School Rowing

After Maadi – Sam Woodgate

For New Zealand U23 international and Harvard University student Sam Woodgate, the Maadi Regatta means everything. It was winning the...
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From 11 beginners to a rowing crew: Geraldine High School’s emerging programme takes flight

When Geraldine High School first took to the water, nobody quite knew what they were getting themselves into. The school's...
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After Maadi

In the second instalment of our series focusing on rowers embarking on life after their final Maadi Regatta, we meet...
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How Maadi forged an Olympic triathlon champion

Photo: Photosport Hamish Carter may be best known as the man who struck men's triathlon gold at the Athens 2004...
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After Maadi

In the first of our series exploring the pathways available after school rowing, we shine a spotlight on University of...
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The pre-season playbook

No two rowing schools approach pre-season training in quite the same way. We chat to four rowing coaches to uncover...
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The voices shaping New Zealand rowing

Our on course and livestream commentators play a vital role in shaping the drama and emotion of race day. Four...
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New Schools Make Their Mark at 2026 Maadi Regatta

If further evidence were needed of the health of school rowing in Aotearoa New Zealand, a total of nine new...
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2026 U18 North vs South Island Teams

The North Island and South Island teams will be racing each other at Lake Karāpiro on Friday, 17th and Saturday,...
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Alice Denyer Drives Waikato Diocesan to Maadi Dominance

Waikato Diocesan. The all-girls school brought home no less than six gold, four silver and one bronze medal - highlighted...
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Upsurge from Stewart Island

Invercargill coach proves what goes around comes around - sometimes from the most unexpected places.   The welcoming party Ian...
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