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…
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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…
Governor General visits Waitemata RC
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…
Business House Rowing – Cognizant
Business House rowing has been reignited in Auckland with organisations being able to compete for the Thomson Memorial Cup. This Cup was competed for annually from 1938 through to 1996. The structure of the event has been adapted from Invercargill…
Ageless Improvement
As the age-groups roll by, your ability to simply rack up more miles on the river is not an option. Workout time is at a premium. Post-exercise recovery is a force to be reckoned with. So to keep getting faster…
John Thompson Memorial Gold Cup
The Cup was donated by Mrs Thompson, wife of John Thompson who was a former Club Captain of St Georges in 1898 The Cup was donated in 1937 and St Georges Rowing Club executive decided that the Gold cup be…