There is no more iconic 8’s race in the southern hemisphere (arguably in the world) than the Head of the Yarra, hosted by Hawthorn Rowing Club (disclaimer, my club..) I say that with pride. The Head of the Yarra was first held in 1957 and with the exception of Covid, Read more…
Welcome to today’s ‘Casual Convo’! In this episode, we’re diving into the world of the Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta, a monumental event hosting the largest single-sex regatta in the Southern hemisphere. With over 2,000 competitors across 50+ events spanning 3 thrilling days, featuring various boat classes, this regatta Read more…
Rowing is a tough and challenging sport that encompasses various forms of competition, including head racing and normal regatta racing. These two types of races differ in several key aspects, from their distance and format to their strategies and objectives. In this post, ill explore the fundamental differences between head Read more…
“A race plan is a strategic outline that details the tactics and execution strategy for a your crew during a race. It helps the team to maximize their performance by providing guidelines on pacing, stroke rates, and overall race strategy.” I don’t feel there is a clear cut answer as Read more…
In the world of sports, things don’t always go according to plan. It is in these moments of unpredictability that the true beauty of sports emerges. The ups, the downs, the challenges, and the sacrifices all contribute to making success even sweeter. In this blog post, we will recount a Read more…
In this live and uncut episode recorded from the banks of the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, I share my thoughts and feelings just minutes before starting gun of the Australian Supersprint Triathlon Championships. This is not a rowing episode, but rather an exploration of my emotions, ambitions, and Read more…
Nerves and anxiety is something that affects all competitive rowers, coxswains and athletes in general. Its completely normal to feel these emotions, and I encourage it! It means you care and you are competitive by nature. These emotions are a natural part of the competitive experience and can be used Read more…
What happens after you hit the water on Raceday, what to be ready for and what to expect. This is what it is all about, the race! all the preparation has been done, you are organised and have planned as best you can, now to execute all that training! And Read more…
What you need to know leading up to and including raceday before you hit the water. Being organised is paramount, “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” nothing holds more true than in the coxswain seat and on raceday!