Dale Caterson OAM

Sydney Rowing Club (NSW)

Dale is a consummate coxswain, astute, able to manage his crews and great under pressure. He has accordingly been very successful.

1984 NSW crew coxed by Dale receiving the King's Cup

Although he has many highlights in his stella rowing career, he recalls 1986 World Championships as a highlight. This is when Australia broke out of the past results and headed to a period of much success.

Finish of 1986 World Championships with Dale coxing - Australia's first eight oared World Championship

Following his rowing career, he married fellow rower Anne Piper and they raised two children. He also established Dale Caterson Electrical Contractors, specialising in large scale electrical works as level 2 contractor.

Prime Minister Bob Hawke shares a joke with the 1986 crew with Dale next to the PM

Racing record summary

1981 - Trans Tasman Regatta, NSW Men’s Eight, cox – Second in all races to NZL

1982 - Trans Tasman Regatta, NSW Men’s Eight, cox – Second in all races to NZL

1983 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Second

1983 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox - Third

1984 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox - First

1984 – World Championships, Men’s Lightweight Eight, cox – Tenth

1985 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - First

1985 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox - Third

1986 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Sixth

1986 – Commonwealth Games, Men’s Eight, cox – First

1986 – Commonwealth Games, Men’s Four, cox - Third

1985 – World Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – Ninth

1986 – World Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – First

1987 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Third

1987 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox - Second

1987 - World Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – Fourth

1988 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Second

1988 – Olympic Games, Men’s Eight, cox – Fifth

1990 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Unplaced

1990 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – Fourth

1990 – World Under 23 Championships (then Match des Seniors)

1990 - World Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – Eighth

1991 – National Championships Men’s Four, cox - Third

1991 – Interstate Championships, Men’s Eight, cox - Second

1991 - World Championships, Men’s Eight, cox – Tenth

1992 – National Championships, Women’s Eight, cox – Second

1996 – National Championships, men’s Lightweight Eight, cox - Third

Andrew Guerin
October 2022

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