It was fantastic to see such a great turnout for the official opening of the newly renovated Illawarra Rowing Centre.

The highlight of the day was the official opening ceremony which included a ceremonial blessing of water craft by the Reverends from the Nan Tien Temple.

Following the ceremony was a symbolic race open to all craft from the various clubs including kayaks, outriggers and dragon boats, then anyone interested was able to try their hand in a range of kayaks, ski's, outrigger canoes and a dragon boat.