2022 World Rowing Championships in Racice

2022 World Rowing Championships in Racice

Italy success a stepping stone for young SA rowers Coming off the back of gold medals at the U23 Rowing World Championships, Christopher Baxter and Damien Bonhage-Koen competed at the 2022 World Rowing Championships held in the Czech Republic in September. Baxter and Bonhage-Koen impressed as a pair during the U23 Championships, finishing first in their heat, placing first in the subsequent semi-final and claiming gold in the men’s pair (BM2) Final A with a time of 6:19.99. Following their heroics in Italy, the pair teamed up with fellow South African rowers Luc Daffarn and Jake...

RMB NATIONAL ROWING SQUAD IN ACTION AT 115th RMB VLC NATIONAL SPRINTS REGATTA The RMB VLC National Sprints Regatta takes place at Victoria Lake in Germiston on 28 and 29 January 2023. This will be the 115th iteration of the regatta.This regatta brings together athletes from around the country, from U14 juniors through to seniors and masters. A highlight will be the presence of the RMB National Squad, who have their eye on the Olympic qualifiers later this year.“It also kicks off an important year for our masters rowers, who look forward to the World Rowing Masters Regatta 2023 that has been...

High-adrenaline rowing at the 2023 RMB VLC National Sprints Regatta Released 30 January 202 The 2023 RMB VLC National Sprints Regatta took place on 28 and 29 January at the Victoria Lake Club at Germiston Lake in Johannesburg. The race drew 968 contestants from 15 schools across the country and attracted a large crowd of supporters. The day drew a cross-section of participating rowers, from masters and the RMB National Squad to schools and development rowing clubs. "It was great to have the RMB National Squad racing at the event,” said Lucy Lightfoot, Head of Brand at RMB. "Their...

Hundreds of rowers expected at this weekend’s Buffalo Regatta The road to Buffalo City has started for rowers from around the country. The 2023 regatta takes place from 9 to 11 February at the East London Boating Association (ELBA).The RMB Buffalo Regatta is the oldest sporting event in South Africa, dating back to 1881. The regatta has survived several wars (including two world wars), as well as the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been dubbed SA’s best regatta by Olympic rower Jake Green, who himself won the Silver Sculls Trophy last year.“I think the atmosphere created by fitting everyone from...

A clean sweep for Tuks at the 135th RMB Buffalo Regatta The 2023 RMB Buffalo Regatta took place from 9 to 11 February at the East London Boating Association (ELBA). Two-time Olympian, Jake Green of Tuks, managed to keep his hand on the prize, winning the Silver Sculls and Grand Challenge trophies for the second consecutive year. “The Grand Challenge and Silver Sculls are the most prestigious events in South African men’s rowing and only the best rowers our country produces get to hold those trophies,” says Green.The conditions were challenging and the competition was high, with 34...

Youngsters show their mettle at SA Schools Rowing Championships Roodeplaat Dam was the host of the 2023 SA Schools Rowing Championships in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank. This year's event saw hundreds of athletes from 25 schools and clubs across South Africa gather for the year's top event for young rowers. The competition took place from 3 to 5 March. Roodeplaat Dam has been tidied up in preparation for the World Masters Rowing Regatta in September. The weekend saw a number of exciting races, with St Benedict’s and St Mary’s successfully defending their titles to remain the top SA...

  Recently, World Rowing reviewed the regulations for participation of women athletes in international competitions. The review was based on current scientific evidence highlighting the significant performance differences between males and females in Rowing, with the core objective of guaranteeing fair competition and participation for women in sport. The matter presented is not solely a scientific question but involves ethical, social, cultural and legal aspects. Members of the rowing community hold views as a matter of sincerely held principle at both ends of the spectrum, from...

Roodeplaat Dam, Pretoria - The RMB SA National Rowing Championships concluded this past weekend with a record turnout of 1000 spectators coming to support the 900 athletes from around the country competing in 800 boats. The championships were held at Roodeplaat Rowing Course which has seen significant upgrades of late due to the hosting of the World Rowing Masters Regatta, which will be taking place in September this year. A diverse group of athletes competed in the RMB SA National Rowing Championships, ranging from juniors to masters and elite Olympians. The oldest rower in the master’s...

The RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic showing at the 1st Rowing World Cup in Zagreb, Croatia. The Men's Four and Women's Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men's Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men's Four, comprised of Henry Torr, James Mitchell, Christopher Baxter, and Jake Green, had a point to prove after being beaten by the Ukrainian boat at the World Championships last year, which pushed them into the B Final. The South African crew rowed a brave and determined race, overtaking the Ukrainian boat and pushing onto...

My name is Courtney Westley. I have recently been selected to represent South Africa at the u23 world rowing championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from the 19th-23rd of July in the W1X alongside my coach, Thato Mokoena. The single scull is a boat class that I have been rowing for years leading me to where I am today and I cannot be more humbled by reflecting back on how far this journey has come. The opportunity to compete in Bulgaria comes at a great cost with very limited financing available, and therefore any sponsors will be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted on This email...

My name is Courtney Westley. I have recently been selected to represent South Africa at the u23 world rowing championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from the 19th-23rd of July in the W1X alongside my coach, Thato Mokoena.

  The RMB National Rowing Squad, proudly representing South Africa, is gearing up to showcase their exceptional talent and determination at the highly anticipated 3rd Rowing World Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. The event, set to take place on the renowned "Lake of Gods, Lucerne," will see elite rowers from across the globe competing fiercely for glory from 7th to 9th July 2023. The RMB National Rowing Squad boasts an impressive lineup of skilled athletes who will be competing in various categories. Paige Badenhorst and Katherine Williams will join forces in the Women's Double Scull,...

Highlights and reports from British rowers who travelled to the Roodeplaat Dam near Tshwane in South Africa for the first World Rowing event on the continent Every staging of a World Rowing event is unique, reflecting and showcasing the culture of the country where it takes place, the venue, and the creativity of the local volunteers. In this case, that was more true than ever. Accommodation right by the water’s edge in the glamping village One British competitor, Sarah Talbot of Wycliffe  College BC explains more: “It was fabulous – the best regatta I’ve ever been to! What an...

Westley heading to 2024 Olympics in Paris Courtney Westley clinched her place in the Women’s Single Sculls for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a second-place finish at the African Rowing Champs on Wednesday. Accompanied by U23 Head Coach Thato Mokoena, Westley clocked 8:03.71, just five seconds short of winner Algerian Nihed Benchadli’s time.   It’s been a busy year for Westley, who placed sixth at the U23 World Championships earlier this year in the women’s single scull in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Days later, she was on her way to China to race in the World Student Games with the...

Thrilling performances at the RMB VLC National Sprints Regatta The 116th RMB VLC National Sprints Regatta concluded in a thrilling fashion over the weekend of January 27th and 28th, with athletes displaying remarkable talent and resilience. Hosted by Victoria Lake Rowing Club at Germiston Lake, the event was marked by close finishes, record-breaking performances, and exciting prospects for South African rowing. Drawing a field of over 1000 boats, the regatta showcased a diverse range of talent, with participants ranging from school-level rowers to seasoned Masters Rowers in their seventies...

The crew is in the process of fundraising to secure funding for an International trip in Kurruwa, Gold Coast, Australia, to compete at the 2024 World Lifesaving Championships. The phenomenal Marine Surf Lifesaving Club Surfboat Crew of dedicated ladies has through grit, determination, many hours of hard work and fantastic team spirit, epitomised what it takes to become champions. They have won the South African Surfboat Championships back-to-back in 2022 & 2023. The crew is known by their team's name which is the “Marine Mongrels” – they are: - Kendra “Sushi” Robinson Anike “Lizzy”...