Last November 2022 saw a visit by Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor General of New Zealand accompanied by her husband Dr. Richard Davis, to the Waitematā Rowing Club (established in 1883 and now located at Taipare Strand on the Te Atatu…
At the Legion of Rowers 2022 AGM our guest speaker was Martha DeLong – this is a summary of her very entertaining speech. Martha DeLong – Tour of Aotearoa: A Personal Journey “The Silver Ghost (aka MeloYelo Traverse E-Bike) had…
REGATTA DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19 POSTPONEMENT – Neilson Kellerman North Island Masters Regatta The Legion of Rowers wish to advise that our Regatta can only be run under Level-1 conditions and as a consequence of the current outbreak of Covid-Delta…
Last weekend ARC hosted a race between Oxford and Cambridge alumni on the Tamaki. Boat Race Auckland offered some consolation for Oxford on the Tāmaki, after a run of losses on the Tideway and Great Ouse. Around 60 people turned…
Thanks to everyone for helping (or offering to help) with the Lower NI Masters regatta on 19 September. We had 65 rowers representing Horowhenua, Hawkes Bay, Porirua, Petone, Clifton, Aramaho Whanganui, Wellington, and Star (eight clubs in total). Being flexible…
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 15th August 2020 CANCELLATION OF NORTH ISLAND MASTERS REGATTA The Legion of Rowers wish to advise that, due to the resurgence of the Corona Virus, and the uncertainty over if and when New Zealand will revert…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 69th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the LEGION OF ROWERS AUCKLAND (Inc.) will be held in the Clubrooms of the AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB, on SUNDAY 30th JUNE, 2019, At 11.00 a.m. ** GUEST SPEAKER –…
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) is updating their emailing database in compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that if you want to continue receiving either the eNewsletter, media release or media advisory from World…
2018 World Masters Rowing Champs in Sarasota, Florida Martha DeLong (Auckland Rowing Club) There are only three words to describe the 2018 World Masters Rowing Champs in Sarasota, Florida, USA: HOT – HOT – HOT! The Florida weatherman could give…
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of James Boyce who died while competing at the Mercer Master’s Regatta on Saturday the 11th. Below is a message from Rob Prebble, the President of the Rotorua RowingClub. It…
We’re pleased to announce that we are starting a new column on the Legion Website. We’ll be posting updates from our Junior Rowers so you can follow their progress.
Legion Regatta A successful Legion regatta was held on Karapiro Lake in April 2018, 258 rowers participated in the regatta which produced a small profit of $395 that will be used as a contribution towards the Junior Rower Awards.…