Nerina Guest Farm, Breeriver, Robertson, Western Cape

The October camp, held at Nerina Guest Farm, Robertson, allows each and every rower the opportunity for lengthy water time in great conditions and to put serious mileage under the boy’s belts.

The boys row off the Breeriver, a 5.5km stretch of water protected by dense flowering yellow wattle (unfortunately not indigenous), citrus farms and beyond, the Cape Fold Mountains catching the morning and late afternoon light.

The camp is significant for the prospective U14s who are still at prep school. It gives these young lads a taste of rowing, to feel a part of the high school and to make some friends in the early days. An advantage on those who don’t row!

U16 – Gage James:

“This has been my favourite rowing camp to date. You really get to see what boys think of rowing and how determined they are to excel and become stronger. It was a great bonding experience and it allowed me to see how many of my rowing companions act outside of a school setting. Getting on the water twice a day also means we had ample opportunity to improve team synchronicity and form, we had some beautiful moments, in some of our most beautiful boats. When the boat soars across the water, it was as though it had been propelled directly by the 4 vetkoeks we all ate every morning. Lots of gees and tons of fun. This is my favourite sport and I’m doing it with my favourite friends.”

Boatrace, The Kowie River, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape

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