Registrations now open – Head of the Swan 2023

ANA’s Head of the Swan is WA’s answer to the Head of the Yarra head race, running 8.6kms from Barker’s Bridge to ANA at Garratt Road Bridge. Registrations are now open for 2023 Head of the Swan on Sunday 22 October 2023! The provisional time for the race start is 8.30am. Boat classes are coxedContinue reading “Registrations now open – Head of the Swan 2023”

ANA at the Australian Rowing Championships 2023

The Australian Rowing Championships (ARC23) took place at Champion Lakes from 27 March to 2 April 2023. The event broke entry records of recent years and gave rowers from WA the opportunity to participate en masse! Crews came from as far as Townsville and Tasmania, there were 432 entries from WA, and Rowing WA didContinue reading ANA at the Australian Rowing Championships 2023

Australian Rowing Championships 2023

The Australian Rowing Championships 2023, held right here in WA, start next Monday, 27 March. A number of ANA rowers are competing in the championships. You can watch the livestream of the racing via the Rowing Australia website. Here is a easy overview of all races that ANA are involved in. Good luck to allContinue reading “Australian Rowing Championships 2023”

Alumni morning tea and boat christenings

Many former and current members joined ANA for the Alumni Morning Tea on 26 February 2023. There was lots of reminiscing about the good (!?) old days when boats were made of wood, sunscreen was non-existent and oars were like pins. Our new Sykes 4x-/4- was christened and now proudly bears the name “Centenary”. Plus,Continue reading “Alumni morning tea and boat christenings”

Rowing WA Award of Merit for Laurie Anderson

If you are a long-standing ANA member, you know Laurie Anderson. On 31 January 2023, he was awarded the Rowing WA Award of Merit, which is the highest distinction presented at State level for distinguished service to rowing in Western Australia. This is only the third time the award has been given by Rowing WA.Continue reading “Rowing WA Award of Merit for Laurie Anderson”

Graham Scattergood is ANA’s new Head Coach

It’s official! Graham Scattergood has signed on the dotted line and is ANA’s new Head Coach. Graham is a Level Two Accredited Rowing Coach, has an enviable track record as a youth coach, and was instrumental in establishing Kentish Rowing Club in Sheffield (Tasmania). Graham will focus on working with all of ANA’s coaches andContinue reading “Graham Scattergood is ANA’s new Head Coach”