Vale - Chris Woodham

On January 30, 2018, one of St George Rowing Club's most respected members - Christopher Benjamin WOODHAM - passed away at St George Hospital, Kogarah NSW - after a long and difficult illness.  He was aged 71 years.

Chris was a member of the St George Rowing Club for over 30 years - a Club he joined when his son Ben wanted to learn to row.  From that moment, Chris became hooked on the sport - so much so - that when his son left the Club to pursue his University studies to become a surgeon - Chris continued on with both training, competing & coaching at Como on the Georges River - where the St George Club is based.

By occupation - Chris was a qualified Photogrammetrist - with a degree in Surveying from the UNSW.  He worked most of his life at the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) - now known as the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).

Happily married to Yvonne for 40 years - Chris was so proud of his son Ben - who is now working in the U.K. as a Oncological Surgeon.

He has an impressive record as a rower - representing his club at Masters level for over 25 years.  He has won World, Australian and & State Masters medals competing in all character of boats - from singles to eights.  His great love was rowing at the Head of the Yarra each year in his beloved St George colours!

Chris was indeed a warm & sensitive person who thought first of others; loved his Family dearly; & spent countless hours at his beloved Rowing Club - either training, coaching or helping around the Boatshed.

Chris Woodham contributed to, and in so doing, defined 'the heart & soul' of St George Rowing Club.

He was an exemplar for us all & will be fondly remembered by all his rowing friends.

Ian D. Toll

Photo courtesy of St George Rowing Club