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Congratulations to those who trialed yesterday morning for the ACT womens quad for the Australian Masters Rowing Championships. The following crew has been selected and endorsed by the ACTRA Management Committee:
Susan Donoghoe Pam Nash Susan Linacre Judy Walsh
We wish the crew the best of luck for training and competition. World Masters Rowing Championships – Zagreb, Sept 2007 – ACT Participants Are you interested in attending the FISA World Masters Rowing Championships in Zagreb, Croatia (6-9th Sept 07) ????? Currently looking at a package deal supplied by airservices (sydney travel agent used by Rowing Australia). A // //]]> group […]

The National Capital Authority has warned that people should not swim in East Basin and be careful of avoiding any algal blooms found elsewhere in LBG. The media release can be found here. Lake Burley Griffin Temporary Closure – Acacia Inlet – Thursday 22 February Acacia Inlet (next to the finish of the course on Yarramundi Reach) will be closed for a few hours on Thursday afternoon to allow the safe demolition of a bridge at Glenloch Interchange. ACT Rowing Association Rules of Racing Changed The ACTRA Board has approved a new set of rules of racing. […]

ANU Boat Club is looking for coaches to assist in its rowing program from late February through to late March, when the club will be recruiting a large number of new student members. New crews of various standards will be getting together and will require coaching. However, a priority through to the end of March will be a structured learn-to-row program for those who are trying the sport for the first time. Sessions can be fitted around coaches availability. Coaches who can assist with anything from 2 hours a week to 20 hours a week are welcome. Payment for coaching […]

Bulletin #2 for the Australian Rowing Championships is now available along with an indicative event list (by day) at the Rowing Victoria web site. Entries are also open in ROMS (login required).

Rowing Australia is seeking a local member of the rowing community to assist with the transportation of its boat fleet on a casual basis. The first driving requirement will be from Monday 5 February Thursday 8 February! The driver will be provided a vehicle and financially compensated for their time. Accommodation, fuel expenses and incidentals will also be covered. Assistance will be provided at each point with loading/unloading of boats. Please contact Noel Donaldson (6256 5999, ndonaldson@rowingaustralia.com.au) to register your interest and for specific details.