As always, RRC was out in its most fashionable race wear on Saturday for the Australian Henley regatta. The regatta has been held in Melbourne since 1903 and is based on the format of the Royal Henley Regatta in England. The format involves knock out rounds of two crews racing side-by-side from 800m down to the judge’s box.
Although Richmond’s participation in the event has been light in recent years, Saturday the club had representation from Ray Dennis in the Men’s Masters 8+ and from Geraldine Goss in the Women’s Masters 8+, while fielding a full crew of tigers in the Women’s C8+. Continue reading “It's Henley, Dah-ling!”
Access update
Please keep changeroom doors locked to protect your valuables.
The builders, Lloyd Group, have requested that members ensure the changeroom doors are kept locked at all times during the construction works. This is as a precaution because the building will be open many more hours than it usually is and the builders will not know whether someone entering the building is a member or not.
Builders things in the hall
The builders have a water fountain, suncream etc set up in the hall for their own use. All the builder’s things are labelled “Lloyd”. Please make sure you don’t mistakenly use the builders things when you are getting ready for a training session.
Redevelopment Update
Week 1 commencing 10th Feb
- There will be very limited works on site.
- The builder Lloyd Group will establish on site with the erection of security fencing and site sheds.
- Power will be run internally in existing Bay 2 to service the sheds.
- Access via the rear door will no longer be possible. The internal rear stairs can still be used. RRC members and MLC should only use the front access points.
- Access for Melbourne Rowing Club members via their rear door will be maintained.
- Any rowing club equipment located immediately external to the RRC shed needs to be relocated.
Week 2 commencing 17th Feb
- Surveyors will set out the site
- Site establishment will continue
- Some initial excavation will commence in late Feb.
Trivia Night Auction
We all love a good auction at the Richmond Rowing Club Trivia Night and this year we are looking to make it bigger and better than ever. Over the years we have raised thousands of dollars which we use to improve the facilities and equipment we have at the club. Continue reading “Trivia Night Auction”
Australian Henley Picnic – Saturday 22nd Feb
The Australian Henley Regatta has been conducted by the Melbourne Amateur Regatta Association on the Yarra since 1904. Their aim was to conduct a regatta on the same line as the world-renowned Henley Royal Regatta.
Next Saturday 22nd February, marks this year’s event and some of our very own Richmond rowers will be competing. To celebrate the event and to enjoy the spirit of rowing in the city of Melbourne RRC will be gathering on the banks of the Yarra for a picnic.
Continue reading “Australian Henley Picnic – Saturday 22nd Feb”
If you go down to the club this week there may be a small surprise.
Lloyd Group, FMSA and CoM met this morning and finalised works permits so fencing may be going up around the old yard area as soon as tomorrow in preparation for site setup and works kick off next week. I’ll try and keep a photo diary going through the works project for those far flung Tigers.
The Joy of the Lake – Richmond Goes to Tassie
Indeed, the joy was abundant.
First, Lake Barrington is a magnificent setting for a regatta – checkout Leonie Cluse’s photos (she spent more time jabbing at her new photo app than wielding oars). Plus it’s a world class, straight, buoyed course. Easy to forget just how far 2km is when you don’t often get to see its whole length! Continue reading “The Joy of the Lake – Richmond Goes to Tassie”
RRC Quiz Night 15th March
This is just to let you know that the next fundraising quiz will be the evening of 15th of March, as this is the “Ides of March” we will be having a Roman theme.
Participation in Fundraising is an expectation of membership. Without past fundraising we would have no equipment now, without fundraising now we will have no equipment in the future. It is that simple. Continue reading “RRC Quiz Night 15th March”
RRC Girls Amongst the Medals on the Barwon
“Learn to race by racing”…one of the pearls of wisdom from coach Neville Smith. The RRC foursome of Sophie, Gerry, Rochelle and Kate love opportunities to race and have looked forward to this 2014 sprint season. Continue reading “RRC Girls Amongst the Medals on the Barwon”
Access During Redevelopment
We are fortunate that Lloyd Group, the builders for the redevelopment, are experienced in working in environments where people continue to use the facility while building works are happening. However, there will be some interruptions and changes to access during the building works. Continue reading “Access During Redevelopment”