COVID Update - Current Restrictions and Regattas.

Current Restrictions in Victoria

Victorian State Government has released is current covid restrictions that include the wearing of masks indoors. We incorrectly reported last week that masks were only required fo upstairs area which is not the case. Masks are required to be worn when entering and while inside the premises.

Once again, please ensure that you continue to maintain our social distancing rules as they currently stand.

RV Regattas

Just another reminder to be vigilant and aware of the requirements at regatta's when you are either competing, supporting  or spectating. Please support our sport by doing the right thing on regatta days.

The guidelines related to regattas can be found here - 2021 RV Regatta COVID Measures

State Championships Dinner

As a reminder, on 25th February, ERC will be holding a Thursday night dinner in the lead up to the State Champs. This will be a great time for all members to come down to ERC and get together before the massive 2 day regatta at Lake Nagambie, to show support to our rowers, coaches and support people.

Please contact Angelique Drew if you have any queries.

Regatta Results

The Nagamibe Regatta was held last Saturday on Lake Nagambie with our crews once again facing challenging conditions.

Results as follows:

Good luck to our squads heading into the State's!

Boogie Bounce with Sarah-Jane

Boogie Bounce, a start-up exercise business, have hired our club room to trial exercise classes, have started in our function area.

Please be aware that visitors will be in our club and using facilities so be mindful of your valuables on class days and times:- 

Mondays and Tuesdays - 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12-12.45pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays - 9-9.45am, 10-10.45am and 11-11.45am

Club members are welcome to join.

Labor Day Get Together - Expression of Interest

With the labour day weekend not too far off, ERC members are encouraged to provide ideas for a suggested social gathering idea at ERC for Friday night, 5th March. Could be anything with the main idea to get members down to ERC for a bit of a social get together.

 Please sned your ideas to secretary@essrc.com

Henley on the Maribyrnong - HELP!!!!!

Over the last few bulletins, ERC has asked for members to reach out with assistance for traffic managament for our HOM event and the silence has been defening. :)

Traffic Management is one of the key roles in our regatta, to allow ERC to close the boulevard and allow safe passage across the road throughout the day.  Over the years ERC has paid for members to complete a traffic management course with the proviso that members volunteer for a shift at HOM and / or Saltwater regatta over the coming years.  The regatta simply isn't profitable without members undertaking this key role.  We are seeking members to undertake the course for this year's HOM, there are a number of courses running and could accommodate various availability.

Not the most glamorous task on the day, certainly the most crutial as without it we run eth risk of having traffic through the day. 

We are also seeking members to assist with planning for the day, including:

• Food stall coordinator
• Saturday night club dinner organiser

Please contact the secretary and / or Ellen McSweeney (e.mcsweeney@hotmail.com) if you are interested.

Members Details - Reminder

Just a reminder to members who have yet to update their details on the essrc website, inclduing information related to NCAS coaching accreditation and Work with Children Checks.

Please let me know if you are having any difficulty.

Ray Hammon - Celebration of a Life.

Due to Covid restrictions in 2020, Ray's family were unable to share the celebration of his life with ERC members, or rowing community. 

As such, the Ray's family have now planned to to celebrate his life on Saturday 10th April at ERC clubrooms. Further details will be sent out to members regarding this celebration.   

Notice to River Users

The Nillumbik & Whittlesea District Scouts willbe holding their annual rafting event from Afton Street jetty through to The 15th Essendon Sea Scouts on Sunday 21st February 2021 between 09:00am and 12:00pm. Please be aware that there will be significant river traffic between these times.

Also, Dragon Boats Victoria will be holding an event from ERC clubrooms on Saturday 27th February from 08:00 till late afternoon in front of the shed. They will be using the last 2 kms of the Salt Water Challenge course  and Henley straight. Members are requested to seek alternative training arrangements during this day.

Upcoming Events  

For all general enquiries from this weeks bulletin, or ideas for future editions, please send them through to secretary@essrc.com