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Casual Convo’s

Enjoy our Lively Conversations: Uncut and unscripted dialogues on all things coxing, rowing and sport in general

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A Chat with the President – Challenges Facing a Rowing Club

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

By admin, 9 monthsJanuary 5, 2025 ago
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When the Coxswains Chat – Motivation vs Discipline!

Today I take a refreshing break from our usual masters rowing conversations to chat with Sam Lincoln, a Richmond Rowing Club coxswain and recent recipient of Rowing Victoria’s Coxswain of the Year award. Sam brings a unique perspective to our discussion, straddling both worlds as he is not only a Read more

By admin, 11 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
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Row the Lake! – The Inaugural Grand Ponderosa Cup!

Welcome back to another ripper “Casual Convo”! Today, we’re joined by Mario Laing from the newly formed Lake Eildon Rowing Club. We dive into some Olympic talk – it might ruffle a few feathers, but hey, that’s how I tend to roll, right? The real highlight, though, is our discussion Read more

By admin, 1 yearAugust 13, 2024 ago
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Rowing Wisdom – Insights from a Stalwart!

It’s not often we get to chat with a real stalwart of rowing, but in my latest “Casual Convo”, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with John B. Stewart, affectionately known as JB. With over half a century of experience in the sport, JB is a true icon in Read more

By admin, 1 year ago
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Rowing Community! – The Winter Scullers!

Nothing speaks more to the rowing community than the annual Winter Sculling Series in Melbourne; good banter, lots of fun (highlighted by Linda’s favorite; round 5) some solid racing and some serious competition over numerous events including head racing. 2 km and 800m racing. Today my I’m lucky enough to Read more

By admin, 1 year ago
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Decoding the Coxswain/ Rower Relationship – Coxswains’ Crew Expectations!

As coxswains, we’re often caught in a tug-of-war between the expectations and desires of our rowers, sometimes with limited insight into our role’s intricacies. It’s a common scenario: rowers offering advice without a full grasp of what it means to be a coxswain. Well I thought it might be time Read more

By admin, 1 yearApril 17, 2024 ago
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The Heavy Hitters – Nagambie Gold!

When a visionary and sport collide we often see great change in the winds! I feel we are on the precipice of that happening right now; vision, passion and motivation have all come together. In this “Casual Convo” I am fortunate enough to be joined by the Honorable Mr Patrick Read more

By admin, 2 yearsFebruary 15, 2024 ago
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The New Kids on the Block – Lake Eildon Rowing Club!

In this exciting “Casual Convo” we have a great chat with Mario Laing from Lake Eildon Rowing Club, the newest Rowing Club in the country! What an exciting journey he has been on as he embraced his amazing location and encompassed his love for rowing into that space. Tune in Read more

By admin, 2 yearsFebruary 10, 2024 ago
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Launching Legends! – The Newbies!

Now, typically, my “Casual Convo’s” revolve around the seasoned veterans of the rowing world — long-term rowers, coxswains, and the true rowing tragics. But today is different, and it’s got me excited. Joining me are Kylie Tavasci and Julie Harrison from the Sale Rowing Club in the heart of Gippsland, Read more

By admin, 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2024 ago
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Behind the Megaphone! – Coxswains having a Chat!

“A coxswain is an individual entrusted with steering the boat, providing directions to the rowers, ensuring the overall coordination and strategy, while prioritising the safety of the crew during a rowing session or race.” In todays “Casual Convo” I’m thrilled to have a special guest, fellow coxswain Jennifer Pollock from Read more

By admin, 2 yearsDecember 14, 2023 ago

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