Newcastle Rowing Club

A huge congratulations to NRC members John McLeod and Margi Vercoe, who travelled to Rhodes Parkrun last weekend for its special Octogenarian Celebration, recognising Parkrunners aged 80 and over. 👏

John has now completed more than 400 Parkruns, while Margi is closing in on an incredible 300.

Their achievements extend well beyond Parkrun. The pair have been rowing together at Newcastle Rowing Club for almost 30 years and famously completed the Carrington to Berry Park Marathon in 2003 in a mixed double. Battling gale force winds, rough water and a punishing final stretch into Berry Park, they showed the same determination that still sees them active today.

The timing is especially fitting, with Newy parkrun celebrating its 14th anniversary this Saturday. John was there for the very first Newcastle Parkrunand is still taking part today.

We are incredibly proud to have John and Margi as members of Newcastle Rowing Club. Their commitment to fitness, friendship and community continues to inspire us all.

If you're free on Saturday, why not join the celebrations at Newcastle Parkrun's 14th anniversary and help celebrate everything that makes our community so special. ❤️🤍💙

❤️🤍💙 Australian Masters Rowing Championships 2026 ❤️🤍💙

Three days of racing in Perth brought everything from sunshine to rain squalls, with NRC rowers competing across age categories A through to I in club and composite crews.

🏅 20 MEDALS FOR NRC ATHLETES ON THE NATIONAL STAGE 🏅

🥇 4 Gold
🥈 12 Silver
🥉 4 Bronze

A fantastic result that reflects the strength, depth and spirit of Newcastle Rowing Club.

A special thank you to for helping transport our boats across the country.

Congratulations to all athletes, coxswains, coaches, supporters and families who represented NRC so proudly

2026 NSW Masters Championships recap 🚣

What a weekend for Newcastle Rowing Club at the 2026 NSW Masters Championships!

With sensational conditions and water like glass, it was fantastic to see such a strong contingent of NRC members racing across the weekend against quality crews from around the state and beyond as many build toward Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Perth

A brilliant effort from our crews, finishing with:

🥇 8 x 1st places
🥈 9 x 2nd places
🥉 10 x 3rd places

A huge well done to everyone who raced, coached, supported and cheered.

🚨 NEW VENUE NEW VIBE 🚨

NRC Trivia Night is back… and this year we’re levelling up.

We’ve moved to the Newcastle Yacht Club for a fresh new feel, a better setup, and a much easier night for everyone.

No lining up to order dinner.
No juggling trivia questions while waiting at the bar.
No extra costs creeping in through the night.

Just one ticket. One price. A great night.

Your $60 ticket includes:
🍴 Delicious food and canapés
🍷 A dedicated private bar just for our group
🧠 Trivia glory (or spectacular failure)
🎁 Lucky prizes and plenty of laughs

So gather your smartest mates… or just your funniest ones. Either strategy can work.

📍 Newcastle Yacht Club
📅 Friday 17 July
🕕 Arrive from 6:00pm
🧠 Trivia starts 7:00pm sharp

This is Newcastle Rowing Club’s major fundraiser for the year, so come along, bring friends, and help support the club while having a cracking night out.

🎟 Grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4darv4w

P.S. A little surprise is brewing around our tug boat ride prize this year… 👀 Everyone will be in with a chance to win, so make sure your phone’s charged and your payment card is ready.

CDRA Masters at Berry Park Recap 🌟

Glorious conditions at Berry Park for the 2026 Central Districts Rowing Association Masters Regatta, even with the tide running against us. A cracking day of racing and a huge showing from Newcastle Rowing Club.

Medal tally for the day:

🥇 First place 8
🥈 Second place 7
🥉 Third place 9

That is 24 podium finishes across the regatta. An outstanding effort from the whole squad.

Busy Sunday down at the shed and what a cracker of a day it was ☀️

Great to see so many of our rowers out on the water and around the shed. These are the mornings that remind you what the club is all about.

Thanks Marcus Johnson for the great photos 👏

150 years of history and NRC right in the mix 🔥

The 2026 Edward Trickett NSW Grade Championships celebrated its 150th Anniversary at SIRC, and Newcastle Rowing Club delivered a standout performance.

🏆 Men’s C Grade Eight – GOLD
🥉 Men’s C Grade Quad – BRONZE

What makes this even better… every athlete racing across the day was part of that gold medal winning eight 👏

From singles to pairs and doubles, the crew backed up across multiple events, showing depth, resilience and serious club strength.

Huge congratulations to our NRC rowers:
C. Keats, A. Rooney, B. Todd, J. Olsen, D. Macready, B. Hansel, B. Smith, G. Salkield and cox & coach C. Bond

A special regatta, a historic milestone, and a performance to match.

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🚣‍♂️ NEWCASTLE ROWING CLUB AT NATIONALS – WHAT A WEEKEND! 🇦🇺

What a few days for our NRC crew at the Australian Rowing Championships in Tasmania. Racing in tough, cold and ever changing conditions, our athletes stepped up on the national stage and delivered.

Leading the charge were Jack Hanley and Remy Keats, who backed up their recent state title with a bronze medal in the Open Lightweight Men’s Double 🥉 after a hard fought final.

Remy continued an outstanding regatta, adding a silver medal in the Lightweight Quad (composite crew) 🥈 adding to his well earned selection to represent NSW in the Penrith Cup, lining up against the best crews in the country.

Jack returned to the water alongside Ben Homer, with the pair producing another strong performance to claim bronze in the Club Men’s Double 🥉 a fantastic result in a highly competitive field.

Our junior representation was just as impressive, with Roxanna Brown racing across multiple events. Progressing through heats and repechages, she capped off her campaign with a 5th place finish in the U19 Women’s Quad Final, representing both NRC and NGS with determination and composure.

Despite weather delays, schedule changes and a demanding race program, the team adapted, supported each other and kept delivering when it counted.

Back home, the NRC community came together for a watch party at the shed, cheering on races, happy to hear a familiar NRC voice on commentary occasionally 😊

💙❤️ A huge congratulations to all our athletes. Incredible racing, incredible results, and a weekend the whole club is proud of. ❤️💙

Doing CDRA proud 🙌💪Kate’s journey into this event started at CDRA Sprint Champs on Throsby Creek last November. Congratulations 🙌

A great Turn Up & Row session on a rainy Sunday, with crews enjoying a relaxed row through the heart of Newcastle Harbour.

Rowing past working ships, harbour traffic and the Newcastle foreshore always reminds us how lucky we are to call this stretch of water home.

Turn Up & Row is all about getting on the water, having a paddle and enjoying rowing in good company, whether you’re experienced or just starting out.

Thanks to everyone who came down for the session!

📸 Photos: Marcus Johnson

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