Rowing New Zealand is the sports governing body for rowing in New Zealand. Its purpose is to provide leadership and support to enable an environment of success for the New Zealand rowing community. This includes secondary schools, clubs, masters, universities and high performance.
David John Oliver Forbes OAM was an Australian sailor who competed for his country at three Olympics from 1968 to 1976. Forbes won an Olympic gold medal in the Star Class at Munich 1972 alongside John Anderson OAM. His sailing career spanned over 20 years and included a 5.5m World Championship in 1970, a Sydney to Hobart race in 1974, and ten Australian championships in the Star, 5.5m, Soling, and Etchells classes. He represented Australia at three Olympic Games – 1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich, and 1976 Montreal, and was a member of two America’s Cup challenges. He was a part of the ‘Gretel II’ crew in the 1970 America’s Cup and was relief helmsman in the 1977 America’s Cup.
John Edward Anderson OAM is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he won a gold medal in the Star class, together with David Forbes. He is the twin brother of sailor Tom Anderson.
Hans Marius Fogh was one of the most successful competitive sailors in history, with dozens of national and international championships and in many different classes, including two Olympic medals.
The Soling Three Person Keelboat was sailed at the 2000 Summer Olympics held from 17 to 30 September 2000 in Sydney, Australia. The series started as a fleet race and then switched to match racing for the twelve best crew. 16 crews from 16 countries competed on 16 boats with a total of 48 sailors.
Klaas "Ken" Berkeley was an Australian sailor. Berkeley represented his country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Kiel. Berkeley took 16th place in the Soling with Robert Miller as helmsman and Denis O'Neil as fellow crew member. Ken was president of the International Soling Association from 1980 – 1982.
John Edgar Scholes was an Australian-born New Zealand sailor.
Erkki Tapani "Eki" Heinonen is a sailor from Vaasa, Finland, who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Jali Mäkilä and fellow crew member Sami Tamminen they took the 15th place.
Tim Dorning is a sailor from Australia, who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Gary Sheard and fellow crew member Dean Gordon they took 7th place.
Thomas Ward Dodson is a sailor from Hastings, New Zealand, who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States as helmsman in the Soling. With crew members Simon Daubney and Aran Hansen they took the 11th place. Dodson took also part in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Busan, South Korea as helmsman in the Soling. With same crew members then they took the 7th place.
Aran John Hansen is a sailor from Papakura, New Zealand, who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Tom Dodson and fellow crew member Simon Daubney they took the 11th place. Aran took also part in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Busan, South Korea. With same team they took the 7th place in the Soling.
Andy Beadsworth is a sailor from Great Britain, who represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Savannah, United States as helmsman in the Soling. With crew members Barry Parkin and Adrian Stead they took the 4th place. During the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia Andy took 12th place in the Soling with crew members Barry Parkin and Richard Sydenham.
Barry Parkin is a sailor from Leeds, Great Britain. who represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Savannah, United States as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Andy Beadsworth and fellow crew member Adrian Stead they took the 4th place. During the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia Barry took 12th place in the Soling with helmsman Andy Beadsworth and fellow crewmember Richard Sydenham.
Stephen McConaghy is a sailor from Sydney, Australia. who represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Savannah, United States as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Matt Hayes and fellow crew member Steve Jarvin they took the 12th place.
Craig Healy is a sailor from San Pablo, California, United States. who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Jeff Madrigali and fellow crew member Hartwell Jordan they took the 9th place.
Hartwell F. Jordan is a sailor from Oakland, California, United States. who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Jeff Madrigali and fellow crew member Craig Healy they took the 9th place.
Andrey Kirilyuk is a sailor from Sevastopol, Soviet Union. who represented Russia at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Georgy Shayduko and fellow crew member Oleg Khopyorsky they took the 6th place.
Neville Wittey is a sailor from Australia, who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as helmsman in the Soling. With crew members Josh Grace and David Edwards they took 8th place.
Joshua (Josh) Grace is a sailor from Sydney, Australia. who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Neville Wittey and fellow crew member David Edwards they took the 8th place.
David Edwards is a sailor from Sydney, Australia. who represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as crew member in the Soling. With helmsman Neville Wittey and fellow crew member Josh Grace they took the 8th place.
