Chris Wiliams - Girls Coach

Bio coming soon

Isabella Hunter-Willetts - Novice Girls Assistant Coach

Hi i’m Issie, I volunteer along side Chris coaching the novice girls for the Whangārei Rowing Club. I’ve been rowing with the club for around five years, and this is my second time coaching the novices. I’m passionate about introducing youth to this incredible sport! I’m really excited to watch how they develop their skills and grow stronger over the season.

Currently, I’m in my second year of a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation programme through NorthTec/AUT. In the future I see myself teaching at a Highschool in the sport and health sector while continuing coaching junior rowing.

Chris McAsey - Boys Coach

Chris started rowing at age 13 and went on to represent NZ at U19,U23, and then senior level. The pinnacle of his rowing career was a silver medal at the ‘95 World Champs in Finland. The following year Chris was a travelling reserve for the Olympic team in Atlanta.

After a couple of years away from competitive sport he found a love for sailing, and was then recruited to join Team New Zealand for three successive America’s Cup campaigns.

After 25 years away from Rowing Chris was lured back to the river when his two daughters both found a love for the sport. He is now coaching the boys squad and is enjoying giving back to the sport that taught him so much.