Winter Sculling has kicked off with the first two action packed events (ie Albert Park Grand Prix and the John Whiting Round the Island) already completed.

The Victorian Sculling Association (VSA) is a 100+ year old organisation established in 1914 and run by volunteers with the aim of perpetuating the series of 10 winter events for the enjoyment of scullers with the side benefit that some scullers may gain skills and fitness.  The VSA is independent of Rowing Victoria and one does not need to be a competitive member of Rowing Victoria in order to compete in Wintersculling.

One of the great features of the series is the 6 week season of 2km / 800m handicap races (which kicks off on Saturday 24th June 2023). This handicap series allows scullers who are slow to have the fun of being chased, and seeing if they can make it to the finish ahead of the field. While the scullers who are fast have the fun of seeing how many competing sullers they can chase down. The handicaps are based on the handicappers' subjective expectations of speed. While there is an attempt to ensure close racing in every heat, the handicaps are not objectively derived. This adds an element of fun for some in 'beating the handicapper', often enough to get ahead on the points table.

Below is the list of dates and events:

• Saturday 10th June 2023 - Albert Park Grand Prix 2023 (4km)
• Saturday 17 June 2023 - The John Whiting Round the Island 2023 (6km)
• Saturday 24 June 2023 - Handicap Series Round One 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 01 July 2023 - Handicap Series Round Two 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 08 July 2023 - Handicap Series Round Three 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 15 July 2023 - Handicap Series Round Four 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 22 July 2023 - Handicap Series Round Five 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 29 July 2023 - Handicap Series Round Six 2023 (2km or 800m)
• Saturday 05 August 2023 - Head of the Maribyrnong 2023 (3.2km)
• Saturday 12 August 2023 - GRA Scullers Head of the Barwon 2023 (4km)
• Saturday 19 August 2023 - Scullers Head of the Yarra 2023 (8km)

It is important to remember, the winter sculling series is totally volunteer run. If you can't compete, consider volunteering to help out with running the event. To volunteer join the Winter Sculling Facebook page and put your name on the volunteer sheet they post there. 

For more information on how to enter, visit VSA Winter Sculling registration page

To view full results of the series visit Winter Sculling 2023 Results.