New Zealanders are known for their innovation and this story is a unique story about innovation at the start line of races. In the mid 1980s two men created the world’s first race starting system which was used at rowing…
The 62nd Legion of Southland regatta was held in good conditions on the Oreti River – a light breeze came up late in the programme -not that that had any effect on the condition. It was only a small regatta 70 rowers competing. We…
You bag your warm up and jump straight to the hard strokes. Next you conveniently forget your post-row stretch. Cutting training corners may be tempting when you are in a rush but in the long run it won’t pay. Even…
Stroking out of your comfort zone is a must to reach higher limits as an athlete and there is no better place to execute than on the race course. Until you have tried something beyond your competence or skill, you…
Gathered under African Skies, Athletes, Officials, Volunteers, and Support Staff from around the world, joined with the Local Organizers and workers for what has been an amazing event on Roodeplaat Dam. The experience was almost lost when a freak wind…
Conrad Blind – Picture Show took these lovely images.
Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting occurred on Sunday 27th August. Here are some highlights from the meeting… The new committee elected at this AGM are: President: Sue Wright Past President: Lesley Milne Secretary: Paula Storey Treasurer: Roger Watts…
The New Zealand under 19 rowing team travelled tot he World Junior Rowing Championships 2023 partially funded by the Legion of Rowers. The slideshow below is their report about the regatta, Paris and some fine photos.
A coach’s eye on your blade keeps technical crabs at bay during an outing. But if you’re out alone you need a way to self-coach. As a part of your daily warm-up choose a drill that gives you clear feedback…
We got an email from Michael Dorbeck asking We talked about the name on an old skiff I have hanging in my shed and you were going to ask around to see if anyone knows who the boat is named…
For years, rowing events have relied on the old fashioned way of timing races: by using stop-watches, doing “maths”, and then facing several hours of waiting while the results are finalised. This is immensely frustrating! Moreover, spectators are often heard…
When you are in the groove and the boat is in stealth mode, you dial into your mission and rise to the challenge. Whether in practice or on the race course if you are “on” thoughts of failure get no…