Meet Our Boat Race Officials!

Why did you get involved with Officiating?

• Because rowing involves many people in many roles, I think to be the best you can, attempt as many of those roles as possible to repay for all the cherished feelings of being in the sport: on the water, in the box, at the start, among the cheering, loading, unloading, maintaining: amongst many others who are collecting rowing memories 

Do you have any long-term goals in Officiating?

• Keep my sense of humour. 

What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen out on the water?

• Lynne Bayliss told me, up a spit post at my first Canning Bridge regatta, not to drop the loud hailer as Brett would have our guts for garters. 20 minutes later, Lynne dropped the loud hailer!

What’s your favourite food at a regatta?

• Toasted cheese and tomato white bread sandwiches 

What Superpower do you wish you had?

• To give access to the amazing feeling of being there for everyone.

A secret Talent?

• Changing my mind

Your favourite book?

• At present "Bill Dempsey, The boy from Birdum"

Your first car?

• Red Triumph Herald

Your hometown?

• Moonyoonooka

Your most prized possession?

• A painting of me my daughter created when she was four years old.

Your travel bucket list?

• Anywhere with Ron

Why would you encourage others to get involved in Officiating?

• A wonderful way to meet a diverse community that works for safety, access and fairness