Where does the coxswain sit?
Our last post, about Syncopated Rowing, mentioned the need for more space between pairs of rowers to avoid clashes within the boat. […]
Something different
Over the years, various ideas have surfaced to try to increase boat speed or improve times. One such idea was “Syncopated Rowing”, […]
Medieval Torture Machine
Back in the 1980s, upon joining a Sydney rowing club, I was introduced to these 1960s, Australian-made rowing ergometers. These all-metal ergometers […]
Coraki Regatta in the News
An NBN News report, featuring a couple of Grafton Rowing Club members:
Lismore Regatta, Coraki, 29/10/23
Click here or on the pic above to see photos from the Lismore Regatta
2X Racing at Coraki 29/10/23
Footage of the last 320 metres of the Womens Masters Double Scull, Division 1, at the Lismore Rowing Club Regatta at Coraki, […]
Rowing “Road Rage”?
Rowing must have been a wild sport back in the day if this newspaper report on a race from 1891 is anything […]
On the Water – The Induna
There are many interesting sites visible while rowing along the Clarence River. About 200 metres up river from the Grafton bridge, on […]
Lower Clarence Time Trial Photos
Click here or on the pic to check out photos from the Lower Clarence Time Trial 15/10/23
141 Years Ago Today – The Francis Punch Trophy
In 1881, Francis Punch took over the hotel known as “The Corner” on the corner of Pitt and King Streets in Sydney, […]
Some Random Morning Photos
Click here or on the pic above to check out some random morning pics from the river
Eric and Percy See
Local scullers Eric and Percy See not only competed successfully in their sport, but were also involved in the organisation of regattas […]