About Rowing in New Zealand

Rowing New Zealand is the sport’s governing body for rowing in New Zealand. There are 65 rowing clubs in the country. Rowing New Zealand was founded in 1887 originally as the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association formed by 9 clubs. As rowing became more popular more clubs became affiliated to the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association. The first national championships were held in 1888. At the 2009 World Championships in Poznan, Poland, New Zealander Mahe Drysdale rowed the fastest ever 2000m in a single scull, in a time of 6:33.35.