| Another action-packed season of racing - and eNews - is here |
Rowing NSW welcomes you to the 2025/26 rowing season, and another season of our eNewsletter!
Whether you row competitively, recreationally, coach, officiate or volunteer in any capacity, renewing your Rowing NSW membership keeps you connected to our vibrant community and ensures you're covered by insurance while training, competing, or supporting the sport.
You can renew your membership or join us today via the Rowing NSW website: 2025-26 Membership Hub
Your membership helps support:
- Development of programs, events, and educational resources
- Insurance coverage (personal accident, professional indemnity for accredited coaches)
- Participation in sanctioned regattas and club activities
- Continued advocacy and investment in rowing at both state and national levels
By staying involved, you’re helping to build a strong and sustainable future for the sport across New South Wales.
Thank you for being part of the Rowing NSW community. We look forward to seeing you on the water this season! |
| Looking back on a whirlwind international season |
While NSW rolled over into the 2025/26 season, our Australian representatives were hard at work on the international stage, with several standout results:
World Cups in Varese and Lucerne
Erik Horrie (PR1 Single) and Nik Pender (Men's Four) won gold at both regattas. Lisa Greissl (PR3 Mixed Double) and Georgie Rowe (Women's Four) took home silver at both regattas. The Women's Eight (featuring different combinations of Laura Gourley, Taylor Caudle, Zara Collisson, Emily Sheppard, Jaime Ford, and Georgie Rowe) won bronze at both regattas. It was great to see our athletes take on the world's best, and these results will set them up well for the World Championships in September. Check out World Rowing for all our medal winners.
Henley Royal Regatta
The highlight at Henley was undoubtedly Nik Pender, Alex Nichol, and coxswain Nick Dunlop teaming up as part of the eight that took home the Grand Challenge Cup for the first time since 2018, equalling that crew's record. Other NSW standouts included Sydney's Wyfold crew making it to a tricky finals day, and Kinross Wolaroi's eight making the semi-finals.
U23 World Championships in Poznan
Ten NSW athletes represented Australia at these Championships, and while competition was tough, their results will prepare them well for senior international racing. We're extremely proud of their efforts. Standout performers included James Frederikson and Edward Nutt just missing the podium (4th) in the Men's Eight, and Joe Lynch and Josh Wilson taking the Men's Four to 5th place. View the full regatta results on World Rowing. read more > |
| Looking ahead to the U19 World Championships |
The Under 19 World Rowing Championships kick off in Trakai, Lithuania next week (6-10 August), and it's set to be a huge regatta for NSW rowers.
The Australian squad, announced back in April, features an incredible 14 NSW athletes, seven of whom are NSW Junior Pathway Team alumni:
Women's Double Scull
Patricia Boland - SUBC/Glebe/Loreto Normanhurst*
Lucy Yabsley - Glebe/Ascham*
Women's Coxed Eight
Zahra Taylor - SUBC/Queenwood
Millie Cullinane - Pymble Ladies' College*
Mika Naito - Pymble Ladies' College*
Chelsea Baker - St Catherine's
Madeleine Swain - UTS Haberfield
Florence Hennessy - St Catherine's
Melody Yin (coxswain) - SUBC/Queenwood
Men's Double Scull
Tobias Elias - Mosman/Northern Beaches Secondary*
Luke Purdie - Hunter Valley Grammar/NUBC*
Men's Four
Angus Ciesiolka - SUBC*
Matias Moloney - Sydney
Tomas Moloney - Sydney
* = 2024 NSW Junior Pathway Team member
Click here to access the World Rowing regatta page for entries, schedules, results, livestream details and more.
NSW will be cheering loud and proud for our Aussie reps - good luck! read more > |
| Register for the 24 Hour Row and WIN thanks to Concept2! |
Register your club for the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row on 13–14 September – a nationwide, relay-style event where teams row for 24 hours straight to help build a mentally fit future. Every day, nine Australians lose their lives to suicide – but together, we can change that. Every dollar raised supports Gotcha4Life’s mental fitness programs in schools, sporting clubs and communities across Australia, giving people the skills to connect so no one worries alone. Plus, for every $500 your team raises, you’ll go into the draw to WIN^ your choice of a Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg or BikeErg – valued up to $2,145!
So rally your club members and register today to row for connection, community and lasting impact.
^Terms and Conditions apply read more > |
| Coach nominations open for 2026 NSW Interstate Teams |
Coach nominations are now open for Rowing NSW's 2026 Interstate Teams. This includes the Senior, Masters, Junior Pathway, and U22 Oceania teams.
Event requirements (including appointments, selection activities, team objectives, and codes of conduct) and the participant agreement can be found on Rowing NSW's State Selection page.
Click here to fill out the nomination form.
All nominations must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Sunday, 17 August 2025. Late nominations will not be accepted. read more > |
| Enter Round 2 of the Indoor Rowing Series now! |
This year's Indoor Rowing Series is the most accessible ever. Powered by the Row Nation app, you can race from your erg at home, at your club, or at the gym. Log your results at any time during the four-day event period in the Row Nation app, and see how you stack up on the live leaderboard!
Entering the Indoor Series is simple:
- Choose your races and purchase entries for the Round you want to enter - Indoor Members get discounts!
- After purchasing, you'll receive a unique Row Nation event link via email
- Follow the link and race your events at any time during the four-day event period
- For more details, click here to access our dedicated Indoor Series hub
Entries for Round 2 (6-9 August) are open now! Click here to purchase entries. read more > |
| Newcastle joins the Row Club |
Newcastle is the home of Australia's newest Row Club – a high-energy, full-body indoor rowing experience powered by the Row Nation platform.
Whether you're new to the erg or building your fitness, Row Club's coach-led sessions are designed for all levels, no experience needed.
Newcastle has training sessions available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–7:00 pm. Click here to book a session now.
read more > |
| Entries open for the 2025 Australian Beach Sprint Championships |
Entries are officially OPEN for the 2025 Australian Beach Sprint Championships!
Set to take place on the sands of Monterey Beach, NSW from 18–21 September, this is your chance to race for national glory in one of rowing’s fastest-growing formats.
Whether you're a seasoned beach sprinter, a para rower, or keen to try something new, there’s a lane for you.
Entries close: Midnight AEST, Monday 8 September
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| Three rowing winners at 2025 NSW Community Sports Awards |
At last month's 2025 NSW Community Sports Awards, three winners from the NSW rowing community were recognised for their outstanding contributions:
Liam James was named Community Sport Administrator of the Year for his work driving inclusion at Community Rowing Club and on the board of Rowing NSW.
Chris Tucker was a joint winner of the Inclusion Achievement of the Year for his inspiring return to high-level officiating just months after a leg amputation.
Stephen Croot was one of 19 Distinguished Long Service Honourees for his 25+ years of service to rowing in NSW, including the immeasurable legacy of the Rowing Manager platform.
Congratulations to our winners - immensely well deserved!
Additionally, Sydney Rowing Club was a Community Team of the Year finalist, and Rowing NSW's Sprint Eliminator was an Innovation of the Year finalist. read more > |
Next Rowing NSW eNewsletter - 15 August 2025
We'd love to hear from your club or school! If you have anything of interest to share with our community, get in touch with comms@rowingnsw.asn.au |
Don't forget to renew your membership for the 2025/26 racing season! Check out our membership hub on the RNSW website for full details. |
The app for boating safely in NSW
If you own a boat, download the Marine Rescue NSW app to help you stay safe on the water.
The app has tools and information including:
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the option to log a trip, with live safety tracking updates, to help Marine Rescue NSW locate you if needed
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tide, weather and sea conditions
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boat ramp and fishing spot locations
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safety checklists
- emergency procedures
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Bike Helmets and Etiquette @ SIRC
We would like to thank everyone for complying with this request at our past few regattas at SIRC, and we look forward to seeing this continue.
- Only coaches are able to access the bike paths to follow their crews down the course. Spectators will not be allowed to access the bike paths to walk around the venue or to ride up and down the course.
- Please wear your bike helmets when riding around the venue.
- Please click here to read Transport for NSW's 'Safety on Wheels' brochure.
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Working with Children Checks
Working with Children Checks are valid for 5 years. If yours expires soon, you can now save time by renewing it online.
- To help verify your identity, you’ll be asked to scan your face using the camera on your phone, tablet or computer. Your scan will then be matched with the photo on your NSW Driver Licence or NSW Photo Card. Scans will be permanently deleted after the check has been completed.
- If you’d prefer, you can still renew in-person with your identity documents at a Service NSW centre.
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Upcoming Regattas
Date: 9 August
Regatta: 2025 UTS Haberfield RC Regatta - 2025 JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series
Location: Iron Cove [UTS]
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Date: 24 August
Regatta: 2025 Glebe RC Regatta - 2025 JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series
Location: Blackwattle Bay, Glebe
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Date: 31 August
Regatta: Peter Kemp Classic
Location: Hawkesbury River, North Richmond
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Date: 9 September
Regatta: 2025 Leichhardt RC Regatta - 2025 JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series
Location: Iron Cove [LEICH]
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