North Wollongong SLSC is home to three women’s surfboat crews: Junior (16-20 years) Women, Under 23 Women and Open Women. Have a look what some of our ladies have to say about rowing with North Wollongong!
Cathy Frusco
Occupation: Financial Advisor
North Wollongong Crew/ Seat: U23 Women / Bow
Other sporting interests: Soccer, swimming, running,
tae-kwon-do.
Best thing about rowing: Being part of a close-knit team.
Biggest rowing misconception: That female competition is less competitive than male and that it is easier.
Why should women row for North Wollongong? North Gong is such a beautiful beach. Also, the women’s crews are involved in a lot of social activities out of the boat such as nights out and team lunches at Diggies.
Occupation: Pool Lifeguard
North Wollongong Crew/ Seat: Open Women/ Second Bow
Other sporting interests: Gym, swimming, surfing, running.
Best thing about rowing: Traveling to carnivals, fitness and socialising.
Why should women row for North Wollongong? North Gong is a very
Jenny Maidment
North Wollongong Crew/Seat: Junior Women/ Bow
Other sporting interests: Touch football, surf ski, soccer,zumba, surfing.
Best thing about rowing: The energetic atmosphere.
Biggest rowing misconception: That rowing makes women look bulky. It is a toning sport and won’t make you look beefy and too muscular.
Holly Taaffe
Other sporting interests: Running and athletics
Best thing about rowing: Meeting new people from all over the country and attending some great after parties.
Biggest rowing misconception: That rowers are dumb. Many crew members are doctors, lawyers etc.
Why should women row for North Wollongong? North Gong is the most beautiful location on the South Coast. Rowing is a very social, active sport.
Occupation: Accountant
North Wollongong Crew/ Seat: U23 Women/ Stroke
Other sporting interests: Hiking, going to the gym
Best thing about rowing: Getting to exercise and hang out with friends
Biggest rowing misconception: That it’s scary. Rowing isn’t as risky as it looks.
Why should women row for North Wollongong? Women can be as competitive or as relaxed as they like within the club. Everyone is very supportive and friendly.
Jessica Boniface
North Wollongong Crew/ Seat: Open Women / Stroke
Other sporting interests: Running, surfing and going to the gym.
Best thing about rowing: Great fitness, lots of socialising, good looking male rowers!
Biggest rowing misconception: That it’s a dangerous sport. If you do as the sweep tells you you’ll never be put into dangerous surf conditions.
Why should women row for North Wollongong? It’s a friendly, fun club to be a part of. Rowing also promotes a healthy lifestyle both on the beach and in everyday life.
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