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About Director, Nick Dawe
Nick Dawe is a retired elite rower who competed twice as a lightweight at the Senior World Rowing Championships. His coaching career spans over 14 years and includes a gold medal at the Under-23 World Rowing Championships. He has developed dozens of rowers to make age-representative and elite national teams.
Nick completed a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology at Columbia University in New York City where he researched the effects of head race training on VO2 max and asymmetries in the limb lengths of rowers. Nick’s industry knowledge and background in rowing makes him a passionate advocate for water sports and helping athlete’s achieve their goals.
Nick and his partner Hayley have made Auckland their home, where they share an enthusiasm for being on the water through sailing and kayaking.
About Aotearoa Boat Company
Aotearoa Boat Company Ltd. was established in 2023 by former elite rower and coach, Nick Dawe. We are proudly New Zealand owned and operated with a vision to provide some of the world’s most trusted rowing and water sport products at affordable prices.
Aotearoa Boat Company takes pride in extending excellent customer service and building strong relationships with the rowing and water sport communities of New Zealand. Our customers include individual athletes and coaches, schools, clubs, universities and Kiwi owned businesses.
