Augusta Community Rowing

14/08/2026

Augusta will be the feature town on ABC Backroads on August 20th. Our rowing stalwart, Deb "Spoons" Perry will feature along with our St Ayles Skiff boats and rowers.

On Back Roads, Lisa Millar travels to Augusta on the very southwestern tip of Australia, where she discovers ancient secrets, a Rock 'n' Roll granny, and a young pro surfer about to make a splash on the international stage.

05/08/2026

A wonderful row, Wednesday 5th August. Early showers did not deter keen rowers and the conditions were perfect for a row to Swan Lake. Went as passenger to start with, so lots of photo opportunities-pacific gull fun with a fish frame, dolphins cruising and fishing, pelicans preening, masses of terns, a watchful osprey, a pelican fly past , moody egrets and a distant highlight, a little red- capped plover. Thank goodness for long lens. Nearly 13kms of most enjoyable rowing in great company.

Photography: C Bairstow.

05/08/2026

Excellent conditions this morning for a row to the far end of Swan Lake. We were lucky enough to witness the pelicans in a feeding frenzy. A very enjoyable workout for our crew, especially our guest Di who rowed the whole journey of nearly 13 kilometres. Well done!

02/07/2026

Our bravehearts were out on the water heading down to Colourpatch for a run in the light winds this morning. Timing is everything and they were rewarded with spectacular row. Fancy joining us for a row? Please contact Trevor on 0473089803 to arrange a suitable time.

24/06/2026

Our crew headed out for a row this morning towards Molloy Island. Conditions were idyllic with no wind and oily conditions on the river. Magic! There were groups of pelicans fishing and even a dozen or so red necked avocets on the bank in the sticks. It was a pretty special morning and all on board certainly appreciated it.

21/06/2026

On the Blackwood Friday 19th June. Perfect conditions.

31/05/2026

Congratulations to all those that contributed to the Whalesong parade yesterday. The event was a tremendous success and a testament to the vitality of our little town. Well done Augusta.

27/05/2026

Due to predicted inclement weather, the Augusta Rowers have cancelled the Have A Go Row Day on Sunday 31st at the Augusta Marina.

The Augusta Whalesong Festival celebrations, the Sunday Markets on 31 May have been moved to the Augusta Recreation Centre.
📍 102 Allnut Terrace, Augusta
🕘 9am – 2pm
Come along and enjoy a fantastic day of local stalls, community spirit, and festival vibes — all indoors at the Recreation Centre! 🐋✨
We can’t wait to see you there for a wonderful Whalesong Festival weekend.

23/05/2026

Join in the fun of Augusta's Whalesong Festival from Friday May 29 to Monday June 1. Heaps of fun activities. We'll be there on Sunday! www.whalesongfestival.com.au

02/05/2026

Charlie Flintoff is the lucky winner of the Augusta Rowers wood raffle held at the Augusta Supermarket today. Funds raised will be used towards participating in the Tawe Nunnagah Raid being held as part of the 2027 Australian Wooden Boat Festival. A flotilla of small wooden boats will travel from Cockle Creek to Hobart over ten days and join the the Parade of Sail on the opening day of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Thanks to all that supported the raffle.