Business Rowing Challenge
Join the ultimate teamwork event for your workplace
Crews of 8-10 people learn to row an eight over 6 weeks and then meet for a one day competitive regatta.....
[and a few beers and laughs along the way.]
How it works
Find a group of 8-10 people from your work colleagues - no experience necessary.
Start training and get ready to race 6 weeks later.
Week commencing Feb 26th to April 6th 2024
Regatta date 7th April morning
Guaranteed: loads of fun, a challenge, some good laughs and probably tears. Plus bragging rights.
You might end up looking like this handsome lot after a few practices....
You might end up looking like this handsome lot after a few practices....
Who can take part?
Anyone can join in - no prior experience required. If you can already row - what a bonus!
You cannot be a current member of a rowing club (current members can coach).
Two women minimum per crew of 8-10 people. You need 8 in the boat at any
You don't have to be fit.
You get to row on the water up to twice a week
Total fee per crew all inclusive, no extras (except if you want t-shirts or uniforms) $7,500 ex GST
Training
Crews will participate in up to twice weekly on-water training sessions at their assigned club with their coach.
Train as often as you like.
Indoor Rowing Relay Race
Will take place after 3 weeks training, crews will take part in a relay race over 2,000 meters. Each person will row 200 meters.
Regatta
Will take place after 6 weeks training, each crew will get a heat and a final with BBQ food and drinks provided.
Host Rowing Club
North Shore RC
1a Northcote Road, Milford, Auckland 0622
https://www.northshoremastersrowing.nz/
The Regatta - Lake Pupuke
We will RACE.
Side-by-side races over 800 meters, BBQ, Beer and total fun. With a commentary, a trophy and prizegiving.
Read about previous race days.
Let us know if you'll be attending!
This does not commit you. Just tell us if you might participate.