Rowers in national teams will compete on 10 – 13 June 2021 in Adelaide at the World Cup 3 simulation regatta. This regatta features the Australian Senior A, Para, Under 23, Under 21 and Under 19 rowing teams.

This is a very important regatta on many levels. It is the last big hit out for our Olympic rowing team who have not been able to compete overseas for competition this year, and is the final regatta for members of the under age teams who also have been unable to compete overseas this year. 

The racing at the World Cup 1 and 2 regattas has been very promising for our teams and of an excellent quality.

It is being conducted in Adelaide and not at SIRC due to the water quality following the NSW floods. An image below from April highlights the issues.

BUT .....

... if you live in Victoria, you cannot get to Adelaide to race. 

This is the incredibly tough impact of the Victorian lockdown and the SA border restrictions. Five of our members are impacted.

Under 23 team - Emmie Frederico, Paige Barr and coach Al Matthews

Under 21 team -  Emily Sutherland, Sophie Reinehr and Louise Bongrain

In a normal year, the Australian under 23 team would be preparing for the World Under 23 Championships in Racice in the Czech Republic. The under 21 team would be preparing to race New Zealand at Lake Karapiro. Not this year. After the thorough preparation during autumn and winter, to have the pinnacle regatta of this season cut from you, is a bitter blow. They will row on Saturday at Carrum to finish off their season.

Our thoughts are with you.