The Whakatane Rowing Club, located in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand, prides itself on its rich history and passion for the sport of rowing.
The club provides a welcoming environment for rowers of all ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can experience the joys of rowing, whether competitively or just for leisure.
The club boasts a full range of configurations of boats, expansive clubroom facilities and a number of indoor rowing machines available for use.
With a team of dedicated coaches, regular training sessions and a supportive community, the Whakatane Rowing Club is an excellent place for anyone interested in rowing.
ABOUT THE WHAKATANE
ROWING CLUB
Rich rowing history.
Paddling Through Time: A Brief History of the Whakatane Rowing Club
1910 - Rowing began on the Whakatane River
1913 - Whakatane Rowing Club was formed
1914 - 1919 - Recess during World War 1
1919 - Rowing recommenced
1935 - School rowing began at the Club and included Whakatane businessman Bob Byrne
1939 - 1945 - Recess during World War 2
1954 - Bill Hunter and Toby Andrew win the Club’s first national title
1957 - The Landing Road clubrooms are opened
1968 - Warren Cole wins Olympic gold as part of the coxed four in Mexico
1972 - Wybo Veldman wins Olympic gold as part of the eights in Munich and Noel Mills wins silver as part of the coxless four
1973 - Wybo Veldman and Noel Mills take silver at the World Champs in Moscow
2005 - Nathan Twaddle wins the coxless pairs world title with George Bridgewater
2013 - Club celebrates 100 years of existence
