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BUBBLES WITH THE BROs 2015 – INVITATION

BMRC is hosting an event to thank our Boat Race Officials for what that they do for our community. The ACT Rowing 2014-15 season was one of the biggest on record and without the tireless efforts of our BROs it would not have been possible.

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Rowers, parents, partners, children – all are welcome!

Date and Time: Sat 2 May 2015 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Venue: Black Mountain Rowing Club

Cost: $10 pp (under 18 y.o. free) to include nibbles and your first drink. BROs attend for free.

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TAKE CARE ON THE LAKE – A SAFETY REMINDER

There has been an increase in boat incidents/accidents on the lake over the last few weeks.  Please ensure that the Watercraft Safety on Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow Guide is followed, including all boats being lit in the dark with white light visible from 360o. Remember that overtaking vessels have a legal obligation to keep clear and give way to boats on your starboard (bow) side.

The Rowing Australia On Water Safety Guidelines are useful resources outlining safe use of waterways for rowers.

If there is an incident (collision, near miss and winter […]

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2014-15 ACT Season Point Score

Congratulations to Canberra Rowing Club for taking out the Men’s, Women’s and overall Premiership Point Score for the 2014-15 ACT season.

Congratulations must also go to:

  • Capital Lakes Rowing Club for their strong performance in the Women’s Point Score (SECOND in that category);
  • Marist College Rowing Club for their strong performance in the Men’s Point Score (SECOND in that category); and
  • Radford College for their strong performances in both point score categories (THIRD and THIRD in these categories).

Click here for Point Score breakdown.

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Interim By-laws implemented

Thanks to all those Clubs and Individual Members who provided comment on the draft By-laws circulated in January.  The Board was pleased, and grateful, for the number and quality of contributions made.  The Interim By-laws now replace the former By-laws, the Status Rules, the Rules of Racing, Points Policy and the Tinnie Protocols.

An annotated version of the Interim By-laws has also been posted which contains explanatory notes.  The notes relate only to substantive changes made.  A host of formatting, consistency and other minor errors were picked up Members and the Board […]

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13th and 14th March – Central Basin Closures – Skyfire

The AFP advise that central basin will be closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm  – 13th March (tomorrow) and between 12:00pm and 10:00pm – 14th March (this Saturday). This is due to preparation for and hosting of ‘Skyfire 2015’.

 Early on the Saturday afternoon the AFP warns that barges of fireworks will be transported from Yarralumla Bay through to Central Basin. Please be aware that these barges have limited maneuverability and should be kept well clear of.

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WinTech Single Scull For Sale

WinTech International carbon single scull for sale – $7,000

Delivered in 2013 and used only a handful of times before being put into storage. It is so new, that it is has no name, so you can name it yourself!

Custom silver paint with dark blue racing stripes. Carbon kevlar construction, with carbon shoulders, deck, seat and footplate. Minimum racing weight with quick release aluminium riggers. This is a top of the range Wintech boat designed for racing at National level.

Suit a rower 60 – 75kgs.

Located at Black Mountain Rowing Club.

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Rowing Course Closed Sat 21st February from 6:30am

The Masters State Team Selection Regatta will be run on the rowing course this Saturday 21st February between 6:30am and 7:30am prior to the commencement of the Radford Regatta.

Rowing ACT will close the rowing course off to general use during this time.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

Rowing ACT.

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National Omnium Change of Format – 31st January

Please be aware that the previously advised format of the National Omnium has changed for tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

Participating athletes will now be racing over the rowing course at 5 minute intervals between 8:00am and 9:15am.

On-water marshals will be asking other rowers to stay clear of the rowing course during this time.

Apologies for any inconveniences caused and thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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