Tauranga Rowing Club - History

Tauranga Rowing Club History 

1918       A meeting was held to discuss the formation of a rowing club in Tauranga

1919       The Tauranga Rowing Club was founded.

A shed on the foreshore was leased for a period of three years with a rental of 8 shillings per week for the first year, 6 shillings thereafter. Taps were installed, the flag raised and subs set at £ 1-1/0d (10/6d for juniors and 5/1 for ladies). April 3rd 1919 was opening day. £40 was paid for three pair oar stumps.

1920       We affiliated with ARA for 1920 -21 season.

Our original colours were navy and white. In 1925 we changed to the maroon and gold still in use today.

1921       £200 was paid for three fours.

192         Tauranga, Whakatane and Opotiki Clubs competed in a race which Tauranga won.

First price was a new four !

1923       New boat shed between 1st Avenue and Elizabeth Street.

1924       School races started.

1929       Won the NZ Championship 8’s.

Won first “red coat” – Bill Turner in Champion singles 

1930       Bill Turner did it again !

1931       And again !. With Charlie Haua a “read coat” in the double sculls too.

1998       NZ Champs – Junior 8 1st and 2nd. Junior 4 1st; Junior pair 2nd, 3rd and 4th.