ROWING TASMANIA MEMO – 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members of Rowing Tasmania, Please see below, important information related to the conduct of the 2026 Rowing Tasmania AGM
Remembering Fiona Bennell: Tasmania's First Female Adaptive Rower
Rowing Tasmania is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Fiona Bennell, a true trailblazer for adaptive rowing in our state.
Tasmania flying high: Three of our own representing Australia in Europe
It is a proud moment for Tasmanian rowing. Two athletes and one coach with deep Tasmanian roots are heading to Europe to represent Australia on the international stage and we could not be more excited to cheer them on.
Rowing Tasmania is encouraging clubs, schools, and community networks across the state to spread the word about an exciting opportunity for women in coaching. Womensport & Recreation Tasmania has opened applications for its Emerging Women in Coaching Scholarships — a new program designed to strengthen the pipeline of women coaches across Tasmania by reducing the barriers that so often hold talented coaches back.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Australian National Championships, a crew took to the water carrying far more than oars and a shell—they carried fifty years of history.
Rowing Tasmania is saddened to learn of the passing of our Life Member David 'Ratty' Rattray - a champion coxswain and tireless supporter of rowing in our State for many decades.
Rowing Tasmania is saddened to learn of the passing of Louise Tippett, wife of RT Life Member and Mersey Rowing Club stalwart Merv Tippett and mother of David Tippett.
Rowing Tasmania is seeking a highly motivated and energetic person with strong communication, relationship-building, event management and organisational skills to take on the role of Rowing Operations Coordinator.
Rowing Tasmania's small but enthusiastic team faced challenging conditions at the recent Oceania Under 22 Teams Rowing Championships at West Lakes in South Australia.
What an amazing experience for TUBC rowers Olivia Yeates and Sam Mounter competing for Australia at the 2025 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Poznan, Poland.
Olivia Yeates (TUBC), Sam Mounter (TUBC) and Ella Spaulding (formerly MRC, now Sydney RC) will all be taking to international waters for competition over the next few days.
After a thorough, nation-wide recruitment process, the Board of Rowing Tasmania is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Dent as the new CEO of Rowing Tasmania.