Christmas update
Christmas Carol Row - 6:45am, 18th December
Christmas is coming! And what better way to celebrate than with the traditional Christmas Carols Row with Corio Bay RC? We’ll be setting off in time to get to Shannon Ave bridge by 6:45am for carols, followed by a delicious brekky of mince pies provided by CBRC - and coffee available for purchase, for those of us who aren’t yet quite into the swing of getting up so early!
So we can have an idea of numbers, please let Captain Max captain@barwonrc.asn.au know ASAP if you are interested, and whether you would prefer to be placed in a larger boat or to organise your own crew.
Save The Date - Working Bee - Saturday 2nd January
Now that the club is fully up and running again, it’s time to give the clubhouse a spruce up. On Saturday 2nd January we’ll be holding a working bee to sort through the equipment, carry out minor repairs and give the shed a good clean out. More details to follow.
RV School Regatta - Barwon River - 5th December
Congratulations to:
Jessie Freestone and Charlotte Steenhuis - 1st in FSCH2XO1
Chalize Stanley, Alice Joyce, Bella Dripps, Nicole Westwell, Winter Jarwood (cox) - 1st in FSCH4X+Y92
Special mention to Grace Hopkins, Beatrix Hearn, Elizabeth Brehaut, Ruby Sinfield and Abby Powers (cox) for coming 3rd in their first ever regatta in FSCH4X+Y82.
And a huge congratulations to everyone who rowed - it was great to see crews competing on the Barwon again!
Huge thank you also to the volunteers who helped out with Barwon duties on the day, at very short notice: Paul Grisenti, Jim Brady, Ron Sarah, Joe Coppi, Anna Keogh, Charli Meehan, Claire Westwell.
Melbourne Head - 5th December
At the same time as our school crews were competing on the Barwon, our senior rowers were representing the club at the Melbourne Head.
Congratulations to:
Maxine Rice and Mariena Madar - 1st in FClub2X
Chris Bishop - 1st in MM1X
Sarah Gerritsen - 2nd in FClub1X
RV Update and COVID-19
Please read the latest advice from Rowing Victoria about regattas, rowing and Covid-19.
https://www.rowingvictoria.asn.au/news/clubscompetitorssupportersupdate/
It’s fantastic that the regatta format will now be largely returning to normal but remember that some restrictions will remain in place for a while so it’s important to keep up to date with what’s happening at regattas.
You can also keep up to date with Covid-19 policies at BRC through the Members section on the BRC website.
If you are unsure about any of the rules or procedures regarding Covid-19 (or rowing in general!) contact Tanya at info@barwonrc.asn.au.
Upcoming Regattas
Rutherglen Regatta - 9-10th January
The Rutherglen regatta is bound to be a big one this year as it is our first full regatta after restrictions, and entries from other clubs are streaming in.
So get your crews together, accommodation booked, and get ready for a fun weekend that isn’t ALL about rowing - the turtles at Pfeiffer’s winery are hungry and waiting to be fed!
