South Island Rowing Inc. are a voluntary organisation that operates and maintains the Meridian Rowing Centre on the shores of Lake Ruataniwha in the South Island of New Zealand.
Interested in becoming a volunteer with South Island Rowing?
We have many roles suited to all levels of ability. From boat holding on regatta days, to winter working bees – every pair of hands is valuable to our rowing community. If you are interested, contact our secretary or facilities manager.
SIRI WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
Meridian is the long-standing principal partner of South Island Rowing.
The rowing facilities on beautiful Lake Ruataniwha were developed as part of the upper Waitaki hydro project in the 1970s and 1980s. Find out more about what Meridian are doing to help us and our community here:
South Island Rowing Inc. wishes to thank all of the following race sponsors, who helped us make the 2025 New Zealand National Rowing Championships such a resounding success. Thanks also to all the volunteers whose
tireless efforts during the regatta made it all possible. We look forward to hosting the event and having you involved again for the 2027 National Championships.
South Island Rowing Inc. are continually working to upgrade and maintain our incredible facility so that we can support and promote the sport of rowing and our extended community. None of this would be possible without grant funders. We would like to acknowledge to following funders for 2024-2025.
New safety boat
Spot Saul building upgrades
Upgrade the High-Level Communications Network layout to improve SIR’s streaming and results presentations capabilities
First Aid Services for the 2024-2025 Rowing Season
Custodians salary support
Header image courtesy of Rowing Picture Show www.pictureshow.co.nz/rowing