Auckland Beach Sprints Regatta 2023
The inaugural Auckland Beach Sprints regatta for coxed quads and doubles was held on 29th April at St Helier’s Beach. Here are some photos.
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Swift Racing NZ National Beach Sprint Champs, Nelson, 2023
Bright and early on January 3, Tahunanui Beach in Nelson was all action. Members of the Nelson Rowing Club converged on the beach from 5.30am to pitch tents, rig coastal boats, set up a buoyed course and prepare for the…
A 70km row from Awaroa to Nelson
A 70km row from Awaroa to Nelson celebrated two of the Nelson rowing community’s ‘remarkable men’ over the weekend. The Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club hosted the first Myles Sellers Memorial Row on Saturday in honour of Nelson man Myles…
Whanganui 25km Coastal Row
COASTAL ROWING – WHANGANUI by Judy Shadbolt, St Georges Rowing Club On Sunday 27 February, a 25km event was held in coastal boats commencing from the Union Rowing Club, Whanganui. The course was to follow the shoreline along the coast,…
Types of coastal rowing boat
I have provided a focus on the basic dimensions of the boats used in this type of rowing. Because the sport is so new to New Zealand it is unlikely many will be aware of what the sport is, and…
Coastal Rowing is Coming!!!
Greg Reid is a committee member for Legion of Rowers and a dedicated coastal rowing enthusiast. I am excited to see the sport finally gaining momentum here in New Zealand, each Legion newsletter the intention is to give you more…