Kerikeri High School Success at NZ Stand Up Paddleboarding Nationals

A team of six Kerikeri High School students; Bronte Clarke (Year 10), Emily Godwin (Year 11), Nicholas Louw (Year 12), Bayley Wood (Year 10), Chloe Wright (Year 10) and Taylor Wright (Year 12) recently competed at the NZ Stand Up Paddleboarding Nationals in Auckland, delivering an outstanding weekend of paddling and bringing home some incredible results.

Nicholas Louw won the U19 category in all three disciplines, making him the overall U19 champion. He also raced in the Elite Men's Division, making it through to the Overall Men's Final in both Sprints and Technical racing.

U16 Results

Sprints

1st Emily Godwin, 2nd Taylor Wright, 3rd Bayley Wood

Technical

1st Emily Godwin, 2nd Bayley Wood, 3rd Taylor Wright

Long Distance

1st Taylor Wright, 2nd Bayley Wood, 3rd Emily Godwin

U16 Overall Champions

1st Equal Emily Godwin and Taylor Wright, 3rd Bayley Wood

U14 Results

Sprints

1st Chloe Wright, 2nd Bronte Clarke

Technical

1st Chloe Wright, 3rd Bronte Clarke

Long Distance

1st Chloe Wright, 3rd Bronte Clarke

U14 Overall Champions

1st Chloe Wright, 3rd Bronte Clarke

Chloe Wright was crowned the Overall Youth Champion, with Bronte Clarke placing 3rd overall. Chloe was also named the Overall Female Winner across both youth and adult divisions, with Bronte finishing 3rd overall.

Congratulations to the entire team on these fantastic achievements.