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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join me in the coxswains seat for an intense 480m sprint at the 2024 Bendigo Grade and Masters Sprint Regatta! Listen in as the Hawthorn Rowing Clubs Female Masters coxed quad (FMX4+) takes on this short, sharp course. The action starts at 3:40 on the video as we move into Read more…
I don’t often do product promotions, but this one is a bit of a game-changer. And guess what, I’ve cheated again! For those of you who know me I’m sure you will see that the linguistic excellence portrayed below is a little High-Brow for myself, well you would be right. Read more…
In the world of masters and amateur rowing, the question of coxswain weight often sparks lively debate. While elite rowing has strict weight limits, amateur and club-level rowing presents a different scenario. The reality is that in masters rowing, it’s not uncommon to see coxswains who can weigh quite a Read more…
Preface: I thought it would be interesting to ask AI “What do rowers want from a coxswain”, here is the response, there are of course some very obvious and valuable points below. In the world of rowing, the coxswain plays a crucial role that often goes unnoticed by spectators. This Read more…