Goolwa Rowing Club

Goolwa Rowing Club came together today to remember one of our own... Frank Skuce, a lifelong rower, cheeky story teller and friend to all.....particularly if you had chocolate cake..

Over 30 club members and friends rowed singles, doubles and quads to his special spot on the river and with a few chosen words and the rowers dozen we wished him well. Tears were shed but mostly happy stories were told and moments remembered.

Frank will be remembered for being generous with excellent humour, time and energy for his fellow rower and always having a story or two you hadn't heard....

Vale Frank. Deeply missed, always remembered.

Rowing has been as hot as the weather this month both at home on the pristine waters of Goolwa and over at West Lakes for the racing contingent.

It has been so lovely to see nearly all our members enjoying the water this month...the sun certainly helps to make it easier to get up early!

With the pelicans and seals for peaceful company at home there really is no better sport to try for a full body low impact workout among nature...

Rowing is the complete package.. if you've ever thought hey, maybe I could do that there's no better time to reach out and give it a go. Our come and try sessions are filling fast! Please contact [email protected], Libby on 0478 264 111 or drop us a line on here.

As you can see below we really are spoilt for scenery at Goolwa....flat water and the calming calls of the abundant bird life..... simply perfection...

Racing has been fast and furious at West Lakes with improvements being made across all boat classes, the wind has been particularly kind with gentle tail winds to help us on our way!
Special mention to the support crew who came to West Lakes to cheer, take photos and update the club.. it is so incredibly appreciated to have the volumes of support we do across the club...

We look forward to our next regatta at West Lakes on March 7 with Rowing SA

Photo credits to SW, KT, BF, PB, & KT.

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