Dennis and Louise could not find their names listed on the VIP table settings
Proud Parents (and Grandmum)
Bishop Bavin Rowing "First VIII"
Head to head with Bennies
No contest !!
First across the line
2/12/08
Pictures from Wemmer Regatta
Dennis and Louise could not find their names listed on the VIP table settings Proud Parents (and Grandmum)Bishop Bavin Rowing "First VIII"
Head to head with Bennies No contest !!2/6/08
Pics from Roodeplaat training
Look, up in the sky ! Is it a bird ? No ! - Is it a plane ? No ! Then what the heck are they looking at ?
Conditions on the dam were far from ideal as this pic shows. A lot of work will be required to clear the course of Hyacinth and relay the lanes before SA Champs.
Once again, Tom's fashion sense shines through ! 
Jarrod & Daniel working together in the double
The boys U14 Quad with Mataya on bowside
A closer look
Ross takes some strain in the double but doesn't complain
The open boys quad - getting down to business
The open girls quad
What's this - an U14 girls quad ????
Devon, looking strong in his single scull
2/3/08
Pictures from VLC Regatta - 26th January - Day of Days !!
Rowing buddies
Ralph gives an enthralled Marion & Renee his views on how the day will go
Chris & Ray - loitering with intent 
Jackie and Johan - enjoying the day
This rowing thing is thirsty work
Robyn and Tom look on anxiously - Kirsty can't bear to look.
Daniel shows off his new dentistry work
The girls in good spirits before the serious stuff starts
Dominque gets some tips from old hand (and medal winner) Matthew (Yeah right !!)
Tom does his best Matt Damon impersonation
Tom in good spirits after his single scull event
Stuart looking buff
John regrets ordering the extra hot prego steak
Daniel and Scott share a moment
Ray and Dennis looking concerned
Mathew disproves the commonly held belief that if you snooze you lose
Rene heads for shore after her single sculling event.
The Open Boys Quad heading out 
Ingrid and Michele look on anxiously
Tyler - with first win under her belt
The new look U14 boys quad - Check the smiles !!
Tom and Mpumi consider some options
The U14 Boys show off their winners medals - (isn't the boy on the right a bit big for U14 ?)
Ryan and Ross take to the water in their first double event
Okay they didn't win the double, but it would have been nice !!
Everyone lends a hand to pull the lanes in (Nick in red supervises the operation)
Durian found the fishing at the lake hard work
Ross and his new friend (left) pull something big and blue in towards the shore
Kerry, about to take the plunge courtesy of Alex, Mathew and Cara.
Wesley really enjoyed the impromtu game of "statues" 
Mpumi lends Tom a hand in collecting the first trophy
It doesn't get much better than this !!
Clean sweep of the trophies
What a team !!
The Open Boys Quad heading outIngrid and Michele look on anxiously Tyler - with first win under her belt
The new look U14 boys quad - Check the smiles !!
Tom and Mpumi consider some options
The U14 Boys show off their winners medals - (isn't the boy on the right a bit big for U14 ?)
Ryan and Ross take to the water in their first double event
Okay they didn't win the double, but it would have been nice !!
Everyone lends a hand to pull the lanes in (Nick in red supervises the operation)John mistakenly tries to encourages the team with his version of the Haka (Nick continues to supervise)
Durian found the fishing at the lake hard work
Ross and his new friend (left) pull something big and blue in towards the shore
Kerry, about to take the plunge courtesy of Alex, Mathew and Cara. 
Wesley really enjoyed the impromtu game of "statues" Every picture tells a story - well can you tell us what's going on in this one ?
A prize for the best/funniest comment. Use the comments button at the end of the page to reply.
Mpumi lends Tom a hand in collecting the first trophy 
It doesn't get much better than this !! 
Clean sweep of the trophies 
What a team !!
Thanks to everyone involved for making this such a great (and memorable) day !!
Use the comments link at the bottom of this page to send us your comment !!
Use the comments link at the bottom of this page to send us your comment !!
2/1/08
Buffalo Regatta Info for Parents & Rowers
The Buffalo Regatta takes place in East London from 14th to 16th February.
We will be leaving on Wed 13th Feb and returning on Mon 18th Feb.
All rowers are to be at school by 7.15am (latest) on Wed 13th Feb. They will be taken by school bus to the Airport where they will board Flight 1T505 to Port Elizabeth at 10.45am. Please ensure that they have had breakfast as there is no service on 1time flights. They will arrive in Port Elizabeth at 12.25, where they will have lunch and then travel by bus from Port Elizabeth to East London.
In East London the rowers will be staying at Chandlers Guest House (Tel No - 043 743 1494) from Wed 13th to Monday 18th February.
The accommodation is on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis. A full buffet breakfast will be served in the mornings and a buffet dinner will be provided each night.
The regatta takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A snack pack (consisting of biltong, nuts, energybars, sweets, etc) will be provided to each rower on each of these days, and there will be water and energade available all day for the three days (each rower must bring their own water bottle). They will also be given R50,00 per day to buy themselves lunch and any other refreshments required.
On Sunday the rowers will be able to go to the beach in the morning (weather permitting) and then out for lunch and a movie in the afternoon.
They will depart from East London on Flight 1T302 at 9.00am on Mon 18th February and will arrive at Oliver Tambo International Airport at 10.25am. Parents are please to arrange for rowers to be collected from the airport.
Lunch in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday and Breakfast in East London on Monday will need to be paid for by the rowers themselves, as well as cold drinks at the guest house in the evenings. Please ensure that you send sufficient pocket money to cover these costs.
Full school uniform is to be worn on both flights (including the new formal rowing hat – this is now available at the Dragons Den at a cost of R95,00 per hat).
Uniform for regattas is as follows :-
Thursday and Friday – Blue shorts/tracksuit pants
Blue/black socks
Slops or takkies
New trisuit
Sponsored shirt (which rowers will receive before departing)
Bishop Bavin Rowing Dri Mac or any blue Dri Mac
Sponsored warm top (which rowers will receive before departing)
Blue Rowing Cap
Saturday Same as above except new blue rowing shirt is to be worn.
Please ensure that your child has both full correct uniforms (school uniform and regatta uniform)
Rowers will be attending Prize Giving in school uniform as well. Please ensure that enough clean shirts are available. There is a laundry service available at Chandlers Guest House.
EXTRA REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE COULD EACH ROWER LET MRS BLACKIE OR DENNIS HAVE A COPY OF THEIR ID, PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE BEFORE 12 FEBRUARY. THIS IS REQUIRED BY THE AIRLINE.
AN INDEMNITY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR EACH ROWER. PLEASE LET MRS BLACKIE OR DENNIS HAVE THIS COMPLETED FORM BY 12 FEBRUARY.
THE BUS WILL BE LEAVING JHB FOR PE ON TUES 12TH – ROWERS MAY BRING THERE LUGGAGE TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY AND IT WILL BE TAKEN IN THE LUGGAGE TRAILER. THIS WILL SAVE TIME BOOKING IN ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. ANY LAST MINUTE LUGGAGE CAN BE PUT INTO THEIR HAND LUGGAGE/KIT BAG.
We will be leaving on Wed 13th Feb and returning on Mon 18th Feb.
All rowers are to be at school by 7.15am (latest) on Wed 13th Feb. They will be taken by school bus to the Airport where they will board Flight 1T505 to Port Elizabeth at 10.45am. Please ensure that they have had breakfast as there is no service on 1time flights. They will arrive in Port Elizabeth at 12.25, where they will have lunch and then travel by bus from Port Elizabeth to East London.
In East London the rowers will be staying at Chandlers Guest House (Tel No - 043 743 1494) from Wed 13th to Monday 18th February.
The accommodation is on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis. A full buffet breakfast will be served in the mornings and a buffet dinner will be provided each night.
The regatta takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A snack pack (consisting of biltong, nuts, energybars, sweets, etc) will be provided to each rower on each of these days, and there will be water and energade available all day for the three days (each rower must bring their own water bottle). They will also be given R50,00 per day to buy themselves lunch and any other refreshments required.
On Sunday the rowers will be able to go to the beach in the morning (weather permitting) and then out for lunch and a movie in the afternoon.
They will depart from East London on Flight 1T302 at 9.00am on Mon 18th February and will arrive at Oliver Tambo International Airport at 10.25am. Parents are please to arrange for rowers to be collected from the airport.
Lunch in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday and Breakfast in East London on Monday will need to be paid for by the rowers themselves, as well as cold drinks at the guest house in the evenings. Please ensure that you send sufficient pocket money to cover these costs.
Full school uniform is to be worn on both flights (including the new formal rowing hat – this is now available at the Dragons Den at a cost of R95,00 per hat).
Uniform for regattas is as follows :-
Thursday and Friday – Blue shorts/tracksuit pants
Blue/black socks
Slops or takkies
New trisuit
Sponsored shirt (which rowers will receive before departing)
Bishop Bavin Rowing Dri Mac or any blue Dri Mac
Sponsored warm top (which rowers will receive before departing)
Blue Rowing Cap
Saturday Same as above except new blue rowing shirt is to be worn.
Please ensure that your child has both full correct uniforms (school uniform and regatta uniform)
Rowers will be attending Prize Giving in school uniform as well. Please ensure that enough clean shirts are available. There is a laundry service available at Chandlers Guest House.
EXTRA REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE COULD EACH ROWER LET MRS BLACKIE OR DENNIS HAVE A COPY OF THEIR ID, PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE BEFORE 12 FEBRUARY. THIS IS REQUIRED BY THE AIRLINE.
AN INDEMNITY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR EACH ROWER. PLEASE LET MRS BLACKIE OR DENNIS HAVE THIS COMPLETED FORM BY 12 FEBRUARY.
THE BUS WILL BE LEAVING JHB FOR PE ON TUES 12TH – ROWERS MAY BRING THERE LUGGAGE TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY AND IT WILL BE TAKEN IN THE LUGGAGE TRAILER. THIS WILL SAVE TIME BOOKING IN ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. ANY LAST MINUTE LUGGAGE CAN BE PUT INTO THEIR HAND LUGGAGE/KIT BAG.
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