The Richmond Rowing Club delivered a strong performance at the Melbourne Head Regatta, showcasing depth across multiple categories and securing several podium finishes. While some crews faced tough competition, the club demonstrated resilience and skill on the Yarra River.
Standout Performances
The day began promisingly for Richmond with a 3rd place finish in the Female Open Double Scull (FO2X), where Kate Dyball and Helen Pearce clocked an impressive 13:47.09. This same duo returned later to claim another bronze medal in the Female Club Double Scull (FClub2X), finishing in 13:55.86.
In the women’s eights category, Richmond athletes played key roles in two dominant composite crews. The Female Masters Eight (FM8+), featuring Richmond members K. Dyball, G. Goss, H. Pearce, and S. Lincoln as coxswain, stormed to 1st place with a commanding time of 12:46.24. Similarly, Richmond rowers contributed to victory in the Female Masters Coxed/Coxless Quad Scull (FM4X+/-), which also finished 1st, recording a time of 13:05.42.
The Female Club Eight (FClub8+) put in a powerful effort, securing 3rd place with a time of 12:59.83, demonstrating excellent teamwork and endurance.
Competitive Efforts Across Events
The Mixed Eight (X8+) delivered a solid performance, finishing 5th with a time of 12:47.52. In the Male Lightweight Single Scull (MLW1X), E. Limansyah showed determination to place 5th with a time of 15:25.59.
Veteran rowers from Richmond also made their mark in masters events. V. Mar and L. Roberts-Bailey achieved a 3rd place finish in the Female Masters Double Scull (FM2X), crossing the line in 15:12.55. The Male Masters Four (MM4+/-), coxed by J. Burkett, placed 5th with a time of 13:27.53.
Challenges and Development Opportunities
While the Male Club Double Scull (MClub2X) and the Male Club Coxed Quad Scull (MClub4X+) both recorded 9th place finishes with times of 14:41.85 and 12:51.64 respectively, these results highlight areas for development and growth within the men’s club categories. The Female Club Coxed Four (FClub4+) faced a competitive field, ultimately placing 13th with a time of 14:02.93.
A Richmond-affiliated Parent & Child Double Scull (PC2X), with R. Dennis representing the club, finished 6th in their event.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Richmond Rowing Club can be proud of its showing at the Melbourne Head Regatta. With multiple top-three finishes and strong representation across open, club, and masters categories, the club continues to build momentum. The performances of key athletes like Dyball, Pearce, Lincoln, and Limansyah underscore the depth of talent within the squad as they look ahead to future challenges on the water.
| Crew | Event | Place | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.Dyball, H.Pearce | Female Open Double Scull (FO2X) | 3rd | 13:47.09 |
| K.Dyball, H.Pearce | Female Club Double Scull (FClub2X) | 3rd | 13:55.86 |
| L.Walsh, V.Mar, L.Innes-Irons, L.Roberts-Bailey, B.Rosenberg, S.Moffett, L.Meagher, A.Catlin, Cox: S.Lincoln | Female Club Eight (FClub8+) | 3rd | 12:59.83 |
| V.Mar, L.Roberts-Bailey | Female Masters Double Scull (FM2X) | 3rd | 15:12.55 |
| E.Limansyah | Male Lightweight Single Scull (MLW1X) | 5th | 15:25.59 |
| V.Salazar, E.Mouthaan, K.Davids, R.Skelton, S.Mallow, P.Oborin, J.Hellerstedt, E.Higgins, Cox: J.Burkett | Mixed Eight (X8+) | 5th | 12:47.52 |
| E.Limansyah, P.Oborin, V.Salazar, A.Blackwell, Cox: J.Burkett | Male Masters Four (MM4+/-) | 5th | 13:27.53 |
| A.Blackwell, O.Brajkovic, M.Webber, E.Limansyah, Cox: J.Burkett | Male Club Coxed Quad Scull (MClub4X+) | 9th | 12:51.64 |
| M.Webber, O.Brajkovic | Male Club Double Scull (MClub2X) | 9th | 14:41.85 |
| K.Davids, L.Innes-Irons, S.Moffett, A.Catlin, Cox: S.Lincoln | Female Club Coxed Four (FClub4+) | 13th | 14:02.93 |