Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 15, No. 5. April 3, 1952
Rowing
Rowing
Regular training is being carried on every morning at 6 a.m. at the Star Boating Club sheds under the watchful eye of coach, Stan Gillen. At present, no final selection of crews has yet been made but the following are all possibilities.
Owen Weenink from Aramoho. Owen. last season, was stroke of the V.U.C. "eight" and double sculls and was considered unfortunate in being passed over for his N.Z.U. Blue. This season he has gone on to new heights, as stroke of the Aramoho senior "eight," which twice defeated the N.Z. champions. West End.
Ross Anderson, a powerful acquisition from A.U.C.'s last season's winning "eight." Ross, who is an N.Z.U. Blue, can fit in anywhere in the boat.
John Pigou, V.U.C. emergency last season, has put in a full season with Star's successful maiden "four" and junior "eight." His improvement and development has been astonishing in the short time he has been rowing.
Rex White from Wellington Club, rowed in last year's V.U.C. "eight." is an experienced oar with plenty of power.
Paul Sadler has rowed in V.U.C. "eight" for last five years. Reliable and solid oar.
Dennis Pinfold making a welcome return to Varsity rowing after a year's absence. Spent several seasons rowing for both C.U.C. and V.U.C. and also Canterbury Rowing Club and Star Boating Club.
Les Smith has rowed for V.U.C. for several seasons in "eights," "fours" and "double sculls." Will probably partner Weenink in double sculls this year.
Dick Kirby—from Star's successful maiden crew. Training has been interrupted by Army service but is keen enough to make up for the lost time.
Dennis McLean—powerful and fit type, whose training has been interrupted by absence in country during rowing season. Is taking every opportunity to become an efficient oar in the minimum of time left before Tournament.
Bruce Mercer—has rowed during season for Star's lightweight crew. Is very keen but size may keep him out of the "eight."
Don Lowe—is a novice oar from the Wellington Club.
T. Tollemache—also a novice from Wellington Club.
Coxswain—no applicants as yet.
Prospects are that the "eight will be an improvement on last year's and may even surprise supporters. The "double sculls" has more than an even chance, while the four appears to be weaker than usual.