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Head of the Yarra Series

Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 2

Episode 2: Reading the River — The Course, Conditions & Steering The Head of the Yarra course is unlike any other in Australia — 8 kilometres of winding bends, bridges, and heavy river traffic. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the course itself and what it takes Read more

By admin, 5 daysSeptember 21, 2025 ago
Head of the Yarra Series

Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 1

Episode 1: Training for the Challenge — Building Your Crew for HotY The Head of the Yarra isn’t just another regatta — it’s 8 kilometres of rhythm, teamwork, and endurance. In this episode, we break down how to prepare your crew for the challenge of Australia’s biggest head race. Join Read more

By admin, 1 weekSeptember 17, 2025 ago
Articles

What does it take to be a truly special coxswain?

It’s a bit of a “how long is a piece of string?” question. Every crew and every athlete responds differently to how they’re coxed (just as they do to coaching). But with so many of us glued to YouTube right now — or lucky enough to be over in London Read more

By admin, 3 months ago
Regatta Reviews

Head of the Schoolgirls – 2025 Regatta PREview! Live show

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

By admin, 7 monthsMarch 11, 2025 ago
Regatta Reviews

Regatta Review – 2025 Morongo and JG King Homes Wedouree Regattas

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

By admin, 8 monthsFebruary 4, 2025 ago
Casual Convo's

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
Articles

Success in sport! – When is enough enough?

When is enough enough? This is an ongoing battle any athlete, and no doubt, professional athletes, battle with all the time. Firstly, I am not, nor have I ever been, a professional athlete or a professional in the field, but I do have a story like all athletes. I constantly Read more

By admin, 10 monthsDecember 13, 2024 ago
Regatta Reviews

Head of the Yarra 2024 – Winning Coxswain!

In this episode, I have the privilege of being joined by Jo Cripps, the winner of the 2024 ⁠Head of the Yarra⁠ Coxswains Award! Jo didn’t just outperform us local coxswains—she absolutely owned the river that day. I’m thrilled to gain some insight from her on her rowing journey and Read more

By admin, 10 monthsNovember 27, 2024 ago
Regatta Reviews

2024 Head of the Yarra – Live Preview Show

Join us and an incredible panel of experts as we dive into a preview of the 2024 Head of the Yarra! There’s no better way to get the inside scoop than hearing from those who know this event inside and out. I’ve gathered a few of the best in the Read more

By admin, 10 months ago
Casual Convo's

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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