A good day for KES today. Row of the day has to go to the u16 eight, which has improved at least 30secs relative to the field since last weeks race! Including a few novices (who started rowing on Sept Camp), the crew powered into silver today showing a huge amount of mettle. The u16 age group has shown great character so far this season, having had to deal with losing two of their top oarsmen to the 1st eight since September. That is never easy, but their ability to "make a plan" has been tremendous to watch and we applaud them. We now look on eagerly at what they can do this season, having proven to themselves today that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Mention must also go to the pair of Botes and Barclay (from the same eight) who managed bronze today. Their rowing in the pair has improved significantly in the past few weeks.
The u14 octuple also bagged the silver today behind Bennies. This is their first big result of the season. Hats off to the coaches and boys, who have done some sterling work! These boys are not even at KES yet, having started their rowing merely a month ago…
The u15's had a good day too, showing improvement in the quads. No medals for them today, but good to see 2 quads in the A final. This age group has a mass of potential and depth. We wish them all the best for the octuple tomorrow.
In the open age group, the 1st quad climbed the ladder, from 8th last week to fifth. The first four managed bronze - also a significant improvement since last week (5th). Both of these crews showed some grit today. With sole focus on the eight in preparation in the last month, these crews feel they have more speed to come with some time in small boats.
The championship format means that there are only A events. Some of our B crews that were entered raced particularly well. 2nd four, 2nd quad had good rows today, as did the u15B quad.
Tomorrow looks like it could be a cracker and we are looking forward to it. Racing starts at 8 and ends around 2.30pm (weather permitting!!).
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