Last weekend, the King’s High School Rowing Crew had a fantastic time competing in the North End Rowing Club Regatta on the Dunedin Harbour. The weather was kind, the water was flat, and there was a good-natured competition amongst the Dunedin schools present. The boys raced in over fifteen races and were able to consolidate the skilful training they have received so far from the coaches.
Notable results included:
1st in U16 Novice Double – Elijah Trounson and Shaun Thomson
2nd in U15 Quad – Harry Lyons, Edward Hager, Shaun Thomson and Gabe Scott (coxed by Alex McKeever)
2nd in U15 Novice Double – Shaun Thomson and Gabe Scott
2nd in U17 Double – Elijah Trounson and Alex McKeever
3rd in U17 Single – Alex McKeever
4th in Adult Men’s Open Single – Alex McKeever
Huge thanks to our dedicated coaches (and King’s Old Boys') Hayden George (North End Rowing Club Captain) and Neil Burrow (NZ Rep and Otago all-round Rowing legend), and to Melissa Casañas Maya for organising everyone so well.
The KHS Crew is currently looking for a Coxswain to coordinate the crew in the Quad and Octuple boats. Coxswains need to be able to motivate the crew, have good judgment, and keep a cool head under pressure. Boys develop good leadership skills through coxing a crew. If you are interested, please contact Mr McMillan or message the KHS Crew through their Facebook page KHS Rowing 2023/24.
