2025 Celebrating 30 years of women at West End Rowing Club

2025 marked 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. Our community came together to look back, share memories and catch up with old friends. Having been part of changing the face of our club, they are now, helping shape its future.

A special fundraising evening to honour the trailblazers, celebrate our champions, and invest in the next generation of young rowers was held on 24th May at the RNZYS. Hosted by Olympic Medalist Juliette Drysdale (nee Haigh) and featuring special guest Nicky Austin (nee Coles), this pair are West enders, Olympians, World Champions, and NZ Rowing Legends. And Mahe Drysdale joined also, proudly supporting the club that helped shape his own Olympic career.