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'Sandy' Collins at the Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta, 2009.
His zeal for rowing is well known and he started coaching crews soon after he left School. He has been a member of the Geelong Rowing Association for over 40 years and President twice - with a term of 10 years as President on both occasions. He was member of Rowing Victoria for over 20 years not retiring until 1999. 'Sandy' was a life member of the Albert Bell Club (ABC). His service to sport was recognised by the APS in 1997 when he was honoured by the Association.