Rowing wins at Karapiro Regatta

One of the MAGS Boys Eights, rowing in the black and white colours of our affiliate club West End, competing against a fellow club crew.

MAGS’ Rowing squad achieved a clutch of 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the Karapiro Club Regatta, with Year 11 student Holly Chaafe claiming a hat trick of wins.

Holly (left) won the Under 16 Girls Single, the Under 18 Girls Single and the Under 16 Girls Double with Marieke Richards. Lydia Finch and Olivia Alberts came 2nd in the Under 16 Girls Double, while our Intermediate and Novice Girl Octuple Eights came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

In total MAGSROW made 14 A Finals and six B Finals. Our Under 18 Boys Eight made the A Final of their blue ribbon event, coming 6th.

The squad is now back training in preparation for the Christmas Regatta back at Lake Karapiro from December 15-17.