Archive for month: September, 2012

View the Presentation Dinner flyer and Booking Form.

The 2012 Rowing ACT Presentation Dinner will be held on the October 13. This is a dinner which we hope will become an annual event recognising various successes throughout the season. This year’s dinner is to be hosted by Sarah Cook and features interviews by Tim Gavel with all four of the 2012 ACT Australian Representatives, Sarah Cook (Olympic W8+), Angus Moore (U23 M8+), Riley Owen (University M2x) and Luke Letcher (Jnr M4x).

We will also be awarding NEW premiership pennants for the overall point score winner and the men’s and women’s point score winners. These pennants will then be kept by clubs for eternal display in their boatsheds. The presentations of the Winter Time Trial series winners will take place as well as the draw for the 2012 Junior and Under 23 raffle. There will be a silent auction throughout the evening, proceeds from which will assist with Riley Owens seat fee contribution required for his involvement in the 2012 Australian University Rowing Team. And much more!

Proceeds from the ticket sales will be reinvested into the trophy stock to repair and replenish those in need of repair or those missing altogether. Ultimately the long term aim is to breathe some more life into our local competition.

RSVP by the October 5 to actra@rowingact.org

We hope to see you there.

ACTAS and Rowing Australia will be conduction NTC Time Trials this Friday (28 Sep) and Saturday (29 Sep). Rowers will start at the AIS White Poles and progress to via the most direct route to Kingston Harbour. Fridays TT will commence at 7am and Saturdays at 7:30am. All other rowers are requested to keep clear of those competing.

SEWAGE LEAK IN LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN

The National Capital Authority (NCA) advises that Yarralumla Bay is closed to all uses following a minor discharge of raw sewage.

The incident has been attended by NCA staff and lake management contractors, ACT Health, Environment Protection Agency, Roads ACT and ActewAGL. The leak has now been stopped and investigation into its source of the leak is underway.

Water samples have been taken. A visual inspection appears to indicate the discharge has been contained to the Bay.

The NCA will continue to closely monitor water quality and will re-open the area as soon as clear test results are received.

Lake user groups have been notified of the leak and warning signs will be posted around the exclusion area.

Yarralumla Beach does not appear to have been affected and remains open.

Please find below the start list for this Saturdays rerun of the WTT #5 Saturday Time Trial.

View or download Saturday Start List

View the Course Map

Please take the time to read the following information.

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPETITORS

• It is the responsibility of crews to ensure they are at the start on time (any crew who misses their allocated start time may be started at the end of the field). Crews should pay particular attention to the start time rather than boat number as some numbers may be missing.

• Clubs should ensure that scullers and crews have the skill and experience to complete the course under adverse weather conditions.

• Crews and scullers should take note of normal traffic rules on the way to the start.

• Slower crews should ensure that crews overtaking have space to pass on the most direct course.

• If you capsize during racing stay with your boat until a safety marshal arrives. Remember that your boat will float even when it is full of water.

BOW NUMBERS

Bow numbers are currently available within each boat shed.

OFFICIALS

Officials are required to meet at the Black Mountain Rowing Club at 8:45am on the morning of each trial for a briefing. Wherever possible bring a tinnie and a megaphone. PFDs will be supplied for all officials.