Overview
The Whakatipu Rowing Club (WRC) delivers the rowing programme for students at Wakatipu High School. The club is on the shores of Lake Hayes. Training takes place before and after school and during weekends. Students row for WRC at a number of club events, and for Wakatipu High School at the South Island Secondary School Champs and the Maadi Cup. All fees and registrations are processed through the club.
Crews
Crews are based on age groups and tailored each season to the students who sign up.
Season Details
- An open day at the WRC takes place in early September for students interested in giving rowing a go.
- Pre-season training begins in Term 3.
- Regattas begin in Term 4 and culminate in Term 1 with the South Island Secondary School Champs in early March and the Maadi Cup regatta at the end of March.
| Events | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SISS Rowing Champs | 6-8 March | Lake Ruataniwha, Canterbury |
| Maadi Cup | 23-28 March | Lake Ruataniwha, Canterbury |
2026/2027 Estimated Costs
| Item | Category | 2 Days Volunteer | 1 Day Volunteer | No Volunteer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subs | Novice | $990 | $1,190 | $1,390 |
| Subs | Returning Rower | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Subs | Coxswain | $0 | $200 | $400 |
| Regatta Fees | Twizel | $1,325 | ||
| Regatta Fees | Maadi - North Island | $1,100 |
Notice Board
To get involved with rowing, join the Rowing Google Classroom. Key information and opportunities are posted there throughout the year. You will need to sign in with your school email.
You can also join manually with the class code becb6sq.