Underdogs Scots College achieve aims
The rowing team of Scots College have braved rough training conditions to compete in equally rough weather against far more...
Rower numbers tipped to rise
Maadi organisers expect a boost in rowing numbers after last year's drop. Rowing experts say they have noticed a trend...
Maadi participants protect the Waikato from biosecurity pest
Maadi Cup participants have gone the extra mile to protect the Waikato River from the biosecurity hazard didymo. Ask any...
All happy with new race system
Next: Coxes and coaches wait at marshal hutPhoto: Isabella Stern Happy: Eden Cross with her boat numberPhoto: Isabella Stern This...
University of Auckland looks for next generation of rowers
The University of Auckland is at Maadi looking to attract high school rowers to study. Amanda Clinton, a schools advisor...
Proud school, Mana college make colours for first their Maadi rower.
SIXTEEN year-old Jayde Thomas has returned to Maadi this year representing Mana College as their first and only rower at the...
Otago girls fundraise their way to Maadi
Otago Girls High School trained hard as they inched their way towards the Maadi Regatta, but it took more to...
What it takes to make it
Watching her rowers make their way down Lake Karapiro, principal of St Margaret’s, Gillian Simpson, knows what goes into producing...
Hauraki backs young guns
The Hauraki Plains College crew may be young but they have the determination to succeed. Teacher in charge Peter Casey...
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...