Founded 1866 (1866) | ||
Website www.starboatingclub.org.nz | ||
Star Boating Club is a rowing club based in Wellington on the waterfront adjacent to Whairepo Lagoon. It is the oldest rowing club in Wellington having existed since the mid-1860s and is one of New Zealand's oldest active rowing clubs and sporting organisations.
Founded in 1866, Star has its origins based in various boats including Gigs, Cutters and whaleboats when the owners of decided to join together and form Star Regatta club. This was later changed to Star boating Club.
Today Star Boating Club caters for all levels of rowing from juniors to masters and has produced many successful national and international rowers.
References
Star Boating Club Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA