Sweating Your Boathouse Assets: A New Revenue Stream for Rowing Clubs
Consider this: ninety percent of the time, your boathouse building and equipment sits idle. Between morning and evening training sessions, during midday weekdays, and throughout slower seasons, your valuable facilities generate no
2026 Head of the Harbour Regatta
Photo: Grant Craies leading the crew from the boat park. Photo Credit: Melanie Lo The famous Auckland schools regatta, Head of the Harbour, has started adding Masters events to the schedule. Run on
When Olympians Come to Town: The Blue Lake Regatta Controversy
A small regional rowing regatta in New Zealand has sparked an unexpected debate about what happens when elite athletes compete alongside weekend warriors. The Blue Lake Regatta, known for its relaxed atmosphere
Masters Strategy for New Zealand
Sue Wright chair of the working group has presented a proposed strategy for masters rowing to the Rowing NZ CEO, Simon Wickham, on 14th October 2025. The document is here and the
U19 2025 team reports
Corben Campbell The Legion of Rowers helped my family fund my journey to the U19 world champs in Lithuania. Here I was able to compete in the junior men’s 8+ which was
Juniors 2025 Support
Our juniors did us proud in Trakei Lithuania at the U19 World Rowing Championships. The photo below shows the recipients of $3,000 donations from the Legion of Rowers members. The full team
Climate action and rowing waters
Rowing is a sport which should be very aligned with climate action. As water users we are very aware of variable water levels and weather patterns changing. I’m sure you have experienced
Rowing Connect – user guide
Masters rowers, we are just over a month away from 2025 NZ Masters Rowing Champs in Twizel!! This year, your registration to enter is different. Rowing Connect is the new individual registration system
Masters: How to Row and Keep Your Relationship on Keel
Rowing can create harmony at home or rowing can rock the domestic boat. For a masters racer who regularly competes in addition to a busy work schedule, time-blocking to give enough attention
Legion Silver Salvers Awards winners 2025
Administrator of the Year Chris Williams, Whangarei Rowing Club Chris Williams has been a dedicated member of the Whangarei Rowing Club since 2011, beginning asa Masters rower and evolving into a highly
Masters Strategy out for consultation
Rowing New Zealand’s Community and Schools Rowing Co-Ordinator emailed this letter to all clubs on 15th July 2025. Please ensure your club committee and your masters members respond with feedback before the
Rowing impostor syndrome
An athlete asked this question Anyone familiar with imposter syndrome in middle aged athletes and how to get past it? I mean, not me, obviously, just asking generally. It is surprisingly common
May 2025 North Island Trophy winners
We have a giant list of trophies which were won (see document at the end of the article). And a correspondingly giant photo gallery of winners. Full 1k/500m regatta results list. Full
2025 May Regatta Conditions of Racing
There have been some changes to the conditions of racing – please be aware. Summary of principal changes. See file below for the full details. Entries Open: April 3rd at 10 am Entries
Build up to race pace
Looking for the right training recipe to boost your results this year? Race pace workouts are a key ingredient for boat speed. Your conditioning is going to improve through the season. In