Quick Start: Rowing Community Lunch 2026

The St Peter's College Boat Club and the Blackmore Club proudly present the 2026 Quick Start: Rowing Community Lunch.

Join the rowing community for an inspiring luncheon featuring James Tomkins OAM, one of Australia’s most respected and successful rowers.

Across four Olympic Games, James built a career defined by discipline, resilience and leadership, winning three Olympic gold medals and seven World Championships. His insights into teamwork, high performance and sustaining excellence resonate far beyond the water.


Date: Friday 22 May 2026
Time: 12.15pm for 12.30pm start. Event concludes at 3.45pm.
Venue: Da Costa Dining Hall
Tickets: $150 includes three course lunch with Richard Hamilton and Leconfield wines.
RSVP: Book your tickets by Friday 15 May 2026.

Also joining James for an engaging panel discussion, facilitated by journalist and past rowing parent Georgina McGuinness, will be Olympic medallists and former World Champions Lucy Stephan OAM and James McRae, together with former World Champion Jo Francou.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event and sharing this special opportunity to connect with fellow members of our rowing community.

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