Rowing

Bella Strydom Paddles Her Way to Triple Gold at SA Championships

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 148 1

The Fish Hoek High learner sweeps the U18 K1 events and sets her sights on marathon qualification and future international competition.   Cape Town, South Africa (20 April 2026) –…

St Andrew’s School for Girls Crowned SA’s Top Rowing School, Again

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 14, 2026 267 0

Records and support from parents help St Andrew’s School for Girls secure the overall title at the South African Schools Rowing Championships held at Roodeplaat Dam   Pretoria, South Africa…

St Alban’s Rowers Shine at Boston’s Head of the Charles

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 2, 2025October 31, 2025 201 0

Young St Alban’s rowers take on Boston’s Charles River, gaining priceless international experience and making memories to last a lifetime.   Pretoria, South Africa (31 October 2025) – St Alban’s…

South Africans Had the World Talking at World Rowing Masters Regatta 2025

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 666 0

These South Africans lit up Banyoles with custom blazers and gold medals, just showing how South Africans shine wherever they go.   Banyoles, Spain (23 September 2025) – A spirited…

Ocean Mavericks take the Atlantic in Support of Wild Coast Conservation

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 694 0

Four local adventurers will take on the Atlantic in the world’s toughest row to raise funds for the Pondoland Conservation Trust.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (18 September 2025) – This…

From Soweto to New Jersey: Sekgowe Phela’s Next Chapter

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 17, 2025August 15, 2025 3,975 0

Soweto teen, Sekgowe Phela, begins life in New Jersey, USA, after his rowing talent earns him a full scholarship.   New Jersey, USA (17 August 2025) – Rowing has taken…

Rowing Captain Curtley Reaches the Adventure of a Lifetime!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 4, 2024October 14, 2024 1,410 0

The University of the Western Cape Rowing Club couldn’t be more proud of Captain Curtley, who recently reached the adventure of a lifetime overseas thanks to many believers in breaking…

Rooting for Our Olympic Rowers: Meet the Qualified Champs 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguy July 5, 2024 766 0

Paige Badenhorst has qualified for the Paris Olympics, where she’ll join the likes of legend John Smith and young hotshot Chris Baxter as the Olympic rowers, making South Africa proud!…

South African Junior Squad to Compete at World Rowing Championships!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJuly 4, 2024July 5, 2024 873 0

South Africa’s junior national squad are set to compete at the World Rowing Championships in Canada; a dream come true for many of our young rowers!   South Africa (04…

Peet Botma Begins the Countdown to the World’s Toughest Row Finish Line! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024 1,379 0

In early December Peet Botma set out to conquer stretches of the Atlantic as a solo rower taking part in the World’s Toughest Row. The finish line is in sight,…