Events and Regattas
WERC Spring Raffle
WERC Raffle Tickets $10 each, be in to win!
Prize pool: Concept2 RowErg, Ziggy BBQ, Hisense Bar Fridge, and Mitre10 egift vouchers.
Raffle closes 6 November, drawn 21 November
Eric Verdonk Memorial Regatta
In memory of the great man Eric Verdonk, West End Rowing Club and Takapuna Grammar Rowing are proud to hold the annual Erik Verdonk Memorial Regatta at Lake Pupuke - North Shore on Sunday, 18th October 2026.
Open to Clubs and Schools with age group, club and achievement classification events. We look forward to seeing you and your supporters at this regatta.
Entries open Thursday 17th September 2026 at 10am and will close at 10pm Monday 5th Oct. Entries via https://rowit.nz/pupt2026/profile
Whau Experience Day
Over the summer 2025-26 we have a number of Whau experience days planned where we take local school children out in coastal rowing quads to let them experience the Whau River.
We are looking for people to assist as we put an experienced rower to row in the bow of each of the quads (2) plus another to cox each quad (2).
We also need a few to help set up the quads and put them in the water.
Each day starts at 8.30am to set up boats etc and then two on water sessions in the morning, Lunch at 12pm and then a final on water session and pack up to finish at 3pm.
These Whau Experience days are great for the club to show our local communities that we want to share the joy of the awa and encourage young people to be active.
Beach Sprints Summer Series Round 2 Auckland
Beach Sprints NZ Summer Series 2026-27 Round 2, Mission Bay Beach
For entry and event details go to https://rowit.nz/crsb2027r2/profile
Hire a Rower
Are you part of the WERC community and have some jobs around the house or garden that you need done? Things you’ve been putting off? Some of our clubbies are looking for tasks that can earn them some money towards their fees and expenses for the season. We can connect you with someone who may be willing and able. Agreed fee is paid directly to the club account to come off the subscription balances.
Contact clubcaptain@werc.co.nz to flag a job you’ve got.
Head of the Whau
A fun 4.5km on the Whau. Format is Head racing style with boats sent off in order and course times taken from your stroke coach. Prognostics provided when you submit your stroke coach and return your bow number. Signup via your squad coach.
Beach Sprints Summer Series Round 1
Beach Sprints NZ Summer Series 2026-27 Round 1
For entry and event details go to https://rowit.nz/crsb2027r1/profile
Z Good in the Hood
18 Aug - 14 Sep, do all of your fuel fills or EV charging at Z New Lynn and vote in store for West End Rowing Club, by claiming a token and dropping it in our Z Good in the Hood box!
Thanks for the support from Z and Aiga Energy.
2026 Give it a Row Course
The next 5 week course starts on the 26th July 2026, if you are interested in joining please register your interest HERE
WERCing Bee - Saunders Clubhouse
LOVE YOUR CLUB?
GIVE YOUR CLUB SOME LOVE!
Jobs include cleaning, maintenance, and repair around the kitchen, hall, and clubhouse areas, the building, and boathouse. As well as facilities, you can work on the boats, coach boats, and trailers. Bring your skills and tools or elbow grease!
Signup here
2025 Give it a Row Course
The next 5 week course starts on the 3rd August 2025, if you are interested in joining please register your interest HERE
WERC Scholarship Announcement
WERC Scholarship applications now open for the 2025-26 Season. 15 Full season scholarships available.
For more information click here.
To apply click here.
Celebrating 30 Years of Women at WERC
Join us for an evening of celebration as we mark 30 years of womens membership at West End Rowing Club. This event will bring together past and present members to reflect on the achievements, camaraderie, and progress of the past three decades.
24 hour world indoor rowing record
10 women are setting out to row for 24 hours on a Concept 2 rowing machine from 8am on 17 May and break the small team world record of 305.2km for 50+ year women. In doing so they’re raising funds for West End Rowing Club to acknowledge 30 years of women at West End and to ultimately enable the club to purchase a much-needed women’s double 🚣♀️ 💪🚣♀️
Happy High Tide Fridays
Cox’s Bay Coastal Clubhouse
All West Enders, friends, family and supporters are welcome to come along to share a drink and catch up.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Eric verdonk memorial Regatta
The Eric Verdonk Memorial Regatta co hosted by WERC and Takapuna Grammar Rowing. WERC Club, Masters and School crews will be competing.
Come and cheer them on.
NSRC Bennett Shield Regatta
The first regatta for the season is at Lake Pupuke. WERC Club, Masters and School crews will be competing.
Come and cheer them on.
Happy High Tide Fridays
Cox’s Bay Coastal Clubhouse
All West Enders, friends, family and supporters are welcome to come along to share a drink and catch up.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Head of the Charles Regatta
This year WERC have entered two Masters eights into this regatta, a Women’s 8 and a Men’s eight.
It will be a fantastic occasion to have two of our crews competing in what is one of the most prestigious regattas in the world.
Happy High Tide Fridays
Cox’s Bay Coastal Clubhouse
All West Enders, friends, family and supporters are welcome to come along to share a drink and catch up.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Head of the Whau Series
Entries open to all West End Master/Club/School members & winter squad, ARA Blues, and friends of members racing with a member. Unfortunately, no novice crews may compete in this event. Anyone else can submit a request to enter if there is space available.
Give it a Row Course Start
Our Give it a Row Course - An introduction to Rowing starts. There are still places available to join, register here.
West End Rowing Club 2024 Prizegiving
To celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our rowers, coaches, volunteers and administrators for the 23/24 season.
Finger food provided, BYO drinks.
Happy High Tide Fridays
Cox’s Bay Coastal Clubhouse
All West Enders, friends, family and supporters are welcome to come along to share a drink and catch up.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Saunders Reserve Clubhouse WERCDay
To complete a few Maintenance Projects and general clean up.
WERC 140th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Celebrating a rich legacy and ensuring a bright tomorrow.
Evening will include; Premium wines kindly provided by Indevin NZ, exclusive interviews with accomplished WERC members, presentation of legacy pins, silent and live auction items.
KRI North Island Club Championship Regatta
The last Club regatta before the NZ Club Championship Regatta.
More information on the regatta can be found here.
KRI Xmas Regatta
The Club and our schools will be attending this regatta at Lake Karāpiro. This is typically the largest regatta in the season based on the number of rowers competing.
You can follow along with live results at ROWIT.
Happy High Tide Fridays
Cox’s Bay Coastal Clubhouse
All West Enders, friends, family and supporters are welcome to come along to share a drink and catch up.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints
The new Olympic event, Beach Sprints racing starting at 8am. Racing in Doubles and Quads.
Come and experience the excitement of Beach Sprints.
Eric verdonk memorial Regatta
The Eric Verdonk Memorial Regatta co hosted by WERC and Takapuna Grammar Rowing. WERC Club, Masters and School crews will be competing.
Come and cheer them on.