Rowing

"For the first time in 43 years Victoria has won the eights!" exclaimed a Canterbury spectator in shocked disbelief as we stood watched the race.

It had been held up due to mis-starts. Then, in the distance, the eights could be seen, seemingly stationary. As they drew nearer, however, the struggle between two leading eights could be almost felt. Out of the haze they came . . . there was a gasp of surprise from the spectators as they stared unbelieving . . . sure enough the Victoria eight was rowing strongly and increasing its lead from Canterbury.

Stroking strongly at 38 to the minute the Victoria crew romped on ahead of Canterbury to win the Habberley Cup for 1966.

The college four also did well to come in second to Canterbury Overall, rowing contributed 23 points to Victoria's tournament score. With a number of the crew now selected for the New Zealand Universities team the prospects for Victoria's rowing club look good for the future.

'Congratulations, all rowers—you well deserve the title, "sportsmen extraordinary."