By David LeggatNew Zealand crews nailed heat wins in seven events on a rain-lashed opening day of the third and final World Cup regatta in Poznan, Poland today. However there was frustration for lightweight women's double Sophie Mackenzie and Julia Edward. Second New Zealand pair Axel Dickinson and Drikus Conradie were third in their heat, in 6:38.460 to also make the semifinals. The men, unbeaten in seven years, were 3s ahead of Serbia in their heat, recording 6:32.050 to move into the semifinals. The latter stages could yet be interesting, with the British No 1 crew winning their heat in near-identical time.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 17, 2016 22:02 UTC