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2013 University Crews Confirmed

April 16, 2013

Boathouse Events are pleased to announce the confirmed crews for the Gallagher Great Race 2013. The men's race for the Harry Mahon Memorial Trophy will see the University of Waikato take on reigning champions the University of Sydney as well as the University of Cambridge who will be coming over from the United Kingdom. In the women's race for the Bryan Gould Cup, 2012 winners the University of Waikato will defend their title against the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne, continuing the trans-tasman rivalry from 2012. Both races look set to be highly competitive and with preparations currently underway to increase the size and spectacle of this year's event, the … Read more

About the Gallagher Great Race

Beginning in 2002, the Gallagher Great Race Festival is a rowing regatta on a 3.85km upstream course on the Waikato River through central Hamilton. Starting at Ann Street with the finish line at the Ferry Bank (Grantham St), the festival sees the two … Read more

2013 University Crews

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Traditionally the Gallagher Great Race takes place between the University of Waikato Senior Men's 8 crew and two international University crews who are invited to New Zealand to compete. It is a high profile event drawing thousands of spectators to the river banks. It is treated seriously by all crews, coxwains and coaches who are fully briefed on the challenges of the Waikato River and the 3.85km … Read more

Corporate Rowing

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Event Weekend sees numerous Waikato businesses out on the river taking part in the Corporate Rowing competition - an initiative aimed at raising funds for the Hamilton Rowing Club. Over the years, the Corporate competition has seen a number of intense races and friendly rivalries develop between various businesses, with 2013 set to continue this tradition. This competition is organised by … Read more