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
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
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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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:
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
Trophies find new lease of life
The Regatta Committee are keen to get more trophies to present and when asking around, the Auckland Rowing Association told us “we’ve got lots of trophies which
Do your club boats suit your membership?
Your boat fleet should match the needs of your group. Many masters group ‘inherit’ boats but for optimal club alignment match the boats with the membership needs.
Whanganui Masters Camp 2025
Following our plan to offer regular masters rowing camps, The Legion is hosting a camp on 5-6th April 2025 hosted by Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club. Lead coach