Sport

Ladies Rowing club 50th anniversary

By Yarrawonga Chronicle

Jan 18, 2023

The first published photo of the Yarrawonga Ladies Rowing Club when it was formed in 1969.

The Yarrawonga Rowing Club are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Yarrawonga Ladies Rowing Club.

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Over the years many young local women and girls have participated in this sport and for approximately 10 years it was part of Sacred Heart College and Yarrawonga High School (P-12) sports programs with numerous wins in various sections in the Head of the School Girls and the Victorian State Secondary School Girls regattas.

To celebrate the 50 year milestone there will be a function at the back of Burkes Hotel on Saturday, February 25.

All past and present rowers, coxwains and committee members are welcome to come and join in and reminisce.

Yarrawonga ladies No 1 Open Four winning heat in 1971.

Vice President of the Yarrawonga Rowing Club, Mary Mansfield is gathering photos and memorabilia to be on display and encourages attendees to bring along any photos they may have.

On Sunday, February 26 join members at the Rowing Club at 10am for a tour of the boat shed and a row.

Put this date in your calendar and contact anyone you know that was previously involved in rowing in Yarrawonga.

For more information and to RSVP contact Mary Mansfield on 5744 3333 or email yarrawongarowingclub@gmail.com.

By Yarrawonga Chronicle

Yarrawonga Chronicle