Hi all, I’m Oceane Jeannerat, part of the Fremantle Rowing Club squad. This September our club performed exceptionally well at the Australian Beach Sprint Nationals in NSW. The extra training sessions I did outside of my already very busy rowing schedule paid off as I came back to Perth with a big smile and an U19 national champion title. Following this, Rowing Australia invited me to represent Australia at the 2025 Commonwealth Rowing Association Championships. I'm so incredibly grateful for this incredible opportunity, it definitely wouldn't have been possible without my amazing family, my very patient coach, my friends for listening me rant on about rowing when I'm not rowing, and the FRC community as a whole.

From November 21-23, I will be racing in the U19 Women's solo and potentially another event such as a relay. The championships will be held at Brownes Beach, in Barbados, which is not simple to get to at all, meaning the cost has come in at $6,811.00. As an underage athlete, the trip will be self funding, and with a five week notice prior to departure, this is inconvenient to prepare for. 

I would love to live my life to its fullest with no regrets, and for that I have decided to accept the invitation. I am truly honoured to have been invited. To turn this dream into a reality, I would be incredibly grateful for any support you can provide, if possible. Every contribution allows me to seize this unique opportunity and give it everything I’ve got. Your donations are tax-deductible!