Author: Wanaka Rowing Club
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South Island Champs. Twizel January 31
South Island Club Rowing season saw a big weekend of racing on Lake Ruataniwha with over 1500 rowers from across the South Island participating in some very exciting finishes with great water for most of the regatta. Many will now head to Nationals on Lake Karapiro in February. Wanaka Rowing Club were represented by 15…
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Otago Champs – A regatta of firsts
A squad of 17 rowers sported the Black and Gold Checkers of Wanaka Rowing Club at last weekend’s 2025 Meridian Otago Championships which hosted 1208 rowers on Lake Ruataniwha. The weekend’s near perfect weather provided stunning water conditions and many highlights and firsts for young rowers. McKenzie Hay and Jasper Lambert nailed the challenge of…
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Strong start to rowing season for Wanaka at Aoraki 1km Regatta
November 1-2 Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel Great weather and water prevailed for most of the weekend before a Southerly hit late on Sunday afternoon and racing was abandoned. This 1km introductory regatta gives novice rowers a taste of competition and more experienced rowers the opportunity to hone their racing skills ahead of the season. With 553…