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Congratulations Sam Hardy

07/07/2016

US-based, check SRC rower Sam Hardy has been selected into the M4+ to compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam, from 21-29 August. Sam will join a raft of his SRC team mates in The Netherlands and we wish them all the best.

U21s Conquer Kiwis

The Australian U21 team have won the first round of the Trans Tasman series at SIRC last weekend. The final day of competition, saw some very competitive racing between the U21 New Zealand and Australian Rowing Team Eights. In the final race of the regatta, and one of the closest, the Men’s 8+ coxed by SRC’s George Davis, came away with a win, beating off a final charge from the Kiwis. These results saw Australia extend their lead to a 15 point margin at the end of competition, with 146 points and New Zealand 131. These points will carry over to the second round of the series to be conducted at Lake Karapiro, New Zealand from 8 – 10 September.

Erik Horrie takes positives out of everything life throws at him

WHENEVER you experience tough times and feel like giving up, order Erik Horrie wants you to remember his tale of triumph against the odds. Click here for this inspirational story from the Daily Telegraph.

Have you got your SRC Blazer?

Beautifully styled in a light blue 100% wool base with ivory stripes bordered each side by a dark blue pin stripe, the SRC club blazer is a must-have outfit for any member, or supporter, looking to smarten up their wardrobe and show their support for the Light Blue. Athletes can use seafood raffle proceeds to purchase theirs, so click here now to order yours.

27862448930_015f9110fa_o — Team SRC at Henley Royal Regatta 2015

Alex and Spencer on the Silver Screen

30/06/2016

Australia’s Men’s Pair of Alex Lloyd and Spencer Turrin are competing this season for the first time in this boat. During their time at the Hancock Prospecting and Georgina Hope Foundation they were coached by Mark Prater, and caught up with RA on what it means to them to row for Australia. Click here to see RA’s video

SRC Ready for Henley

In breaking news, SRC has won their first round of the Thames Challenge Cup 8+, racing Molesey Boat Club. After a bit of a shaky start, Kendall settled the crew and quickly took the lead and stayed in front for the remainder of the race. The official results stating a 3/4 length win. It was an honour to have the first woman umpire at Henley Royal Regatta – Sarah Winckless, officiating over our race. You can watch all the racing at the Henley Royal Regatta YouTube channel. To stay up to date with all the action from the Henley Royal regatta click here. Let’s go SRC!!

SRC Desire Warms Frigid JB Sharp Regatta

29/06/2016

The second of the JB Sharp Regatta series was held last Sunday over the marathon 900 metre UTS-Haberfield Course in Iron Cove. Cold weather failed to temper the passions of the Sydney squad on the day and this proved to be the ideal state for on water performance as the club enjoyed numerous successes over the day.

Gifted pole position on the Leichhardt banks by the early morning advances of Captain Pauli, the mood was buoyant amongst the SRC contingent racing at JB Sharp II. With the club again boating large numbers of juniors the chances of a lift in point score standings seemed high, and these hopes were boosted as key rivals were spotted spurning the chance to race in favour of training drills. While perhaps this strategy will deliver a long term dividend for its investors, the SRC squad had their minds only upon immediate returns.

Beginning the Sydney charge for the day was young Timothy Trent who boated under simple instruction – to crush his enemies, see them driven before him, and hear the lamentations of their coaches. To this metric he was surely successful as he won the under 16 single scull comprehensively.

In the women’s open double Sydney was represented by Debora Prospero and Sara McDonald, and the girls put on a dashing display. Jumping swiftly from the start the Sydney boat led throughout, staying on resolutely in the concluding stages to hold off late challenges from the Tara School and Sydney University.

The open men continued their strong form with a second win in as many races for the open four. The quad of Callum and Liam Moran and Joe and Tom Bennet proved that even with the levels of industrial contaminants in Iron Cove, blood is thicker than water, with a resounding win soon after to take the men’s tally to 2/2. This strike rate would drop to a credit average following a poor showing in the eights, where again Glebe had Sydney’s measure.

Click here for full results.

The point score competition is now evenly placed heading into the 3^rd regatta which will be held on the Drummoyne course on the 10^th of July.

Sydney Pair Take Silver

23/06/2016

With two entries in the men’s pair, SRC was represented in both Australian boats. The No. 1 boat featuring Spencer Turrin and Alex Lloyd, while the number 2 boat saw UTS’ James Medway and SRC’s Josh Hicks pair up. Spencer and Alex cruised their way into the A final, and drew the lane next to the top ranking “Kiwi Pair”. While chasing down the Kiwis was always going to be a difficult task, the Aussie pair held their own, pushing away from the rest of the field and finishing with a well deserved silver medal. Josh Hicks and James Medway drew lane 6 in the B-Final. The Harvard graduates looked to make their move at the 1500 metre mark and had pulled into first place, however with the finish line in sight, it was Germany’s second crew, along with New Zealand’s, that made the surge in the last 250m to take first and second, with Australia in third. In the B-Final of the M2X, David Watts and Chris Morgan finished in 2nd place. Click here for Rowing Australia’s full story.

Ready for Henley

Over 100 supporters gathered in the Smoking Goat Restaurant on Sunday night to farewell the Thames Challenge Cup eight, who are jetting off to the UK today. Guests enjoyed a three course meal, loud and silent auctions and an entertaining introduction of the crew by Andrew Rowley. We wish the crew all the best for the regatta which commences on Wednesday 29 June. #TeamSRC.

World Cup Bronze for Erik

In swift conditions on Poznan’s Malta Lake, reigning world champion Erik Horrie drew Lane 2 in the final of the ASM1X. Ukraine’s Bondar shot out the start with his countryman Polianskyi with Horrie hot on his heels. Bondar’s fast start meant Horrie was chasing him for the majority of the race and the battle ultimately became between the Penrith-local and Polianskyi for second and third. As they came to the line, it was Bondar who took the win, and a new world record, Polianskyi in second and Horrie in third. Post-race, Horrie said: “I am really happy with this result because the Ukrainians raced really well. Ultimately, everyone is now focussing on is the Paralympic Games, which is the title everyone really wants.” Click here for Rowing Australia’s full story.