Heather Talbot

Growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario the home of Canadian Henley, I first started rowing in 1983 and fell in love with the discipline, intensity and comradery of both training and competing.  Rowing has remained an integral part of my daily life for the last 40 years, and I’m ecstatic that my children have now found the same love for this sport. 
In 2020 when covid shut down competitions, I became the first woman to row 52km across Lake Ontario, but because of my competitive nature, I decided to cycle 100 km back to the start line to surpass the few men who had crossed before me.
Rowing is a sport which challenges the mind, body and soul, building character, drive and determination and these skills are invaluable to living life to the fullest.  I have been blessed throughout my rowing career and look forward to any and all future challenges both on and off the water.