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Grafton Rowing Club History - The 1990s - The
Clarence River Rowathon
1997 also saw the introduction of what has now become a popular annual event the Clarence River Rowathon. This is a 68km row from Iluka at the mouth of the Clarence, up river to Grafton.
Grafton Rowing Club Captain Ken Maughan
almost home after
sculling the whole distance in the inaugural rowathon in 1997
Competitors can row the whole distance, or can break the course into stages and compete as a relay team. All classes of boats are welcome, from singles to eights sculling or sweep oar even octas:
The event is not a race (although times are recorded) it is more about fun and the achievement of completing the course.
John Ryan (Murwillumbah standing) and
John Newcomb (Manning River)
fastest boat in the 2006 rowathon