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Entries by vmcmahon

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A Reminder on Coaching Boat Etiquette

A reminder to all coaches using tinnies that we need to be aware of other unpowered craft (e.g. rowers and canoeists) on the lake and follow these guidelines when coaching from a tinnie:

  • Tinnie drivers to show reasonable courtesy to users of unpowered craft (e.g. rowers and canoeists);
  • Drivers to cut wash when passing unpowered craft travelling in the opposite direction. When traveling in the opposite direction this is to be done in advance of passing unpowered craft to ensure wash created does not roll onto the unpowered craft;
  • When a moving […]
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Caution: Rowing Course Change of Traffic Flow Tuesday 29 October

Tomorrow, Tuesday 29th October, the AIS Rowing Program will be conducting a six lane training session as a part of a women’s training camp currently being held in the ACT. This will include the temporary relocation of lane 2 closure buoys to allow the use of Lane 2 on the rowing course.

The buoys will be moved at 8:30am and replaced following the session. During this time rowers will be proceeding from start to finish within lane 2 on the course. Standard training traffic flow will continue throughout this time. It is recommended that rowers consider using alternate areas of the lake during […]

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CAUTION ACTAS NTC Time Trial This Friday and Saturday

ACTAS will be conducting an NTC Time Trial this Friday (October 25) and Saturday (October 26). Rowers will start at the AIS White Poles and progress to via the most direct route to Kingston Harbour. The time trial will commence at 7am. All other rowers are requested to keep clear of those competing and coaches are asked to insure they do not wash off those competing.

All rowers within the area are asked to ensure you follow directions given by safety marshals.

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CGGS Selection Time Trial

CGGS will be conducting a selection time trial on the rowing course on Friday 25 October. The course will be over 1800m and boats will be rowing down lanes 5/6. First boat will depart at 6:50am, last boat at about 7:05am. We would appreciate wash being kept to a minimum & those lanes being kept free during this time.CGGS Rowing apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

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43rd Disher Cup Regatta

The 43rd annual Disher Cup Regatta between ANUBC, ADFA and RMC will take place this Saturday 19th October 2013. Racing commences at 8am with the Women’s single Sculls and concludes at approximately 9:30am at the conclusion of the Men’s Coxed Eights competing for the Disher Cup. Presentations will be commencing at 10:00am within Grevillia Park.

Racing will be conducted between Museum Point the Boat House restaurant in Grevillia Park. This racing will be conducted via the most direct route along the southern side of Central Basin. Rowers are requested to vacate the area well before 7:30am keep well clear until racing has concluded.

If any […]

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Caution: Lake Events this Weekend

Event 1. Disher Cup Regatta

Saturday 19th October

The annual Disher Cup Regatta between ANUBC, ADFA and RMC will take place on Saturday morning between 8am and 9:40am. Racing will be conducted between Museum Point and near the Boat House restaurant in Grevillia Park. This racing will be conducted via the most direct route along the southern side of Central Basin. Rowers are requested to vacate the area well before 7:30am keep well clear until racing has concluded.

View the Disher Cup Course Map for more detail.

Event 2. CGS Selection Time Trial

Saturday 19th October

CGS will be holding a 1500m single scull time trial this […]

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Call for entries – Regatta #1

Entries for Rowing ACT Regatta #1 to be hosted by the Canberra Girls Grammar School on 2 November 2013, close 5pm Wednesday the 23rd of October. Clubs that have not submited their entries by the deadline will not be able to participate.

Download the 22013-2014 ACT Rowing Season Introduction

View the regatta Order of events.

BRO’s and regatta volunteers needed

Rowing ACT is also looking for more BRO’s and general volunteers to assist at Regattas. If you are willing to help out with this regatta or future regattas throughout the season, please email James at actra@rowingact.org.au.

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2013 Colin Panton Marathon Results

The 50th Colin Panton Marathon was held in great rowing conditions. a 5 degree morning, little or no wind, fine sunny conditions.
24 crews raced from the Molonglo River to Weston Park.

The Panton Memorial Trophy for line honors was won by Henry Bowyer fromCLRC. A fine effort by Henry.

The Black Pete Plate for fastest women’s crew that are not supported by rowing scholarships was won by the CRC/ANU crew of Louise Parry/Anna McCormack/Cathy Starling/Sarah Tynan.

The Skippers Shield for fastest crew over the course was won by the CRC crew of
Matt Buchtmann/Matt McCormack/Michael Cusack/Tom Perry.

The David Stegeman Trophy for the fastest coxed four was by […]