The heats of the Men’s Under 23 Scull have seen the first photo finish of the regatta with Sydney University Boat Club’s Hamish Playfair and Canberra Rowing Club’s Nicholas Barnier giving spectators a small taste of the level of competition to be expected.

Defending champion, Barnier, has returned to protect his title with Sasha Belonogoff expected to provide some fierce competition in the Final.

Sydney University’s Ryan Edwards is also proving to be one to watch after his comfortable win in the second fastest heat of the event. Edward’s will progress straight to the semi-final along with Pine Rivers Rowing Club’s Chris Anderson, Grammarians Rowing Club’s Ben Morley, Australian National University Boat Club’s Riley Owen, Belonogoff and Barnier.

Racing continues with the Under 23 Women’s Coxless Pair taking to the course as the temperature pushes past 30 degrees just after 9am.

By: Lauren Pokrzywa – Updated on: 5/03/2012 1:06:33 PM