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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]