Mosman Rowing Club Trivia Night This MRC Trivia Night will be held at the club on the evening of Saturday,  6 August.  Please mark it in your diaries.  We have held off promoting the event until after the Rowing NSW dinner.  More details will follow this week.  I have little doubt that my table will win handsomely! J.B. Sharp Regatta this Saturday It is very likely that at least one MRC crew will be racing at the J.B. Sharp regatta next Sunday.  If you would like to compete please contact Mark Barrand at markbarrand@optusnet.com.au Windy Wednesday Wednesday morning was the windiest I have seen it at the club.  If the middle bay’s roller door was more than two thirds open the gusts blew the sculling blades off the racks. [...]

Another MRC member selected Rowing Australia has included Jessie Allen in the women’s pair for the team nominated to Australian University Sport to compete at the 2016 World University Rowing Championships in Poznan, Poland in September. Alfie Young has been nominated as a coach.  Congratulations to Jessie and Alfie.  Details linked below. http://www.rowingaustralia.com.au/ra-confirms-seven-crews-to-be-nominated-to-australian-university-sport-for-2016-world-university-rowing-championships/ Rowing NSW function Mosman has booked some tables for the Rowing NSW Support the Crew Fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday, 16 August.  This is a major source of support for the following teams and MRC members, U23 (Rob Black, Tom Schramko), U21 (Rowena Meredith, Sean Murphy) and Junior (Grace Galloway, Ella Connaghan) There are still some seats available on the last of our tables.  If you would like to come please contact [...]

The year ahead With the variable weather and short days many members, particularly the masters, are spending less time on the water. So, it’s probably a good time to think about grand plans for the next 12 months. Here is a draft calendar for the next year or so based on published dates and the usual months for some of the well-known regattas. If you are interested in the JB Sharp series in July let me know ASAP. It’s quite possible that an MRC trailer will be going to each JB Sharp regatta. July August September 10th JB Sharp (Iron Cove) 24th JB Sharp (Iron Cove) 31st JB Sharp (Iron Cove) 6th to 14th Rio Olympics (I am investigating TV viewing options at MRC and Skiffies) Head of [...]

SAVE THE DATE Farewell Trivia Night, 6 August 2016 Please find below a SAVE THE DATE for the Farewell Trivia evening to support our local Junior, U21 and U23 Australian Representatives.  This will be a great opportunity to support them in their journey and show them that they have the support and best wishes of their club, and have an social fun evening.  Tables will seat 8, so please gather your family and friends. More information will follow shortly.  If you have any question please contact either; Sarah Meredith - sarah.meredith@bigpond.com Mark Connaghan - markaconnaghan@hotmail.com Jenny Wilson - secretary@mosmanrowing.com

Changes soon to the gym The committee has decide to rearrange the gym equipment in the upstairs level of the new boatshed.  This will occur in the next four weeks.  The basic aim is to have the ergs nearer the balcony and the lifting equipment near the change rooms without in any way blocking access to them.  One benefit will be that it will be a simple matter to completely clear that part of the room nearest the balcony for meetings or social functions.  If you have any questions or suggestions about this please contact Ryan Barraclough at ryanbarra@hotmail.com National Masters results A contingent of more than 40 MRC members and supporters headed north last weekend for the National Masters Championships at Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast.  Conditions [...]