SISS Medals

South Island Secondary School Success for MAC on Lake Ruataniwha

Mount Aspiring College Wanaka rowing squad had an outstanding weekend at  South Island Secondary Schools Rowing Regatta on Lake Ruataniwha Twizel recently.

Thirteen students represented the college: Alianna Hay, Lily Garrett, Casey Howard, Emma Throne, Hannah Shadbolt, Emily Hunt, Alex Pedersen, Duncan Turner, Will Persson, Finley Hughes, Jasper Lambert, Jack Jones and Travis Cooper.

Despite racing on Friday being cancelled due to weather, the team bounced back strongly over the weekend.

Some standout results included:
Boys U15 Coxed Quad: Jasper Lambert, Duncan Turner, Jack Jones, Travis Cooper with coxswain Emily Hunt – silver medal
Boys U18 Novice Coxed Quad: Jasper Lambert, Will Persson, Duncan Turner, Finley Hughes with coxswain Emily Hunt – silver medal
Boys U18 Novice Double: Jasper Lambert and Will Persson – bronze medal

Overall, MAC crews reached four A finals and three B finals, with seven students representing the school for the first time. It was a fantastic effort from the whole squad, proudly racing in the black and yellow.

A big thank you to coaches Philip Massey and Rob Bruce, and to the many parents who supported the team over the weekend.

Next up is the Maadi Cup in Twizel – New Zealand’s largest secondary school rowing regatta.

Our rowers are currently fundraising to attend the 2026 Maadi Cup. If you’d like to support them, you can place a bid in their Silent Auction (closing Sunday 15 March):

https://sites.google.com/view/2026-maadi-squad-fundraiser/home

Thank you to the local businesses who have generously donated items to support the team.