Vanuatu Rowing Association

🌊🚣 A great weekend at Ōrewa Beach, Auckland at the 2026 NZ Beach Sprint Championships, 25–27 April. 🏅

Port Vila Rowing Club entered three athletes — Teiva Chabod & Chloe Amera in the U18 singles and mixed doubles under coach Risu Rii, and Ben Pechan in the senior events under coach Laryssa Biesenthal OLY.

Teiva and Chloe gained valuable experience against strong junior competition 💪in their debut international event.

Ben finished 🥇 1st in the Men’s Senior Club event and 🥉 3rd in the Men’s Open Finals behind Matt Dunham — World Championship silver medallist, and current NZ Beach Sprint champion.

Great to share the regatta with our friends from the American Samoa Coastal Rowing Team. Faafetai tele lava! 🤝

Thank you to regatta organiser David Vallance and WESC for a well-run event, and to Emma Twigg for her generous coaching tips and encouragement to our team throughout the weekend. 🙏

Watch this space. 🌊🇻🇺

Samoa Rowing Association New Zealand Rowing Vila Rowing Club Twigg Biesenthal Dunham

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Congratulations to our Vanuatu Coastal Beach Sprint rower, Ben Pechan, who won the open men’s single held at the North Island Champs, Titahi Bay, Wellington, New Zealand, earlier this month.

We are looking forward to sending a team to compete in the under 18’s and open event’s at the New Zealand Coastal Rowing Championships at Orewa, Auckland, in April.

From the shores of the Pacific to the coast of Antalya, Türkiye — Ben Pechan is representing Vanuatu at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals! 🌍🔥

This prestigious event, running from 6–9 November, brings together over 300 elite athletes from 55 nations, all competing in this thrilling coastal discipline set to debut at the 2028 Olympics. Ben is going head-to-head with the world’s best in a sport that demands speed, power, and precision — all against the backdrop of the Mediterranean waves.

Let’s rally behind Ben as he rows with heart, strength, and the spirit of Vanuatu! 💪🇻🇺
📍 Antalya, Türkiye
📅 November 6–9, 2025
📺 Watch live at WorldRowing.com
📱 Follow updates:

Go Ben! You’ve got the islands behind you! 🌴🌊

World Rowing - How to Follow the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Antalya, Turkiye This year the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals will be taking place in Antalya, Türkiye from 6 to 9 November, 2025. Here is how to follow the event on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

🚣‍♂️ VRA Open Day – Come Try Rowing!
📍 Location: VRA Shed (next to Holiday Inn Resort)
📅 08:00 | 🕒 12:00
What’s Happening:
• 🔥 Sausage Sizzle
• 🧊 Cold Drinks
• 🚣‍♀️ Try Rowing – No Experience Needed!
• 🧼 Bring a towel and spare clothes – you might get wet!

As you embark on this journey of the training camp, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to each one of you. It's a great opportunity to learn, grow, and hone your skills. Remember, the true essence of this camp is not just about victory but also the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.

We believe in your potential and are confident that you will put in your best effort. Each one of you has shown great commitment and dedication, and we have no doubt that you will make us proud.

Remember, success is not an accident. It’s the result of your hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Keep striving, keep pushing, and always aim for the stars.

May you all have an enriching, enlightening, and enjoyable experience. Here's wishing you all the best for your training camp. Make the most of it!

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📣 Rowing Updates 📣
➡️ The AGM is 5.00pm next Tuesday the 9th of February at the Port Vila Rowing Club. We have four nominations for the VRA committee, all financial members may nominate up to 5pm on the 4th of February‼️
➡️ Also early bird period for discount annual fees expires on the 14th February. All 2021 fees are published at the rowing shed on the front door. Please take a membership renewal form from Willie and return with the correct fees as cash or Cheque to Willie between 5:30-11:30 weekdays 🐦
Looking forward to seeing you rowing soon 🚣🏾‍♀️

Our traditional last row for the year. Happy New Year all. Bring on 2021🚣‍♂️🙏