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Ted
Hale - Successful Rower
Ted Hale - Coach
Ted Hale - Racing Boat
Builder
Guilin
Adventure !!!
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Ted
Hale Racing Eight
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Ted
Hale - Successful Rower ....
Ted
Hale was Australian National Champion in Single Sculls from 1976-1982.
He
also won National Championships in the Double Scull, Quadruple Scull
and Eight during this time.
Ted also achieved the following results:
Interstate Champion Single Sculls (Presidents Cup) 1976-1981.
NSW Single Sculls Champion 1976-1977, 1979-1982.
South Australian Champion Single Sculls 1980.
Victorian Champion Single Sculls 1973, 1978 & 1981.
Tasmanian Champion 1971-1975, 1983-1984.
Henley on Yarra (Silver Sculls) 1973.
Australian Intervarsity Champion Single Sculls 1971-1972 & 1975.
New Zealand Champion Single Sculls in 1976.
Diamond Sculls Single Scull Champion Henley Royal Regatta England
1976.
NSW Oarsman of the Year in 1976.
Ted
represented Australia in the 1976 Montreal Olympics as
a member of the Australian Olympic Team (in the Single Scull),
finishing eighth in the Single Scull. He won the prestigious Diamond
Sculls in 1976 at Henley on Thames, in England. He was New Zealand
Single Sculls champion in 1976. Competed in world championships
in 1978 and was a member of the Australian World Championship Team
(in
the Single Scull).
In 1979 he was a member of the Australian World Championship Team
(in the Eight) that was placed Fourth.
Ted won the Australian National Championships Single Sculls in 1982
in a boat of his own construction.
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Hale - Coach...
As
a coach Ted knows the equipment needs of competitors. He is a "Level
2" accredited coach in both Rowing and Australian Rules Football
(AFL), having coached numerous Australian Rowing Championship winners.
Ted is also a former Queensland Selector, a former Queensland Presidents
Cup coach, and a former Australian Team coach. With such a diverse
background, Ted has an insight into the technical, training and
racing requirements of individual rowers and specific crew needs,
and is only too happy to discuss details and to offer advice at
any time. Some of Ted's coaching achievements are mentioned below:
1978 Tasmanian Womens Open Scull Champion (Sandy Bay - Shan McGinnis)
1978 2nd at the Nationals in the Womens Open Scull (Tasmania - Shan
McGinnis)
1978 Australian Representative in the Open Womens Quad that competed
at the World Championships in New Zealand (Sandy Bay - Shan McGinnis)
1982 National Light Weight Mens Open Single Scull Champion (Sydney
Rowing Club - Bob Allen)
1984 National Light Weight Mens Open Single Scull Champion (Sydney
Rowing Club - Bob Allen)
1985 National Schoolgirl Single Scull Champion (THR&AC Dianna
Spedding)
1985 National Junior Double Scull Champions (THR&AC Dianna Spedding/Maree
Spedding)
1985 National Light Weight Womens Double Scull Champions (THR&AC
Sharon Ethel/Rosita McMahon)
1986 THR&AC Highest pointscore for QUEENSLAND Rowing Clubs
1986 THR&AC 9 members selected for the QUEENSLAND Team to attend
the Nationals (THR&AC Robbie Dorrough, Dave Berry, Rosita McMahon,
Sharon Ethel, Duncan Ethel, Lincoln Handley, Dianna Spedding, Maree
Spedding, Jenny Hafey)
1986 Coached the Kings Cup Queensland Eight
1986 National Senior B Single Scull Champion (THR&AC Dianna
Spedding)
1986 National Schoolgirl Champion (THR&AC Maree Spedding)
1986 National Junior Single Scull Champion (THR&AC Maree Spedding)
1986 National Junior Double Scull Champions (THR&AC Maree Spedding/Jenny
Hafey)
1986 Coach with Australian Junior Team to World Championships in
Czecholslovakia (THR&AC Maree Spedding)
1986 Coach with Australian Junior Team to Trans-Tasman Championships
in New Zealand (THR&AC Maree Spedding)
1987 THR&AC 5 members selected for the QUEENSLAND Team to attend
the Nationals (THR&AC Robbie Dorrough, Bob Allen, Dianna Spedding,
Maree Spedding, Jenny Hafey)
1987 National Senior B Single Scull Champion (THR&AC Dianna
Spedding)
1987 National Junior Double Scull Champions (THR&AC Maree Spedding/Jenny
Hafey)
1987 National Schoolgirl Champion (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1988 THR&AC 1 member selected for the QUEENSLAND Team to attend
the Nationals (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1988 National Schoolgirl Champion (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1988 National Junior Double Scull Champion (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1988 National Junior Single Scull Champion (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1988 Travelled with Australian Junior Team to World Championships
in Milan/Italy (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1989 THR&AC 1 member selected for the QUEENSLAND Team to attend
the Nationals (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1989 National Senior B Double Scull Champion (THR&AC Jenny Hafey)
1989 National Womens Open Quad Champion - one member (THR&AC
Jenny Hafey)
1990 THR&AC 1 member selected for the QUEENSLAND Team to attend
the Nationals (THR&AC Bob Allen)
1990 National Light Weight Mens Open Single Scull Champion (THR&AC
- Bob Allen)
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Guilin
Adventure ...
In
August 2007, my Chinese business was invited to provide a boat for
a trial row on the Li River in South West China.
We
delivered a double scull to brothers Werner & Jurg Rosenberger,
both former Swiss rowing representatives -in Guilin. Then began
a fantastic downriver venture with Werner & Jurg rowing through
amazing scenery in the famous limestone countryside of the region
- whilst I assumed the role of umpire or lookout onboard an accompanying
police run-about. The four hour trip ended at lunch time and we
adjourned for lunch at the nearby riverside restaurant in Yangshuo.
Werner
and Jurg have since decided to conduct organised rowing tours over
the same course in a fleet of coxed quadruple sculls - extended
to a second day thus travelling further down river.
The
anticipated commencement of these tours was China Summer of 2008
- and accompanying photos show the initial Quad scull trip sharing
the waterway with fishermen (who use cormorants to dive and catch
their fish). The severe earthquakes in Chengdu (some distance to
the north of Guilin necessitated a change in plans as much attention
was diverted to the relief effort. It is anticipated that the project
will commence in the near future.
For
information on this fabulous adventure contact ted@tedhalerowing.com.au
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Boat
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Hale - Racing Boat Builder ...
Ted
Hale's career in boat building began through his involvement in
repair work around the schools and rowing clubs of Sydney, whilst
still a competitor. In the latter years of his racing, he built
and raced his own Single Sculls, to win National Championships.
Ted
Hale Racing Boats commenced business in 1982 as builders of basic
fibreglass boats, then moved to traditional timber construction.
They have kept abreast of developments in the latest technology
and now build state
of the art hi-tech boats recognised the world over for their quality
and rigidity.
Early
1994 saw the business expand with a bold move to develop a boat
construction facility in The Peoples Republic of China, as a direct
response to requirements from export customers as well as being
able to give advantages to existing Australian customers. This move
came about after four years planning and research into the selection
and establishment of the present factory facility.
In
1994, manufacturing began at a very reduced capacity and for the
next five years the staff were selected and trained for what was
required in the industry. Today the staff in the factory in China
are all highly trained and skilled in up to date boat-building technology.
The
China operation, known as Sylvic Sports Equipment Company began
as a joint venture between
Ted Hale Rowing and the Department of Physical Culture and Sport
in the City of Zhaoqing in southern China.
This
venture is the only builder of rowing shells in China that is managed
and financed by "Western" Interests - and represents a
significant capital investment on behalf of Ted Hale. It is totally
under the direction of Ted Hale - who has been responsible for:
the development of expertise; the development of designs; the supplying
of all materials for construction; and sales.
Sylvic
has no relationship whatsoever, with other builders of rowing shells
in China, which are Chinese owned and which manufacture and sell
to clients in the West.
Research
and development is a continuous process, ensuring that the construction
methods and materials are the most up to date available - and the
most appropriate for this type of boat. Various options are available
in fittings to meet individual needs.
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All
That Glitters...
We
would like to urge all prospective buyers of rowing equipment to:-
Look before you leap!
Look below the surface!
Consider the long term picture.
There
are a number of Australian boatbuilders, who have made significant
capital investments in their businesses over many years.
This includes establishment of business premises, construction of
moulds, creation of infrastructure - not to mention ongoing Research
and Development.
We include ourselves in this category. 2007 marked
the 25th Anniversary of our involvement in the industry.
Yes, our boats are manufactured in China - but, the manufacturing
is done by our own company in China. We provide the premises, we
employ all the staff - and provide accommodation and meals for them.
We take full responsibility for design and manufacturing.
We provide all the materials, from wherever in the world we can
source them - just as we would here in Australia.
And we provide Service and repair facilities - and jobs for our
staff - here in Australia.
So, we have a major investment - and we are here "for
the long haul".
Contrast
this with those who simply buy boats from offshore at wholesale
prices, and sell them here at retail prices - simply taking "the
cream off the top". Where is their investment in the
long term future of rowing? What will they provide you with that
will be beneficial to this sport - and this business - in the future?
Such hit and run merchants have been here before - in different
guise - and many customers have had their fingers burnt.
Beware of the claims of supposedly superior performance.
Look behind the glitzy façade. You are trying
to buy a racing machine that will endure the stresses of racing
and transport in Australia's harsh conditions.
Spend your money wisely!
It
is a free market - and you certainly have an abundance of choices.
We can do nothing but urge you to support those who actually support
the sport in this country
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Ted
Hale Racing Eight...
Ted
Hale Rowing celebrated 27 Years of boatbuilding in 2009. Over
those years, it would be true to say that we have become better
known for our quality "small" boats - but in fact, we
have been building Eights since 1988.
Our
first eight ever built (a timber version - built from spruce,
silver ash and cedar) was successful in winning the Brisbane
Head of the River, with Brisbane Boys College. There followed
other successes in that same race - plus victory in the Sydney
Head of the River with The Kings School in what at that time
was our newly developed hull built from Carbon and honeycomb.
We
have recently developed a new mould for our Eight - incorporating
all the features of our very successful "small boat" design.
In particular, our design is based on a relatively straight keel
line (minimum "banana") - thus ensuring that the bow of
the boat does not "ride up".
Our
hulls are full carbon / honeycomb - with full length carbon
keel (not present in boats from other manufacturers); substantial
washboard flanges; and "shell shoulders".
These features all provide an extremely strong and durable hull,
which is important - not just for racing, but also to withstand
the stresses applied during transport. The hulls have excellent
longtitudinal and torsional stiffness - ensuring maximum
transfer of effort into propulsion of the boat.
Sealed bulkheads beneath the monocoque deck adds to this
stiffness, as well as providing required buoyancy
in case of emergency situations resulting from swamping.
With
the "shell shoulders" and wide washboard flange, we offer
the option of our original Mark II rigging system - or
our Bow-mounted Wing Riggers.
Fully adjustable footstretchers, with shoes - and optional
single action or double action seats complete the
package.
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| Successes
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Nationals
2009 - Lake Barrington International, Tasmania - March
F1
series boats fitted with carbon rigger were very prominent throughout
the regatta and won numerous medals. Congratulations to Gold medal
winners Sophie Dansie in womens U17's single, Chloe Hill and Sophie
Jarvis in womens U17 double, Joseph McLachlan and Matthew Crouch
in the mens U17 double and Ben Morley and Tom McAuley as part of
the mens U19 quad - and to all the other medalist and finalists
who had an excellent regatta.
Congratulations to Ben Morley on his selection in the Australian
mens junior quad scull.
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Junior
World Championships - Beijing - August 2007
Ted
Hale Rowing Honoured...
Ted
Hale Rowing was honoured to be the supplier of boats for the Australian
Team for these championships.
Our agreement with Rowing Australia included the supply of boats
for all team members for training in Australia and supply of new
boats on site at the new Beijing Olympic Course in China.
The
boats we supplied were all our current model bow-mounted wing rigger
"F1 Series" - with Carbon riggers for the Men's Single;
Women's Double; and Men's Quad Scull
- and magnesium alloy riggers (new version) for the Women's Pair;
and Men's coxed four.
For
Ted Hale Rowing this presented a challenge to provide equipment
in which the athletes could feel comfortable, secure, and confident
in the product and its ability to allow them to produce their best
performances - and we worked closely with the athletes' coaches
and team management to ensure this happened
It
was also an "interesting" exercise logistically.
The
boats supplied to our team in Beijing were built at my business,
Sylvic Sports Equipment Company, in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province,
Southern China. This meant transporting these boats, by road - some
2500 km to Beijing. We hired a truck, with 2 drivers, which was
then set up with frame-work to carry all boats.
The truck involved was normally used to carry wheat - and part of
this preparation involved removing some of the "leaves"
from the springs and reducing tyre pressure - to soften the ride.
The truck departed Zhaoqing on July 25th for the long drive - arriving
late on 27th July.
I
went to Beijing, together with my business manager Shen Chong (Jack)
and factory manager Huang Hai Guo (Gwok). We were all kept busy
through the lead up to the regatta - but were then able to enjoy
the spectacle of 4 days of racing!
At the completion of racing, all equipment was loaded back onto
the truck - and the drivers left for the return drive to Zhaoqing.
For
Jack and Gwok it was especially rewarding to see some of the many
boats they have been involved in building over the past 14 years
actually out on the water racing. Normally they just see the new
boat leave the factory packed in a container - and never see it
with rowers aboard.
The
exercise of providing boats for this team has been invaluable for
us in working closely with the athletes.
We thank all concerned for their support and valuable feedback,
in this exercise, which has helped us further develop our product
- and I trust that all Australian athletes in the team for Beijing
were happy with what we provided.
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Our
bow mounted carbon wing rigger continues to impress...
Ted
Hale Rowing introduced our first Bow-mounted wing rigger (Magnesium
alloy version) in 1998.
This
followed a prolonged period of success with our earlier MarkII rigger,
which allowed us to explore the potential of the pin being supported
top and bottom ("C" bracket) from the bow end.
For
us, it seemed the natural progression from here was to the bow-mounted
rigger. The Alloy version of this was successful in winning at National
Championship level - but it was always the intention to further
develop it - and ultimately build it in Carbon.
Prototype
Carbon Riggers were developed and tested over the next 4 years -
and then, when we were finally happy with the testing, we released
our F1 Slingshot - Carbon Bow-mounted Wing Rigger in 2005.
The
rigger wasfinally out there! After years of research, development,
trialling of prototypes, searching for appropriate methods of construction,
manufacturing of moulds, manufacturing of components - and finally,
assembly and fitting to our new range of hulls.
The result has been a fantastic response to this new product!
When
we released the F1 rigger, we decided to produce that system only,
(bow-Mounted Wings) for our complete range of boats. When we began
building bow- mounted wings, nobody else as interested to do so
- so we effectively "flew in the face of convention" -
but not necessarily in the face of engineering wisdom
We
backed ourselves - as we felt we "had it right".
Now,
we have been paid the greatest compliment!
At
the World Junior Championships in Beijing, in 2007 - there was very
noticeable interest in our riggers from the Italian Builders Filippi.
The
only other builder who used a Bow-Mounted (aluminium) system was
Fluid Design from Canada.
This
year Filippi have released a similar bow-mounted wing rigger for
sculling, which made a significant impression at the World Champs!
At
Beijing Olympics Filippi was on of two major suppliers of boats
- supplying perhaps 45% of the boats used.
Rather
than be dissappointed that someone may have copied our development,
We feel thrilled that they have chosen to follow our lead in this
area of design!! Now perhaps the doubters may be convinced???
Throughout
the development stages of "our rigger" there had been
an extended period of excitement and anticipation relating to the
introduction of this new item - as we performed final trials before
release of the product.
We do all our design and testing based on what we believe will work
best - but the best test of all comes from the use in training and
racing conditions by the end user - our customers!
As with any new product - but particularly where the product is
coming from "Outside the Square" - there is a significant
element of risk involved - both for the manufacturer and the end
user. We are obliged to take this risk! And we think it has been
to the benefit of all!!
We
are looking forward to future developments!
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World Junior Representative - Ben Morley

Our new wing rigger consists of the main rigger arms plus 3 mouldings
which:-
1 - attach the rigger to the boat (Stand)
2 - provide the connection from the rigger arm to the head (Goose
Neck)
3 - provide the attachment point for the head to the pin ("C"
Bracket)
These 3 mouldings are all Injection moulded - and following the
design and manufacture of the actual moulds, we then conducted tests
on different materials for use in the manufacture of the actual
components to determine the most suitable materials.
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For the end user, the risk involved is in placing their faith in
a product that is quite different from anything else on the market
- and which is in the early stages of introduction.
Will it work? Will it stand the stresses of training and racing?
Will it make me look silly? Will it actually help improve boatspeed?
We endeavour to have these trials take place in situations that
are not too critical for the user - but that is always relative
to the level of competition in which they are involved!
We are continuing with the development process and to all the
users of our equipment who have displayed great faith in our product,
we say thank you! We hope you will continue to enjoy the ride!
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"It's
like a sling-shot! What you put into it is what you get out
of it. When we put in an extra push, we can feel it, the carbon
rigger absorbs it."
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we are all pushing together, the boat soars! The Carbon Rigger
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is a lot smoother with the new rigger, you don't feel the boat
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Please let us know if your name should appear on our list of successes
and send us an email with all your details (i.e. complete name,
your success, venue of regatta, photo of you in a Ted Hale boat
etc.) to:
ted@tedhalerowing.com.au
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