On Friday 18th September our Club completed 272,893 meters on rowing machines as a fundraiser at Wellingotn airport. We raised over $3,000 for the Club, thank you to everyone who helped Colllect, Row and organise the Day. To see more photos and information.
The rowathon was part of a Nationwide 1,000,000 meter Rowathon being undertaken by a number of surf life saving clubs around the country to
- To raise awareness of Shaun’s world record attempt and his Trans-Tasman attempt.
- To raise money for the Club, this will go towards gear repairs, purchasing equipment and our new building project.
We raised over $3,000 for the Club for the Club with the final amoutn to be announced this Sunday 27th September.
Outline of the Challenge
As part of Shaun Quincey’s preparation for rowing solo from Australia to New Zealand in November, he is going to complete the world record for rowing 1,000,000 meters on a stationary rowing machine (concept 2). Shaun is planning on rowing the 1,000,000 over five days (23-27 September 2009).
Shaun Quincey is a fellow Surf Life Saving member, and Boat rower. He is aiming to become only the second person to row solo across the Tasman. The only other person to successfully row across solo is his father.
For more information on Tasman Trespasser 2 (Shaun’s Tasman attempt) see his website: www.tasmantrespasser.com.
We will also have regular updates here on our website.
Fundraising
To support us you can visit our page at Fundraise Online at: http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/LyallBaySLSC it is Safe and Secure.
Or please let us know and we can arrange your individual support.
Rowathon
The rowathon was on Friday 18th September from 3-8pm at Wellington International Airport, thank you to everyone who dropped past and supported us.
This event required a tremendous commitment from our rowers who are not only continuing to prepare over the coming month to have the fitness to complete this event, but also helped to raise over $3000 in donations for our gear maintenance and new building plans.
By showing your support to the Rowathon, you will be giving support to our Club and helping us provide a better service for the community.
We would like to thank Wellington International Airport Limited for allowing us to use their facility for our cause.
