Goolwa Rowing Club

01/11/2026

The red coats are coming!! That’s right- the red coats of Goolwa Rowing Club are a frequent sight at Cafe 52 Fourteen, where the food is consistently great, especially after a morning row.

26/10/2026

Literally lovely weather for ducks, but Waikerie Rowing Club were not going to let a little rain spoil their fabulous Row and High Tea event. Goolwa Rowing Club were of course represented by a hardy few who are already planning to be back next year, with a few mates. Support for our country river clubs is so important and we are so happy to have been part of the event. Thanks also to Mildura Rowing Club for the loan of a boat and Wentworth District Rowing Club for transporting it down. ❤️

11/10/2026

Goolwa Rowing Club enjoyed the hospitality and the lovely water at Mannum Rowing Club for their Head of the Murray inaugural race.

6 crews from Riverside Rowing Club, Murray Bridge Rowing Club and Goolwa took up the challenge in mildly windy conditions upstream from Caloote back to Mannum. Five 8+'s and an octo from Goolwa were seen showing off big boat energy on the Murray until the Proud Mary came along to show her size!
Congratulations to Riverside for taking the overall win. 🏆

A fabulous morning on the water and a huge thank you to all the volunteers from Mannum RC who provided the weary rowers with a hot lunch and an open bar. It was a great morning of camaraderie and catching up with rowers and officials alike. Kudos to the team behind the event as it went off very smoothly and we for sure will be back... Hope to see you all there again next year for another great day on the Murray.

28/09/2026

What a day to remember, our Long Table Lunch function was again a hugely popular success topped only by the grins on the tired faces of all the GRC volunteers.

The day started months before with planning, planning and more planning which made the actual day follow the process like we hoped it would...

Our floral team (yes, we have a dedicated floral team!) started the day before with some stunning hanging and table decorations including our lecturn looking fabulous. The restaurant set up crew also had the task of hanging all the artwork for the auction and made sure the tables were looking fabulous within the space. Then came the bump in crew - the kitchen and back of house team. Let's build a kitchen Simon said.... and build it they did! Wind proofing was the order of the day and what a success that was even before the first gnocchi was cooked.

As the day progressed, everything was moving smoothly thanks to the most underpaid volunteers of the lot; the dish washing team. When chefs called for more bowls and spoons suddenly they were back and gleaming like brand new out of the packet.
Shout out to the front of house team who kept the food service on time and the plate clearing looking like a military operation. A smooth transition for each course and all while smiling and enjoying themselves.
As these photos show, everybody had a fabulous time with the compliments to the entire crew coming thick and fast throughout the day.

Drinks were cold and served quickly, flowers picked fresh from our gardens adorned beautiful salads and desserts, The tomatoes grown last summer and bottled for the gnocchi sugo sauce. It really has been a team effort and as always we couldn't do it without every club member who was in SA, those on holiday had pretty good excuses!

Our silent auction again proved very popular with our guests with bids on all items across the board and particularly popular was the live auction hosted by the energetic Laurie McCann with 4 items proving hard work will be rewarded generously. A very big thank you to all our guests and our auction winners. Goolwa Rowing Club was the outright winner on the day! Big thanks also to Nigel Catt for being our MC for the day.

The club as a whole is filled with talented and dedicated people and one that we need to thank is the formidable Simon Burr. His ability to look to the future paired with his talents beyond the kitchen make this day come alive. We couldn't do it without him and we wouldn't want to.

The list of people to thank is a long one and we wouldn't be able to host this event if it weren't for the following generous support:

Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island
Simplicity Funerals
Community Bank Fleurieu
Bremerton W**es
The Pawn W**e Co
Meechi Brewing Company

VICTORY HOTEL

We would like to thank everyone who travelled distance to come to our lunch, your presence is really what makes the greater rowing community such a great one to be a part of.

Rowing South Australia
Fleurieu Sun
The Southern Argus
Renmark Rowing Club Inc.
Riverside Rowing Club
Phoenix Rowing Club Adelaide
Adelaide University Boat Club
Mannum Rowing Club
Murray Bridge Rowing Club

26/09/2026

Last sleep before the fabulous SOLD OUT Long Table Lunch event!
For those of you lucky enough to get a ticket here's a little map to help you with your parking options as you arrive.

Coming in over the bridge onto Hindmarsh Island then onto Tolarno drive. Follow it past the fabulous Islanders' Tavern then parking is clearly marked on 3 places on the map. Please leave plenty of space towards the pub as they too will be doing a roaring trade.

The Goolwa Rowing Club wouldn't be able to host this fabulous event if it weren't for the dedication of the entire club.. Under the watchful eye of our fabulous event coordinator Mr. Simon Burr and with absolutely everyone having a part to play this event unfolds year after year to the delight of everyone around us.

We have been generously supported by sponsors Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island, Community Bank Fleurieu and Simplicity Funerals.
Along with return beverage sponsors Bremerton W**es, The Pawn W**e Co and Meechi Brewing Company.

We have a great assortment of auction items up for grabs along with the big one, a catered event in your home for up to 20 people! Grab your mates and bid on that opportunity to enjoy more of Simon's culinary adventures.

All the action starts from midday at the Coorong Quays function centre.
Bring a jacket it looks a little windy!

24/09/2026

Good afternoon from the warm and sunny shores of Goolwa!

Just a little notice for those of you lucky enough to be attending our fabulous Long Table Lunch event on Sunday 27th.

We have our fabulous chefs and helpers cooking up a storm and from those more artistically inclined we have a couple of gorgeous paintings from 2 of our talented artists and this stunning piece of jewellery from one of our 2 resident jewellery makers. Tim has designed and made this gorgeous silver pendant from Australian jade and mother of pearl. Just one of the many exciting auction items available only on the day.

We will be having a silent auction as well as the big ticket item up for grabs a private lunch for you and 19 friends catered by none other than Mr. Simon Burr helped by Kate.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a fabulous day of good food and w**e bringing together community, rowers and friends.

A couple of tickets are still available if you're looking for a great afternoon.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1625688

16/09/2026

Who's ready for a delicious Italian themed lunch brought to you by none other than the Goolwa Rowing Club ?

We are very busy behind the scenes prepping everything from chairs and tables to the floral arrangements to the set up of the kitchen.. for those of you who have attended our fabulous event before, you know you're in for a day of deliciousness.

4 hours of food brought to you by none other than Simon Burr and the entire Goolwa RC paired with w**e and b**r from Bremerton W**es and Meechi Brewing Company. Local supporting local! A day not to be missed.
We have been madly selling tickets but have a few left for those last minute buyers... grab your friends, book a taxi and come on down!

Menu is in the link so you can feast with your eyes before the big day.... see you there!
Support your rowing club on the Fleurieu achieve their dream of growing Rowing down South!

https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1625688?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVmZGlkFlDovi4OIpcWyF_2oiLGpAnlfcUquUNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeD3ovfZXcg990XThezyD3kbVt9CVyGIC8TUWGq7I_GSMtGWWJsEiA0TTpIsM_aem_yv47-mR_jF61lAzu0E1uNw

Adelaide Rowing Club
Port Adelaide Rowing Club
Adelaide University Boat Club
Phoenix Rowing Club Adelaide
Torrens Rowing Club
Riverside Rowing Club
Mannum Rowing Club
Waikerie Rowing Club
Berri Rowing Club
Renmark Rowing Club Inc.
Murray Bridge Rowing Club
Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island
Mildura Rowing Club
Wentworth District Rowing Club
Rowing South Australia

4 course gourmet lunch prepared by renowned chef Simon Burr featuring fabulous Nomad Farms pasture raised chicken from Finniss with w**e & b**r includ

15/09/2026

Good afternoon from the sunny shores of Goolwa!

For those of you lucky enough to secure a ticket to our fabulous Long Table Lunch fundraising event you'll have the opportunity to get these 2 fabulous chefs to come to your place and cook a private lunch for up to 20 people. Renowned chef Simon Burr and his trusty sidekick Kate have been whipping up a food frenzy of ideas for this year's menu.

These photos show last year's winners enjoying a fabulous day of great food, w**e and company.

Tickets to this year's Long Table Lunch are selling fast and you can grab yours here!

https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1625688

Adelaide Rowing Club
Port Adelaide Rowing Club
Adelaide University Boat Club
Phoenix Rowing Club Adelaide
Riverside Rowing Club
Mannum Rowing Club
Waikerie Rowing Club
Murray Bridge Rowing Club
Torrens Rowing Club
Berri Rowing Club
Renmark Rowing Club Inc.
Mildura Rowing Club
Wentworth District Rowing Club
Rowing South Australia
Rowing Australia
Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island
Bremerton W**es
Meechi Brewing Company

28/08/2026

Ciao!

Goolwa Rowing Club is proud to bring you yet another instalment of the fantastic fund-raising event the LONG TABLE LUNCH, this year's theme is food from Italy....

Think home made gnocchi in sun ripened tomato sugo grown over the last year in all member's gardens....
Hindmarsh Island Lamb, slow braised to perfection with delicious croquettes.
W**e and B**r generously donated by Bremerton W**es and Meechi Brewing Company....
4 hours of food and w**e and great company in the heart of Coorong Quays Hindmarsh Island.

If this sounds right up your alley and let's face it... it does! Grab your friends and get your tickets today!
All info in the link below

Adelaide Rowing Club
Adelaide University Boat Club
Port Adelaide Rowing Club
Torrens Rowing Club
Riverside Rowing Club
Waikerie Rowing Club
Renmark Rowing Club Inc.
Berri Rowing Club
Murray Bridge Rowing Club
Mannum Rowing Club
Phoenix Rowing Club Adelaide
Mildura Rowing Club
Wentworth District Rowing Club
Rowing South Australia
Rowing Australia

4 course gourmet lunch prepared by renowned chef Simon Burr featuring fabulous Nomad Farms pasture raised chicken from Finniss with w**e & b**r includ

25/08/2026

Goolwa Rowing Club members set off from Hindmarsh Island last Sunday for a leisurely row to Clayton Bay, followed by breakfast at the Local Clayton Bay Cafe. Some took it more leisurely than others, with time for a little lie down on the way! Another well organised, sensational club event, thanks to Boat Captain Libby Thornton and our many supporters, who helped with transport, driving the safety boat, (thanks Gwynn) or just cheering us on along the way.