ANDY BOTTING

BGS

Boatman

I started as Boatman with Brisbane Grammar School in October 2022.

After 18 years of working in the corporate world in senior leadership roles, I decided to ditch the rat race for working full time in rowing. I’ve been heavily involved in rowing as both an athlete and coach for over 30 years, so it’s great to finally follow my passion.

I’ve continued to coach the year 11 firsts while starting in the Boatman role last year. It was challenging at first coming into the program after the floods, with no pontoon and gear spread across multiple locations. However, it’s so rewarding now having the fleet come back together at the West End shed and the seeing the boys grow with an invigorated sense of belonging.