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Maadi Regatta Day Four: Thrills, Challenges, and Semi-Final Showdowns
Fog once again caused delays at the start of day four of the Maadi Regatta, with racing eventually getting underway after a two-hour postponement.
The first event of the day saw the quarter-finals of the Girls Under 18 Single Scull, with semi-final spots up for grabs to be raced later in the day. Waikato Dio’s Angalla Carney, coached by Alice Denyer, put in an impressive performance, qualifying fastest in 8:25.13. Strong showings from South Island Champion Charlotte Peterson of Marian College and Olivia Martin from Onslow College set the stage for an exciting round of semi-finals.
The Boys Under 18 Single Sculls quarter-finals followed, with fierce competition for the four available semi-final spots in each race. Many battles came down to the wire, particularly for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th qualifying positions.
In quarter-final four, Carter Baxter of St Thomas of Canterbury took an early lead and never relinquished it. Behind him, an intense race unfolded between St Kevin’s College, St Patrick’s College, Tauhara College, and Nelson College, with all crews locked together at the 1000m mark. The final 500m saw a dramatic sprint to the line, with Nelson College narrowly missing out and heading to the C Final.
CARTER BAXTER OF ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY RACING IN HIS QUARTER FINAL OF THE BOYS UNDER 18 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The C and D Finals of the Boys and Girls Single Scull events were contested today, starting with the Boys Under 17 D Final, which featured a thrilling head-to-head between Paddy Kennedy of John McGlashan College and Dylan Jackson-McClutchie of Cambridge High School. Kennedy edged out his opponent by just over a second. In the C final, Carlos Bramwell of Gisborne Boys’ High School claimed victory.
In the Girls Under 17 Single Sculls, Marian College’s Sophie Davis secured the C Final win, while Cambridge High School’s Mackenzie Lawton delighted the local crowd by winning the D Final.
As the hunt for the coveted Laszlo boat - awarded to the winner of the Boys and Girls Under 17 Single Sculls continued, the semi-finals delivered thrilling racing. The first boys' semi-final saw St Paul’s Collegiate take a commanding lead and maintain it, while Charlie Manser of Wakatipu High School won the second semi-final in the fastest qualifying time of 7:34.61. Both athletes, already island champions, will now look to add a national title to their achievements.
In the Girls Under 17 Single Sculls, St Margaret’s College’s Scout Phiskie controlled her semi-final, building momentum in the third 500m and breaking away in the final stretch. John Paul College’s Lucy Gaston clinched the fourth qualifying spot.
The second semi-final featured a thrilling clash between the top three from both the North and South Island Championships, all vying for four A final spots. In a closely fought race, St Paul’s Collegiate’s Zara Brangwynne secured victory in the fastest qualifying time of 8:30.28.
ZARA BRANGWYNNE OF ST PAUL’S COLLEGIATE QUALIFIES FOR THE A FINAL IN THE GIRLS UNDER 17 SINGLE SCULL WITH THE FASTEST TIME. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
Westlake Boys’ George Langley and Jack Buckley dominated semi-final one of the Boys Under 18 Pair, leading from start to finish to qualify in 7:13.05. St Thomas of Canterbury’s Luca Damiani and Darby Renata, who historically qualified their school for the Boys Under 18 Coxed Eight yesterday, impressed with a strong finish in semi-final two, winning in 7:15.74—more than five seconds ahead of St Bede’s #1 and #2 crews.
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY’S BOYS UNDER 18 PAIR OF LUCA DAMIANI AND DARBY RENATA CLAIM THEIR SPOT IN THE A FINAL. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The Girls Under 18 Pair semi-finals were equally compelling. North Island Champions Charlotte Mawston and Maeve Lockett of Westlake Girls started fast, but St Margaret’s College’s Coco Flood and Aine Leeson rowed with strength and control to take the win in 8:01.53.
The C Final of the Girls Under 18 Double Sculls was won by Te Awamutu College’s Maiara Moimoi and Tessa Chappell. In the semi-finals, Marian College’s Charlotte Peterson and Sophie Davis posted the fastest qualifying time of 8:00.45, setting up a hotly contested final, with all eight qualifying crews separated by just 11 seconds.
Ashburton’s Isla Moffet, the South Island Champion, dominated her semi-final in the Girls Under 16 Single Sculls, winning by a commanding 15-second margin.
ASHBURTON SCULLER ISLA MOFFETT COMFORTABLY WINS HER SEMI-FINAL IN THE GIRLS UNDER 16 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
In the Girls Under 18 Novice Double Sculls, the St Cuthbert’s College duo of Emily Young and Zara Black demonstrated textbook novice rowing. Black, already a national champion in the Women’s Novice Double Sculls at the New Zealand Rowing Champs, looks well on track for another podium finish at her first Maadi Regatta.
In semi-final two of the Girls Under 16 Coxed Quad, Wakatipu High School’s crew, coached by Shane Muir, powered to victory. Cashmere High School took second, Wellington East Girls’ College secured third, and Craighead Dio edged out ACG Strathallan for the final A Final spot.
WAKATIPU’S GIRLS UNDER 16 COXED WON THEIR SEMI-FINAL TODAY. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The Girls Under 18 Single Sculls D and C Finals were won by Kayla Paladin (Wentworth College) and Samantha Bradley (St Cuthbert’s), respectively. In the semi-finals, Waikato Dio’s Angalla Carney continued her dominant form, but the fastest qualifier emerged from the second semi-final—St Paul’s Collegiate’s Amber Church, securing her spot with a time of 8:54.18.
In the Boys Under 18 Single Sculls, Meko Hardinge of Garin College, the first student from his school to race at Maadi Regatta since 2011, proudly won the D Final. Kahukura Haggie of Ngaruawahia High School won the C Final convincingly in 8:17.61.
GARIN COLLEGE ROWER MEKO HARDINGE IS THE FIRST ROWER FROM HIS SCHOOL TO ATTEND A MAADI REGATTA SINCE 2011. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
The semi-finals of the Boys Under 18 Single Sculls saw tight times among the eight A Final qualifiers, with Whanganui High School’s Jake Newton, coached by Allan Luff and Dave Dudley, proving his speed. After placing third in his quarter-final, Jake surged to victory from lane 7 in his semi-final, emerging as the fastest qualifier for the A final in a time of 7:58.78.
WHANGANUI HIGH SCHOOL’S JAKE NEWTON HEADS INTO THE A FINAL AS THE FASTEST QUALIFIER IN THE BOYS UNDER 18 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
In an exciting second semi-final of the Girls Novice Coxed Quad, Hamilton Girls took an early lead, but Villa Maria College’s crew, coached by Phoebe Collier and George Johnson, executed a controlled race to move ahead at the 1000m mark. They continued to stretch their lead, posting the fastest qualifying time of 8:05.51.
The Girls Under 18 Coxed Quad semi-finals delivered thrilling racing, with North Island Champions St Peter’s School emerging as the fastest qualifiers, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting finals of the regatta.
As the final two days of competition approach, all rounds of qualification have now been completed. For those who narrowly missed out on an A Final, the B Final presents a final opportunity to secure a top-ten national ranking. In the U18 events, a top-ten finish will earn a coveted badge—an achievement worthy of a place on any athlete’s school blazer. For everyone else, the memories of fierce competition and personal triumphs will be their lasting reward from this unforgettable Maadi Regatta.
For full results from today's racing, visit the results tab on rowit.nz, and catch all the action live on the Milford-sponsored livestream -www.rowinggub.co.nz/livestream.
Stay updated with all the excitement from the regatta by following Rowing New Zealand on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Liz Inglis
Liz Inglis is a content creator and photographer based in Christchurch. As well as being a rowing parent, she is also a masters rower for the Avon Rowing Club.
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Maadi Regatta Day Four: Thrills, Challenges, and Semi-Final Showdowns
Fog once again caused delays at the start of day four of the Maadi Regatta, with racing eventually getting underway after a two-hour postponement.
The first event of the day saw the quarter-finals of the Girls Under 18 Single Scull, with semi-final spots up for grabs to be raced later in the day. Waikato Dio’s Angalla Carney, coached by Alice Denyer, put in an impressive performance, qualifying fastest in 8:25.13. Strong showings from South Island Champion Charlotte Peterson of Marian College and Olivia Martin from Onslow College set the stage for an exciting round of semi-finals.
The Boys Under 18 Single Sculls quarter-finals followed, with fierce competition for the four available semi-final spots in each race. Many battles came down to the wire, particularly for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th qualifying positions.
In quarter-final four, Carter Baxter of St Thomas of Canterbury took an early lead and never relinquished it. Behind him, an intense race unfolded between St Kevin’s College, St Patrick’s College, Tauhara College, and Nelson College, with all crews locked together at the 1000m mark. The final 500m saw a dramatic sprint to the line, with Nelson College narrowly missing out and heading to the C Final.
CARTER BAXTER OF ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY RACING IN HIS QUARTER FINAL OF THE BOYS UNDER 18 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The C and D Finals of the Boys and Girls Single Scull events were contested today, starting with the Boys Under 17 D Final, which featured a thrilling head-to-head between Paddy Kennedy of John McGlashan College and Dylan Jackson-McClutchie of Cambridge High School. Kennedy edged out his opponent by just over a second. In the C final, Carlos Bramwell of Gisborne Boys’ High School claimed victory.
In the Girls Under 17 Single Sculls, Marian College’s Sophie Davis secured the C Final win, while Cambridge High School’s Mackenzie Lawton delighted the local crowd by winning the D Final.
As the hunt for the coveted Laszlo boat - awarded to the winner of the Boys and Girls Under 17 Single Sculls continued, the semi-finals delivered thrilling racing. The first boys' semi-final saw St Paul’s Collegiate take a commanding lead and maintain it, while Charlie Manser of Wakatipu High School won the second semi-final in the fastest qualifying time of 7:34.61. Both athletes, already island champions, will now look to add a national title to their achievements.
In the Girls Under 17 Single Sculls, St Margaret’s College’s Scout Phiskie controlled her semi-final, building momentum in the third 500m and breaking away in the final stretch. John Paul College’s Lucy Gaston clinched the fourth qualifying spot.
The second semi-final featured a thrilling clash between the top three from both the North and South Island Championships, all vying for four A final spots. In a closely fought race, St Paul’s Collegiate’s Zara Brangwynne secured victory in the fastest qualifying time of 8:30.28.
ZARA BRANGWYNNE OF ST PAUL’S COLLEGIATE QUALIFIES FOR THE A FINAL IN THE GIRLS UNDER 17 SINGLE SCULL WITH THE FASTEST TIME. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
Westlake Boys’ George Langley and Jack Buckley dominated semi-final one of the Boys Under 18 Pair, leading from start to finish to qualify in 7:13.05. St Thomas of Canterbury’s Luca Damiani and Darby Renata, who historically qualified their school for the Boys Under 18 Coxed Eight yesterday, impressed with a strong finish in semi-final two, winning in 7:15.74—more than five seconds ahead of St Bede’s #1 and #2 crews.
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY’S BOYS UNDER 18 PAIR OF LUCA DAMIANI AND DARBY RENATA CLAIM THEIR SPOT IN THE A FINAL. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The Girls Under 18 Pair semi-finals were equally compelling. North Island Champions Charlotte Mawston and Maeve Lockett of Westlake Girls started fast, but St Margaret’s College’s Coco Flood and Aine Leeson rowed with strength and control to take the win in 8:01.53.
The C Final of the Girls Under 18 Double Sculls was won by Te Awamutu College’s Maiara Moimoi and Tessa Chappell. In the semi-finals, Marian College’s Charlotte Peterson and Sophie Davis posted the fastest qualifying time of 8:00.45, setting up a hotly contested final, with all eight qualifying crews separated by just 11 seconds.
Ashburton’s Isla Moffet, the South Island Champion, dominated her semi-final in the Girls Under 16 Single Sculls, winning by a commanding 15-second margin.
ASHBURTON SCULLER ISLA MOFFETT COMFORTABLY WINS HER SEMI-FINAL IN THE GIRLS UNDER 16 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
In the Girls Under 18 Novice Double Sculls, the St Cuthbert’s College duo of Emily Young and Zara Black demonstrated textbook novice rowing. Black, already a national champion in the Women’s Novice Double Sculls at the New Zealand Rowing Champs, looks well on track for another podium finish at her first Maadi Regatta.
In semi-final two of the Girls Under 16 Coxed Quad, Wakatipu High School’s crew, coached by Shane Muir, powered to victory. Cashmere High School took second, Wellington East Girls’ College secured third, and Craighead Dio edged out ACG Strathallan for the final A Final spot.
WAKATIPU’S GIRLS UNDER 16 COXED WON THEIR SEMI-FINAL TODAY. PHOTO: PICTURE SHOW LTD
The Girls Under 18 Single Sculls D and C Finals were won by Kayla Paladin (Wentworth College) and Samantha Bradley (St Cuthbert’s), respectively. In the semi-finals, Waikato Dio’s Angalla Carney continued her dominant form, but the fastest qualifier emerged from the second semi-final—St Paul’s Collegiate’s Amber Church, securing her spot with a time of 8:54.18.
In the Boys Under 18 Single Sculls, Meko Hardinge of Garin College, the first student from his school to race at Maadi Regatta since 2011, proudly won the D Final. Kahukura Haggie of Ngaruawahia High School won the C Final convincingly in 8:17.61.
GARIN COLLEGE ROWER MEKO HARDINGE IS THE FIRST ROWER FROM HIS SCHOOL TO ATTEND A MAADI REGATTA SINCE 2011. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
The semi-finals of the Boys Under 18 Single Sculls saw tight times among the eight A Final qualifiers, with Whanganui High School’s Jake Newton, coached by Allan Luff and Dave Dudley, proving his speed. After placing third in his quarter-final, Jake surged to victory from lane 7 in his semi-final, emerging as the fastest qualifier for the A final in a time of 7:58.78.
WHANGANUI HIGH SCHOOL’S JAKE NEWTON HEADS INTO THE A FINAL AS THE FASTEST QUALIFIER IN THE BOYS UNDER 18 SINGLE SCULLS. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
In an exciting second semi-final of the Girls Novice Coxed Quad, Hamilton Girls took an early lead, but Villa Maria College’s crew, coached by Phoebe Collier and George Johnson, executed a controlled race to move ahead at the 1000m mark. They continued to stretch their lead, posting the fastest qualifying time of 8:05.51.
The Girls Under 18 Coxed Quad semi-finals delivered thrilling racing, with North Island Champions St Peter’s School emerging as the fastest qualifiers, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting finals of the regatta.
As the final two days of competition approach, all rounds of qualification have now been completed. For those who narrowly missed out on an A Final, the B Final presents a final opportunity to secure a top-ten national ranking. In the U18 events, a top-ten finish will earn a coveted badge—an achievement worthy of a place on any athlete’s school blazer. For everyone else, the memories of fierce competition and personal triumphs will be their lasting reward from this unforgettable Maadi Regatta.
For full results from today's racing, visit the results tab on rowit.nz, and catch all the action live on the Milford-sponsored livestream -www.rowinggub.co.nz/livestream.
Stay updated with all the excitement from the regatta by following Rowing New Zealand on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Liz Inglis
Liz Inglis is a content creator and photographer based in Christchurch. As well as being a rowing parent, she is also a masters rower for the Avon Rowing Club.
