JB Sharp Scholarship Nominations Open
Are you a young or beginner rower who loves the sport and wants to take it to the next level? Do you want to get some financial support to help you achieve your rowing goals? If you answered yes to t ...
Welcome to the JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series. The J.B. Sharp regatta series is conducted during the winter months and although originally only open to the “bay clubs” from within Iron Cove, is now open to all clubs (schools may compete but are not eligible to score series points). It retains its original objective of measuring the all round rowing strength of the clubs – no premium is placed on senior rowing nor on the comparative numerical strength of each club.
News and Updates
JB Sharp 2023 Wrap-Up
Well what a series! Mother nature really put on a lovely show for the final JB Sharp Memorial Regatta at Leichhardt Rowing Club. Conditions were fine and flat on a fast stretch of water (a little shorter than the advertised 1,000m to allow for the finish to be judged from the club), and we saw…
JB Sharp Scholarship Nominations Open
Are you a young or beginner rower who loves the sport and wants to take it to the next level? Do you want to get some financial support to help you achieve your rowing goals? If you answered yes to these questions, then we have some great news for you: the JB Sharp Regatta Scholarships…
Season Update – bring on the finale!
What a fantastic season of rowing we have witnessed so far in the JB Sharp Regatta Series! The series, which is open to all ages and abilities, has been a showcase of talent, teamwork and sportsmanship among the participating clubs and schools. So far, we have seen four exciting regattas, each with its own highlights…
Counting down to the Glebe JB Sharp Regatta
Are you ready for some exciting rowing action? The first JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series regatta is happening this Sunday at the Glebe Rowing Club, and you don’t want to miss it! The JB Sharp Memorial Regatta series is a prestigious and historic event that celebrates the legacy of one of Australia’s greatest rowing supporters,…
JB Sharp 2021 – Dates Announced!
The 2021 JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series dates have been confirmed! In consultation with Rowing NSW and to allow for the rescheduling of the Rowing NSW State Masters’ Championships, the JB Sharp Committee has rescheduled the Sharp Series regattas to commence on 18 July 2021, rather than on 4 July 2021 as previously announced….
VALE: Louis Petrin
The Sharp Series Committee was devastated to hear earlier this year that Rowing Stalwart, boat race official and rowing historian Louis Petrin of Drummoyne Rowing Club had passed away unexpectedly on 8 April 2021. Louis was an incredible figure in the rowing community – a tireless and selfless volunteer, a meticulous historian, and a…
JB Sharp 2020 Series Wrap-Up
Mark Tietjan of Glebe Rowing Club receiving the Kevyn Webb OAM Cup and certificate from JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series Chairman Terry Maher With the conclusion of the Leichhardt JB Sharp Regatta on Sunday 13 September, the JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series has finished for the 2020 season! Huge Congratulations to Glebe Rowing Club who…
JB Sharp ‘Virtual’ Presentations
With the final JB Sharp Memorial Regatta tomorrow, 13 September 2020, our end of season presentation will be held at the end of the series at 1:30pm, at Leichhardt Rowing Club, and for the first time, in a virtual format as well. Due to the COVID restrictions, this will be a little different this year….
BMG Aviation Scholarship Applications OPEN!
We are delighted to announce that due to the ongoing support of BMG Aviation, the JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series is able to offer our $1,000.00 youth scholarships once again in 2020. The Series is proudly sponsored by BMG Aviation – a Gallagher Company, The BMG Aviation Scholarships are designed to support junior rowers in…
Drummoyne Regatta – Results
UPDATE [10/8/2020] – The updated pointscore is now available – see below! Thanks to Drummoyne Rowing club and all competitors and volunteers for a successful third round of the 2020 JB Sharp Memorial Regatta Series! Luckily for all the weather held out, and the tailwind that buffeted some races made for some very quick races…
