South Island Championships at Lake Ruataniwha
The highlight of the weekend was a hard-fought performance by the Girls U18 Quad—Sienna Nicholson, Isla Marshall, Ally Ryan, and Kiera Nicholson, with coxswain Ruby Merriman, who were pleased to come away with a Silver Medal in a very competitive A Final.
The team showed great spirit across several events, with several crews finishing their seasons on a high:
Harriet Rowe and Jaime Stibbe took 1st in the U17 Double B Final.
The U18 Novice Quad (Ella Glover, Eva Gardner, Daxia Grant, Nikiya Smith, and Lara Cadman) placed 2nd in their B Final.
Mila Hill finished 3rd in the U18 Single B Final.
The U17 Quad (Ally Ryan, Isla Marshall, Harriet Rowe, Jaime Stibbe, and Lara Cadman) also made the A Final, finishing 4th.
It was a rewarding weekend for all the rowers, who have put in months of early mornings and hard work on the water. Congratulations to the team on a successful regatta. Thank you must also go to their coaches and team of supporters.