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The Spike or Victoria College Review 1938

Rowing Club

page 65

Rowing Club

The Rowing Club worked very successfully during the season, and the efforts of the members resulted in the retention of the Hebberly Shield at Tournament. This classic race was a tussle from start to finish, and was acclaimed by many as the best of recent years.

The crew which represented the College was: G. C. Broad (stroke), R. P. Hansen (7), N. M. Rose (6), J. B. Bullock (5), G. T. Ryan (4), T. S. Mahood (3), R. E. Hermans (2), A. R. Burge (bow), F. D. Stafford (cox).

Though the inter-University contest is the major event of the season, the Club has been endeavouring to take some part in other regatta events. This year the crew was entered in the Wellington inter-Club eights, and though unsuccessful, put up a good performance, and gained valuable racing experience.

This year the Club has been fortunate enough to obtain the services of Mr. F. M. Spurdle as coach. Mr. Spurdle is well-known as one of the ablest rowing coaches in this country, and the crew's success would have been impossible without his unstinted assistance.

In order to maintain its present ranking among University crews, the Club requires new members, and all those wishing to take up the sport are assured of every assistance in coaching, and a very enjoyable season s rowing.