There aren???t many sports where school children can compete in the same event (if not the same race) as national and world champions. In rowing in New Zealand young people can still mix freely with their role models - in spite of the efforts of those running Karapiro to restrict this. The Spring Regatta gives the opportunity for both a real work-out, and a chance to spy out the opposition for later in the season. Tauranga Rowing Club brings schools and others in the community together. ... rowing ...