Hauraki backs young guns
The Hauraki Plains College crew may be young but they have the determination to succeed. Teacher in charge Peter Casey...
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Fuelling the engine for Wellington Girls’ College
Meat patties, sausages, steak, kebabs and even salad are on the menu for Wellington Girls’ College at Karapiro. BARBECUE KINGS:...
Wellington Girls College coaches keep scooters away from team to focus on rowing
Wellington Girls College coaches have advised their team to keep their scooters away from Karapiro to stay focused. RIDING ROWERS:...
A coach’s work is never done
The Waikato Independent hit the boat sheds to get the coaches' view on the racing. Craig Smith - Westlake Girls...
Auckland Grammar School hope to reclaim their eights title
Auckland Grammar School’s (AGS) rowers in the boys’ under-18 eight have high hopes of winning the Maadi Cup despite the...
Dio girls go for the Maadi triple
Auckland Diocesan School for Girls rowers Jessica Doughty and Savannah Walker had a busier Maadi Cup than most. Both girls...
Live webcasts allow international viewing
SET UP: Russell Baxter capturing the regatta for online viewing.Photo: Ciaran Warner Webcasts set up at the Maadi Regatta mean...
Defence force recruits at regatta
The defence force is at the Maadi regatta at Lake Karapiro this week to recruit the next generation. Warrant officer...
Dio cyclist turns to rowing
Waikato Diocesan’s previous cyclist Jordyn Crouch is performing well in her new sport of rowing. On day four of the...
A morning at the start line
Two kilometres from the finish, the atmosphere at the start line could not be more different. Instead of cheering supporters,...
Making hay while the sun shines
Parents of Hamilton Boys' High School are on a budget for this year’s Maadi regatta and have innovative ways of...
Rowers maintain strict diet during Maadi
Catering for hungry students can be tricky business when it comes to the athletes at the Maadi Regatta who need...
Maadi market vendors “love rowing”
Market vendors at the Maadi Cup Regatta are doing well and enjoying the rowing. Several stalls have been set up...
Hungry rowers support local businesses
Some local business people are smiling all the way to the bank as sales pick up in the wake of...
St Paul’s parents feed, drive and encourage
COMMITTED PARENTS: Julie Goodwin and Sarah Schicker are two of the parents behind the St Paul's Collegiate rowing club. Photo:...
St Mag’s Kaiapoi takes third in maiden race
SENTIMENTAL VALUE: St Margaret's College's new boat, Kaiapoi, in the under-15 four semi-finals. Photo copyright: Geoff Ridder St Margaret’s rowing...
Schools aim to keep rowing affordable
Rowing is an elitist sport worldwide but New Zealand is trying to make it available to all. TRYING: Gisborne Boys...
Commentator aims to ‘paint a picture for a blind guy’
The art of rowing commentary can be a tough one to master. In any given race there is up to 10...
Wintec graduate off to a good start
Action: Jackson Croucher in his element. Photo Supplied Wintec graduate Jackson Croucher is not a fan of public speaking, so...
Waimea strikes changeable conditions at Karapiro
Lake Karapiro did not want to receive guests on Wednesday morning, and a small South Island team was one of...
Outstanding student surprised by her own success
Wintec graduate Emma Powell surpassed her own expectations graduating as top all-round student in nanny education. Powell, 22, graduated this...
Sideline comment: Parents speak
Waikato Independent took to spectators seats at Lake Karapiro to ask the parents what they thought of today's delay in proceedings. Tara...
Tauranga Girls’ College overcomes loss of injured rower
Tauranga Girls’ College rowing has overcome the loss of a key squad member. They have rowed their way into several...
Whakatane High undeterred by suspension of racing
Lake Karapiro is familiar territory for the Whakatane High School rowers, so the team of around 15 is seizing the...