Ambition.
Respect.
Comradery.
2025 ARC Opening of the Season
Sun, 19 Oct
|Adelaide
We warmly invite all members, families and friends to the annual Opening of the Season—a cherished tradition marking the beginning of another year of ambition, respect, and comradery on the water.
Time & Location
19 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adelaide, 1 Festival Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
About the event
The Adelaide Rowing Club warmly invites all members, families and friends to the annual Opening of the Season—a cherished tradition marking the beginning of another year of ambition, respect, and comradery on the water.
Highlights will include:
The Old Buffers’ 8+ Row – a beloved spectacle as the seasoned titans of our club take to the water, reminding us all of the joy and longevity of rowing
President’s Fours – Forget the Wide World of Sports' Dash for Cash, the Leap for Loot or the Shred for Bread... this is where the real action is! Fast-paced, mixed scratch crews going "stroke for stroke" over 100m on the Torrens for glorious prizes and glory. Ohhh did the glory!
Boat Naming Ceremony – honouring new additions to our fleet with tradition and pride
Afternoon Tea – members are kindly asked to bring a plate to share; a wonderful opportunity to gather, reflect,…