The Legion of Rowers has always had a simple purpose: support Masters rowing, create opportunities for Masters to compete and connect, and give back to the sport by supporting the next generation of New Zealand rowers. Our Masters events across the North Island are an important part of this work. They bring rowers together, create competition and, through the income they generate, enable the Legion to support Under 19 rowers selected to represent New Zealand at the World Ro

At this year's Legions AGM, presenters shared the highlights and challenges behind three building projects — Highbrook Regional Watersports Centre, St George's Rowing Club and Northshore Rowing Club. A shared story about people who saw a gap, held onto a vision and kept showing up, sometimes for decades, for the next generation of rowers. Watch the presenters here, or read what was shared below. Highbrook Regional Watersports Centre Presented by Murdock Dryden, Trustee 2016

Most sports clubs, charities and community groups rely on volunteers to run their committees and make decisions. These roles can be rewarding, but they also come with responsibilities. In New Zealand, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 sets out duties for officers and committee members. They must act in good faith, act in the best interests of the organisation, and take reasonable care when making decisions. Association Liability Insurance helps protect the organisation

Through Aotearoa Boat Company, Poralu Marine’s world-class pontoon infrastructure is available to rowing clubs, schools and organisations throughout New Zealand.­­­ We work with Poralu and its customers to guide projects through every stage - from the initial feasibility study and design, through to manufacture, installation and final commissioning on the water. No project is too small or too large 180 mm freeboard Complies with New Zealand standards Low maintenance requirem

The Aotearoa Boat Company Bow Light Finally, we have a fit-for-purpose bow light designed by two Kiwi coaches for New Zealand conditions. This light is a game-changer for our rowing community. 100% waterproof (rated to 50 m) Magnetic on/off switch for easy operation Automatic shut-off at sunrise to save battery life Built specifically for saltwater use Positive buoyancy ensures it won't sink Attaches to most bow number holders White flashing LED light visible from up to 4 km

A note from the Legion of Rowers newsletter sponsor: “I’ve been involved in the rowing shoe industry for 10 years. In that time, Bont Rowing shoes are the best shoes I’ve come across! With their carbon split sole technology using top end cycling industry materials, Bont Rowing shoes help to increase foot force production while reducing lateral movement to improve on water performance. A product that shows you’re truly invested in your results. “When coaching in the lead u

🥇 Article provided by Kevin Horan Success in Perth – 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships The 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships were held in the final week of May at Champion Lakes in Perth, bringing together competitors from across Australia and beyond. A strong New Zealand contingent, largely from the lower North Island, made the journey across the Tasman—and returned home with an impressive haul of medals. 🇳🇿 Kiwi Representation The New Zealand group

Rowing pioneer, administrator and volunteer and Past President of the Legion of Rowers, Lesley Milne has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award from New Zealand Sport and Recreation. Here is her speech... Thank you Rowing NZ for this most unexpected and humbling honour- thank you Sport NZ for this wonderful evening and everyone for your ovation. This honour has come quite out of the blue for me and has completely bowled me o

Photos by Judy Shadbolt The recipients were: CONSTANZE DUELL, Bay of Plenty Coast: Womens A-D Single - Doctor Stuart Reid Cup DAN DE GROOT, Star Boating Club: Men's A-D Single - Stuart Wade Blade STEVE WESTLAKE, North Shore Rowing Club: Men's E-M Single - John Marshall Trophy 1892 JAMES AND MICHAEL BRAKE, North Shore Rowing Club: Men's A-D Double - Stuart Wade Blade BRITTANY SMITH AND AMANDA BADGER, West End Rowing Club: Women's A-D Double - Alexander Farmer 1924 Trophy BRUC

Under 22 Coxed Four - silver winners at the Oceania Team Champs Australian, May 2026 Four of the 2025 Under 19 Award recipients were selected to represent the North Island in the U22 team to race at the recent Oceania Teams Champs in Australia in May 2026. They were Angalla Carney Blake Cooper Jack Buckley Nathan Strachan The team travelled an hour inland of Brisbane to Lake Wyaralong to race as a North Island team against the Australian State teams and the South Island. Anga

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 / […]

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