30/08/2026
Congratulations to our rowers who have just completed their WRA winter training programmes.
WINTER HUB - Jack Jenkins, Harrison White.
ROW FOR GOLD - Hannah Penty, Pippa Percy, Maddy Knapp.
ROW FOR LIFE - Abi Parker, Tara Krishnan.
A huge thank you to the Wellington Rowing Association for an awesome winter of training, racing and camaraderie! 🚣♀️❄️
It was a shame to see the Grunt cancelled due to the weather forecast, but that didn’t stop our winter athletes from getting together for a BBQ this morning to celebrate what has been a fantastic three programmes — Row for Life, Row for Gold and the Winter Hub.
It’s been awesome seeing athletes from across the region come together, challenge themselves and support each other throughout the winter. A special moment this morning was seeing the Row for Life athletes presented with their tops, with the wider squad there to cheer them on. 👏
A massive thank you to Jaimie, Denzell, Jono, Kate and Michelle, and to all the coaches, clubs and supporters who have given their time, equipment and facilities to make these programmes possible. Your collaboration and commitment to supporting our crews is hugely appreciated.
And of course, a big congratulations to all the athletes who have put in the work over the winter — you should be proud of what you’ve achieved! 💪
With the winter programmes now wrapped up, attention turns to the Interprovincial squad, which will be selected later this week.
Thanks again to everyone who has made this such a great winter for Wellington rowing. 💙
17/08/2026
Porirua Rowing Club is excited to offer our Learn to ROW programme, a four-week introduction to rowing designed for secondary school students. This is the perfect place to start your rowing journey!
📅 Course dates: Tuesday 1 September – Saturday 26 September 2026
🎯 Who can join: Aimed at Year 9 and 10 students, but all current secondary school students are welcome to enrol.
- No experience needed
- No early-morning starts
- Convenient after-school training
- Students from across the region are welcome
🧭 What You’ll Learn
Throughout the course, our experienced coaching team will teach the fundamentals of rowing, including:
- Safe handling of rowing equipment
- Basic rowing technique
- Working together as a crew
- Building confidence on the water
💰 Cost:
- Learn to ROW: $50 for the full course
🚣Rowing is a technical and demanding sport, and even elite athletes are always working on improving their technique. Four weeks won’t make you an expert, but it’s more than enough to get you started and discover whether rowing is for you.
To find out more, go to www.poriruarowing.co.nz/learn-to-row/ and REGISTER TODAY!
02/06/2026