Vale - Robert Wright | Scots College, Drummoyne RC and Mosman RC

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Wright on Tuesday 18th January 2022, aged 82 years.  

Robert was a graduate of Scots College where he coxed for many years before opening up a Pharmacy in Eden where he resided until around 2000.  He came back to Sydney where he returned to coxing in 2001 with Drummoyne Rowing Club, a stint that also involved coxing some crews from Mosman, where he later transferred his coxing skills. 

Pictured in 2014 at the wedding of Steve Sherry and Daniela Borgert.  Photo thanks to Steve Sherry.

Robert won the NSW Coxswain of the Year award for most wins in a season a record 7 times (2004/2005-2005/2006 with Drummoyne & 2008/2009-2012/2013 with Mosman). 

Robert receiving two of his Coxswain of the Year awards, left, with Dom Grimm in 2011.  Right, pictured with David Sollom in 2012.

He was coxswain of the NSW Women’s Masters Eight for 9 consecutive years from 2005 to 2013 steering 2 winning crews in 2005 and 2009.

Pictured (centre) with Phillip Titterton and Steve Sherry.

Robert was a well respected and competent Cox and will be sadly missed.

The funeral for Robert will take place at Northern Suburbs Crematorium, East Chapel on Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 10:30 a.m.  There are no restrictions due to COVID and Robert's family would love to see everyone who wants to attend.  For those who cannot attend, the funeral will be live streamed and the code may be sent to those to view.  For those requiring the live streaming code, please contact the Rowing NSW office and we will put you in touch with Robert's daughter Prue.

With thanks to Steve Sherry