Boat detective work
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…
Rebecca Caroe
Row Timer app
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…
Scoring Burnout
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…
Repetitive stress factors for masters rowing
The injury rate in rowing is about 0.4 per 1,000 hours of training at the elite level. Rates may be higher among non-elite recreational rowers but are far less than other sports such as (American) football at 4 per 1,000…
Matt Kavanagh Nails National Erg Record
Matt Kavanagh started rowing at the end of 2001 when Brian Hawthorne was doing a project out of North Shore RC and he heard about it. He had done half a novice year at school and always wanted to do…
Plundering Aussie Gold
An enthusiastic group of 31 kiwis traveled the Sydney International Regatta Course to compete in the Aussie champs from June 1-4th, 2023. Representatives from Nelson, Horowhenua, Union Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, Clifton, North Shore and Tauranga clubs came home with some…
Midwinter regatta for Novices, New Masters & Experienced
Kick the winter blues and come to the Retro Regatta on Panmure Basin, August 5th, 2023. Designed for EVERY master from Novices, New Masters who started since 2020 and Experienced rowers. Bring the whole club. We provide BOATS COXSWAINS LUNCH…
Peak Your Technique
Converting those erg watts to more boat meters per second demands a plan. Get more out of your stroke without more time on the water. Today we are going to show you how to sync your technical focus with your…
Inaugural Auckland Corporate Regatta
INAUGURAL CORPORATE ROWING REGATTA HELD SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2023 ON LAKE PUPUKE, TAKAPUNA, AUCKLAND Entries 3 crews comprising: – training from St George’s RC, training from North Shore RC and Women’s Novvies from North Shore RC Racing comprised: – A…
Feather Away
Quiet refined bladework is the signature of a skilled oarsman. Turbulence and splashing at the tip of your oar sends a big hit of drag to your boat speed. The standard of your feathering motion may not be at the…
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.
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 the early weeks develop a solid base of…