Our club motto is 'fun, fitness and friendship' and we welcome anyone who wants to row. New members are always welcome.
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The Glenorchy Rowing Club is supported by the Tasmanian Government. The Glenorchy Rowing Club, sits on the banks of the beautiful and sometimes moody River Derwent in Montrose Bay not far from Hobart's world famous MONA. We are a small and friendly club where every member is an individual and not just one of the crowd and we welcome new members. The club accommodates both social rowers who want to
maintain fitness and make new friends; and the more competitive types who compete in Regattas both locally and interstate - past members have even been to the Olympics. It's up to you to decide how you want to row; the club is here to support you. Over the last three years, the club has acquired several coastal rowing boats, which are very popular in Europe. Coastal rowing boats are wider, heavier and more stable in the rougher weather conditions that are common in our part of the river. This means that our rowers can get out on the water more often than just relying on regular sculls. Our clubrooms have a great range of equipment and facilities for rowing including a small gym and a hall with a kitchen that is available for hire. We would love to hear from you if you have any questions about becoming a member or if you'd like to hire our clubrooms for a special event. To ensure that your enquiry isn't missed by our hardworking volunteers, please reach out to us via email: [email protected]
What RIPPA of a final day here a Coastal’s GOLD in the Coxed Quad. SILVER and BRONZE in the women’s double. SILVER and B***E in the mixed double. And all boat handlers got the same. Absolutely a fantastic event. Also so glad to add Scott and Andrew too the crew or Andrew added us to his 😊
Australian National Coastal’s Mooloolaba. We missed the first two days of full training and our distance races were canceled. Glen and Penni competed in the Open singles today. Both completing two beach sprints each. We did pretty well in some wavie conditions out the back of the course. Tomorrow are double and quads so looking forward to that
What an absolutely AMAZING week we have had. At the Australian National Masters. The experience was second to none we had a gold medal won by our newest master Alex. We had a final for our 4 in which we came seventh and a semi final in the double. We were all so proud of each other’s achievements. Our club is just the most supportive environment.
This weekend was not only a stunner but an amazing experience for all the crew. Tas Masters. We had great water and some really great times from the boats. Got our catches in earlier (we are getting better). Our newbies Jaith, Fliss and Michelle. Did the most amazing job on and off the water. And to the rest of us big massive pats on the back. A fun weekend. Comment over heard from another club of the weekend from Libby. That club has a lot of fun.
Bit more club fun raising Volunteering for bag drop off and pick up for the Hobart Marathon. Lots of fun.
So very successful day for the club. Great team work all round. Fundraising for new club equipment. Bunnings sausage sizzles so much fun.
Bunnings sausage sizzles today. Glenorchy. Come support us
Some drone shots taken of our bucket rigged four on a practice run last week
Lake Barrington SP6. Glenorchy competed in multiple races. Everyone of us had success on the water. From July winning and rowing in her first singles race. To penni and Nicky almost winning on a photo finish. Improving times is our bucket rigged four. The eight race where we lost time with a big crab but kicked into high gear and was catching up to the pack. Jaith rowing in his first Regatta races ever and having the time of his life. To having Ange back in the boat was fantastic. We all improved our times and most importantly we all had an absolute ball doing it. Of course we couldn’t have done it without our support crew umpire Keith and our super cox coach Denise. Not to mention the crew that stayed home
Doing things hind the scenes.
Today we participated in the Sandy Bay Coastal regatta. Teaching the young kids how to race in the rough conditions was so much fun launching and finishing on the beach. Was great that it was windy, made for some good action and gave them a great feel for what these awesome boats can really do. The smile on everyone’s faces as they jumped out was priceless. We so enjoyed the whole experience and we had many inquiries about the boats. Thankyou to TUBC for the lend of their trailer made transport much easier. Thankyou to everyone that came today and were involved fantastic club spirit.
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Some videos of the day
Another great race day. Ally Cashion. We had three rowers doing their first long distance race today Jaith, Fliss and Mel. They all made it to the end with big smiles on their faces. Was so great to see. We all had a great row and had an amazing day. Thank you so much to our support crew we absolutely could not have done any of this without you all you all know who you are. 😍
We had a great coastal morning. Almost the whole fleet out and about.
Look at these magical photos from this mornings eights row. Took two of our newer members out for a spin at sweep oars. They did very well. The water helped immensely.
Briefing before the race and launching our boat. Thanks to our Amazing Cox Romi. Had complete faith in her to get us to the end in one piece. She more than delivered kept us all so calm and guided us around those treacherous corners. Also thanks to our super dooper rudder that Eve gave to us on loan.
Coming up to the finish line . Giving it out all.
Nicky’s amazing PR skills
Here is some amazing footage we got from the weekends Head of the Yarra Race. Cannot express enough how absolutely fantastic an experience it was for every single one of us. A two year dream finally came true.
And that’s a rap. WHAT a most fabulous day. All our training paid off. With an amazing cox and our super dooper rudder to get us around the bends. Fantastic the Denise got to row back with us as well. Cannot wait to do it again next year. Well done to all the crew and our support people whom helped get the boat up to scratch and packed and ready to go Also the transport of our boat for us.
Today a two year dream has come true. We missed out due to floods last year. But look out we are here and having a blast. Tomorrow is race day and we are all going to have the best time ever. The Spirit of Friendship 😃
Fantastic photo a member of the public sent us. Thank you Kelvin
What magnificent morning. Took out three coastal singles. Water couldn’t have been any better. The sound of the rain on the water was so tranquil. We were in our happy place😁
What a great race today Kirby Cup. First race of the season. Two quads entered. We were all so happy with our races. The vibe in the club was amazing. Everyone so happy to be there lots of laughs lots of encouragement and best of all as one as a team. Thanks to everyone who helped get us on and off the water. couldn’t have done it without you all. Even better. we had celebratory champagne for Julie’s birthday afterwards. Amazing day.
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Exciting book launch from Sandra Harvey (former GRC rower/member)
Friday 15/09/2023 5pm @ NTBRC - 'Making Waves: Tasmania Oarswomen 1922-2022'. RSVP Sandra if attending.
And that’s a wrap. Glen , Julie and coach Alex. Winners of the GOLD medal. Congratulations
Update on our two courageous coastal rowers. They have managed to be in the silver medal position. The rashies that Libby organised have provided great advertising for our club as seen by the most amazing photo of Glen helping a quad out over the waves. Complete with Band-Aid first aid he needed afterwards. We have also had some Zootie tears as well from a spectacular wave dump and capsize. Glen and Julie are having a Fantastic adventure. So very proud of them.
Glen and Julie competing in the coastal nationals in Maloolaba QLD. It looks like amazing conditions for the day. Good luck.
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All most at the end
Some videos of the day
Coming up to the finish line . Giving it out all.
Nicky’s amazing PR skills
Here is some amazing footage we got from the weekends Head of the Yarra Race. Cannot express enough how absolutely fantastic an experience it was for every single one of us. A two year dream finally came true.
One more video to go with previous post
Just a few more videos of the day
The launch for yesterday's coastal race (4K race)
