Kelston Girls’ College and Avondale Intermediate try out Beach Sprint (Coastal Rowing)
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In Term 4, Te Whau Pathway Project delivered two Beach Sprint Days for local schools. Rangatahi had the opportunity to connect with the Whau River through trying beach sprint rowing in the open river, kayaking in the mangroves, walking beside the awa and learning about water quality. We were lucky enough to have fine weather on both days.
What is Beach Sprint?
Beach Sprint and Coastal Rowing is a relatively new sport – the first World Finals happened in 2019. The event takes place in a beach or lake setting and started with head-to-head sprint to boats, then rowing in coastal boats, and then a rower from each team sprinting to a finish line on the beach. Beach Sprint will be at the next summer Olympic Games in 2028.
Rowing New Zealand video
Water Quality Testing and Environmental Education
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Whau River Catchment Trust led the ecological activities including water quality testing, discovering macroinvertebrates and a bush walk with plant identification.
Thank you to…
- West End Rowing Club for use of their club rooms and boats
- The West End Rowing Club volunteers for the time and expertise
- Wow Rowing NZ. We love your fantastic video!
- Auckland Council Outdoor Experience Team for delivering the kayaking experience
- Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust for water quality education
- Angus Campbell from the Whau River Catchment Trust ecological education
- And last but not least, both Avondale Intermediate and Kelston Girls’ College for helping us make this happen!
Photo gallery of Beach Sprint Day with Avondale Intermediate
Photo gallery of Beach Sprint Day with Kelston Girls High School
Aerial shots: Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council
About this event
| Date | Tuesday 5th November 2024 and Thursday 5 December 2024 |
| Location | West End Rowing Club |
| Type of event | Water connection, Water Quality Testing event |
| Who | Avondale Intermediate, Kelston Girls’ College, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Rowing NZ, The Whau River Catchment Trust, Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust, West End Rowing Club |
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