June virtual distance results are now available
June 10, 2020
Getting our erg on in June. The results are in.
While number of participants were down, we were still able to draw in an international crowd to our 2nd virtual long distance event. In July we will continue the virtual long distance but also offer an in-person on water option now NZ is at Level 1. We will post ...
Results from our first virtual long distance are in
May 11, 2020
With 41 entries, 22 men and 19 women competed in Saturday's virtual erg race. It was a great turn out and a few hard core racers dug in to complete the half marathon. The event drew international attention too. With 10 competitors joining us from the ...
2020 Winter Long Distance gone Virtual
April 28, 2020
You provide the water and we will provide the racing
2020 winter rowing will be remembered as the one that almost didn't happen. We say almost because we are still running our annual winter series virtually thanks to the help of RowPT Training Group.
Virtual racing may not be able to offer picturesque views o...
Rowing during Covid-19 Level 3
April 28, 2020
Health & Safety Update
As you will know, NZ has moved to Level 3 from 11:59 last night (27 April). While this will allow for some of the Level 4 lockdown restrictions to be lifted, the WRA Committee has resolved that the club’s across the region should remain closed.
This is consistent with the ...
Rigging intro a hit with participants
July 12, 2019
Last weekend's winter workshop was a hit with participants. The kiwi guide to rigging in partnership with Lazlo's gave participants and introduction into the basics and the key steps to rigging a boat with accuracy. Karl shared with the group his rigging know-how...
2019 HOWRR now over 2 days!
June 24, 2019
Celebrate the end of winter training and welcome in the Summer!
Following in the tradition of all the great rowing nations, New Zealand is getting it's own Head of the Waikato River Race! This race will be based at Mighty River Domain on Lake Karapiro, with racing starting a...