Our New River Centre hosted an evening of thanks last Saturday for all those who have contributed to the project in some way over the last twenty-plus

years. The weather, the Canning River and the River Centre itself combined to provide a magnificent evening for the 80 plus guests who gathered together to swap rowing stories and to see the fruits of their labour: an amazing facility for our thriving rowing community.

As the sun set on a very warm evening, guests gathered on the hardstand for the naming of three quads and one eight, all dedicated to Aquinians who have given much to rowing and the College over the years. Congratulations to John Perry (65), Mike Scott (57), Stuart Reside (95) and Nick Guidera (00).

The names of four boat bays were also revealed on the night, representing four great men of Aquinas rowing: BR N Wilson (46), Brian Tonkin (67), Peter Hutchinson (76) and Stuart Reside (95).

The River Centre is now open for business and we look forward to much success on the water!