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ADF / CGS Masters Regatta – Heat Advice

Rowing ACT is aware of the forecasted high temperatures for the upcoming ADF / CGS Masters Regatta on Saturday 31st January, and is actively monitoring conditions.

Rowing ACT operates under the Rowing Australia Extreme Heat Recommendations and will utilise these guidelines on Saturday throughout the regatta. Currently the temperature has a forecasted high of 39 degree Celsius at 3pm, with the regatta expected to conclude at 1:30pm. The regatta draw has been set to provide a minimum of 30 minutes between start times for individual athletes with multiple races. A paramedic will be onsite at Weston Park, as per standard regatta procedures.

Under the Extreme Heat Policy, a Heat Index is determined utilising ambient (air) temperature and humidity. If the heat index as measured by Rowing ACT Officials reaches the thresholds indicated in the policy, Rowing ACT will consider cancelling races for firstly competitors aged Under 16, and secondly all further races if necessary. The Flag System will be utilised as per standard regattas and will a yellow flag will be raised if racing is modified due to weather conditions, including heat. Messages will be sent to club contacts and posted on Rowing ACT Social Media channels around changes to race conditions.

Rowing ACT recommends the following steps to help reduce the risk of heat stress:

  • Rehydrate before and after racing
  • Carry plenty of water when rowing
  • Wear sun smart clothing – sun shirts and / or sleeves should be worn under zooties.
  • Wear hats, sunglasses and sunscreen

We will update the community if there are any changes prior to the regatta commencing on Saturday.

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Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal – Phase 1 Span Closures

With the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project commencing, there will be changes to the Lake Traffic Flows to enable the completion of works. During the period of the bridge works, spans either side of the piers undergoing works will be closed to lake users.

The first phase of the closures will commence from Thursday 29th January and is expected to conclude on the 7th April. During this time, the two most southern spans of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will be closed to Lake Users. The map below shows the closures as advertised by the National Capital Authority. 

Rowing ACT has developed the following map to assist rowers in navigating through Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. 

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We thank the community for their support during this period, and will continue to advise the community on changes as they occur. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rowing ACT Executive Officer Sarah Davoren at eo@rowingact.org.au

For more information about the Bridge Renewal Project, please click on the link below

National Capital Authority – Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project

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Paddle Australia Regatta – Lake Burley Griffin

With recent floods, Sydney International Regatta Centre is experiencing a severe algal bloom and as such Paddle Australia have relocated one of their Asia-Pacific regatta to Lake Burley Griffin. They will be running a competition on the Regatta course on Yarramundi Reach from Thursday 9th May – Saturday 11th May, with competition expected to start at 9am each day. Rowing ACT asks the community to avoid utilising the regatta course during their competition hours, and we will ensure to communicate the precise starting times where possible.

Paddle Australia will be utilising the Rowing ACT 1000m Start Platform, meaning that the platform will be moored on the 1000m start line for the duration of this competition. Lights will be attached to the platform for safety during the competition period, and we will do our best to ensure that the platform is moored in a safe location off the course as much as possible. Normal traffic flows will remain throughout this period.

Paddle Crews will training on Lake Burley Griffin from Monday 6th of May. Please keep an eye out for any crews during during training sessions (and welcome them to Canberra!).

Rowing ACT and Paddle Australia thank the community for your support. If anyone is interested in helping out, Paddle Australia has asked if we have anyone who could volunteer during the competition, which if you are available, we encourage you to help out. If you are available please get in contact with Sarah at eo@rowingact.org.au

If you have any issues, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Sarah at eo@rowingact.org.au. 

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Art Installation in Central Basin

A temporary artwork featuring a floating car on a black pontoon has been installed on Lake Burley Griffin in Central Basin. This will be in position from March till August 2022 as part of a National Gallery of Australia exhibition.


The artwork will be surrounded by yellow safety buoys, with flashing lights, however all clubs and schools need to be on the lookout for the piece.

Floating Car and Pontoon in Central Basin facing Kings Avenue Bridge


See the map below for positioning. The red dot is the location of the artwork, with safety buoys to be positioned around the floating pontoon.

Red Dot indicates the positioning of the piece
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