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Woofa's Farewell - Sports Tonight footage

For those members and guests who were unable to attend Bill 'Woofa' Barnett's farewell tribute at North Narrabeen SLSC on 28th January, here is some footage which appeared on 10 Network's Sports Tonight show.

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February 1, 2008

ASRL Australian Open 2008 - Order of Events & North/South Team Area Allocations

ORDER OF EVENTS - HOG'S BREATH ASRL AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2008: FRIDAY 8th February 12.00 noon - Masters Competitions 4.30 pm - Brazilian Boys (entertainment) 5.00 pm- Novice Junior Race 6.00 pm - Interstate Challenge Series SATURDAY 9th February 7.00 am - ROUND ROBIN RACING Reserve Grade followed by U23 Women & U23 Men Afternoon Session - ROUND ROBIN RACING U19 followed by Open Women & Open Men SUNDAY 10th February All Divisions should be down to 16 crews for the Finals series 7.00 am start for Finals Series Eliminations - Reserves, 23W, 23M,19's, O/Women & O/Men Below is a listing of all ASRL Australian Open 2008 competing teams…

February 1, 2008

Navy George Bass Marathon - Final Overall Results

Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club and the Woolamai Beach Surf Club have overcome extreme weather conditions to come out on top of the Navy George Bass Surf Boat Marathon. In what has been a trying week, rowers have faced severe surf conditions, huge winds and over came hypothermia, injuries and rescues to successfully complete the toughest ever George Bass Marathon. Batemans Bay faced fierce competition from Bulli, the Canberra Vikings and Tasmanian based Burnie who were all in contention for first place today. Bulli held the lead for much of the race only to be pipped at the post by Batemans Bay. Bulli, the Canberra Vikings and Burnie were left to battle for the remaining two place positions. In…

January 6, 2008

Ocean Thunder 07/08 - Carnage Preview

Filmed at Ocean Thunder 07/08 - Round 2, Dee Why on 15th December, 2007, this clip is an early cut of just some of the action to be televised on Fox Sports. Visit Ocean Thunder's site for further event details. (2 mins)

click on the play button to start the video Thanks to The Rad for the YouTube link FOX SPORTS viewing times: Channel Date Time Day Round No FOX2 10/03/2008 3:00 PM Monday 3 FOX1 11/03/2008 9:00 AM Monday 3 FOX3 21/03/2008 1:00 AM Thursday 1 FOX3 21/03/2008 2:00 AM Thursday 2 FOX3 21/03/2008 3:00 AM Thursday 3 FOX3 03/04/2008 6:30 PM Thursday 4 FOX1 07/04/2008 11:00 PM Monday 4 FOX2 09/04/2008 6:00 AM Tuesday 4 FOX2 10/04/2008 1:00…

January 4, 2008

Navy George Bass Marathon - Results Day 1

The Navy George Bass Surf Boat Marathon has kicked off with a flying start in Batemans Bay on Sunday morning. More than 1500 people crowded jetties, the bridge and shoreline to watch the 15th George Bass Marathon kick off. This year’s marathon is set to make history, with men and women crews competing in every single leg of the 180km event. Female competitors from North Steyne, Woolamai, Moruya, Canberra, Broulee, Woolamai/Bilgola, Bermagui took to the water in the first leg from Batemans Bay to Moruya. There was some very close racing in the open men’s division with crews from Tathra, Narooma, Pambula, Canberra, Bulli, Burnie (Tasmania), Port Kembla, Broulee, North Steyne, Batemans Bay and Moruya battling it out.

January 2, 2008

Vale - Bill "Woofa" Barnett

It is with deep regret and sadness that the ASRL advises it members and the public on the passing of esteemed Life Member and mate to all, Bill "Woofa" Barnett, at Mona Vale on early Friday morning, 21.12.2007. Woofa was 78 years and much loved and admired by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be sorely missed, a great loss to the world of surf boats and rowing. Woofa's Ashes Scattering 10.00am Monday 28th January, 2008 Australia Day Holiday Woofa’s family and representatives of North Narrabeen SLSC have decided on the Australia Day Holiday (Nationally) 28th January for his ashes scattering and celebration of a wonderful era in surfboats. Factors had to be considered in choosing this date…

December 24, 2007

In Memory of Bill 'Woffa' Barnett

In Memory of Bill 'Woofa' Barnett By Brenden Reedy

December 23, 2007

Ocean Thunder Round 2 Results

Jack Patison’s defending series champions, Ego Platinum Austinmer, are sitting pretty on top of the Evive Ocean Thunder Pro Surf Boat Series pointscore after a spectacular round two at Dee Why on Saturday. Austinmer (pictured left) finished fourth in the double-race final behind Skilled Avoca, Your Style North Curl Curl and e-Go Pacific Palms. But consistency is the name of the game and after the smaller conditions of round one and the testing two-metre surf which greeted the crews in round two on Saturday, the “Austi” boys are on top.

December 17, 2007

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George Bass News

“Navy George Bass Surfboat Marathon” Newsletter No 8 December 07 New Major Sponsor Announced The Royal Australian Navy have agreed to join with us as the Major Sponsor for the 2007-08 “Navy George Bass Surfboat Marathon”. The committee is delighted to announce this sponsorship and look forward to working closely with our sponsor in providing a great event.

December 13, 2007

Newsletter - March 2008

Welcome to the 4th Edition of the ASRL Newsletter.. The Newsletter will be produced on a monthly basis for everyone to reference. This is a good opportunity for all State Based Surf Rowers Leagues to pass on any information to the rowers. This newsletter is also open to anyone that wishes to pass on any important information that is related to Surf Boats. If any State based league wishes to contribute to this newsletter or if anyone has anything they wish to pass on. Please contact the Editor; Chris De Jong 0410 330086 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

December 4, 2007

History of the Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL)

The Start – International League of Rowers (ILOR) In the early 1990’s, a group of committed surfboat sweeps was very concerned that surfboats were being left out of the SLSA competition promotional picture. During the 80’s, SLSA with the help of Kelloggs, had heavily promoted the Ironmen into a televised series of events. In the early 90’s, the Uncle Tobys company decided to challenge the dominance of the Kellogg’s Ironman Series with the introduction of a competing Uncle Toby’s Series, which was also going to be televised. Uncle Tobys made approaches and wanted to include Surfboats, but this was being blocked by SLSA.

November 25, 2007

President's Newsletter - November 2007

You are reading this newsletter on the new ASRL website. We hope that the changes are another step forward and will be of benefit to all members. I would like to place on record our appreciation of the work done by Matt Bruce in his time as Web Master. Matt like so many of us has a limited amount of time and with his work & club involvement decided that it was best to pass the baton on. Thanks Matt for the many years of solid work on behalf of rowers from all around Australia. You will notice a new approach to the front page where we hope to keep the information fresh and relevant. We now have…

November 20, 2007

Ocean Thunder - Round 1 results

DEE WHY, November 3: Australia’s premier surf boat crew, Pure Blonde North Cottesloe, have stamped their authority on the Evive Ocean Thunder Pro Surf Boat Series after an impressive opening round at Dee Why Beach in Sydney. And there was a bonus waiting for the boys when they turned their mobile phones on at the end of the day – messages congratulating them on their selection to represent Australia in the prestigious International Centenary Test Series at Bondi at the end of the month.

November 5, 2007

A History of Surf Boats in Australia

There’s something uniquely Australian in the image of a boat crew, the sweep in control at the stern, batting their way though huge breakers to rescue a hapless swimmer fighting the rip. When a swimmer is in trouble too far beyond the break to be reached by a lifesaver attached to a belt and reel the boat went out. Likewise if rescues had to be made around a rocky headland - maybe a fisherman had been swept into the sea - it was a job for the surfboat. The introduction of inflatable rescue boats many that the surfboat was no longer deemed a rescue craft. But intense regional, state and national SLSC boat competition and the incredible commitment and enthusiasm of thousands of…

June 12, 2004