15/05/2026
What a weekend! The energy at the recent North Island Champs Masters Regatta was absolutely electric, and honestly, the Bay Coast energy set the tone for the entire weekend. From our wide-eyed first-year novices (who handled their pre-race nerves like absolute champs) to our seasoned “pros”, who have represented the club through the years with that quiet, grit-and-grace confidence … every single person rowed with heart & soul, in full evidence that the Bay Coast community is thriving.
Some Highlights
🥇Gold Standard: A huge shoutout to the several crews who brought home Gold (see results below) in their respective races! The hard work & training leading up to the regatta has truly paid off.
🤝The Real Win: While the medals are shiny, the real goal was always about something bigger. We set out to "race our own race," compete to the absolute best of our abilities, and – most
importantly – have fun in the process. Mission accomplished 🥇
🎉The Collective: Hearing the cheers and support from the grand stand reminded us that while rowing might happen in a boat, the strength of this club is also built on the land.
Join the Crew!
Watching our teams support one another reminded us that it’s never too late to find your rhythm on the water.
Whether you’re looking for a competitive edge or a new way to stay active with a great group of people, our Masters Program is waiting for you.
Interested?
If you’re 27 or older and have ever wondered what it’s like to glide across the water please come say hi! We welcome all skill levels, from "never touched an oar", “I rowed back in high school” to "returning after a couple of decades."
The rhythm is set, our spirits are high, and the momentum is building, let’s carry this energy through the winter
season and into the next season … visit https://baycoastrowing.co.nz/masters-27 for more info
RESULTS
🥇Gold Medals:
o Mixed new masters Octi - Rebecca McConnochie, Paul Lands, Brittany Spencer, David McConnochie, Leighton Werahiko, Susan Lands, Claudia Hellberg, Alistair Coatsworth + Caroline Zhou
o Womens A-D single – Constanze Duell
o Mixed A-D double – Jason O’Callaghan & Jill Edwards
o Mixed A-D quad – Jason, Luke Edhouse, Constanze and Jill
o Womens A-D Double – Jill & Constanze
o Mixed novice master double (500m) – Alistair & Rebecca
🥈Silver:
o Womens Novice double (500m) – Claudia & Susan
🥉Bronze:
o Mixed A-D coxless 4 – Julie Samuelson, Luke, Alistair, Kristy Edhouse
o Mens A-D single - Jason
🏆OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
A special mention to Constanze for an outstanding performance, taking out the trophy for the fastest time in the Women’s A–D Single Scull (ages 27–54). An incredible achievement against a strong field, and a well-deserved reward for all the hard work and determination put in throughout the season. Congratulations, Constanze!
