The Chronicle 2022

in elapsed time; with a comfortable 15 minute overnight lead in the U18 category they did not need to take excessive risks. Their race plan paid dividends; a flawless paddle into Durban proved too strong for the rest of the U18 competition, they also made up one position in the overall standings to finish 22nd overall – a very successful race! Mr Masina and his partner finished 21st overall. Dominic Furby and Robert Butcher threw the hammer down on the final leg to Durban. They made up eight positions to achieve a top 50 finish (46th overall). They made time on the third U18 boat but had to settle for fourth position, as U17s they gave an excellent account of themselves. Going into the final day Aiden Furby and Louis Souchon had a slender lead over their rivals Stuart Neilson and Rourke Murray in the U16 competition. They held their position to win this category with Stuart and Rourke claiming silver. Both of these crews finished in the top 150 overall. Oliver Bekker and his father finished 81st overall. Matthew Nel and Mr Snyman achieved a top 100 finish – 99th overall. The Baldry brothers had a testing Day two and three with plenty of boat issues to overcome, all considered they can be proud of their 165th position overall. Jaden Adam and Ethan Cockram had a safe journey to Durban and were quick with a smile after each day, they finished 239th overall. Six Michaelhouse Old Boys placed in the top 20 overall, four of whom were in the top ten. Michaelhouse retained the schools’ award, which is calculated based on the combined times of the top two boats. The many hours of training certainly paid off for the Michaelhouse paddlers in this year’s edition of the Dusi Canoe Marathon. 6 – 9 JULY: BERG RIVER CANOE MARATHON A few brave Michaelhouse paddlers have taken part in this challenging event in recent years. This year Ethan Cockram took part in the Berg 120 event where he finished second overall and was the only junior paddling this race.

K2 U18 event for most of the race. With a podium finish in sight misfortune struck. On one of the final portages; they lost their steering due to a rudder fault and they were forced to withdraw from the race. Harrison Field and Stuart Neilson completed their race to finish 11th in the U18 category. Louis Souchon and his partner competed in the U16 race and finished seventh.

14 AUGUST: KZN K1 INTERSCHOOL RIVER CHAMPIONSHIPS – TUGELA RIVER

Michaelhouse were the event organisers and 16 of our boys took part in this two-day race. Jack Shooter lead from start to finish to claim the U18 title and Lucien Baldry had a good race finishing second in the U16 category.

THE FOLLOWING BOYS ALSO COMPLETED THIS K1 EVENT:

NAME

P

AGE U18 U18 U18 U16 U16 U18 U18 U14 U16 U14

Robert Butcher Reuben Baldry Harrison Field Craig Cribbins Stuart Neilson Ethan Cockram

8th 9th

10th

7th 9th

13th 14th 10th 11th 13th

Jaden Adam Jess Webber Aiden Furby

Graydon Leslie Nathan Strachan

22nd U16

Luke Haswell

23rd

U16

8 – 9 OCTOBER: FISH RIVER CANOE MARATHON: SOUTH AFRICAN K1 RIVER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sixteen Michaelhouse paddlers took part in this two-day event, three of whom were competing in this event for the first time. Our top paddlers gave a good account of themselves in this championship event. Jack shooter lead the Michaelhouse charge, finishing 25th overall and taking top honours in the U18 category – an exceptional result. Lucien Baldry raced hard to finish second in the U16 category. Graydon Leslie competed with his father and older brother (both of whom are Michaelhouse Old Boys) in a K3. They did very well to place 34th overall and they were the fourth K3 to finish. Michaelhouse retained the Schools’ Trophy too.

14 – 15 MAY: KZN K1 AND K2 MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS: HAZELMERE DAM

Four Michaelhouse paddlers and Alex Masina took part in these championships. These tough events involve a 20km flat water paddle with regular portages. The Michaelhouse boys performed well. Here follows a summary of the Michaelhouse results.

NAME

AGE K1 / K2 P

Harrison Field

U18 U18

K1 K2 K2

15th

Jack Shooter and partner

1st 6th

THE FOLLOWING BOYS ALSO COMPLETED THE RACE:

Harrison Field and Ethan Cockram U18

NAME

P

AGE

16 – 17 JUNE: SOUTH AFRICAN K1 AND K2 MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS: HAZELMERE DAM Jack Shooter and his partner were in a commanding position in the

Robert Butcher

58th

overall U18 K1

6th

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