Masters rowing
Our masters squad trains a few times a week and attends a mix of local and South Island wide regattas. This squad is open to all abilities - novice through to olympians!
In 2019 a squad of 30 Masters went to the South Island Masters Rowing Champs in Queenstown and had an awesome time. We now have an ongoing programme for masters rowers. While winter is the key season for masters, we do offer year-round rowing in several ‘blocks’ that you can sign up for. New masters rowers are welcome - no experience needed but any experience is welcome!
What makes a master rower?
Our masters rowers train together. So if you think you fit the bill for either please get in touch and come and have a go.
Masters need a great team spirit, hardworking ethic and a sense of fun.
Masters: Anyone aged 27+ can row as a master. There are different grades for masters rowing events based on the age of the crew.
Social: As long as you’re at least 18 years old, you can join us! While CRC offers a strong club rowing programme, social rowing is tailored for those who don’t want the time and travel commitments of a full club season.
Any level of experience is welcome - our masters squad has ranged from complete beginners to Olympians
Rowing is a great team sport and provides the perfect way to keep fit and strong. Our masters are a social bunch, and often head to the cafe or pub after training on the weekend. There are also some great opportunities for competition, including local and further afield regattas. None of this is compulsory, but we strongly encourage getting involved!
CRC are offering four blocks this year. Each block includes at least one camp or regatta option, which are great ways to progress, test your skills and have some fun!
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Rowing and erg sessions are based at the Canterbury Rowing Club boat shed and clubroom at Kerrs Reach
Our coaches are sourced from the ranks of our current and past club rowers, who all have a passion for the sport, experience coaching and years of rowing under their belts.
Weekly training options will generally include:
Monday evening erg (rowing machine) session at the clubroom (prescribed but may not be coached)
Wednesday morning row (before work)
Friday morning row (before work – experienced rowers only)
Sunday morning row
Attendance at each session is not compulsory - we just ask that you let us know when you will/won’t be there. For beginner rowers, we recommend prioritising the Sunday morning rows where possible.
Newcomers are welcome to try the first two weeks of each block for free. Please note that the novice (beginner) intake is Block 2 (from 28 April).
Rowers with sufficient experience (coach’s discretion) will be able to do additional self-run sessions (arranged with the coach in advance).
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2025 Block 1
Soft start from 24 Feb – 27 April (9 weeks)
There is no novice intake during this period - experienced rowers only
Regattas/camps (optional)
South Island Masters Champs, Lake Kaniere, 25-26 April (Anzac Weekend)
2025 Block 2
28 April - 20 July (12 weeks)
This is our novice intake - all new members are welcome!
Regattas/camp (optional)
Cure Bridge to Bridge long distance race, Kaiapoi, 4 May
Weekend training camp (tbc)
2025 Block 3
7 July – 12 October (12 weeks)
There is no novice intake during this period - experienced rowers only
Regattas/camps (optional)
Weekend training camp (tbc)
NZ Masters Champs, Twizel, 11 - 12 Oct
2025 Block 4
13 October to 21 December (10 weeks)
There is no novice intake during this period - experienced rowers only
Regattas/camps (optional)
Aoraki 1000m, Twizel, 1-2 November
Other regatta/camp tbc
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All CRC members pay an annual subscription of $120. This is included in the Masters fee’s this year. Fee’s are split for novice rowers, and return rowers.
Novice rowers
- Block 1: $208
- Block 2: $232
- Block 3: $278
- Block 4: $232Return rowers
- Block 1: $157
- Block 2: $209
- Block 3: $209
- Block 4: $175The total fee for the full year is $950 for novice rowers and $750 for return rowers.
The block fees are the budgeted costs for coaches, coxswains, boat and plant usage (including proportion of insurance and maintenance costs). Any unspent budget will go directly back into the masters programme.
Gym, clothing, accommodation, transport, race entry costs are not included in block fees and will be invoiced separately. -
secretary@canterburyrowingclub.org.nz