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Para rowing is rowing for athletes with a physical disability or vision impairment. Basic techniques of Para rowing are the same as rowing for the able-bodied. Participants learn the elements of the stroke: drive, recovery, catch, and finish.

There are a number of rowing clubs in Wellington.  Wellington Boating Club has an adaptive rowing skiff available for potential Para rowers.

 

Wellington Rowing Club

Whairepo Lagoon
Taranaki St Wharf, Wellington 

Wellington Rowing Club was established in 1885 and still today they continue to cater for all levels of rowing from juniors to masters.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/wellingtonrowing 

Email: [email protected]

 

Star Boating Club

Whairepo Lagoon
Taranaki St Wharf, Wellington 

Star Boating Club is Wellington's oldest rowing club founded in 1866. They cater for all levels of rowing from juniors to masters.

https://www.starboatingclub.com 

Email: [email protected]

 

Petone Rowing Club

Located at the western end of Petone foreshore

Formed in 1900, the Petone Rowing Club has a long standing history of developing champion rowers, with a proud history filled with local, regional, national, international chievements.

https://www.petonerowing.club/ 

Email: [email protected]