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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 21, No. 5. May 6, 1958

Rowing—Grotty

Rowing—Grotty

Frank Grotty, a third-year Science student, has been rowing for several years with the Union Boating Club, Wanganui. He came into prominence in the 1956-57 season as No. 2 in their Senior Four; which was successful at regattas throughout the season, qualifying for the final of the N.Z. Championship Fours, and winning the Plate Race at Karapiro. The following week this crew won the Senior Fours at Wanganui Regatta, defeating the champion Clifton crew. This same crew, with one replacement, was rowing this past season, and was therefore one of the first to be reckoned with. However, though always well placed, they did not show top form until the championships, when, in spite of a last minute replacement due to sickness, they were convincingly first in the heat, and then the final.

Much credit for their success must go to Mr. C. Healy, official coach of the Union Club, who has incidentally, often helped V.U.C. crews in the past with last minute coaching.

Frank has now rowed in the Vic Eight for three Tournaments. He was selected as a member of the N.Z.U. Eight last year and gained a Vic Blue. This year he was six in the Vic Eight which rowed very well to come second to Otago. He was again selected for the N.Z.U. Eight and was then awarded a N.Z.U. Blue.

Frank is now in Wanganui training with his crew for the Empire Games at Cardiff and trying to continue his studies extramurally.