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 ⁠Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat⁠, and Jo Hayman-McNally as we break down everything you need to know about HOSG. We’ll talk racing, rivalries, and much more.

We’re also joined by the master of boat repairs, Rob Manning from ⁠RowMann Repairs⁠, and the voice of rowing himself, Richard Dorrstein, who shares his expert insights on what to expect as crews take on the mighty Barwon.

Whether you’re a rower, a coach, or just here for the Champers and gossip, this is the episode for you. Tune in, get prepped, and we’ll see you at the river!

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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 insights from the banks of the Barwon. Plus, we break down the key takeaways from the NSW State Championships. Tune in for expert analysis and behind-the-scenes perspectives!

As the season gains momentum, we take a closer look at the standout crews, emerging talent, and key rivalries shaping up across the competition. With major regattas just around the corner, we discuss what to watch for in the coming weeks and how the early results could impact the road to the Head of the Schoolgirls.

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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 Schoolgirls Regatta in March.

Alan gives us his usual in depth insights into what we can expect to unfold in the months ahead.

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