The season has flown by, and after months of early mornings, relentless training, and countless hours on the water, it all came to a dramatic conclusion this past weekend at the 2025 Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta on the mighty Barwon River in Geelong. It seems like only yesterday that Read more
The Big Dance is Here! It’s that time of year again—the 2025 Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta is upon us! The Barwon River is set to host thousands of rowers, coaches and parents, all coming together for a massive weekend of racing and excitement. Join myslef, Alan Crute from Read more
After months of intense training and competition, many athletes hit a wall. The combination of physical exhaustion and mental fatigue can take a serious toll, affecting performance, motivation, and overall well-being. Understanding how to recognise, manage, and prevent this burnout is key to maintaining long-term success and enjoyment in any Read more
The final hit-out before “The Big Dance” was on the weekend and in just under two weeks, the 2025 Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta will take center stage, and the excitement is building. This week, Alan from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, Jo Hayman-McNally, and I break down Read more
It was a massive weekend on Victorian waterways, with two of the biggest events on the rowing calendar: the 2025 RV Junior & Inter-Schoolgirls State Championships and the iconic 2025 Australian Henley Regatta. Join Alan Crute from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, myself, and Jo Hayman-McNally as we break Read more
In this episode of Regatta Review, Alan from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, Jo Hayman-Mcnally, and myself take a deep dive into the 2025 Nagambie Regatta, where challenging conditions put all to the test (the usual wind came in…), leading to a mix of results. We also look ahead Read more
The 2025 Victorian Schoolgirls Rowing season is in full swing! Last weekend, the Barwon River in Geelong hosted the 2025 RV Junior & Inter Schoolgirls – St Catherine’s Regatta. I’m joined by Alan Crute from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, along with Jo Hayman-McNally, to bring you all the Read more
Welcome to the first podcast review of the 2025 Victorian Schoolgirls rowing season! We’re kicking off the 2025 season with two massive regattas—the RV Junior & Inter Schoolgirls Morongo Regatta on the Barwon River and the JG King Homes Wendouree Ballarat Regatta on Lake Wendouree. This is our first real Read more
Now the 2025 Victoria Schoolgirls Regatta season is in full swing join myself, Alan Crute (Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat) and our exciting “new recruit” Jo Hayman-McNally, rowing parent and previous HOSG winner, as we discuss the schoolgirls rowing season ahead and what to expect at the Head of the Read more
In todays “casual convo” I was lucky enough to be joined by Chris Brown, President of Hawthorn Rowing Club; a huge thanks to Chris as he not only has a newborn at home but he is also managing the enormous role as President at Hawthorn Rowing Club (time is limited….), Read more