Newfoundland rowing

Newfoundland rowing

Rowing Newfoundland is the provincial governing body for rowing in Newfoundland and Labrador. It has existed in some capacity since 1967, when Newfoundland competed in the sport of rowing at the first Canada Summer Games in Halifax.

The most active and prominent club under the control of Rowing Newfoundland is the St. John's Rowing Club.


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