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It was an exciting weekend of international racing, with the Australian Rowing Team taking on the world in Varese, Italy. Today we have also seen some exciting additions to the Australian Under 23 Team.

Back in Victoria, various coaching opportunities have become available.

Read more below.

Rowing Victoria

       UPCOMING REGATTAS

A PROMISING START TO OLYMPIC CYCLE

Our stars were in action for Rowing Australia over the weekend, pulling on the green and gold at the World Rowing Cup in Varese, Italy.

13 Victorians competed at the regatta, gaining important racing experience at the start of the new Olympic cycle. Australia finished 5th in the overall points standings, with 5 crews securing medals, including 3 featuring Victorians.

The team will look to build on their performances at the next World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland, from June 27-29.

VICTORIAN RESULTS

Images: Patrick Boere Photography

AUSTRALIAN U23 EIGHTS ANNOUNCED

Rowing Australia has announced the 2025 Under 23 Men’s and Women’s Eights, combining returning firepower with rising U.S. collegiate talent.

Congratulations to the following Victorians on their selection in the Women's Eight:

Anna Morrison (Mercantile)

Chloe Cooper (MUBC / University of Texas)

Sarah Marriott (MUBC / Stanford University)

Summer Kellett (cox) (Mercantile / Brown University)

Thea Coull (MUBC / University of Tennessee)

These athletes will compete alongside previous selected U23 crews, at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Poznan, Poland, from July 23-27.

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Rowing Victoria are seeking experienced club or school coaches, who have time during the week to assist with:

These would be paid coaching roles to fit within your schedule. If you're eager to teach others and feel like this opportunity could suit you, please complete the form below.

You will be contacted upon form completion as opportunities are available now!

REMINDER: BOW & STERN LIGHTS

It is important that ALL rowers on ALL waterways (and coaches on bikes and powerboats) between sunset and sunrise have adequate lighting for your safety and the safety of others. 

Rowing boats, in restricted visibility and between sunset and sunrise, are required by LAW to exhibit;

• Two all-round white lights - one attached to the boat at or near the forward or bow end, and one attached to the boat at or near the stern end.
• Bow light - A continuous white light is considered acceptable if it is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.
• Stern light - A flashing white light is considered acceptable if it flashes at least once per second and is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.

Not withstanding the above, it is considered acceptable for a light to be masked so as not to interfere with the vision of the vessel’s occupants, provided at least one light is visible from any direction (see diagram below).

BIKE LIGHTS

In addition to safely lighting our boats, it is important that coaches are also meeting requirements off the water. By law, your bike must be fitted with a rear red reflector, a bell, and at least one working brake.

When riding at night and in low-light, you must use a front white light and a rear red light. The light can be flashing or steady but must be seen from 200 metres away. It is also a good idea to use flashing lights during the day to help other road users see you.

SAFETY REMINDER

Rowing Victoria would like to remind all members the importance of using our equipment and waterways safely and appropriately.

Please follow traffic rules, including correctly using designated turning zones. Rules and maps for all waterways can be found on our Venues webpage. By following these rules, our waterways are safer for all. 

We have also been made aware of a number of incidents where rowing coaches have been sighted either riding without helmets, using megaphones at incorrect hours, or using mobile phones while riding (both in conversation or filming their crews).

For your own safety, to avoid fines, and to respect other members of the community, we ask that you please ensure you are obeying the law and not partaking in the behaviours above.

WATERWAY ACCESS & INCIDENT REPORTING

Could all waterway users please ensure they are acquainted with their local waterway rules; traffic direction, turning points, stationary obstacles etc.

So that RV, Maritime Safety Victoria and now, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority can support the community in providing safe waterways, please register all incidents via the RV Report an Incident tile on the home page of the RV website.

A consistent management of reporting will assist us in ensuring we are kept safe on the water and the chances of equipment damage is mitigated.