With a team of 46 including rowers, coxes and coaches descending on Lake Wendouree the Richmond tigers were represented strongly in both numbers and presence at last weekends Victorian State Championships. With a final tally of 7 medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) RRC had a very successful days racing and here’s a few of the highlights.
The female C8+ was represented with two crews from Richmond, both a C and D crew. Ballarat was living up to its reputation, with strong winds and an overcast, cold morning, leaving the girls shivering as they prepared to get on the water. Regardless of the temperature, everyone involved went into the straight final with fire in their bellies. Continue reading “Girl Power – Tough racing in challenging conditions at Victorian State Championships”
It's Henley, Dah-ling!
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!”
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”
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 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”
Red Hot Rutherglen
On the weekend Richmond rowers and coxes braced the heat in Rutherglen. What an amazing weekend had by all. Once again the Richmond tigers had a strong showing across multiple races, with success in both sculling and sweep, masters and grade racing. Continue reading “Red Hot Rutherglen”
Rutherglen Regatta – Sign up by midday this Friday
The annual Rutherglen regatta is coming up on the weekend of January 11 & 12.
To finalise accommodation arrangements we will need to have a definite idea of numbers attending by 12:00 midday this Friday.
Anyone who is intending on coming must complete the survey at the link set out below. It will take you two minutes.
If you are coming to Rutherglen but wish to make separate accommodation arrangements, please let me know by email sent to [email protected]
If you intend competing you need to notify your coach directly. If you don’t respond to the survey by the deadline, it will be up to you to organise your own accommodation. You may find this difficult, as beds in the area tend to sell out.
(The survey also asks for people to say whether they intend competing at the sprint season regattas the club is supporting, and has a few questions about season goals. Please complete all regatta attendance questions – the rest are optional.)
The survey link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VML2RKG
This message has also been sent directly to coaches for distribution to squad members.
Cheers
Derek Begg
Head of Rowing 13-14
From water to wine…
On Saturday, Richmond rowers headed to Nagambie to compete in the 8th Annual, Head of the Goulburn, Tahbilk ‘Bridge to the Vines’. A favourite amongst many, the 7.2km course commenced at Chinaman’s Bridge and finished at Tahbilk Winery.
The women’s D8+ crews were first off the mark. With the hint of a glass of wine spurring them on, the senior D8+ coxed by Derek had a strong second place row, missing out on first place by only 7 seconds. For many in the women’s novice D8+, this was their first ever race. Coxed by Lindsey Brown, it was a fine and admirable effort from all.
Next came the men’s C4X+ finishing in third place. With an exuberant shout from commentator Neville, the boys had spectators running to see the finish.
Our women’s C4X+ were next to power to the line. With a daunting 23 crews their competitors, Richmond finished in fifth place with a mere 24 seconds separating the first five crews.
Rachael Button put in a fantastic effort flying the Richmond flag in a Latrobe Uni/Richmond women’s M4X+ and placing second overall.
The men’s D4+ represented by Matt Crouch, PJ Eadie, Charley Catford, Dylan Nicholson and cox Rebecca Lionnet had a convincing win, charging to the line with over a four minute lead. And finally, Carolyn Manning in the women’s masters 1X flew to the finish at an incredible 28 strokes per minute to win her division. Fantastic wins for both the men’s D4+ and Team Carolyn.
Congratulations to all Richmond crews who participated and a special thanks to the many Richmond volunteers and supporters whose assistance and encouragement we’d be lost without. From coaching, coxing, towing boats, carrying oars and the loud cheering over Neville’s dulcet tones, there are many people who contributed to Richmond’s successful day on the Goulburn.