Rowing Stories

The King’s Cup

The King’s Cup

Clive Disher was a war hero and star rower whose memory is still celebrated.

Dawn on the Yarra

Dawn on the Yarra

The hard work and determination of Ormond’s rowing crews is on show in this video of them training on the Yarra in 2017.

He could sure row a boat

He could sure row a boat

In 1953, I shared a study and a rowing boat with future Olympian Jim Howden. I bought a Model A Ford to drive us to training.

Spooning in

Spooning in

Ormond congratulates its premiership sporting teams with a chorus of spoons rapped on tables at dinner. But why?

A smashing tradition

A smashing tradition

Victorious rowing crews celebrate by throwing plates at their trophy. But why?

Ormond on the water

Ormond on the water

Rowing has been part of Ormond life since 1881, with the annual Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta still a keenly contest event.