Stuart Critchell
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)
Stuart Critchell is a prolific racer and administrator of his club. He has made a significant contribution to his sport.
Joined in 1988/89 season as an active member
1995/96 to 1997/98 vice-captain
2003/04 committee
2004/05 to 2005/06 secretary
2013/14 to 2018/19 president
Awarded life membership in 2021/02 season
Recorded wins:-
1988 - V R A championshipsnovice eight (4)
1988 - Yarrawonga regattanovice eight (5)
1989 - Barwon spring ding regattasenior “C” pair (bow)
1989 - Wendouree Ballarat regattaintermediate eight (4)
1990 - Rutherglen regattanovice eight (5)
1990 - Victorian championshipsintermediate eight (5)
1990 - Scotch Mercantile regattaintermediate eight (5)
1990 - Henley regattaintermediate eight (3)
1990 - YWCA regattaintermediate four (3)
1990 - Ballarat regattaintermediate four (3)
1990 - Banks regattaIntermediate four (3)
1990 - Wentworth regattaopen eight (6)
1991 - Yarra Yarra regattasenior “C” pair (bow)
1991 - Colac regattaopen pair (bow)
1993 - Yarra Yarra regattaNovice four (stroke)
1994 - Henley on the Maribyrnong regattanovice eight (6) and Intermediate eight (6)
1994 - Victorian universities regattanovice eight (6)
1994 - Scotch Mercantile regattanovice eight (stroke)
1994 - YWCA regattanovice eight (6) and Intermediate eight (6)
1994 - Barwon regattaIntermediate eight (6)
1994 - Mildura regattaintermediate pair (bow)
1994 - Wentworth regattaintermediate pair (bow)
1994 - Yarra Yarra regattaintermediate pair (bow)
1994 - Horsham regattaintermediate eight (7) and Intermediate pair (bow)
1995 - Henley on the Maribyrnong regattaIntermediate pair (bow)
1995 - Carrum regattaintermediate four (2)
1996 - Head of the Yarraintermediate eight (6)
1996 - Albert Park regattasenior pair (bow)
1996 - Yarra Yarra regattaintermediate four (3)
1996 - Banks regattaintermediate four (3)
1996 - Henley on the Maribyrnong regattaIntermediate four (bow)
1997 - Yarra Yarra regattaIntermediate four (3)
1997 - Yarra Yarra regattaIntermediate four (3) and Mixed eight (7)
1998 - Yarra Yarra regattasenior pair (bow) and Mixed eight (7)
1999 - Barwon regattaintermediate four (3)
1999 - Yarra Yarra regatta pair - (bow)
1999 - Dimboola regattasenior pair (bow)
2000 - Mildura regattaIntermediate four (3)
2000 - Mildura regattaMixed eight (2)
2000 - Wentworth regattasenior pair - (bow)
2000 - Richmond regattaintermediate pair (bow)
2000 - Nagambie regattaintermediate pair (bow)
2001 - Richmond regattaintermediate pair (bow)
2003 - Wentworth regattamasters pair “A” (bow) and Open pair (bow)
2003 - Melbourne rowing club masters regattamasters pair “A” (bow)
2003 - Rowing Victoria medal seriesmasters pair “A” (bow)
2004 - Rutherglen regattaintermediate four (3), Open eight (5) and Masters eight (5)
2004 - Rutherglen sprint regattaintermediate four (3) and Masters eight (5)
2004 - Yarra Yarra regattaintermediate four (3)
2004 - Yarra Yarra regattaOpen eight (5)
2004 - Albert Park South Melbourne regattamasters “B” four (3)
2004 - Carrum masters regattamasters “B” four (3)
2004 - Geelong masters regattamasters “B” four (3)
2004 - State masters regattamasters “B” four (3), Masters “C” pair (bow) and Masters eight (5)
2005 - Rutherglen regattaOpen eight (7) and Intermediate four (3)
2005 -Rutherglen sprint regattaintermediate four (3)
2005 -Yarra Yarra regattaintermediate pair- (bow)
2005 -Footscray regattaintermediate pair- (bow)
2006 - Rutherglen regatta“C” eight (7)
2006 - Rutherglen sprint regattamasters “B” four (3)
2006 - Wendouree Ballarat regatta“C” eight (7)
2006 - Wendouree Ballarat regatta“C” pair (bow)
2006 - Mildura regatta“B” pair (bow) and “A” eight (7)
2006 - Wentworth regatta“A” eight (7) and “C” four (3)
2006 - Geelong masters regatta“C” four (3), “C” pair (bow) and “C” eight (7)
2006 - Victorian masters championship regatta“C” four (3), “B” eight (7) and Mixed “B” eight (7)
2007 - Rutherglen regatta“C” pair (7), Masters eight (7) and “D” Quad scull (3)
2007 - Rutherglen sprint regatta“C” pair -t (bow) and Masters eight (7)
2007 - La Trobe regatta“C” pair (bow)
2007 - Yarra Yarra regatta“C” eight (bow)
2007 - State championships“D” quad scull (3)
2007 - Footscray regatta“D” quad scull (3), “C” eight (7) and "C” quad scull (3)
2008 - Rutherglen regatta“A” Quad scull (3) and Mixed eight (7)
2008 - Head of the Goulburnmasters quad scull (3)
2009 - Rutherglen regatta“A” Quad scull (3)
2009 - Rutherglen sprint regattamixed eight (7)
2013 - Head of the Goulburnmasters quad scull “A-C” (3)
2013 - Melbourne head mixed masters “D” (5)
2013 - Head of the Yarramixed masters “D” (5)
2013 - Henley regattamasters four (3)
2013 - Head of the Goulburnmixed masters “D” eight (5)
2014 - Head of the Goulburn masters “D” eight (5)
2014 - Melbourne headmasters “D” eight (5)
2014 - Head of the Yarramasters “D” eight (5)
2017 - Rutherglen regattamixed masters “D” quad scull (3)
2017 - Rutherglen sprint regattamixed masters “D” quad scull (3)
2017 - Nagambie regattadouble scull “D” (bow)
2021 - Rutherglen regattamasters double scull division 4 (bow)
2021 - Rutherglen sprint regattamasters double scull division 4 (bow)
From the Yarra Yarra Rowing Club newsletter 'Yarra Yabbie' 19 Sept 2021:-
Stuart joined YYRC in the1987/88 season, along with Ed Kinch. He’s contributed both his knowledge and expertise to the running of the club and held a number of committee positions over the years:
During his time as president, Stuart was able to advocate positive outcomes for Yarra Yarra and other Melbourne rowing clubs at various rowing and council forums.
Stu has represented the club at many local, national and international events, with many successes. Including representing YYRC at a number of World Masters games with Jack in the double.
In his acceptance speech, Stu said he loves what YYRC represents, community. It’s a club that welcomes anyone, regardless of background. He’s made a lot of friends, met a lot of great people. And wanted to thank those who had rowed with him over the years.
He’s enjoyed his time on committee, and always tried to put back into YYRC. But funnily enough, he’s always gotten more out than what he’s put in.
Most importantly, Stuart is looking forward to getting back to the club for a row and a beer.
Jim Skidmore
June 2024