Notice Regarding Reviewable Decision - Changes to the Laws of Boat Racing

Further to the Notice to Constituent Members of 17  July 2020 regarding the Reviewable Decisions made by the Board of Rowing NSW on 15 July 2020 with respect to changes to the Laws of Boat Racing, the time for objections to the Decisions has now expired. In accordance with Clause 43(4) of the Constitution notice is hereby given that as there has been insufficient notification of a need for a review of the Reviewable Decisions by Constituent Members the Decisions thus becomes effective.
Tue 18 Aug 2020

Safety Equipment for Coach Boats

As clubs/schools and coaches are starting to get back on the water, it might be a good time to check on the safety of your coach boat
Fri 07 Aug 2020

NSW Interstate Schools Pathway Eight 2021

This regatta is conducted as part of the RA Underage Selection trials.  Heats will be conducted on Sunday 11th April with finals on Monday 12th April 2021.  School athletes must be available on these dates to be considered for selection.
Wed 05 Aug 2020

Three Rivers Mini Marathon - Cancelled

The Port Macquarie Rowing Club Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 3 Rivers Mini Marathon due to be held on Sunday 16th August.   With a number of active COVID-19 clusters in Sydney and the Hunter and no pre-registration, there was no way in working out where all competitors were travelling from prior to their arrival. The club is currently in the process of conctacting all of the individuals who expressed interest in attending.
Tue 04 Aug 2020

Bob Stone - Health Update

Bob Stone (Life Member of Leichhardt Rowing Club) in recent months has experienced serious health issues, and is to move into palliative care following current hospitalisation. Bob was President of Leichhardt from 1986-2001 and as a young member in the 1950's/1960's had State Championship wins in Eights (3), Lightweight eights (7) and 3 in Lightweight Fours - it was a very successful era for Leichhardt.
Mon 13 Jul 2020

Vale Dr Stephen Hinchy OAM ASM

Rowing NSW is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member and former Australian Rowing Team doctor, Dr Stephen Hinchy OAM ASM. Stephen passed away today (8 July) in hospital in Brisbane after a short illness.
Wed 08 Jul 2020

Reviewable Decision | Adoption of a new class of Rowing NSW Competing Member Category

At the Board Meeting of Rowing NSW on Wednesday 17 June 2020, Rowing NSW resolved to create a new class of the Competing Member category of Registered Members pursuant to clause 12(3)(iii) and clause 14 of the Constitution. The new class of Competing Member will be known as an “Indoor Rowing Member”, and such members will have the same rights as Competing Members, but limited to participation in rowing events and regattas designated by Rowing NSW as ‘indoor rowing events.’
Fri 03 Jul 2020