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Head of the Yarra 2016 – by Coach Carter

SRC rowers and coaches headed en-masse to Melbourne last weekend for the 58th Head of the Yarra Regatta. The club fielded five eights with Leah Saunders and Kendall Brodie also representing in a composite boat in the Women’s Open eight who placed 2nd behind Melbourne University. The Masters started the regatta with a victory in the D Grade event, after a time penalty was reversed following a successful protest. This was a terrific performance from Steve Handley’s legends, especially after coming so close in 2014 and 2015. Special thanks must go to Stuart Johnston for fitting Yarra specific rudders on all of our boats to handle the sharp bends in the river.

With our Women’s program building we were very excited to be able to field a women’s eight.

We also had four more girls in the Mixed Eight. They came 13th out of 251 crews overall, beating two men’s open crews (including the UTS Men’s 2nd Eight by a minute), three men’s B crews, over 30 schoolboy Eights and every single female crew by a long margin.

Our Men’s Open Eight were the clear favourites to win the 8.6km time trial but unfortunately had to start behind the other crews. This left Milly with no space for overtaking as they had to paddle behind the line of Open Eights. The Men’s crew eventually caught up to a few of the Open Women’s Eights who were gridlocked under the last bridge before the finish. The Banks Women’s Crew had collided with the MUBC Women’s Eight and Banks were left motionless until the SRC Men’s crew offered to help by giving them a nudge towards the line.

The following crews competed in the regatta:

Men’s Masters D Eight

Men’s B Grade Eight

Women’s Open Eight

Mixed A Grade Eight

Men’s Open Eight

Congratulations to all who raced!

Full results click here.

How to Set Goals the Right Way – with Jen Edge

Join Jen Edge in the boatshed on Thursday 1 December for a free information session. Click here.

Rowers Turn Out for Reunion

Sydney turned on another stunning day to welcome members and visitors to the Rowers’ Reunion last Sunday. Guests gathered in the boat shed for refreshments before heading to the hardstand for a special scattering of Phil Cayzer’s Ashes. Phil’s two nephews joined President Keith Jameson on the Pontoon for the occasion as they each spread the ashes to a place where Phil spent such a large part of his life.

As is the tradition there were boats to be officially named after some of SRC’s most eminent members. Rio Olympians Alex Lloyd, Spencer Turrin and Chris Morgan. Australian representative Leah Saunders and long-term member and stalwart of the Master’s program – Roger Brighton. After a liberal splashing of Bubbly on the bows of the four pairs and the Quad/Four and some heartfelt words shared by the recipients, guests moved to the Wharfside Room for a delicious lunch.

Michael Morgan presented a surprise DVD remastered from 16mm film of various crews from around 1968, namely the SRC crew that won the Champion Eights, the NSW crew that won the King’s Cup and the 1968 Olympic Men’s eight. Many members of these crews were in attendance at Rowers’ Reunion on Sunday.

SRC’s Rowers’ Reunions take place twice a year, on the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in November. It is always a great day to catch up with friends old and new and enjoy a meal and drink and the sharing of memories. Click here to see the photo Album.

November Rowers’ Reunion

Members,

Come to the club on Sunday 6th June for the Rowers’ Reunion and Christening of the new boats. Click here for more information.

Free Postage on Rowing Kit

The season is underway and what better way to start than by getting kitted out for the season in SRC uniform with FREE SHIPPING! We want all club members to be decked out in the SRC light blue so that everyone knows we’re from the best club in the world. There have been a number of new items added to the online store at Regatta Shop including the racing zootie by our new provider JL, as well as a Club T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, Training Zootie, Singlet and Beanie. To current athletes partaking in the Seafood Raffle, any SRC uniform can be claimed through the SFR.

SRC’s Stars Celebrated at AGM

Sunday morning saw the 146th annual meeting take place at SRC which included the awarding of the coveted annual trophies to our best and brightest. We have had phenomenal  results on the water over the past year, and the AGM is also a time to pay homage to the many volunteers who help to make this club great.  We quote President Keith Jameson OAM. “The club was prominent at every level with many successes at the State and National Championships and with members selected in all National representative teams including the Olympic Games. The club won the point score at the National championships and with it the title of Champion Club of Australia”.

Awards were presented to the following members in 2016:

Order of Merit – Michael Rowan

Phil Cayzer Award Most Outstanding Oarsman – Erik Horrie

Yvonne Ellis Award Most Outstanding Oarswoman – Leah Saunders

WJ Goulding Award Most Improved Rower – Charlie Patterson

John Hackett Trophy Most Points in the Rowing NSW Season – Max Brenner

Geoff Knight Trophy Most Outstanding Lightweight Rower – Not Awarded

Alf Duval Trophy Most Outstanding Junior – Harriet Hudson

Michael Morgan Trophy Most Significant Contribution by an Honorary Coach – Sean Madeley and Luke Stait

Bill Andrews Highest Point Score for a Masters Rower in the Rowing NSW Season – Rick Martin

RJ Daley Award Highest Point Score for a Coxswain – Scott Trayhurn

George Schneller Award Service to the Club – Jenny Cole

Frank Hidden Award of Merit – Chris Morgan

Drummoyne Rotary Club, Community Spirit Award – Emily Partridge and Madison Brown

For the full annual report please click here.

Annual Dinner Saturday 10 September

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Hardy through to A Final

SRC Annual Dinner 10 September 2016

GUEST SPEAKERS: CHRIS MORGAN, ALEX LLOYD AND SPENCER TURRIN

Olympic years are special for SRC and to recognise the significance, we are changing the format of this year’s annual dinner to focus on welcoming home our returning Olympians. Chris, Spencer and Alex have just concluded a difficult campaign, that for each of them has been the focus of their lives for the past four years. They have had many twists and turns along the way before finally gaining selection to represent Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro. We look forward to hearing about their preparations for the Games and their participation at Rio. Attendees will be afforded the exciting opportunity to ask questions of the guest speakers.

We’re changing the format this year and invite guests to wear Black Tie, Australian Blazer or SRC Blazer.

Come along and give our latest Olympians a very warm welcome home.

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