Due to the Hyacinth problem at Roodeplaat, the regatta had to be cancelled early on Saturday morning. Some very dissapointed kids around on Saturday... Not to mention the regatta organisers.

Anyway, off to race the King Edward 50th anniversary regatta (Gauteng Champs) - now to be staged at Wemmer Pan at short notice.

Trevor, Julie and their band of Parents getting stuck in to moving venues.
We look forward to some cracking racing in the Provincial Championship regatta...

GSRF Regatta (Hosted by Bishop Bavin and Mondeor)

Sadly, the thunderstorm put an end to the regatta prematurely. Before the storm pulled through, we saw some fair to good results across all age groups. The u15 oct had a cracker - and was probably the highlight of the days proceedings. They rowed Bennies down in the last 500m. Second four - once again - showed dominance. The 1st four and quad came home disappointed with 2nd place (to Bennies) in both events.

Thanks to all for the support. For detailed results go to the KES website and for the timesheet go to www.regatta.co.za

Don’t forget the Gauteng Champs regatta to be hosted by us on the 31st and 1st!
Big thanks to all the parents that have slaved over the regatta for so long.

Go School

Wemmer Sprints

Wemmer Sprints saw the first real show of what the club has been steadily working towards over the past 4 seasons. The 1st eight powered ahead of WITS and UJ, leaving the other school crews straggling over the 700m course on Saturday. The conditions turned from a terrible cross that we had blowing all day, to a breezy tail: In 1min58, they had a good first race to the season, showing good speed - and that they are a force to be reckoned with...

The 2nd eight placed 2nd in Mens "B" eights, half a length behind WITS. This put them into top spot in the schools 2nd eights ranking and believe it or not, the KES 3rd eight was just off them, coming in ahead of the other school 2nd eights! A few crews didn't race on Saturday, so not yet sure where we stand, but it was a good day for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd eights at KES - all ranked best out of the competing clubs on offer.
The 3rd eight was the second best 2nd eight, a great result for them after 2 weeks of training since the beginning of Camp.

The new 1st four combo had a good row holding off St. John's by 2.5 seconds. Also, the 1st quad were just off St. Alban's (in a seperate heat). A feisty performance from them - also a new combination that dispalyed some great rythm. 2nd four also had a cracking sprint, winning their event.

In the youger ranks, the U14's (ony been rowing 2 weeks) and the U15's both had good regatta's. We had a few crews shining. Very encouraging to see the octopul's featuring in the medals (silver) so early on in the season.

Overall, a very positive start to the season for these young men.