.Oliver, J.Wheelahan, R.Blake
🥈- MM2X M.Oliver, J.Stewart
🥈- MM4+ E.Anstee, G.Sullings, E.O'Flaherty, J.Fogarty, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥇- FM4X+ J.Wheelahan, R.Oliver, R.Blake, D.Horne, Cox: N. Kinsman
🥉- FM4X+ C.Ashley, L.Judge, J.Cotchin, M.Watts, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥈- XM4X- R.Blackwell, J.Wheelahan, J.Stewart, D.Horne
🥉- FM4+ R.Blake, J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, M.Watts, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥈- XM2X R.Oliver, M.Oliver
🥈- FM8+ L.Judge, C.Ashley, R.Blake, D.Horne, J.Cotchin, R.Oliver, M.Watts, J.Wheelahan, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥉- MM4X- M.Oliver, R.Blackwell, E.O'Flaherty, S.Watts
🥈- MM4+ G.Sullings [HAWTH], E.Anstee [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR], J.Stewart [HAWTH], Cox: D.Spring [POWR]
January 2025 Bow Ball Bulletin
Melbourne Head
Fantastic outing at the bottom of the Yarra coming back with 4 golds.
Thanks to Steven Sheppard who not only rowed, but also provided our BRO duties for the day. Also to Max who towed the trailer to and from the city.
Also big thank you to our coxes Elke, Julie, Ruth and Guy for their coxing work during the day.
🥇- MO2X - Dan Stute, Max Currie - 12:28.93
🥉- MM4X- - Mark Oliver, JB Stewart, Bill Olayos, Richard Blackwell - 14:27.13
🥉- MM4X+ - Olly Beadle, Stu Chard, Peter Sedawie, Simon Watts Cox: Julie Cotchin - 14:46.93
5th - MM4X+ - Peter Wilson, John Lake, Steven Sheppard, James Thomas Cox: Elke Kahsnitz - 15:28.15
🥉- FM4X+ - Dom Horne, Lou Olayos, Fiona Richardson, Jen Wheelahan Cox: Ruth Oliver - 16:01.20
🥇- FM4X+ - Robyn Blake, Melissa Watts, Frances Graham, Catherine Ashley Cox: Guy Besley - 15:10.09
🥇- MClub2X - Emile Stigter, Will Hexter - 12:48.16
🥇- MO4X - Dan Stute, Max Currie, Emile Stigter, Will Hexter - 12:14.67
4th - MM2X - Alan Purton, Dimitrious Beroukas - 19:32.79
🥈- MSCH4X+Y92 - Luca Mikus, Hunter Penman, Tommy Peronnet, Lucas Davies Cox: Guy Besley
🥈- XM4X+ - Richard Blackwell, JB Stewart, Jen Wheelahan, Dom Horne - 15:15.16
🥉- XM4X+ - Catherine Ashley + Composite - 15:13.82
4th - PC2X - Simon Watts, Charlie Watts - 15:26.12
10th - PC2X - Olly Beadle, Rosie Beadle - 17:35.56
Photos:
Boathouse Drive: Bracket 1, Bracket 2, Bracket 3, Bracket 4
Head of the Yarra 2024
Photos below!
- Boathouse Drive
- Olly Beadle
“In a day that will be remembered for extreme heat and the cancellation of a few final events to allow us to deal with a mounting number of heat stressed rowers, the HRC’s HOTY team delivered another exceptional event. From the Melbourne start team led by Catherine, our marshals along the 8 kilometre course led by Linda, our Hawthorn park team with Ruth on landing, Nichola on the bar, Tiffany on soft drinks, Vic and Tristan on the water, Jim’s timing team, Steve on racks, Anna and Kate on volunteer food, Linda with umpires, Robyn on medals, Richard on signs and money, Chris and Julie on front of house, Pat, Sue and Richard on AV, Ollie snapping, Grace and Julie W on Socials, Simon and Melissa juggling many issues and I could keep going. Not forgetting Belinda and Fiona who are our ninja’s of the event - silently delivering our very time consuming permits while the rest of us have no clue they are there! And a shout out to Natasha who like Belinda and Fiona silently and efficiently put together the entire volunteer team.
And don’t forget our wonderful sponsors and supporters with Sykes, RivalKit, Bakers Delight, Prime Value, Diggin’ in the Cellars, Bendigo Bank, Regatta Solutions, Rowing Victoria, City of Boroondara, Parks Victoria, Life Saving Victoria and the City of Melbourne.
Get the picture? It was a HRC family and friends affair with everyone in and doing their bit. So many of our young members (shout out to Max) and their mates gave us their energy and in turn learnt what a great event our club has created since inception in 1957. For a group that does not rehearse, we come together one day a year and sync like a bunch of pro’s. It is a credit to the club and has given HOTY an international reputation as one of the big three head races in the world, and a deserved reputation within Australia and NZ as the go to event. Go orange army!”
RV Schoolboys Regatta
Great job to the junior boys quad who took out second in the Year 8 first division. To put it into perspective, there were 134 year 8 crews!
And no, it was not sunny on the day…
Carrum Regatta
Unfortunately no photos for this regatta (at least that I have on hand at the time of writing) but fantastic results against the typical bipolar Melbourne weather which was changing all day long! We came home with 7 golds, 7 silvers, 5 bronze at the end of the day. Really fabulous results!
Big thanks to Max, Bill and Mark for towing. Congrats on Jack, John and Emmet on their first regatta as well.
🥈 - FM4X- - R.Oliver, J.Wheelahan, D.Horne, L.Olayos
🥈 - FM4X+ - C.Ashley, F.Graham, T.Rimmington, M.Watts, Cox: J.Cotchin
🥉 - MM2X - S.Watts, C.Brown
🥈 - MM2X - R.Blackwell, M.Oliver
🥈 - FU171X - P.Page
🥇 - FU151X - E.Diallo
🥇 - MU174X+ - H.Penman, L.Davies, L.Mikus, T.Perronnet, Cox: T.Plant
🥇 - MM4X- - M.Oliver, B.Olayos, J.Stewart, R.Blackwell
🥇 - MB4+ - W.Hexter, D.Stute, E.Stigter, M.Currie, Cox: T.Plant
4th - MU171X - H.Penman
🥉 - MU151X - L.Davies
🥈 - MU151X - L.Mikus
🥉 - MC2X - S.Watts, J.Shaddock
🥇 - MA4+ - E.Stigter, W.Hexter, M.Currie, D.Stute, Cox: T.Plant
🥇 - MU152X - L.Davies, T.Perronnet
🥈 - FM2X - R.Oliver, D.Horne
4th - FM2X - L.Olayos, J.Wheelahan
4th - FB2X - P.Page, B.Tan
🥉 - MC4X+ - S.Watts, J.Shaddock, E.O'Flaherty, J.Fogarty, Cox: A.Watts
🥇 - XM2X - R.Oliver, M.Oliver
🥉 - XM2X - M.Watts, S.Watts
4th - XM2X - C.Brown, C.Ashley
🥈 - XM2X - J.Stewart, D.Horne
MRA Rutherglen Regatta
Beautiful weekend at Rutherglen with extraordinary results. Thanks to Simon and Mel for taking up the trailer and those who BROed.
Please find the photos below:
- Boathouse Drive (Day 1) (Day 2)
- Simon and Mel’s Photos
🥈 - MM8+ - J.Fogarty, J.Shaddock, P.Sedawie, E.Anstee, R.Blackwell, C.Brown, G.Sullings, J.Raschke, Cox: B.Olayos
🥇 - FM4X+ - T.Rimmington, J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, Cox: G.Besley
🥈 - FM4X+ - R.Oliver, D.Horne, L.Olayos, J.Wheelahan, Cox: R.Blake
🥇 - MM2X - J.Stewart, M.Oliver
🥉 - MM4X+ - S.Watts, P.Sedawie, C.Brown, J.Fogarty, Cox: R.Blake
🥈 - MM4X+ - B.Olayos, M.Oliver, J.Stewart, R.Blackwell, Cox: G.Besley
🥈 - MM2- - E.Anstee, G.Sullings
🥉 - FC4X+ - M.Watts, J.Cotchin, T.Rimmington, F.Graham, Cox: G.Besley
🥇 - FM8+ - R.Blake, D.Horne, F.Graham, C.Ashley, R.Oliver, T.Rimmington, J.Wheelahan, L.Olayos, Cox: M.Watts
🥉 - MM4+ - B.Winnen [POWR], G.Sullings [HAWTH], J.Stewart [HAWTH], E.Anstee [HAWTH], Cox: G.Besley [HAWTH]
🥈 - FBeg4X+ - K.Barendregt, G.Patrick, C.Cheng, J.Wilson, Cox: J.Cotchin
🥈 - MC1X - J.Raschke
🥈 - XM4X+ - B.Olayos, L.Olayos, R.Oliver, M.Oliver, Cox: G.Besley
🥉 - XM4X+ - P.Sedawie, J.Cotchin, R.Blackwell, F.Graham, Cox: M.Watts
🥇 - FM4+ - T.Rimmington, C.Ashley, F.Graham, M.Watts, Cox: J.Cotchin
🥈 - XM2X - J.Stewart, D.Horne
🥉 - XM2X - S.Watts, M.Watts
🥇 - XM2X - R.Oliver, M.Oliver
🥇 - XM2X - R.Blackwell [HAWTH], W.Cotter [NRC]
🥉 - XM2X - C.Ashley [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR]
🥇 - FM4X+ - J.Cotchin, F.Graham, C.Ashley, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥈 - FM4X+ - R.Oliver, D.Horne, L.Olayos, R.Blake, Cox: L.Mikus
🥇 - MM2X - J.Stewart, M.Oliver
🥈 - MM4X+ - R.Blackwell, B.Olayos, M.Oliver, J.Stewart, Cox: G.Besley
🥈 - FM1X - J.Wheelahan
🥇 - MC2X - J.Raschke, J.Shaddock
🥈 - MC2X - P.Sedawie, S.Watts
🥇 - MM4+ - E.Anstee [HAWTH], G.Sullings [HAWTH], B.Winnen [POWR], J.Stewart [HAWTH], Cox: G.Besley [HAWTH]
🥉 - FBeg4X+ - K.Barendregt, J.Wilson, G.Patrick, C.Cheng, Cox: G.Besley
🥇 - FM2X - R.Oliver, D.Horne
🥈 - FM2X - C.Ashley, M.Watts
🥈 - MC1X - J.Raschke
🥈 - XM4X+ - S.Watts, P.Sedawie, F.Graham, T.Rimmington, Cox:???
🥇 - XM4X+ - J.Wheelahan, J.Cotchin, B.Olayos, M.Oliver, Cox: G.Besley
🥉 - XM4X+ - L.Olayos, J.Fogarty, R.Blake, R.Blackwell, Cox: C.Brown
🥈 - FC8+ - R.Blake, C.Ashley, F.Graham, D.Horne, L.Olayos, T.Rimmington, M.Watts, J.Wheelahan, Cox: G.Besley
🥇 - XM2X - R.Oliver, M.Oliver
🥉 - XM2X - R.Blackwell, J.Cotchin
Ballarat Regatta
Splendid day at Ballarat with the conditions showing up with 2km winds (for those who don’t know, Ballarat is notorious for having terrible winds which cause mayhem on the lake).
Congrats to the Youthies on taking down the Under 21 Coxed Four which is a Selection Event for the Youth 8 at Nationals!
🥉 - MB2X - Simon Watts and Tom Perronnet
🥉 - FC2X - Julie Cotchin and Melissa Watts
🥇 - MU214+ - Dan Stute, Emile Stigter, Max Currie, Will Hexter, coxed by Tessa Plant
Relive the final 30 seconds below!
Barwon Regatta
Sunny day at Geelong filled with a lot of fierce competition. Thanks to Vic for taking the trailer down and to Guy and Natasha for coxing the crews.
Photos
Boathouse Drive
🥈- 4:57.53 - FM4X+ - R.Blake, D.Horne, L.Olayos, L.Judge, Cox: G.Besley
🥈- 4:11.22 - MM2X - J.Stewart, M.Oliver
🥉- 4:35.16 - MM2X - S.Watts, V.Sibillin
🥈- 5:01.33 - MM2X - R.Blackwell, B.Olayos
🥈- 3:49.61 - MU174X+ - T.Perronnet, L.Davies, L.Mikus, H.Penman, Cox: G.Besley
🥇- 3:56.25 - MM4X- - R.Blackwell, J.Stewart, B.Olayos, M.Oliver
🥉- 4:22.46 - MU171X - L.Mikus
🥈- 4:26.22 - X8+ - J.Fogarty, P.Wilson, M.Campbell, J.Stewart, L.Judge, D.Horne, R.Blake, L.Olayos, Cox: G.Besley
🥇- 4:12.79 - FM8+ - L.Judge, D.Horne, J.Cotchin, R.Blake, C.Ashley, L.Olayos, T.Rimmington, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥇 - 4:35.33 - FM4+ - J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, T.Rimmington, M.Watts, Cox: G.Besley
🥉- 4:01.77 - MC4X+ - L.Davies, T.Perronnet, M.Campbell, M.Oliver, Cox: N.Kinsman
🥉 - 4:18.90 - XM2X - M.Watts, S.Watts
🥈- 4:36.75 - XM2X - J.Stewart, D.Horne
🥉 - 4:48.70 - XM2X - B.Olayos, R.Blake
Rowing Development
Rowing Development is back beginning the 21/01. They will continue to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 7pm and Sundays from 9-10:30am.
Please book your spot via training bookings!
Note: Some Sundays are not listed as there are regattas on these days.
Black Boat Fleet
We have implemented a new boat class. This boat class is mainly aimed for those who aim to perform at the highest of level at Nationals. These boats are very expensive and have specific clauses to when you can use them.
Please read more here.
Club Shop
We have moved suppliers for our racing gear to 776BC. This can be found in the shop.
Additionally, we awaiting interest for the outer clothes (great for Winter rowing which is around the corner) such as hoodies, spray jackets and puffers.
Click to open the shop here.
Housekeeping
Brian Bourke is now located in the cage
Oars and riggers are being placed in wrong spots. Please put them back where it is allocated!
Drink bottles put in the club (unless named) will be thrown out on the last day of every month.
Save the Date - 23rd Feb!
We are planning a Valentines Edition Social Racing/BBQ. More details to be emailed out in the next week!
Hawthorn Regatta Calendar 2025
15 - 16 February - Nagambie Regatta
22 February - Australian Henley Regatta
1 - 2 March - RV State Championships
22 March - Footscray Saltwater Regatta
5 April - Ballarat Masters Regatta
12 April - Geelong Masters Regatta
3 - 4 May - RV Masters State Championships
29 May - 1 June - Australian Masters Championships
Please fill in the EOIs by the date required, otherwise you will miss out!
Baggy Blues Tally
Rowers
9: Mark Oliver
8: Catherine Ashley
6: Dan Stute, Frances Graham, JB Stewart, Max Currie
5: Julie Cotchin, Ruth Oliver, Tiffany Rimmington
4: Emile Stigter, Melissa Watts, Will Hexter, Bill Olayos, Richard Blackwell
3: Dom Horne, Elea Diallo, Elke Kahsnitz, Thomas Perronnet
2: Hunter Penman, Jen Wheelahan, John Raschke, Lou Olayos, Luca Mikus, Lucas Davies, Robyn Blake
1: Brigitte Tan, Dave Anstee, Greg Sullings, Guy Besley, Jack Shaddock, Chris Brown, Linda Judge, Poppy Page, Simon Watts
Coxswains
12: Guy Besley
4: Tessa Plant
1: Tristan Krstevski
1: Melissa Watts
1: Julie Cotchin
October 2024 Bow Ball Bulletin
Head of the Barwon
The first regatta of October began with challenging conditions, marked by heavy rain and choppy waters, but eventually cleared up, offering smoother waters towards the end. Congratulations to El-President (Chris Brown) and John Raschke for securing Hawthorn’s first win of the season in the Men's Club Double Scull (MC2X)!
🥇 - MC2X - J.Raschke, C.Brown - 16:23.37
🥈 - MB2X - L.Mikus, H.Penman - 16:38.11
🥈 - XM2X - S.Watts, M.Watts - 17:17.02
🥉 - XM2X - J.Wheelahan, V.Sibillin - 17:44.58
4th - MM1X - A. Vogan - 18:31.23
6th - MM4X+/- - M.Oliver, R.Blackwell, O.Beadle, B.Olayos - 6th - 17:23.1
7th - MM4X+/- - V.Sibillin, A.Vogan, P.Sedawie, S.Watts, Cox: M.Watts - 17:23.1
8th - MM4X+/- - J.Thomas, M.Campbell, P.Wilson, J.Lake, Cox: L.Mikus - 17:36.2
🥉 - FM4X+/- - D.Horne, R.Oliver, J.Wheelahan, L.Olayos - 16:55.09
4th - FM4X+/- - T.Rimmington, F.Graham, J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, Cox: G.Besley - 4th - 17:31.87
Bendigo Sprint Regattas
Fantastic and successful day for 26 of our members who competed at the Bendigo Sprints. We were the top medalling club at the regatta with some extremely fast times. It featured the junior, youth and senior squads with medals in each.
🥈- FM4X+ - C.Ashley, J.Cotchin, M.Watts, F.Graham, Cox:G.Besley - 1:48.43
🥈- MM2X - O.Beadle, S.Watts - 2:13.54
🥇- MU174X+ - L.Davies, H.Penman, T.Perronnet, L.Mikus, Cox: G.Besley - 1:29.73
🥇- MM4X+ - O.Beadle, B.Olayos, J.Stewart, R.Blackwell, Cox: G.Besley - 1:44.42
🥉- MU171X - H.Penman - 1:46.80
🥉- MU151X - L.Davies - 1:42.68
🥇- FC4X+ (Div 1) - B.Tan, P.Page, E.Kahsnitz, E.Diallo, Cox: T.Krstevski - 1:44.42
🥈- FC4X+ (Div 2) - M.Watts, J.Cotchin, C.Ashley, F.Graham, Cox: G.Besley - 1:43.83
🥇- MC2X - S.Watts, E.Stigter - 1:32.13
🥈- MB2X - M.Currie, M.Oliver - 1:28.25
🥈- FBeg4X+ - E.Kahsnitz, J.Wilson, G.Patrick, K.Barendregt, Cox: G.Besley - 1:44.45 (im counting this as second, I don't care :P)
🥇- FM2X - F.Graham, C.Ashley - 1:53.62
🥈- X4X+ (Div 3) - M.Watts, J.Cotchin, O.Beadle, S.Watts, Cox: T. Krstevski - 1:40.01
🥇- X4X+ - E.Diallo, E.Kahsnitz, M.Currie, D.Stute, Cox: G.Besley - 1:26.87
🥇- MA2X - M.Currie, D.Stute - 1:20.55
🥉- MC4X+ - M.Oliver, J.Stewart, B.Olayos, R.Blackwell, Cox: G.Besley - 1:38.65
🥇- XM2X (Div 1) - C.Ashley, G.Besley - 1:46.15
🥉- (Div 2) XM2X - S.Watts, M.Watts - 1:51.89
🥈- (Div 1) XM2X - J.Cotchin, O.Beadle - 1:53.40
🥇- (Div 4) - X2X - D.Stute, F.Graham - 1:36.76
🥇- (Div 3) - X2X - E.Kahsnitz, M.Currie - 1:28.27
The Hawthorn medal tally at the end of the day was: 10x🥇, 7x🥈, 4x🥉
Shoutout to Elke, Julie W, Grace, Kate, Elea and Emile for their first regattas for Hawthorn RC!
Find photos below…
Olly’s Photos
Simon’s Photos
Boathouse Drive Photos
Foot of the Goulburn
17 of our members went down to the beautiful Nagambie Lakes and took on the Foot of the Goulburn. It was a beautiful sunny day with flat lakes. We medalled in each race competed and should’ve came back with 4 wins if it wasn’t for some bad steering 😉
🥈- MM4X - Bill Olayos, Mark Oliver, John Stewart, Richard Blackwell - 22:47.25
🥇- MM4X+ - Oliver Beadle, Peter Sedawie, Peter Wilson, Simon Watts, Cox: Julia (Nagambie RC) - 23:15.98
🥈- FM4X - Jen Wheelahan, Lou Olayos, Ruth Oliver, Dom Horne - 24:23.41
🥇- FC4X+ - Julie Cotchin, Catherine Ashley, Frances Graham, Melissa Watts, Cox: Guy Besley - 23:57.11
🥇- FC8+ - Catherine Ashley, Julie Cotchin, Frances Graham, Dom Horne, Lou Olayos, Ruth Oliver, Melissa Watts, Jen Wheelahan, Cox: Guy Besley
Melbourne Head EOI
Thank you to everyone who has sent me the EOIs so far this season.
The next regatta is Melbourne Head on the 16th November. I will also be seeking out interest for Carrum (7/12) and Henley on the Maribyrnong (14/12) shortly.
Head of the Yarra Volunteering
A reminder to those of you that haven't responded - volunteering is a component of your membership and we really need your assistance!
If you haven’t yet got a job contact please contact Natasha via email or phone.
Rowing Development
The twilight development sessions are back and with Tuesdays and Thursdays returning. They are currently running 5:30pm to 7pm.
Additionally, the weekly training program are up on WhatsApp and on the board each week.
Please book via the training link to book a spot in the RD sessions!
Club Shop
A reminder that the club shop is open for new club gear. Please order as we require a minimum order in order to purchase!
Click here to open the shop.
Youth Brunches
The first youthie brunch was a hit! Members enjoyed delicious food, refreshing drinks, and, best of all, got to connect with new friends in the club. It was a fantastic morning of laughter and bonding, setting the vibe for more good times ahead. Keep your eyes on WhatsApp for the details of our next brunch—you won’t want to miss it!
Rower of the Month
Special shoutout to Steve Gaspars, newbie who graduated from LTR a few months ago who has gone out of his way and serviced all the ergos for the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships.
He also PBed at the AIRC on all of his ergos. His commitment to making the club ready and helping host the hub for the AIRC with his coach Max Currie was highly appreciated.
Congratulations Steve! Well deserved!
Baggy Blues Tally
Rowers
4: Catherine Ashley, Frances Graham
3: Elke Kahsnitz, Max Currie, Dan Stute
2: Elea Diallo, Julie Cotchin, Melissa Watts, Simon Watts, Olly Beadle
1: John Raschke, Chris Brown, Lucas Davies, Hunter Penman, Luca Mikus, Bill Olayos, JB Stewart, Richard Blackwell, Brigitte Tan, Poppy Page, Guy Besley, Emile Stigter, Jen Wheelahan, Lou Olayos, Dom Horne, Ruth Oliver, Peter Wilson, Peter Sedawie (I hope I haven’t missed anyone…)
Coxswains
5: Guy Besley
1: Tristan Krstevski
September 2024 Bow Ball Bulletin
Saltwater
Challenge
Congratulations to the 24 members who participated and kicked off the season in style. The regatta featured multiple of our members including our junior, youth and senior members. Big thanks to Guy for coxing, Vic for towing, Simon and Melissa for the photos and Steve Sheppard for being the Boat Race Official! Below is a summary of the results.
MSCH4X+O2 - 9th - L.Mikus, H.Penman, T.Perronnet, L.Davies, Cox: C.Watts - 18:53.86
MO4X - 4th - M.Currie, A.Chang, W.Hexter, D.Stute - 15:32.59
MM4X+ - 12th - A.Vogan, V.Sibillin, R.James, S.Sheppard, Cox: C.Ashley - 20:05.13
FM4X+ - 4th - N.Kinsman, F.Graham, J.Cotchin, T.Rimmington, Cox: G.Besley - 20:44.34
MMClub4X+ 6th - M.Campbell, J.Lake, V.Sibillin, P.Wilson, Cox: G.Besley - 20:30.05
XMX4X+ - 4th - S.Watts, M.Watts, A.Vogan, C.Ashley, Cox: G.Besley - 19:13.9
World Masters Regattas - Brandenburg
14 of our senior members raced at the World Masters Regatta in Brandenburg Regatta. The regatta had mixed conditions including one day of cancelled races and Ballarat-esque type conditions but we had great results nevertheless. I’ve included a snapshot of some of the top performances below.
MMF1X - 🥈 - Mark Oliver
FMF1X - 4th - Jen Wheelahan
MMG2X - 4th Mark Oliver, JB Stewart
FMF2X - 🥉 - Dom Horne, Ruth Oliver
XMG8+ - 4th - Ruth Oliver, JB Stewart, Pat Freeland Small, Richard Blackwell, Bill Olayos, Robyn Blake, Lou Olayos, Jen Wheelahan cox: Mark Oliver
Regatta EOIs
Thank you for everyone who has sent me their EOIs for Head of the Barwon.
The next two regattas are the Bendigo Sprint Regatta (480m) on the 19th October and the Foot of the Goulburn (5.2km) on the 26th October. If you’d like to compete in these regattas, please find the forms below. Please fill the form by the 9th and 16th October respectively.
Australian Indoor Rowing Championship
Hawthorn will be hosting as a hub for members (awaiting confirmation for other clubs) on the 26th October.
The events there are is 1 minute, 500m, 1000m, 2000m and 4x500 Relay.
If you are keen on participating, please register here.
Rowing
Development
Rowing Development on Tuesdays and Thursdays will begin on the week of the 10th of October. Keep an eye on WhatsApp regarding any updates.
Simon has also posted out a structured Training Program on the RD WhatsApp. This will be printed out weekly downstairs and upstairs on the whiteboards.
Monthly Brunches
The Hawthorn Youthies are organising a monthly buffet brunch after Rowing Development on the first Sunday of each month, first one being 6th October. Toasties, pancakes and other delicious food will be provided for $5 per person. All proceeds to go to their accommodation and transport to States and Nationals.
Club Gear
The club shop is open for outer garments. This includes Hoodies, Fleece, Spray Jacket and a Gilet.
HOTY 2024 Volunteering
Thank you to the 48 people who have already volunteered to help out at Head of the Yarra.
A reminder to those of you that haven't responded - volunteering is a component of your membership and we really need your assistance!
If you haven’t yet got a job contact please contact Natasha.
Other Clubhouse Updates
Gym Upgrade
Max Currie has upgraded upstairs gym has been rearranged and upgraded. This includes a new Concept2 Bike Erg, new dumbbells (3kg, 4kg, 5kg), new gym mats and a new cage which contains multiple machines. Thank him next time you see him!
New Coffee Machine
A new coffee machine has been purchased. Coffees will cost $3 each which can be paid by EFTPOS in the club.
Damage/Incident Reports
Just a reminder to make sure you report any incident reports (boat/oar) to the Captain. This is crucial to make sure the fleet stays top notch.
Boroondara Individual Grant
Please find the link to the ‘Individual Participation Grant from Boroondara Council that helps assist members with their membership fees subject to eligibility.
You must live in the City of Boroondara.
Applications are only open to individuals.
You must provide evidence of a current government means-tested card (if you're under 18, your parent or guardian must have one).
Funding won't be provided for:
applicants who have received funding through this grant program in the previous 2 financial years
participation in sports clubs that may be perceived as portraying a negative image
paid participation in commercial based events.
August '24 Bow Ball Bulletin
A new season begins. Read on for details of the new Club Committee, updates on regatta program and Head of the Yarra.
HRC Management
The newly elected HRC committee convened for its first meeting on August 14th.
In addition to the Hawthorn General Committee, we have several subcommittees who deal with more specific areas of club management.
Rowing Development: Head Coach Simon Harrison, Captain. Tristan Krstevski
Head of the Yarra: Rob Perkins
Website and Communications: Pat Freeland-Small/Julie Cotchin
General Enquiries: To the HRC Secretary via enq@hawthornrowingclub.com
Membership Enquiries: Ruth Oliver via MembershipEnquiries@hawthornrowingclub.com
Social: Louise Olayos
RV Delegate: Julie Cotchin assisted by Vic Sibillin
House: Max Currie, assisted by Pat Freeland-Small, James Lyon & Alan Purton.
Learn to Row Program: Julie Cotchin transitioning to Bill Olayos from November. Learn to Row
Auditor: Dimitrios Beroukas
We need you for Club Success !
As a volunteer run community club we rely upon the whole membership to contribute in some way to the running of our club. President Chris has asked for our members to speak to the committee if you can offer time to do a task weekly/monthly like helping Bill welcome learn to row members at their first meeting, or giving Max a hand with the DIY tasks, or helping Dom and Lou with social events.
Contact <Dom our club secretary> to discuss how you may be able to get involved.
Rowing Developoment
Rowing Development will remain on Sunday mornings from 9am - 10:30am.
Sign up weekly on the <Website>
Tuesdays and Thursdays evening sessions (6pm -7:30pm) will return also once we get closer to Daylight Savings (Late September - October) so keep a look out for announcements in your inbox and the WhatsApp.
Below is an individual survey for those who are intending to race this year. This survey is crucial in in understanding all of your individual goals and allows us to set up steps for success for both yourself and the club crews.
Y'oars Truly, Tristan Krstevski Captain.
Planning for 2024 Head of the Yarra on November 23rd is well underway. The crew cap of 300 crews was reached within 1 day of the opening of entries.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase.
If you haven’t yet got a job contact <our volunteer coordinator Natasha Kinsman>
HRC at World Masters
Members representing Hawthorn from September 11-15th in Germany are: Ruth & Mark Oliver, Louise and Bill Olayos, Dom Horne, Robyn Blake, Jen Wheelahan, Sue Lilley, Fiona Richardson, JB Stewart, Pat Freeland-Small and Richard Blackwell. We wish them all good speed & success. Click on the Image for regatta details.
HOTY'24 - Entry Open Update
HRC member update on 24 HOTY Entries after the opening of entries on April 4th 2024.
New Record Entry Uptake
Head off the Yarra Entry was opened at 9.00 am this morning (April 4th) on Rowing Manager <HERE>.
Within first 3 hours 280 crews from over 80 clubs had registered entries. By close of play today most if not all of the 300 entry spots will be filled. Crews are being billed within 7 days of entry to firm up their commitment and any spots that may come available from non payment/withdrawal wlll be released for the waitlist.
This year’s race field will be a record, in excess of 2700 athletes. Within this Olympic year, public interest will be heightened in the first big Australian rowing event post the Paris games.
Club members and friends past and present are invited to get involved in helping us make this years HOTY our biggest and best ever.
Call for members to assist in 24 HOTY
If you or any of your friendship group would like to get involved in the 2024 Head of the Yarra event planning or just volunteering on the day please forward them this link so we can trap their details and interest.
2024 Race Entry Promo
HOTY'24
Join the 1st HOTY planning meeting for 2024. All are Welcome. Consider putting your hand upon to take an active role in the 2024 events planning.
Meet the new HOTY Chair Rob Perkins
Rob Perkins whom many on last year’s HOTY committee will know for his significant contributions, has agreed to Chair the 2024 HOTY Committee. Rob replaces Peter Wilson who is stepping down after many years at the helm.
Rob brings to the role a wealth of events experience with administrative management of teams and projects to enhance capability. Rob will be assisted by long term HOTY committee members Pat Freeland-Small, Vic Sibilin, Belinda Goglia, Andrew Vogan and Robyn Blake to hit the ground running for the 2024 event.
“It’s not all hard work contributing to the committee, the concept of enjoyment and fun is an important part of delivering a time honoured event that is iconic in Australian rowing. There can be nothing more satisfying than playing a part in contributing to that outcome so please come along to our first planning meeting and consider being part of the Head of the Yarra team”
Rob’s Mobile contact: 0411 402 832
HOTY Meeting 7pm Tues 20th Feb - HRC Clubhouse
All members are welcome to this first meeting of 24 HOTY planning. Please come along and hear our plans for ‘24. The Bar will be open and members will have an opportunity to see if they may like to get more involved in the organisation and running of this year’s event.
Let our new Chairman Rob Perkins know if you would like to be part of the planning team.
Head of the Yarra entry will open earlier this year with crew bookings & payments from April 4th.
Call for members to assist in 24 HOTY Planning.
The annual Head of the Yarra is Hawthorn Rowing Club’s rowing showcase, an event that forms a major part of funding of our rowing programs, and helps to keep our membership fees low. As such, it is a requirement of club membership that all members are actively involved in the running of the event to ensure its continued success.
Each year, a small group of club members with a range of experience and a collective knowledge passed down through the club, meets once a month to report progress on the collective range of activities that are required to plan and manage the event.
If you have some skills in event style programs, people management, promotion, communications or commerce that you feel may assist please put your hand up to join this group and to become part of the planning team. Come along to the first planning meeting to see what our plans are and to get to know the team.
October '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following October ‘23 Committee meeting.
Season starts with Bendigo sprints
A large contingent of club members decked out in their new HRC club race gear represented Hawthorn last weekend at the Bendigo Sprints Regatta.It was great to see some of our new learn to row members & juniors joining the squad for the first time.
The club recorded 5 wins with FM4x+, MM4x+, X4+, MC4x+ and U152X. Congratulations to all winners pictured in the gallery below.
Upcoming Regattas
The next two regattas for the club this season will Head of the Goulburn next weekend - October 28th, followed by the Melbourne Head - November 18th.
Expressions of interest for next weekend’s regatta are now closed. We expect to be boating multiple quads alongside Male and Female Master’s Eights.
Captain will put out a call for entries 10 days prior to each regatta. Full regatta details are in the RV Regatta Calendar
HRC Club Working Bee Sunday November 12th
A range of tasks need attention to prepare our club for the 2023 Head of the Yarra. Please set aside some time to assist in the cleanup, garden maintenance, preparation of equipment and gear we use in the execution of the club’s signature event.
Sunday November 12th between 9.00 am and 1.00pm. Note Rowing Development will commence earlier at 8.00am that Sunday to enable all participants to join in after their training session.
Rowing Development
Club regatta-crew development for the season facilitated by Head coach Simon Harrison is now in full swing.
If you are interested in participating in the RD sessions, either as an individual or as a crew, please register for each session online.
A link to RD booking via the Acuity App on your phone can also be found on this page.
Regular participation at these training sessions is encouraged. For each session, the captain and coach will allocate rowers to crews, with established crews prioritised to row together where possible.
RD sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.45pm - 7.15 pm and on Sundays from 9.00am.
Club Rowing Survey
Head Coach Simon Harrison would like the active membership to provide some detail on their personal aims for the season to assist him with planning / coaching.
To assist him we’ve created a short 7 question Survey Monkey survey to help collate responses.
I’m happy for members to email me on simon.aviron@gmail.com or text me on 0418 307 309 if they have any additional queries.
One Month to Race Day
The 2023 Head of the Yarra on November 25th is only 4 weeks away with the committee set to meet only one more time before race day.
Entry is now closed with over 250 crews signed up to race.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase
If you haven’t yet got a job contact Zameen Hassan
Volunteer Organising Committee Position
Deb Dawes is looking to step down from her role at the Rowathon and hoped a Hawthorn member might be interested. For more Information contact Deb Dawes.
September'23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Regatta season is underway and mid week Rowing Development sessions start in October. Updates on regatta program and Head of the Yarra.
Mid-week Rowing Development
With the advent of daylight savings, Tuesday & Thursday evening Rowing Development sessions at 5.45pm commence at the start of October. Book online via website to ensure Captain can slot you in a crew or click on the photo to go to bookings site.
Sunday Club Races
Next club races followed by a club BBQ will be held Sunday October 15th. On-water at 9.00 am. Bookings essential via the club’s training app or the link embedded in the photo. All abilities welcome. We will use opportunity to welcome graduates of the recent Learn to Row program.
Regatta Program
The Next 3 regattas for the club this season will be Bendigo Sprints - October 21st, Head of the Goulburn - October 28th and Melbourne Head - November 18th.
Captain will put out a call for entries 10 days prior to each regatta. Full regatta details are in the RV Regatta Calendar
Planning for 2023 Head of the Yarra on November 25th is well underway. The crew cap of 270 crews was reached within 1 day of the opening of entries.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase.
If you haven’t yet got a job contact Zameen Hassan
Safety and Courtesy to fellow members
When using club equipment please be mindful of returning all boats & oars to their designated racks with equipment left in good repair and as you found it, ready for use by the next crew. No club oar sets or boats are to have settings changed without first seeking permission from Captain or Vice Captain. If you want personal settings on equipment either purchase your own or seek to have a boat or set of oars dedicated to your training race crews by the Captain. Too often crews are finding oar sleeve lengths, buttons or gate-height settings have been randomly changed which compromises their row.
Club Speed Boat Use. Club Speedboats are an important part of coaching and safety equipment. Recently with all good intentions, they have been used for river cleanup duties. This however has caused some damage of steering cables and compromised training programs. For this reason please note that club speedboats are only to be used for coaching or on-water safety during rowing programs.
August '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
A new season begins. Read on for details of the new Club Committee, updates on regatta program and Head of the Yarra.
HRC Management
The new elected committee (left) convened for its first meeting on August 16th.
Additional club responsibilities decided at the first meeting of the new committee on 16th August are outlined below:
Rowing Development Committee: Captain, V. Captain, Head Coach, JD Coach
RV Delegate: George Keon-Cohen
House Committee: Dom Horne with support from James Lyon with Pat Freeland-Small, Alan Purton and Rob Flocas to assist with boat repairs
Membership & Social Committee: Ruth Oliver
Learn To Row & Social Media: Julie Cotchin
Communications & Bow Ball Bulletin: Pat Freeland-Small (Contibutions to: bowballsubmissions@hawthornrowingclub.com)
Head of The Yarra Chair: Peter Wilson.
Regatta Program
The first 4 regattas for the club this season will be the Saltwater at Essendon on Sept 2, (Quads only) followed by Bendigo Sprints - October 21st, Head of the Goulburn - October 28th and Melbourne Head - November 18th.
The club has 9 Quads racing this coming Saturday in the Saltwater regatta. Good speed to all crews. New club kit (shown) is expected to arrive this Thursday in time for usage at Essendon this weekend.
Captain will put out a call for entries 10 days prior to each regatta. Full regatta details are in the RV Regatta Calendar
Planning for 2023 Head of the Yarra on November 25th is well underway. The crew cap of 270 crews was reached within 1 day of the opening of entries.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase.
If you haven’t yet got a job contact Zameen Hassan
July '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following July 23 Committee meeting.
HRC’s New Race Kit - Order before August 4th.
A new club race strip for Hawthorn has been approved by Rowing Australia for implementation at the start of the 23/24 race season.
All HRC members wishing to race this season will need to order new kit. To facilitate, we have a new online webstore with a fabulous range of gear available for purchase through our new supplier Rival Kit.
The new design is in keeping with the visual historical look, but differs in that a three white stripe bodice plate, front and back, is placed on a blue base layer, so the full hoops are gone.
We are moving away from white base layer to blue as more sunscreen friendly and flattering to the master’s rower physique. Blue Caps and Blue under garments are the new approved look.
A bulk order, delivered to clubhouse, will be available over the next two weeks saving shipping costs for all who participate. Use the code HAWTHORNBULK on checkout to save shipping costs on all orders on or before August 4th.
Click the link below to progress your order.
Club AGM - Sunday July 30th.
The club’s AGM will be held on Sunday 30th July at 11.00am preceded by club races at 9.00 am. We’d like to see a strong turn-up from the membership.
At the meeting, the 22/23 committee will be dissolved with all positions up for renomination. Treasurer and Secretary roles will become vacant with current incumbents not renominating. Those with financial skills or those with organisational skills are asked to consider nomination for one of these two roles which are part of the club executive group.
There are also 3 General committee positions to fill with responsibilities as; 1. Membership, 2. Social, and 3. House (Clubhouse maintenance).
Committee nomination forms are available here.
The agenda and Annual report will be circulated in due course.
Those of you who would like to take part in club races at 9.00 am please click on photo above to make a booking.
Captain’s Update
A number of HRC male and female masters members are in training for the World Rowing Masters in September 2024 and have committed with their accomodation booked already.
If you are keen to join this HRC world contingent contact Ruth Oliver.
HOTY 2023 Update
Entries for Australian Crews open on August 1st with a race for one of the 270 crew spots expected.
We need volunteers. If you or family members are able to assist or would like to join the HOTY organising committee, please contact the Race Secretary Penny Vogan.
June '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following June‘23 Committee meeting.
Club AGM - Sunday July 30th.
The club’s AGM will be held on Sunday 30th July at 11.00am preceded by club races at 9.00 am. We’d like to see a strong turn-up from the membership.
At the meeting, the 22/23 committee will be dissolved with all positions up for renomination. Treasurer and Secretary roles will become vacant with current incumbents not renominating. Those with financial skills or those with organisational skills are asked to consider nomination for one of these two roles which are part of the club executive group.
There are also 3 General committee positions to fill with responsibilities as; 1. Membership, 2. Social, and 3. House (Clubhouse maintenance).
Committee nomination forms the agenda and Annual report will be circulated in due course.
Those of you who would like to take part in club races at 9.00 am please click on photo above to make a booking.
Victorian Government backs the Head of the Yarra.
Thanks to the fabulous efforts of HRC member Rob Perkins, Hawthorn Rowing Club has secured an impressive list of support sponsors for the ‘23 Head of the Yarra. The Victorian Government is our largest support sponsor for 2023 which recognises the significance of our Head of The Yarra event.
Click here for the Premier’s announcement of the grant last week.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos
“Victoria is undoubtably the events capital and this massive line-up has something that will appeal to everyone. We’re proud to support an initiative that is keeping our events industry workers busy, while supporting local communities across the suburbs of Melbourne to come together to have fun.”
Captain’s Update
Winter program Rowing Development (RD) sessions
Each Sunday at 9.00am throughout the winter there will be coached training sessions. These sessions provide members with regular coaching and training with Head Coach, Simon Harrison and will have a specific focus on both club based and individual development goals. It also provides a regular opportunity to meet, row and socialise with other HRC members. Rowers of all experience are invited to participate.
National Masters Results
Congratulations to Conrad Tullock representing Victoria in the state masters8+ and winning 2 Bronze Medals in both the C and D Masters 4+ at the final regatta of the season in Penrith.
The following week, Conrad again took his oars to win the marital pairs championship with Yvette Gray.
Congratulations and best wishes to you both from all at HRC.
WINTER SCULLING COMPETITION
The Victorian Sculling Association (VSA) is once again running their Winter Sculling racing series every Saturday morning during the months of June, July and August. For information please see their website -
Club Awards Season 22/23
On Sunday June 18 club races were followed by presentation of the 2023 Season awards.
Club Races:
Season Awards:
SAFETY ON THE WATER
HAZARDS:
Please be aware of the significant fallen tree hazards on the river both upstream and downstream of HRC.
LIGHTS:
No crews are to boat pre dawn and post dusk without lights
HOTY 2023 Volunteers
The 2023 Head of the Yarra scheduled for Saturday November 25th is shaping up to be our biggest ever event with over 270 crews .
The Head of the Yarra Committee is working hard on pulling together all aspects of this year’s program.
If you are able to assist or would like to join the HOTY organising committee, please contact the Race Secretary Penny Vogan.
May '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following May ‘23 Committee meeting.
Club Social Event - Sunday June 18th.
An end of Season Celebration BBQ including club races and club awards will be held on Sunday June 18th.
Club races, on water by 9.30am. Email Captain with your interest in racing. All abilities welcome. If you have a set crew please include that detail in your email.
Races will be followed at 11am with the 22/23 season club awards with a BBQ luncheon supplied. The club bar will be open for drinks purchases. Share plates to accompany BBQ would be appreciated.
HRC Club Working Bee Sunday May28th
A range of tasks including fleet maintenance, rearranging equipment storage and general sprucing up of our clubhouse is required. Please set aside some time on Sunday May 28th between 9.00 am and 1.00pm to assist.
Annual Subs renewal
Expect a note from treasurer over the next two weeks with renewal of annual subs. The rate for 2023/24 season has a small CPI increase and is set at:
Full Membership ($536 pa incl. GST *) - all rowers over the age of 18.
Junior Membership ($357 pa incl. GST *) - all rowers up to the age of 18.
Coxswain Membership ($30 pa incl. GST *, for registration with Rowing Victoria) - anyone who only wishes to cox boats on a voluntary basis.
Private Boat Storage fee ($536 per seat incl. GST *) - Committee request & approval required as rack space is limited.
Captain’s Update
Winter program Rowing Development (RD) sessions
Following a hiatus of over a year, Rowing Development sessions will start up again this coming weekend, the 20th and 21st May. These sessions provide members with regular coaching and training with Head Coach, Simon Harrison and will have a specific focus on both club based and individual development goals. It also provides a regular opportunity to meet, row and socialise with other HRC members. Rowers of all experience are invited to participate.
Winter program Rowing Development (RD) session
During the winter months, the main RD session will be on Sunday mornings from 9.00am - 10.30 am with a specific focus on sweep rowing in eights and fours. Rowing in quads and doubles will also however be possible, and maybe even in an Octoscull !
In addition in the lead up to the Winter Sculling series (see below) and beyond, additional RD sessions will be held on Saturday afternoons from 1.00pm - 2.30 pm for anyone interested in learning or further developing their skills in a single scull. Rowing in a single can be a challenging process at first but is really rewarding and a fantastic way to greatly increase your sculling skills.
If you are interested in participating in the RD sessions, either as an individual or as a crew, please register online.
A link to RD booking via the Acuity App on your phone can also be found on this page.
Regular participation at either or both of these training sessions is encouraged. For each session, the captain and coach will allocate rowers to crews, with established crews prioritised to row together where possible.
Once we have more daylight available in the evenings later in the year, RD sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30 - 7.00 pm will recommence in the lead up to the 2023-24 regatta season.
SAFETY ON THE WATER
HAZARDS:
Please be aware of the significant fallen tree hazards on the river both upstream and downstream of HRC.
LIGHTS:
No crews are to boat pre dawn and post dusk without lights
WINTER SCULLING COMPETITION
The Victorian Sculling Association (VSA) is once again running their Winter Sculling racing series every Saturday morning during the months of June, July and August. For information please see their website -
REGATTA REPORT
HRC Masters Eight, Silver Medalists at Victorian State Championships. Additionally Congratulations to Conrad Tullock (stroke) who has also been Chosen to Represent Victoria in the State Masters 8.
State Masters Nagambie May 6th
Gold Medals:
Mixed Masters D Coxless Quad Scull
J.Wheelahan, N.Kinsman, C.Tulloch, S.O'Connor-Smith
Silver Medals:
Mixed Masters D - E Coxed Four
R.Oliver, D.Horne, J.Perry, T.Knowles, Cox: G.Besley
Male Masters D Pair
S.O'Connor-Smith, C.Tulloch
Male Masters Club Eight
J.Perry, E.Anstee, S.O'Connor-Smith, C.Tulloch, M.Beale, P.Freeland-Small, G.Keon-Cohen, T.Knowles, Cox: G.Besley
Mixed Masters F - K Coxed Eight
L.Olayos, B.Olayos, D.Horne, J.Perry, T.Knowles, P.Freeland-Small, R.Blake, R.Oliver, Cox: G.Besley
Mixed Masters E Coxless Quad
M.Oliver, J.Cotchin, R.Blackwell, R.Sabbagh
Female Masters Club Quad Scull
L.Olayos, D.Horne, R.Blake, R.Oliver, Cox: Guy Besley
Bronze Medals:
Mixed Masters F - K Coxless Quad Scull
B.Olayos, L.Olayos, R.Blake, P.Freeland-Small
Mixed Masters E Double Scull
J.Wheelahan, A.Purton
Male Masters F Coxed Four
A.Purton, E.Anstee, G.Keon-Cohen, S.O'Connor-Smith, Cox: B.Olayos
Mixed Masters E Coxless Quad
B.Olayos, N.Kinsman, C.Ashley, P.Freeland-Small
Other Regatta Results
Corio Bay Masters April 22nd Wins:
XM4X+ Bill Olayos, Mark Oliver, Ruth Oliver, Wendy Cotter (Nag) © Tiffany Rimmington
MM2X Bill Olayos, Shane O’Conner-Smith
FM4x+ Jen Wheelahan, Dom Horne Tiffany Rimmington, Ruth Oliver, © Penny Vogan
MM4+ John Perry, Bruce Winnen (PH) ,John Stewart, Trevor Knowles © Guy Besley
MM2- Shane O’Conner-Smith, Conrad Tullock
Ballarat Masters April 29th : No Wins
Tally of Season wins after State Masters:-
7. Shane O’Conner-Smith
6: Trevor Knowles
5. John Perry, John Stewart, Bill Olayos, Max Currie,
4: Pat Freeland-Small,
3: Archie Critchell, Mark Oliver, Richard Blackwell, Adam Chang (Jnr), Conrad Tullock, Ruth Oliver
2: Matthew Beale, Jen Wheelahan, Dom Horne
1: John Lake, Ollie Beadle, Andrew Vogan, David Anstee, Mohamed Ali, Alan Purton, Rob Flocas, Greg Sullings, Andrew Chang (Snr), Stuart Chard, Tiffany Rimmington, , Natasha Kinsman, Louise Olayos, Robyn Blake, Vic Sibilin
Coxes: 7. Guy Besley, 1. Isabelle Rochford, Andrew Vogan, Penny Vogan, Tiffany Rimmington.
Champagne Moments
On Sunday April 23rd as part of the Annual Anzac commemorative service the Club also celebrated with 3 major christening activities:
Christening of the Club Staging with the club President recognising the efforts of Jim Breen, Vic Sibilin, and Andrew Vogan in the 7 year journey that has lead to such a wonderful result.
Christening of Quad Scull, with club member Peter Wilson congratulating Andrew Vogan on the club’s recognition.
Christening of Heavy Wt Men’s 8+ with Club Captain Ollie Beadle congratulating Pat Freeland-Small on having the Club 8 named in his honour.
Anzac Service conducted by Jim Dewar
Bidding the old staging goodbye.
Welcoming in the new staging.
HOTY 2023
The 2023 Head of the Yarra scheduled for Saturday November 25th is shaping up to be our biggest ever event with over 270 crews .
The Head of the Yarra Committee is working hard on pulling together all aspects of this year’s program. It is pleasing to report that through the hard work of Rob Perkins some major sponsorship funds will be brought to bear to assist in innovations in 2023 that will cement HOTY’s prestigious position on the Australian rowing calendar.
If you are able to assist or would like to join the HOTY organising committee, please contact the Race Secretary Penny Vogan.
April '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following April ‘23 Committee meeting.
Club Social Event - Sunday April 23rd.
Club races from Dolly to the new staging - on water by 9.00am. Email Captain with your interest in racing. All abilities welcome. If you have a set crew please include that detail in your email.
Races will be followed at 10.30 am with a boat and landing christening before the Anzac service at 11.00am (Detail on club’s memorial)
Don’t miss out on this important HRC historical milestone which will be captured in a club portrait, like the one below in from 1905.
Boat Landing Christening in 1905 - HRC Historical collection
Clubhouse update
One small step for man….
one giant leap for HRC.
It’s been a long-time coming, but it’s finally in place and well worth the wait.We are back in action from the HRC clubhouse with a new state of the art 90 mt. long floating staging which was completed last weekend.
All club activity resumes from the HRC facility as from Saturday April 22 when all equipment will have been relocated from Powerhouse.
Ballarat & State Masters Regattas (29 April & 6 May).
Expressions of interest from those wishing to race in the final two masters regattas in this year’s Victorian race calendar are required at latest by Friday 21st April. Email the Captain with your interest if you haven’t done so to date.
Update on Rowing Competition.
This Saturday (April 22) a large contingent will represent Hawthorn on the Barwon at the Corio Masters regatta. We wish all HRC competitors good speed.
Regatta report: Saturday 25th March - Footscray Saltwater
Young Alan Purton and Rob Flocas both WInners of MM1X at Footscray.
It was a great day out for the club at Footscray on Saturday 25th March. A squad of 35 rowers competed across 16 events with all crews putting in an awesome effort.
Congratulations to all the following gold medal winners:
Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull: Bill Olayos, Olly Beadle, Richard Blackwell, Pat Freeland-Small, Cox: Lisa Letic (Albert Park)
Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull: John Perry, John Stewart, Bruce Winnen (Power House), Trevor Knowles, Cox: Guy Besley
Male Double Scull: John Lake, Andrew Vogan
Male B Grade Pair: Conrad Tulloch, Shane O’Connor-Smith
Male Masters Single Scull: Rob Flocas and Alan Purton.
Male C Grade Coxed Four: Dave Anstee, Greg Sullings, Matthew Beale, Andrew Chang, Cox: Andrew Vogan.
March 27 - April 2
HRC was represented by Archie Critchell & Max Currie.
Max came away with a Silver medal in MU19 4x in a quick time 6.21min/sec and ranked 8th overall in the U19 1X.
Archie and Max ranked 7th nationally in the U19 2x.
Individually Archie made the quarter finals of the U191X and ranked 9th Nationally in the School Boy Open 1X representing Kew High School.
The club is vey proud of the boys achievements and that of their coaches Tristan Kreveskis & Jackson Morrish.
Tally of Season wins to date:-
5: Trevor Knowles
4: Max Currie, Pat Freeland-Small, John Perry, John Stewart, Shane O’Conner-Smith
3: Archie Critchell, Richard Blackwell, Bill Olayos, Adam Chang (Jnr)
2: Mark Oliver, Mathew Beale
1: John Lake, Ollie Beadle, Andrew Vogan, David Anstee, Mohamed Ali, Alan Purton, Conrad Tullock,Rob Flocas, Greg Sullings, Andrew Chang (Snr), Stuart Chard
Coxes: 5. Guy Besley, 1. Isabelle Rochford, Andrew Vogan
HRC Coxes & Coaches
A couple of 'Get your Cox Certificate' events were held recently thanks to Ruth Oliver and Guy Besley. There is also a new HRC Coxswain Forum on WhatsApp. All members who have a certificate, or are thinking of gaining one, are welcome to join.
Contact Guy Besley or Ruth Oliver to be added.
Happy 90th Birthday Chris!
Chris De Guingand turns 90 on 24th April. A former Club President and club elder statesman, we wish “The General” all the best in his joint birthday celebration this week with his 60 year old son.
HOTY 2023
With Creswick Street reopened and the new HRC ramp in place, the 2023 Head of the Yarra scheduled for Saturday November 25th will likely be our biggest ever event.
Returning after a 4 year hiatus due to pandemic and floods, we will need all hands on deck to ensure this major fundraiser helps reinvigorate our club. If you are able to assist or would like to join the HOTY organising committee, please contact the race Secretary Penny Vogan.
Click the link below to view the 2023 race promo video or to share it with your colleagues.
March '23 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following March ‘23 Committee meeting.
Club Social Event - Saturday April 1st.
Trivia master John Stewart will run a long awaited trivia night at the HRC clubhouse.
Join us solo or bring your partner, friends and enjoy a night of quizzing with the membership of HRC. The BBQ will be on, please bring a share plate. The club bar will be open at 6pm. At 7.00pm theTrivia quiz will start. Email Ruth with your booking.
Captain’s Update
Update on New HRC Captain, Oliver Beadle
Olly Beadle has taken the reins as Club Captain with recent resignation of Jackie Bondell
At Wednesday’s monthly club meeting the HRC committee formally recognised the outgoing captain, Jackie Bondell’s significant contributions in season ‘23, keeping the club active and facilitating strong success on the water, despite difficult circumstances of temporary location of fleet and lack of access to club infrastructure and facility.
Oliver Beadle as Vice Captain all season to date, has also been integral to the successful continuity in club operations. He will step up to the Captaincy to continue leading the rowing operations activity at HRC. Pat Freeland-Small will assist going forward as Vice Captain.
Footscray Sat March 25th
Expressions of interest from those wishing to race at Footscray are required by Wednesday 15th March. Email the captain oliverb22@bigpond.com with your interest if you haven’t done so to date.
Update on Rowing Competition.
The Club has been active at a number of regattas over the 1st quarter of 2023 with strong participation by youth, senior and masters rowers at multiple regattas.
The Club is particularly proud of the success of the youth squad under the leadership and coaching of Tristan Kreveskis, Jackson Morrish and Isabelle Rochford.
At the Victorian State Championships HRC won three Gold medals:
2023 Victorian Schoolboys Open Singles Scull Champion: Max Currie
2023 Victorian Schoolboys Open Double Sculls Champions: Max Currie, Archie Critchell
2023 Victorian Under 21 Double Sculls Champions: Max Currie, Archie Critchell
Club’s other regatta success in the first quarter 2023 includes:
MRA Rutherglen series Jan 13 -14, Three Wins:
MM8+ 2 Wins (C)Guy Beasley, Trevor Knowles, John Perry, Shane O’Conner-Smith, John Stewart, Pat Freeland-Small, Richard Blackwell, Mark Oliver,Bill Olayos. MM4+ (c) Guy Beasley, Trevor Knowles, John Stewart, Bruce Winnen, John Perry.
Ballarat Jan 21, Two Wins:
MSchO1x: Andrew Chang. MU192X: Mohamed Ali, Andrew Chang
Nagambie 18-19 Feb, Three Wins:
MU214x+ J Matheson (WendB), Andrew Chang, Archie Critchell, Max Currie, Isabell Rochford (c). MM4x+ Pat Freeland-Small, Stuart Chard, Matthew Beale, Trevor Knowles (c) Guy Beasley. MM1X Shane O’Conner-Smith.
HRC Head Coach
The Club is delighted to announce that we have contracted the services of Simon Harrison as HRC’s Head Coach. Reporting to the Captain, Simon will manage our Rowing Development and club competitive training, competition and coaching program.
Simon is a level 3 accredited coach with many years experience in similar roles with MUBC, Mercantile, Fintona, Firbank and Xavier College.
We look forward to welcoming Simon on board as soon as we get back into the clubhouse at the end of March.
HRC Staging
We are hopeful of having our rowing club back in action at the Hawthorn site by April 3rd.
The crane barge is back on site and works have recommenced.The Concrete forecourt was completed on March7th.
The final stages of works over next few weeks involves; the installation of piles and the 6 upright supports by 20th March, delivery of the pontoons by March 24th and connection and installation of the floating pontoons by April 3rd.
The club will continue to operate from Powerhouse RC with limited fleet until works are complete.
Be Neat Please
Please remember we are guests at Powerhouse so keep the area around our trailer neat and pack up all equipment after use.
HOTY 2023
With Creswick Street reopened and the new HRC ramp to be completed soon, the 2023 Head of the Yarra scheduled for Saturday November 25th will likely be our biggest ever event.
Returning after a 4 year hiatus due to pandemic and floods, we will need all hands on deck to ensure this major fundraiser helps reinvigorate our club. If you are able to assist or would like to join the HOTY organising committee, please contact the race Secretary Penny Vogan.
Click the link below to view the 2023 race promo video or to share it with your colleagues.
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.
October '22 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following October ‘22 Committee meeting.
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.
September '22 Bow Ball Bulletin
Club update following September ‘22 Committee meeting.
Next Bendigo
Jackie advises next outing for Hawthorn is the Bendigo Sprints Regatta on the 15th of October. <BENDIGO REGATTA DETAILS>
This regatta is appropriate for all levels and is an excellent regatta for beginners. The short distance will allow for multiple races. This is a really fun regatta and an excellent opportunity to allow our membership to try a lot of different races.
Please respond to Jackie by completing this EOI to provide your interest. If you are interested in rowing but haven't been on the water over the winter, no worries! Let Jackie know and she will find some opportunities to support your transition back onto the water. We may have to be flexible while we wait for the landing.
Boat Safety Reminder
A recent collision by a Hawthorn sculler is a timely reminder about boat safety. As the weather warms and there are more users on the river, please ensure you are paying careful attention while rowing and follow all river rules. Additionally, the spring weather can be unpredictable, so check the weather forecast before starting your row.
Rowing Development
HRC will get Rowing Development up and running as soon as we have access to the new landing. Jackie is looking to organise some land based sessions to assist prior to rowers returning to the water
Regatta Wrap
Saltwater 3rd September
Five quads represented Hawthorn at the recent Saltwater Head Regatta at Essendon. Best HRC category times and performances were recorded by the three crews pictured
MSch4X+ O1 3rd Place Time 17.05 min, MMClub4X 2nd Place Time 16.42 min, XM4x+ 6th Place Time 19.31 min.
22 World Masters Libourne France
Six members; Bill & Louise Olayos, Ruth & Mark Oliver, Dom Horne and Robyn Blake wore the blue & white hoops at the recent World Masters regatta in Libourne France. A range of PB’s were recorded as well as a Bronze Medal for Ruth & Mark in the Mixed Masters Double.
New Staging
Moderate flooding of the Yarra over recent weeks has plagued progress on the delivery of our new staging. The retaining wall is in place but work still needs to be done to insert the 6 upright pillars prior to the floating staging being connected.
Works are expected to be completed in first week of October. Captain advises rowing may resume from the site around October 11th.
In the meantime a workable fleet is available for use from temporary facilities at PowerHouse.
Clubhouse can still be accessed with your fob for gym and ergo use.
Ensure fleet bookings are made via bookings system
Adult LTR
The 1st Adult Learn to Row program for this year (12 places) commences Sunday October 16th at 11.00am. Cost for the 5 session, weekend-based program is $200. Places are filling fast.
Planning for 2022 Head of the Yarra on November 26th is well underway. The crew cap of 180 was reached within 1st hour after opening of entries.
HOTY committee is monitoring progress on the main sewer works in Creswick Street with hope that the 100 crews on waitlist may be accommodated on race day.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase.
If you haven’t yet got a job contact Zameen Hassan
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.
August '22 Bow Ball Bulletin
A new season begins. Read on for details of the new Club Committe, updates on regatta program, Head of the Yarra, and new staging progress.
Welcome to a new monthly Hawthorn Rowing Club newsletter.
Following each 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.
HRC Management
The new elected committee (left) convened for its first meeting on August 17th.
Additional club responsibilities decided at the first meeting of the new committee on 17th August are outlined below:
Head Coach: Role to be recruited ASAP by sub committee including: Captain, President, Rob Flocas & George Keon-Cohen
Rowing Development Committee: Captain, V. Captain, Head Coach, JD Coach
RV Delegate: George Keon-Cohen
House Committee: James Lyon with Pat Freeland-Small, Alan Purton and Rob Flocas to assist with boat repairs
Social Committee: Ruth Oliver
Communications & Bow Ball Bulletin: Pat Freeland-Small (Contibutions to: bowballsubmissions@hawthornrowingclub.com)
Head of The Yarra Chair: Peter Wilson, HRC Committee updates via Captain
Regatta Program
The first 4 regattas for the club this season will be the Saltwater at Essendon on Sept 3, (Quads only) followed by Bendigo Sprints - October 15th, Head of the Goulburn - October 22 and Melbourne Head - November 19th.
The Club would like to boat a Women’s and a Men’s 8 for both Goulburn and the Melbourne Heads so start preparing with training rows.
Captain will put out a call for entries 10 days prior to each regatta. Full regatta details are in the RV Regatta Calendar
Planning for 2022 Head of the Yarra on November 26th is well underway. The crew cap of 180 was reached within 1st hour after opening of entries.
HOTY committee is monitoring progress on the main sewer works in Creswick Street with hope that the 100 crews on waitlist may be accommodated on race day.
Ensure you keep the date free to assist the club in this all-hands-on-deck club showcase.
If you haven’t yet got a job contact Zameen Hassan
New Staging
Works on the new staging are progressing. Expected finish date is now September 9th.
In the meantime a workable fleet is available for use from temporary facilities at PowerHouse.
Clubhouse can still be accessed with your fob for gym and ergo use.
Ensure fleet bookings are made via bookings system
Season 21/22 Club Awards
Hawthorn Rowing Club was highly competitive and successful in the 21/22 Rowing Season. This YouTube video compiled by the Captain outlines season highlights and HRC’s award winners.
Rowing Update May 27th 2022
Rowing update for Hawthorn Rowing Club following the Australian Masters Regatta.
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
