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SEASON OPENS IN STYLE STATE PENNANT 1 & HEAD OF THE HUON

The 2026/27 Tasmanian rowing season is officially underway. Over the weekend of 17–18 October, crews from right across the state gathered on the Huon River at Franklin for State Pennant 1 on Saturday and the Head of the Huon on Sunday. The river put on its best show. Both days delivered about as close to perfect conditions as you could ask for, and athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and families made the most of it. It was the ideal way to open a season that promises a lot.

Training and Events

Volunteering Tasmania hosts a range of training and development opportunities throughout the year to support the volunteering sector in professional development and best practice volunteer management strategies.

First-ever Regatta to END ALZ

A rowing event created to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. On Saturday, August 15

Rowing Tasmania 2026 AGM Notice

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

Tasmania flying high: Three of our own representing Australia in Europe

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.

Emerging Coach Scholarships Now Open!

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.

Vale David 'Ratty' Rattray

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.

Vale Louise Tippett

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.