Port Macquarie Rowing Club

Well, that was a huge weekend!
Our club members have returned from the two-day CDRA regatta held at the Manning River Rowing Club with a huge medal haul.
Brenton and Emma led the way with multiple gold medals with our club members also combining in composite crews to also grab top spot on the podium.
Emma won gold in a composite crew in the women’s C grade quad scull and in a composite crew in the championship women’s masters pair oar.
Also claiming gold were Gillian, Emma and Kim in a composite crew in the Women's Seeded 1000m Quad Scull while Zac and Brenton combined to win gold in the men’s D grade double scull.
Emma also claimed another gold in the composite crew competing in the championship women’s masters coxed/coxless four.
Brenton claimed another gold medal in the men’s C grade single scull Division 2 finishing in a solid time of 4.39.51.
And in what turned out to be a huge weekend, Brenton combined with Bianca to win gold in the mixed double scull – Division 2.
Young gun Brenton continued his fine recent form with a second in the championship men’s under 19 single scull in a top field.
Under the guidance of coach Mick Watts, Brenton continues to impress some keen judges.
Watts then teamed with David and Laurie in a composite crew to claim a silver medal in the championship Men’s masters quad scull with
Also claiming silver were Gillian and Julia in division 2 of the women’s seeded 1000m double scull while Kim and Emma also finished second in Division 1.
The mixed quad scull crew of Ellie, Bianca, Zac and Brenton picked up a silver medal in the good time of 3.42.
The silver medal haul continued with David and Laurie finishing second in the championship men’s masters double scull while Zac picked up a second in the men’s C grade single scull.
Bronze Medals went to, David in the championship men’s masters single scull; Gillian, Sarah and Helen in a composite crew in the Women's C Grade Quad Scull; Gillian, Sarah, Emma and Helen in the women’s seeded 1000m quad scull; Brenton combined in a composite crew in the men’s seeded 1000m double scull;
In the Mixed Masters Double Scull, David picked up a third in a composite crew; Michelle, Ellie, Julia and Sarah were third in the women’s seeded 1000m quad scull; Brenton took a bronze medal in the Men’s C grade quad scull in a composite crew; Michelle and Sarah claimed a bronze in the women’s seeded 1000m double scull Division 4;
In the Women's D Grade Quad Scull, Sarah, Julie, Kim and Gillian picked up a good third placing;
Bianca picked up a bronze in the final of the championship women’s under 19 single scull in a great effort.
Ellie was placed third in the final of the women’s seeded 1000m single scull;
Fourth placings included, Gillian and Julia in the women’s C grade double scull; Helen and Laurie in the mixed masters double scull.
Laurie finished just outside the medals in the championship men’s masters single scull in 5.40.41.
Gillian competed in a composite crew in the mixed masters quad scull.
Ellie and Zac were fourth in the Mixed Double Scull.
Michelle, Helen, Mick and Laurie finished fourth in the mixed quad scull.
Due to the conditions, club members opted out of the final few races on the day.
Overall, the club continues to improve its results across a range of racing conditions.
We are now focussed on the next regatta on NRRA on the Maclean at the end of the month.
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Boat loading underway for this weekend’s Taree regatta. Excellent work

Port Macquarie Rowing Club hosted a fun club sprint day on the beautiful Hastings River on February 14. We had plenty of rowers out on the river and many helpers on hand to assist. Well done everyone for getting involved. Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Kate Vandoros Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Rowing NSW NBN Television Trish Bulic Newcastle University Boat Club Australia CRUZE FM 93.5 Diane McShane ABC Mid North Coast Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz Lower Clarence Rowing Club Laurie Aspinall Gabby Brown Kirstin Berry @

David Baker, Laurie Aspinall and Mick Watts won a silver medal in the men’s masters quad, only going down by less than a boat length during Sunday’s regatta at Berry Park. Helen Daniels Robert Mowlem Kate Vandoros Alan McCartney Emma Molenaar Diane McShane Trish Bulic Rowing NSW Port Macquarie News Endeavour Rowing Club Newcastle University Boat Club Australia CRUZE FM 93.5 ABC Mid North Coast NBN Television Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz Lower Clarence Rowing Club Laurie Aspinall Teressa Chadwick

Club captain Emma Molenaar teamed with Kirsten Berry from Newcastle Uni to win the open pair on Sunday. Emma has now won a handful of gold medals over the weekend. Newcastle University Boat Club Australia Kate Vandoros Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Trish Bulic ABC Mid North Coast CRUZE FM 93.5 Teressa Chadwick Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Rowing NSW NBN Television Diane McShane @ Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Sarah Holz Manning River Rowing Club Lower Clarence Rowing Club

Helen Daniels, Sarah Holz, Gillian Bennett and Rosie Furness from Endeavour Rowing Club took a bronze medal in the women’s master’s 4x in an excellent hit out. It continues a terrific results day for the club on day 2 of the successful regatta at Berry Park. Kate Vandoros Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Trish Bulic ABC Mid North Coast CRUZE FM 93.5 Newcastle University Boat Club Australia Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Teressa Chadwick Rowing NSW NBN Television Diane McShane Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Sarah Holz Lower Clarence Rowing Club

Club captain Emma Molenaar, right, and Lower Clarence Rowing Club’s Candice Jagoe took out the gold in the Women’s C grade in a huge win. Big shout out to BRO and club legend Bob Mowlem for spending the day officiating and the logistics team for their assistance throughout the day. Kate Vandoros Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Trish Bulic ABC Mid North Coast CRUZE FM 93.5 Newcastle University Boat Club Australia Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Teressa Chadwick Rowing NSW NBN Television Diane McShane Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Sarah Holz Manning River Rowing Club

An excellent bronze medal in the women’s D grade Double for Sarah and Gillian - being congratulated by president Helen. Some strong medal chances are coming up with David and Laurie in their respective men’s single races. Kate Vandoros Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Trish Bulic ABC Mid North Coast CRUZE FM 93.5 Newcastle University Boat Club Australia Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Teressa Chadwick Rowing NSW NBN Television Diane McShane Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz

Great start to day 2 at Berry Park today with a very competitive silver medal to David, Helen, Gillian and Laurie in the mixed masters quad. Only got pipped on the post by a very strong composite crew. Robert Mowlem Helen Daniels Kate Vandoros Alan McCartney Emma Molenaar Rowing NSW Diane McShane Trish Bulic Teressa Chadwick Port Macquarie News Endeavour Rowing Club Newcastle University Boat Club Australia CRUZE FM 93.5 ABC Mid North Coast NBN Television Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz Laurie Aspinall

Well, the day’s racing is over and the celebratory dinner is in full swing at The Windsor Castle Hotel on Saturday night. Great food, good people and lots of fun. Racing continues tomorrow with more prospects of gold medals. Robert Mowlem Helen Daniels Alison Mance Alan McCartney Kate Vandoros Emma Molenaar Trish Bulic Diane McShane NBN Television Teressa Chadwick Rowing NSW Port Macquarie News Endeavour Rowing Club Newcastle University Boat Club Australia CRUZE FM 93.5 ABC Mid North Coast Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz

The racing day is continuing with minor placings in the women’s masters double scull events for Sarah Holz and Michelle Kersten and Helen Daniels and Gillian Bennett. Robert Mowlem Emma Molenaar Alison Mance Kate Vandoros Alan McCartney Helen Daniels Endeavour Rowing Club Port Macquarie News Rowing NSW Trish Bulic Newcastle University Boat Club Australia CRUZE FM 93.5 Diane McShane ABC Mid North Coast NBN Television Greg Ballesty OzFoiling Port Macquarie Manning River Rowing Club Sarah Holz Teressa Chadwick