Rowing

Handover Night

It was lovely to see the culmination of our Summer Boys season and beginning of our Winter Girl’s and Boy’s seasons at the Rowing Handover Night held in the Pavilion on Tuesday night.

Coinciding with the blessing and Naming of our new Single and Double Sculls.  After 14 years spent at the John XXIII Rowing Club, The Wishaw Family was recognised for their exceptional contribution to the club through massive efforts on numerous committees over the years with then double being named in their honour.

The ‘Toby Mace’ was named after current coach, Class of 2014 and 2014 Captain of Boats. Toby has spent the last 3 years giving back to the club in the role of coach, inspiring our rowers to be the best they can be.

The John XXIII College rowing club has always kept strong links with the College’s House system, with at least one boat being named after each house always in the shed. Upon retiring one of our boats this season we concluded our boat naming celebration with the name of the ‘Campion’.

We recognised our exceptional rowers for their great commitment over the past six months. Special mention goes to our Junior and Senior Oarsman award recipients Conor Doyle and Evan McAuliffe and our joint Clubman award winners, David Wishaw and Steven Vincent.

As handover night marks the changeover between Boys and Girls seasons our Boys Captain of Boats David Wishaw welcomed our Girls Captain of Boats Emersyn Haddleton.

On Behalf of all the parents and rowers I would like to thank Deacon Aaron Peters for his assistance with blessing the boats and all those who attended the night.

Rob Thomas

Rowing Coordinator