A crew of Tasmanian women believe that they can row the notorious rip across the heads of Port Phillip Bay in a five hour a day, five day ‘raid’ to Geelong. This feat is merely the precursor to competing against Victorian crews in a Regatta for the Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong. Hailing from southern Tasmania, the five women crew are rowing a St Ayles Skiff called Imagine.
While more accustomed to rowing the gentle waters of the Huon River, Imagine is a five-person traditional wooden row boat, designed for Scottish open water coastal passages.
The Tasmanian crew include members who have competed successfully in the world championships, and other international St Ayles Skiff championships held in locations from Ireland to New Zealand.
In true Australian egalitarian style, the crew have taken on a novice to join and have put in hours of training to build up stamina for the 62-kilometre row.
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