WRA AGM 2016

Post date: Aug 2, 2016 4:59:11 AM

The AGM and Petone Solstice Regatta were held on Sunday 19 June 2016.

Award winners were:

  • Tony Debbage was awarded a life membership
  • Rower of the year: Ruby Tew (Star)
  • Most Promising Rower: Thomas Cummack (Star)
  • Best Coxswain: Lucy Bird (Petone)
  • Coach of the year: Joe O'Neill (Wellington)
  • Volunteer of the year: Sean Durkin (Star)
  • Administrator of the year: Andrew Carr-Smith (WRA)
    • White Horse Cup. Points are awarded for eights events at a WRA summer regatta to crews that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
      • Star Boating Club 58. WELC 38. PETC 13.
    • Alan Boykett Memorial Cup. Points are awarded at a WRA summer regatta held on Wellington Harbour to crews that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
      • Star Boating Club 510. WELC 310. PROC 155.
    • Novice Shield. Points are awarded for novice events at a WRA summer regatta to crews that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
      • Wellington Rowing Club 46. STAC 32. PETC 16.
    • Top Dog. Currently held by Porirua Rowing Club (won at Norton Cup)

A special ceremony was also held for Tony Debbage for receiving life membership of Wellington Rowing Association.