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The Post-Row Coffee: An Essential Part of the GCMR Training Programme

The most important part of the GCMR training programme? Some might say it's technique. Others would argue it's fitness, teamwork or preparation for the next regatta. At Gold Coast Master Rowers, we know there's another essential component: coffee at Cafe on South Bay! Weekend rows are followed by catching up, sharing stories and occasionally sharing a muffin or cake with a single candle to celebrate a birthday. And for our retired rowers? Who says coffee has to wait until the weekend?
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Tue 03 Nov 2026

Things Rowers Say That Make Perfect Sense to Other Rowers

“Easy oar”, “let it run”, “bow pair” and the slightly alarming “I caught a crab”. 🦀 To rowers, it all makes perfect sense. To everyone else, we may as well be speaking another language. Our latest blog translates some of the strange things you’ll hear around GCMR and what rowers really mean when they say them.
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Mon 19 Oct 2026

Confessions of a Masters Rower

We check the wind before our messages, secretly celebrate the occasional cancelled row, blame the boat and have definitely raced another crew who had no idea they were racing. 😂 It’s time to come clean. Confessions of a Masters Rower reveals the habits, excuses and little secrets that every rower will recognise… even if they won’t admit to them.
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Tue 13 Oct 2026

Diary of an Injured Rower: Life on the Wrong Side of the Lake

What happens when a rower is told they can’t row? First comes optimism, then FOMO, followed closely by some creative interpretation of the doctor’s orders! With a few GCMR members currently sidelined by injuries and operations – just as a shiny new boat arrives at the club – we take a lighthearted look at life on the wrong side of the lake.
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Mon 14 Sep 2026

From First Strokes to Lifelong Passion: Lea and Jolien’s Rowing Journey

What starts as a simple “give it a go” often becomes a lifelong passion. For Gold Coast Master Rowers members Lea and Jolien, rowing has delivered friendship, challenge, community and countless sunrises on the water. Following their recent Bells of Queensland award win, we spoke to the pair about their rowing journey, what motivates them to keep pushing forward, and why it’s never too late to start, or return to the sport.
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Fri 29 May 2026

Embracing Winter Rowing in Queensland & Northern NSW

Winter rowing in Queensland and Northern NSW is anything but quiet. With a packed calendar of racing, including the Brisbane River Winter Racing Series and key regional head races, the colder months offer some of the best opportunities to build fitness, refine technique, and enjoy racing in a strong but supportive community. Whether you’re chasing competition, consistency, or simply connection on the water, winter is where a lot of rowing progress is made.
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Tue 12 May 2026

The Row You Didn’t Expect

Ever had a row where nothing clicks? It happens to everyone. The magic of rowing isn’t perfection, it’s learning to stay relaxed, reset, and find that feeling again, no matter the boat.
Tue 21 Apr 2026

Why Learning To Row Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For Your Body And Mind

Rowing is one of the most complete and rewarding forms of exercise you can do, combining full-body fitness, low-impact movement, and the mental calm of being on the water. Whether you’re new to sport, returning to exercise, or simply looking for a strong sense of community, learning to row offers benefits that go far beyond physical fitness. Discover why so many people fall in love with rowing and why it’s never too late to start.
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Fri 23 Jan 2026

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