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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History, Heart and Championship Racing on the Final Day of Maadi Regatta

From dominant performances to emotional finishes, the final day of Maadi 2026 delivered it all - including long-awaited victories and...
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Gold, Grit and Photo Finishes Headline First Day of Finals at Lake Ruataniwha

Crowds braved scattered showers as championship racing delivered emotional victories, tight margins, and unforgettable moments across a full day of...
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Photo Finishes and Rising Stakes on Day Four at Lake Ruataniwha

With finals spots on the line, athletes rose to the occasion in a day filled with photo finishes, composure under...
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Finals Picture Emerges on a Dramatic Day Three at Lake Ruataniwha

Do-or-die racing delivers heartbreak, breakthroughs, and finals dreams realised, as repechages and quarterfinals lock in the line-ups for the business...
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Momentum Builds on Day Two at Lake Ruataniwha

Another day of pristine conditions delivers fast times, rising pressure, and moments that capture the heart of Maadi.   Day...
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