The opening regatta for the 2023/2024 rowing season was the Knysna Midway Regatta!

On Friday 13th the Bishops rowing club set out for the long trek to Knysna. The Regatta is formatted over two days with a day of 1-kilometre sprints on Saturday and a Heads race on Sunday.  Over the years the Knysna Regatta has earned a reputation for its tough windy conditions and awesome location. However, the regatta is seen to be of extreme value to all of the Western and Eastern Cape schools as it provides great practice for the school's first Quads and first Eights for Boatrace.

 

This Year’s regatta was no exception to the regatta’s reputation with a large majority of Saturday’s Sprints being called off due to un-rowable weather conditions. However, Sunday proved to be an excellent day of racing with beautiful and serene conditions.  A special mention must be made to the junior rowers for their hard work and dedication at the regatta, this being echoed through their results.

 

The first regatta was a roaring success for the club and proved a great learning experience all around. With Misvertsand Sprints around the corner, the future looks strong for the club and its athletes.

A great start to what looks to be a promising season!