sentences:  Racing as the Tasmanian state entrant he thrice won the Australian sculling championship at the Interstate Regattas in 1910, 1911 and 1914.In 1911 in planning to defend his Australian title he trained in Sydney under the former world professional champion George Towns.In 1912 McVilly first contested the Henley Royal Regatta, racing in the Diamond Challenge Sculls event in Derwent Rowing Club colours.