source: Coalfieds Museum and Historical Research Centre
COLLIE ROWING HISTORY
CSC is part of a long and esteemed rowing history in the Collie region.
Trove News — 9 April 1936 — Rowing regatta at Minninup.
As evidenced in the newspapers of 1936, sculling and rowing in the Minninup pool area has long been enjoyed by the community and visitors to the region.
(source: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252950066)
Traditional Oars & Sculls — CSC
As a nod to the long standing heritage of rowing and sculling at Minninup, CSC maintains its small 'ornamental' collection of timber boats and blades.
Australian University Championships — 1993 — Wellington Dam.
(© Andrew Guerin–2004-2026) Before the purpose built Champion Lakes Rowing Centre, major rowing events were held in the Collie region — in this case, the Australian University Rowing Championships of 1993.
Australian Championships — 1995 — Wellington Dam.
(© Andrew Guerin–2004-2026) Unlike the 1989 championships that were hampered by strong winds, the 1995 Australian Championships were also held in the Collie region at Wellington Dam — in favorable weather conditions.