Aucklander Steve Westlake today replaced Rob Waddell as single sculls champion at the national rowing regatta at Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel.
Westlake is the first newcomer in seven years to take the title, with a winning time of seven minutes 14.02 seconds.
Waikato's Bryce Mael was second and Waihopai's Daniel Blain third.
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