Please be advised that Lady Denman Drive will be closed from Parks Way to the Zoo for a Triathlon event this Sunday, the 8th November (Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon).
The closure will be from 5:30am to 9:00am.
A new webpage has been added to the RACT site to assist Member Clubs meet their guest club briefing obligations. Clubs may wish to refer Clubs to the webpage in the first instance.
If you would like to see content added to the page, please let us know.
Note:
“37. GUEST CLUBS
Interstate Clubs are sometimes hosted by Member Clubs. These arrangements can
be an important source of funds and promote Canberra as a rowing venue.
However, such Clubs are not familiar with the protocols that exist for rowing in
Canberra and can pose […]
Weston Park Pontoons: Please see below rough guide for use of the newly installed pontoons at Weston Park.
Pontoon 1 – Both sides used for incoming boats.
Pontoon 2 – Northern side used for incoming boats. Southern side used for outgoing boats.
Pontoon 3 – Both sides used for outgoing boats.
All three pontoons will be signposted on the day.
Please encourage your members to not waste time on the pontoon. Crews getting on and off the water quickly is paramount to the flow of the regatta.
Weston Park Parking: The car park abutting the Weston Park Café is now […]
2008 Sykes HW carbon/honeycomb single for sale including Croaker S4 adjustable sculling blades, NK Speedcoach Gold, boat cradle and rigger bag – $6000.
The boat and extras are in very good condition. White with navy blue and royal blue pin stripes. Weighs 14.5kg. Rower weight 90-100kg. The boat was used from 2008-2012 and has rarely been used in recent years. Located in Canberra.
Contact – Dave Wright
Phone – 0400 548 328
email – David.Wright2@ghd.com
If you have thought about joining the ranks of the ACT Boat Race Officials, aka ‘the BROs’, then drop by our upcoming BRO Training Seminar:
Time – 3:00pm to 5:oopm
Date – Saturday the 7th of November
Location – Canberra Girls Grammar Aquatic Centre, Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla
BMRC would like to invite all clubs to support the ‘Do it in a dress’ fundraiser at that CLRC Regatta next Saturday, 31st October. For info about how to get involved, see the below flyer.
It’s only 2 weeks until the 2015 Tuggeranong Festival Cup Regatta on Saturday 7 November. The first round of races on this day will start at 8.00am and the grand finale is scheduled for 12.30pm. This regatta is unique in that it is a quads only event and all races are over a snappy 750m course. The grand finale will see the fastest quads from each of the 5 categories in a handicapped race to decide the winner of the Tuggie Cup for 2015.
We invite you to get your crews organised, place your entries and come and enjoy the […]
The rowing season is upon us and Lake Burley Griffin is about to get busier. To ensure safety for all please consider the below reminder.
A reminder that there will be events run on both days this weekend.
If rowers or coaches are not involved in the below events it is asked that they show respect to competitors by keeping clear of the course for the event duration.
Disher Cup – Saturday 10th of October (08:00 – 10:00)
The Disher Cup course runs from Kingston Foreshore to Regatta Point. Crews will be taking the shortest course possible.
Col Panton Marathon – Sunday 11th October (07:00 – 8:15)
The Marathon course runs from East Basin to the Yarramundi Reach rowing course. Crews in this event will […]
Following the Col Panton Marathon this Sunday the 11th October will be the presentation for the 30th Winter Time Trial Series, the Head of the Molonglo and the Marathon.
The presentation will be accompanied by a $5 BBQ breakfast and will be held at Canberra Rowing Club. A Coffee Van will also be available.
Perpetual trophies will be awarded for the Winter Time Trial winners and Col Panton Marathon.
Prizes will also be presented for winners of various categories for the 30th Winter Time Trial Series.
A list of WTT winners can be found here.
See you there!