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River access restricted this weekend 24 and 25 January 2026

Published Fri 23 Jan 2026

Victoria’s largest club and school regatta is on at the Barwon River this weekend – 24 and 25 January, 2026. 
 
In its 145th year the event is expected to draw around 2000 attendees across the two days.
 
It event will be held at Rowers Mile, Boathouse Precinct, Bob Morell Reserve, Richardson Reserve.
 
Anyone not registered to take part in this regatta is prohibited from entering the river from approximately 70 metres downstream of the Geelong Canoe Club to Landy Field.
 
Racing starts from 8am on January 24 and will conclude at 4pm on January 25.

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