2023 Novice Regatta at Zeekoevlei
Image #1: U14 coxswain, Yazeed Lalken, barking orders!
Regatta Report - U14 Coach: Declan Watling
The opening regatta for the season, on Saturday 21st was a great opportunity for the U14 rowers to put what they have learned to the test, as well as compare themselves against the local competition. On behalf of all the u14 coaches, I can say the regatta was a great success.
The main goal was to medal in at least one boat class. This goal was exceeded, with medals being won in the Oct, Quad and Scull divisions, as well as 2nd place in a Double. These results are a great way to start a season, especially considering final crews are still to be selected, which shows that this year’s u14 group has plenty of talent. I think this will stand them in very good stead going forward.
I would like to add how pleased all the u14 coaches are with the attitude of the u14s so far this season. I hope to see this attitude carried through into the upcoming regattas. The Head Coach of Bishops Rowing, Mr. Smith, has also commented on the group’s neatness and punctuality at the regatta, so a very good start overall!
The first race is a great learning experience, and we have plenty more around the corner. Let’s set our sights on Western Cape Champs and aim to continue improving.
Thanks for a great start to what looks to be a promising season!
Image #2: U14 A Oct final warm-up before the race!
Results
U14 Results:
1x (Scull) - 2nd and 3rd Place
Crews: Ben Redfern, & Gabriel Elsley
2x (Double) - 2nd Place
Crew: David Brink (Bow); Luke Traut (Stroke)
4x (Quad) - 1st Place
Crew: Luke Traut (Coxswain); Roman Waltman (Bow); Kane Emenanjo (2); Jesse Morgan, (3); Daniel Bowers (Stroke)
8x (Octuple) - 1st Place
Crew: Yazeed Lalken (Coxswain); David Brink (Bow); Sam Buda (2); Adam Carter (3); Gabriel Elsley (4); Edward Potgieter (5); Ben Redfern (6); Jesse Morgane (7); Daniel Bowers (Stroke)
U15 Results:
1x (Scull) - 2nd Place
Crew: Bromley, Angus
8x - 1st Place
Crew: Matthew De Jager (Coxswain); Nic Sedgwick (Bow); Joshua Moolman (2); Finn Moran (3); Angus Bromley (4); Kai Bacher (5); Theodore Forsyth (6); Luke Ratcliffe (7); Jordan Planting (Stroke)
Image #3: U14's captured taking the boat to the water!