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 Peninsula). The occasion was the celebration of a past member and rower of the club […]

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 quite a long trip to make From Cape Reinga to Bluff in the south Fully […]

Good Afternoon Associations, Clubs, Schools and Universities, On Thursday 2 December at 11.59pm, all of New Zealand will move to the COVID-19 Protection Framework. Auckland will move to traffic light red, while settings for the rest of New Zealand are due to be announced on Monday 29 November 2021 We are currently reviewing the new framework […]

Breast Cancer Rowsuits now for sale. Click here to buy. Ben Mason rowed 1,000 km in his distinctive pink rowsuit, raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. Now the folks at Kapinua NZ are making these available to the rowing community (with your own name on the back, not Ben’s!), with half the proceeds going […]

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 in NZ we have decided, in conjunction with KRI, not to hold the Nielson Kellerman […]

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 out to witness the ancient rivalry transplanted, including former light blues, John Maasland and Tim […]

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 was key and we were able to quickly make the decision to move from Manawatu […]

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 to Alert Level 1 throughout the Country, the call has been made, in consultation with […]

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 – CAMPBELL CROUCH ** **WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALLIST – 2018** Junior Trust Recipient – 2018 / […]

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 Rowing, they need your consent otherwise you will no longer receive the newsletter or media […]

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 us no respite from the 35°C temps, on average, for the entire week. We were […]

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 is with great sadness and shock that we learned of the sudden passing of James […]

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. Legion Junior Trust Awards This year, the Legion increased the value of the Junior Trust […]

Bay of Plenty Rowing Association 2018 Masters Regatta Presented in association with the Legion of Rowers and Karapiro Rowing Incorporated Lake Karapiro Saturday 1 September 2018 10am—4pm $30 + GST per rower (inc. Row IT fee) Registration via Row IT Get some practice and check out the opposition 2 weeks prior to National Champs on 15 […]

The world of rowing has lost a special man who has contributed to New Zealand rowing for over 60 years. From winning Gold at the ’68 Olympics (see Stuff article here) to coaching the Howick College Novice Girls to Medals at last years Maadi Cup, his involvement has always been great. The Legion of Rowers wishes […]