WELCOME TO CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL ROWING
WELCOME TO CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL ROWING
THE LATEST NEWS
THE LATEST NEWS
NEW ZEALAND U19 TEAM
Congratulations to Eleri Clare for her selection into the New Zealand U19 Rowing Team!
Eleri will be racing in the Women's U19 Double
The New Zealand U19 Rowing Team is set to compete in the 2026 U19 World Championship Regatta, taking place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from August 6 to 9.
All the best for the campaign Eleri
SOUTH ISLAND U18 TEAM
SOUTH ISLAND U18 TEAM
Congratulations to Ivy O'Meagher for a successful South Island U18 campaign.
The squad recently travelled North to compete against the North Island U18 team on Lake Karāpiro.
After some great racing, the South Island team returns to the mainland with the overall points trophy!
Ivy coxed fanatically across the two days of racing and represented Cashmere High School Rowing with pride.
Ivy coxed in the following two races, winning both!
GU18 Quad - race 1
GU18 Quad - race 2
Well done Ivy!
MAADI REGATTA
NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lake Karāpiro 2025
MAADI REGATTA - FINAL RESULTS
What an unforgettable week on the water at Lake Ruataniwha! The 79th Maadi Regatta will be remembered as a truly historic one for Cashmere High School, filled with highlights and first-time achievements. With 2,200 students from 129 schools competing, the racing was intense and highly competitive, but all of our crews performed at an exceptionally high standard.
We are incredibly proud to announce our final standings:
7th best rowing school in New Zealand! 🇳🇿
4th overall in sculling! 🚣
A school record of 7 medals! 🥇🥈🥉
A Podium Finish Etched in History
Among these results was a moment that shattered a long-standing glass ceiling. The Girls U18 Four crew of Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare, and Ivy O'Meagher achieved a groundbreaking podium finish in the prestigious Dawn Cup final! Fittingly, the girls rowed to this historic result in the boat Whai Huarahi, which translates to "Opportunities", a perfect reflection of one of our core school values.
The Dawn Cup, the premier trophy for the Girls Under-18 Coxed Four, has a rich pedigree of sweep rowing that has historically been dominated by single-sex schools or private schools. By taking their place on the podium, our girls broke the mould, as no co-educational state secondary school has reached the podium in this event since online records began in 2003!
Cashmere High School reached 11 A finals and 8 B finals. A full list of results follows:
🏆🥇 GOLD Girls U18 Single
- Eleri Clare
🏆🥇 GOLD Girls U18 Quad
- Eleri Clare, Zoe Clarke, Millie Brooks, Reagan Kelly + Ivy O'Meagher
🥈 SILVER Girls U16 Quad
- Zoe Perrin, Holly Gundry, Aurelia Lind, Evie O'Driscoll + Catalina Meharry
🥈 SILVER Boys U16 Single
- Lucas Sutherland
🥉 BRONZE Girls U18 Four
- Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare + Ivy O'Meagher
🥉 BRONZE Girls U18 Double
- Zoe Clarke & Millie Brooks
🥉 BRONZE Girls U16 Double
- Zoe Perrin & Aurelia Lind
5th BU16 Double
- Thomas Clare & James Gebbie
5th BU16 Quad
- Lucas Sutherland, Thomas Clare, James Gebbie, Charlie Pfahlert + Matthew Stewart
5th GU18 Novice Quad
- Evie O'Driscoll, Jessica Hill, Annabel Duder, Emily Muller + Catalina Meharry
7th BU16 Four
- Cameron Taylor, Thomas Clare, Charlie Pfahlert, Sammy Lines + Matthew Stewart
9th GU17 Pair
- Mali Lloyd & Lucy O'Connor
10th BU18 Novice Four
- Henrique de Castro Pelvin, Corry Lee, Timothy Henderson, Mackinlay Graham + Matthew Stewart
11th BU17 Pair
- Cameron Taylor & Sammy Lines
12th GU18 Novice Eight
- Evie O'Driscoll, Jessica Hill, Trudie Levett, Annabel Duder, Emily Muller, Brooke Haley, Pippa Reeves, Zoe Ross + Catalina Meharry
13th BU18 Novice Eight
- Henrique de Castro Pelvin, Mackinlay Graham, Timothy Henderson, Corry Lee, Samuel Foster, Oliver Gardner, Darby Pfahlert, Flynn Plew + Ivy O'Meagher
14th BU17 Single
- Jacob Haley
14th BU17 Pair
- Jacob Haley & Daniel O'Keefe
14th GU17 Four
- Mali Lloyd, Lucy O'Connor, Aurelia Lind, Charlotte Clatworthy + Ivy O'Meagher
Trialist
New Zealand U19
• Eleri Clare
• Zoe Clarke
North vs South U18
• Charlotte Clatworthy
• Ivy O'Meagher
A massive thank you to Head Coach Matt Allen, Imogen Boxall, Abbie Higgins (2024), Sam Evans (2022) & Sam Clelland (2023) for being such awesome, passionate coaches.
To our leadership team Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare, Reagan Kelly, Matthew Stewart, Millie Brooks & Zoe Clarke who rowed their final race for Cashmere High School. Thank you for all your years of rowing and the memories. All the best for what comes next!
SCHOOL HISTORY
MAADI REGATTA - GOLD!
Congratulations to the Girls U18 Quad for taking home the gold and defending their title at the Championship Regatta!
This victory makes Cashmere High School three times in a row champions in this event!
🏆🥇GU18 Quad
- Eleri Clare, Zoe Clarke, Millie Brooks, Reagan Kelly + Ivy O'Meagher
Coaches: Matt Allen & Imogen Boxall
The Podium:
🥇 Cashmere High School - 7:22.77
🥈 Columba College - 7:27.37
🥉 Cambridge High School - 7:28.75
Congratulations girls & coaches!
SCHOOL HISTORY
DAWN CUP - Bronze
The Girls U18 Four have made school history at the Maadi Regatta, securing a Bronze medal in one of the most prestigious events in New Zealand Secondary School Rowing, the Dawn Cup!
🥉 BRONZE Girls U18 Four
- Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare + Ivy O'Meagher
Coaches: Matt Allen & Imogen Boxall
The Dawn Cup is the premier trophy for the Girls U18 Coxed Four in New Zealand. It was introduced back in 1980. This is the first time since records began in 2003 that a Co-Ed School has finished on the podium.
Dawn Cup Podium:
🥇 Rangi Ruru Girls' School 7:23.88
🥈 Waikato Diocesan School for Girls 7:29.87
🥉 Cashmere High School 7:31.41
Congratulations girls & coaches!
BEST BANNER - Maadi Regatta 2026!
This year, the Maadi Regatta saw participation from 100+ schools entering the banner competition, making the off-water competition just as fierce as the racing itself!
After the welcome parade, it was announced that Cashmere High School was the champion for 2026!
The crew drew inspiration from the legendary Jaws movie poster, bringing a unique blend of intimidation and creativity to the parade! The banner showcased the Cashmere crew training hard, with a stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Mackenzie Basin Mountains.
To tie it all together, the bottom of the banner featured school pride and culture, incorporating the Kōwhaiwhai pattern alongside the lymphad logo.
SOUTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lake Ruataniwha 2026
With the continued improvements and the collective effort from every crew member over the weekend, Cashmere High School Rowing achieved 3rd place overall at the South Island Secondary School Championships!
An incredible achievement and the best result in school history!
From the 21 A finals and 5 B finals, the squad brought home a school record 5 South Island Titles!
🏆 BU16 Quad & Single: Won for the first time in school history!
🏆 GU18 Quad: Retained for the 3rd consecutive year!
🏆 GU18 Double: Bringing the title back for the first time since 2024!
🏆 GU16 Double: Bringing the title back for the first time since 2023!
Check out the full breakdown of our outstanding results below:
GOLD
🏆🥇 GU18 Quad
- Eleri Clare, Zoe Clarke, Millie Brooks, Reagan Kelly + Ivy O'Meagher
🏆🥇 GU18 Double
- Eleri Clare, Charlotte Clatworthy
🏆🥇 BU16 Quad
- Lucas Sutherland, Thomas Clare, Sammy Lines, Charlie Pfahlert + Matthew Stewart
🏆🥇 GU16 Double
- Zoe Perrin & Aurelia Lind
🏆🥇 BU16 Single
- Lucas Sutherland
SILVER
🥈 GU18 Four
- Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare + Ivy O'Meagher
🥈 GU16 Quad
- Zoe Perrin, Holly Gundry, Aurelia Lind, Evie O'Driscoll + Catalina Meharry
BRONZE
🥉 GU17 Pair
- Mali Lloyd, Lucy O'Connor
🥉 BU16 Single
- Thomas Clare
🥉 Novice GU18 Quad
- Evie O'Driscoll, Jessica Hill, Annabel Duder, Emily Muller + Catalina Meharry
5th GU18 Eight
Millie Brooks, Lucy O'Connor, Aurelia Lind, Eleri Clare, Charlotte Clatworthy, Zoe Clarke, Reagan Kelly, Mali Lloyd + Ivy O'Meagher
SOUTH ISLAND CLUB CHAMPS
Lake Ruataniwha 2026
With the continued improvements of all crew members, the South Island Clubs Champs on Lake Ruataniwha was a brilliant success.
Competing in an impressive 19 A finals and 17 B finals, the Cashmere High School rowing squad secured a record-breaking medal haul.
Highlights included the GU19 Quad winning their event for the third consecutive year, while Eleri Clare made history in the Women's Premier sculling events, winning the single and partnering with Shannon Cox to take the double.
Further school history was made as the Boys Novice Eight medaled for the second year running, while Millie Brooks, Eleri Clare, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy and Ivy O’Meagher secured the first-ever GU19 Four medal in the program's history.
GOLD
🏆🥇 Womens Premier Single
- Eleri Clare
🏆🥇 Womens Premier Double
- Eleri Clare + Shannon Cox
🏆🥇 Womens U19 Quad
- Zoe Clarke, Millie Brooks, Aurelia Lind, Reagan Kelly + Ivy O'Meagher
SILVER
🥈 Womens Senior Pair
- Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke
🥈 Womens U19 Four
- Millie Brooks, Eleri Clare, Zoe Clarke, Charlotte Clatworthy + Ivy O'Meagher
🥈 BU17 Single
- Jacob Haley
🥈 BU16 Quad
- Lucas Sutherland, Thomas Clare, James Gebbie, Cameron Taylor + Matthew Stewart
BRONZE
🥉 GU17 Quad
- Mali Lloyd, Charlotte Clatworthy, Aurelia Lind, Holly Gundry + Ivy O'Meagher
🥉 Mens Intermediate Double
- Thomas Clare, Daniel O'Keefe
🥉 GU16 Quad
- Zoe Perrin, Aurelia Lind, Holly Gundry, Evie O'Driscoll + Catalina Meharry
🥉 Boys Novice Eight
- Henrique de Castro Pelvin, Mackinlay Graham, Timothy Henderson, Corry Lee, Samuel Foster, Oliver Gardner, Darby Pfahlert, Flynn Plew + Matthew Stewart
TRAINING CAMP & CANTERBURY CLUB CHAMPS
LAKE RUATANIWHA 2025
It has been an incredible week on Lake Ruataniwha. The crews have clocked up the kilometres and made significant improvements in the boat. All members had a memorable experience; true to the Twizel weather, it was sunny and warm all week with near-perfect water conditions.
A highlight of the training camp was the Whānau Squad challenges set by the rowing captains. These included a quiz and spanner & cap deteriorating, capped off by the Whānau Quad race! A big shout out to Whānau Rua for taking the win!
At the Canterbury Champs, the Cashmere High School Rowing squad achieved a school record of 25 A finals and 13 B finals. History was made as the squad won the Women's Senior Single and Double, WU19 Qaud and BU16 Quad titles for the first time ever.
GOLD
🏆🥇 Womens Senior Single
- Eleri Clare
🏆🥇 Womens Senior Double
- Eleri Clare & Charlotte Clatworthy
🏆🥇 WU19 Quad
- Aurelia Lind, Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke, Reagan Kelly + Ivy O'Meagher
🏆🥇 BU16 Quad
- Lucas Sutherland, Thomas Clare, James Gebbie, Charlie Pfahlert + Matthew Stewart
🏆🥇 GU16 Quad
- Zoe Perrin, Aurelia Lind, Holly Gundry, Evie O'Driscoll + Ivy O'Meagher
SILVER
🥈GU17 Quad
- Zoe Perrin, Aurelia Lind, Holly Gundry, Isla Anderson + Ivy O'Meagher
🥈Womens Novice Quad
- Evie O'Driscoll, Emily Muller, Jessica Hill, Zoe Ross + Ivy O'Meagher
BRONZE
🥉 WU19 Four
- Charlotte Clatworthy, Eleri Clare, Millie Brooks, Zoe Clarke + Ivy O'Meagher
🥉 BU17 Single
- Jacob Haley
🥉 BU16 Double
- Tom Clare, Lucas Sutherland
MARLBOROUGH CHAMPS
Wairau River 2025
What an incredible week it’s been on the Wairau River. The team has clocked up the kilometres, made great progress in the boat, and kicked things off strong by competing at Marlborough Champs.
It’s been a brilliant combination of racing and training, setting the tone for the season ahead.
Regatta Results: It was an impressive outing on the Wairau River for all Cashmere High School crew members. A special shoutout to the Novice squad for an outstanding debut! The Boy's Novice Four, Eight, and Girl's Novice Four, Quad were real standouts.
Camp Highlights: We were blessed with sunny Marlborough weather, which enabled an awesome camp filled with a great balance between on-water and off-water training. The highlight was the Whānau Challenges, which fostered teamwork across the squads.
A huge thank you to Head Coach Matt Allen and the coaching team for their passion and dedication.
To the parents help, thank you for being superstars! The seamless execution of all your many roles made for a fabulous week.
To the Marlborough Rowing Association, thank you for a fantastic regatta and to the Blenheim Rowing Club, it is always a great privilege to row at your place. See you next year!
ELIZA & ELERI
Congratulations to Eliza O’Meagher and Eleri Clare on a successful campaign at the 2025 World Rowing U19 Championships.
Eliza coxed the Men's Eight to a 6th place finish in the A final.
Eleri rowed in the Women's Quad, winning the B final and finishing in 7th place overall.
Cashmere High School Rowing is extremely proud of your efforts, and we cannot wait to see what the future brings!
Presidents Scull 2024
Champion Sculling School
Cashmere High School Rowing has been named Champion Sculling School, with an incredible 20 points earned from four 1st place finishes during the Aon Maadi Regatta.
This achievement is a true testament to the dedication of our crew members, the passionate coaching team, and the incredible support of our parents and community.
The prestigious Presidents Scull trophy is awarded to the best Secondary School Sculling Squad in New Zealand. It is earned by the school that accumulates the most points in all 'A' finals in sculling events at Maadi. Points are awarded based on the following criteria: 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 point.
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