2025 marks 30 years since women became members of West End Rowing Club. This important milestone belongs to all our current members, past members, parents, coaches and supporters - it’s a chance for you to look back, share memories and catch up with old friends. You’ve been part of changing the face of our club — and now, we’re asking you to help shape its future.
Join us for a special fundraising evening to honour the trailblazers, celebrate our champions, and invest in the next generation of young rowers.
The evening will be hosted by Olympic Medalist Juliette Drysdale (née Haigh)
and featuring special guest Nicky Austin (née Coles), this pair are West Enders, Olympians, World Champions and NZ rowing legends.
And Mahe Drysdale will be joining too, proudly supporting the
club that helped shape his own Olympic career.
📍 Location: RNZYS Dinghy Locker, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
🎟️ Tickets: $95 adult, $75 Youth (under 18 years)
Complete this form to purchase your tickets
🍱🥂 Enjoy a summer buffet, a refreshing welcome drink on arrival, and a cash bar available throughout the evening.
💃👔👠🎩 Dress code: As glam as you feel you want to be
The evening will act as a fundraising opportunity for the women’s small boat fleet targeting a women’s 2x/2- and sculls. Entertainment will include interviews with some of our most accomplished rowers, a silent auction of memorabillia and original art as well as chances to win prizes that will appeal to rowers and non rowers alike!
Auction items include commemorative and artistic pieces for your walls such as a 2020 Tokyo Olympics rowsuit signed by gold medalist Emma Twigg, commemorative oar, original art by artists and West End rowers Bronwyn Menhinick and Gabrielle Gatt.
All are welcome to join us and raise a glass to those who paved the way, our athletes who continue to push boundaries, and to help build for the future ahead of our women at WERC. Whether you’ve rowed, coached, supported, or cheered from the sidelines, this is a night to connect, share stories, and celebrate how far we’ve come—together. We look forward to celebrating with you.
If you would like to know more, or contribute to the auction/ raffle items please contact event@werc.co.nz
If you have any images of your womens crew at WERC please email jpegs or png files to event@werc.co.nz , please note the year and crew members.