Welcome to the Barwon Rowing Club

The Barwon Rowing Club is Geelong’s largest rowing club and offers a range of programs to suit a wide range of abilities from raw beginner through to sub-elite/elite. Established in 1870, we are also one of the oldest sporting clubs in Geelong and Victoria.

Rowing at Barwon

Regardless of what you are looking for, we are sure to have a program to help you.

  • School Age Rowing,

  • Social Rowing,

  • Senior Rowing, and

  • Veteran/Masters Rowing

Our Facilities

The new shed was opened in 2012 and boasts an extensive fleet, a well-equipped rower’s gym, and modern social/ function facilities. The fleet includes a range of training and racing boats from singles to eights, and the club is committed to maintaining a dynamic rollover plan.

150 Years: 1870-2020

“A meeting of Gentlemen desirous of forming a rowing club on the Barwon River will be held at Mack's Hotel on Wednesday the 22nd inst., at half-past four o'clock when all interested are requested to attend. Edward H. Lascelles.” — Geelong Advertiser, 22 June 1870”

Barwon Rowing Club 150 Seasons
$25.00

Celebrate our history with this lavish coffee-table book. Each year of the club's history from 1870 to 2020 is briefly described and beautifully illustrated with an authentic photo. The story of the people and the sport, the ups and downs, and the way the club fitted into the wider history of the times and of rowing in Victoria and Australia.

Written by Karen O'Connor, the book is unique in completely documenting the club and its members. This is your history, and you will recognize the individuals (and perhaps be named yourself!)

The book it itself a historic document that you'll want to have if you're part of the club and the sport of rowing. Support the club by getting one as a gift for someone!

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Members News

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Vale - Phil Morgan
Vale - Phil Morgan

It is with great sadness that I advise you of the passing of one of our Life members, Phil Morgan.

AGM, Presentation Night and Boat Christening
AGM, Presentation Night and Boat Christening

Thanks for attending the 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting, Presentation Night and Boat Christening.

Vale - James Emond
Vale - James Emond

It is with great sadness that the Barwon Rowing Club informs its members of the passing of Jim Emond, a valued and respected member of our rowing community.

Boatlights
Boatlights

As the days get shorter and crews find themselves rowing in the dark it is important for us all to remember the rules (laws) around boat lights. If you are starting your session in the dark

Christmas update
Christmas update

The latest member news from BRC including:

  • Christmas carol paddle

  • Working bee date

  • Melbourne Head and Geelong Schools Regatta results and photos

  • Rowing Victoria, covid and competition

  • MRA/Rutherglen Regatta

776bc Rowing Suits
776bc Rowing Suits

Barwon is planning to offer racing suits made by 776bc. Check out the designs and let us know if you’re interested in ordering a suit.

@Barwonrc on Instagram

Head of the Barwon. #gobarwon
Good days racing at Head of the Barwon despite the rain. Shout out to all our volunteers! #gobarwon
Saltwater Challenge 2024 #gobarwon
Well done to Vicki on winning the tub scull division of the Geelong Winter Sculling series. Tipping that it would have been wet and cold for this mornings race. #gobarwon
It's been a long but fruitful week in Tasmania for our masters program. Having so far brought home 2X bronze medals, a silver medal and a gold medal. The action continues today at Lake Barrington. To access Rowing Australia's livestream head to Rowi
Good day out at Nagambie and the Victorian Masters State Championships. #gobarwon
☀️ Good morning from the Goulburn ☀️ This weekend is the Victorian Masters State Championships held in Nagambie and there's plenty of Barwon on-water action: > 9:00am - FMAB1X Heat (Inge Jabara) > 9:45am - FMAB1X Final (Inge Jabara) > 9:50a
🌺 Join the Barwon Rowing Club this ANZAC Day for the mid-morning ANZAC service, honouring our serving, previous and fallen heroes, and the annual Richardson Cup scratch regatta 🌺 This Thursday, the Barwon Rowing Club and Corio Bay Rowing Club will

Visit Us

 

2 Barwon Terrace South Geelong, Victoria, 3220

PO Box 298, Geelong, Victoria 3220

Get in touch with us: info@barwonrc.asn.au