Rowing Australia

Courage, connection and a life changed by rowing.

After announcing her retirement, Nikki Ayers OAM PLY has reflected on her career and the role that rowing has played in her life.

Congratulations Nikki, and thank you for sharing one of the most remarkable journeys in Australian sport.

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Today, we proudly celebrate members of the Australian rowing community recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List.

From coaches and volunteers to administrators and community leaders, these outstanding individuals have dedicated decades of service to strengthening rowing across Australia and inspiring generations of athletes.

Congratulations to:
Kym Fisher OAM
Kevin O'Brien OAM
Robert Zahara OAM
Anthony Beech AM
John Bird OAM
Margaret Small OAM
Roger Viney OAM

Their leadership, commitment and passion have helped shape our sport at club, state and national levels, while making a lasting contribution to their communities.

Thank you for your service to rowing and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

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A valuable experience for our Australian Beach Sprint Team at the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Regatta in Italy.

Competing against some of the world's leading Beach Sprint nations, the event was the first chance to measure where Australia sits against the rapidly evolving international standard in one of rowing’s newest and fastest-moving disciplines, and a positive step towards the 2026 World Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, China in October.

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and support staff involved. Building a new program of this nature would not be possible without the unwavering support of Rowing Australia Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO and Hancock Prospecting, along with our valued partners, the , , , Australian Government, NSWIS, and Filippi boats.

Their commitment to the growth and development of Beach Sprint Rowing is helping create new opportunities for Australian athletes to compete and succeed on the world stage.

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Rowing Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Kaye Croker, a much-loved and respected member of the Australian rowing community.

Alongside her husband, Rowing Australia Life Member Howard Croker OAM, Kaye has been an integral part of the Croker Oars family and a familiar presence within rowing for many decades. Through her warmth, generosity and unwavering support of both Howard and the sport, Kaye touched the lives of countless rowers, coaches, officials and volunteers across Australia and around the world.

On behalf of Rowing Australia and the wider rowing community, we extend our sincere condolences to Howard, the Croker family and all those who knew and loved Kaye.

Our thoughts are with the Croker family during this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

Australia’s Beach Sprint rowing squad will launch its 2026 international campaign tomorrow at the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Regatta in Marina di Castagneto, Tuscany, Italy.

The Rowsellas go into this weekend's regatta with both ambition and an intent to develop their Beach Sprint skills and strength in the new sport that will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.

Rowing Australia Head of Beach Sprint James Loveday acknowledged the funding and support network that has already been helping the program to establish itself on the world stage.

He cited the unwavering support of Rowing Australia Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO and Hancock Prospecting that has underpinned RA’s High Performance program for 10 years, saying it has been central in helping Australia establish a professional Beach Sprint program.

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Introducing the Australian crew set to take on the Filippi Lido Beach Sprint Finals!

This talented group is ready to represent the green and gold in one of rowing's fastest growing disciplines, with racing set to unfold on the sands and surf of Italy later this week.

We’re proud to see these athletes pull on the Australian vest on the road to the LA28 Olympics and can’t wait to watch them take on the world stage!

Four days of racing, camaraderie and incredible competition have wrapped up at Champion Lakes in WA!

A huge congratulations to all athletes, clubs, volunteers and supporters who made this year's event such a success.



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