107 106 Highlights of major club races included the following: Four Kearsney boys completed the 2023 Dusi Canoe Marathon. Results: Rory Treleaven and Ben Tarr (Cousin) - Overall position 62nd, and 1st in their category U23 K2 Liam Calenborne and Steve Main (Coach) - Overall position 119th, and 5th in their category SNR K2 Oliver Hind and Norman Hind (Dad) - Overall position 176th, and 19th in their category SNR K2 Raine Scoular and Gary Scoular (Dad) - Overall position 183rd, and 20th in their category SNR K2 Rory Treleaven completed his second Fish River Canoe Marathon in Cradock. Rory (driving) teamed up with his father, Ross, in a K2. Results: Rory Treleaven and Ross Treleaven (Dad) - Overall position 87th, and 76th in the K2 category. Back row: Ross Prinsloo, Jack Sternberg, Ben Wessels, Oliver Mowat, Daniel Durant Front row: Raine Scoular, Matthew Rix, Mr Stephen Main, Ruschay Govender, Rory Treleaven CANOEING TEAM Canoeing The canoeing team was actively involved in both inter-school and club races and produced some excellent results. With full river systems, the paddlers took advantage and enjoyed excellent river racing conditions. Canoeing continues to provide unique opportunities to boys of a wide range of abilities to be involved in a healthy alternative to traditional sports. We aim to provide opportunities for boys to learn a new skill and develop it so that they become the best they can be in their chosen sport. Regular training was at our new Inanda Dam home venue. The team members have been extremely fortunate to be mentored and motivated through the input of highly experienced coaches and Old Boys who have previously been members of the canoeing team. Callam Davis (SA K1 1000m champion) and Andrew Sebire (Class of 2022) provided extra motivation and individual attention to all team members, allowing them to develop the correct technique right from the start and improve their competency. Upgraded boat racks were erected at Inanda dam, making access and storage of boats significantly better, and regular time trials once again started on Wednesday evenings. In the inter-schools competition, the paddlers raced on the Dusi, Lions, Tugela and Umgeni rivers, which provide the most excitement in the canoeing calendar. The boys also competed in flat-water marathon and sprint events. The Kearsney team once again produced some excellent results, punching well above their weight. Rory Treleaven and Raine Scoular both had success in their respective age groups. In recognition of their ability and achievements, Rory and Raine shared the Paddler of the Year award. Kearsney finished 4th overall in the 2023 Inter-School League, missing out on a podium position by nine points. In the individual U16 age group competition, Raine Scoular finished 5th and Rory Treleaven 6th. These excellent results, as well as some promising U14 paddlers making rapid progress, are key indicators that Kearsney will continue to be competitive next year. Mr Stephen Main MIC Canoeing Canoeing
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