{"id":420,"date":"2025-01-31T09:40:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T07:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/three-new-boats-one-vision-st-benedicts-charts-course-for-international-success\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T09:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T07:40:46","slug":"three-new-boats-one-vision-st-benedicts-charts-course-for-international-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/three-new-boats-one-vision-st-benedicts-charts-course-for-international-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Three New Boats, One Vision \u2013 St Benedict\u2019s Charts Course for International Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

St Benedict\u2019s College continues to dominate school rowing, maintaining its unbeaten streak and proudly holding the prestigious title of South Africa\u2019s School Rowing Champions for an impressive 30th consecutive years. This month the school\u2019s rowing club welcomed three impressive additions to their fleet: an Eight named Gloria Sancti Spiritu (Glory to the Holy Spirit in Latin), and two Pairs named after St Teresa and St Mary. During a special ceremony, the school\u2019s chaplain, Father Thabo Mothiba blessed the boats and offered prayers for the future rowers who will compete in them.<\/p>\n

Darryn Roff, Head of the St Benedict\u2019s Rowing Club and proud Old Boy, sees these acquisitions as more than just new equipment. \u201cThe arrival of our three new boats this year is a vivid and intentional act to further add to our legacy, which is St Benedict\u2019s Rowing. Landing a new first eight in 1999, 2005, 2013 and now in 2025, is symbolic of the success our rowers have achieved since the start of our accomplished rowing club in 1988. This year, these boats will not be the reason we continue to outperform our competitors, nor will it be the highlight or our Rowing Season, but it will yet again etch another showing of Bennies\u2019 rowing prowess into the history of our Club.\u201d<\/p>\n

St Benedict\u2019s has consistently produced top-tier rowers who have gone on to compete both nationally and internationally. The investment in new equipment reflects the school\u2019s broader vision for rowing, which includes plans for a state-of-the-art rowing center and rowing tank. The school has set ambitious goals to compete in prestigious international events, including Youth Eights at the Head of the Charles Regatta, Princess Elizabeth Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta, and developing Bennies rowers to excel at World Championships annually.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the significance of this investment, Roff concludes, \u201cRowing is about legacy and the investment is one which will be enjoyed for decades to come. We are grateful for a visionary leadership team and a community that enables St Benedict\u2019s rowing to soar to greater heights. Success breeds success and everyone wants to be part of a winning team.<\/p>\n

From crew to coaches \u2013 we are delighted at the strong representation we have cultivated. We look forward to building on the three decades of unequivocal success, offering our boys the best possible opportunities in South Africa, and abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more on St Benedict\u2019s rowing \u2013 go to www.stbenedicts.co.za<\/a> or Facebook: @stbenedictscollegebedfordview.<\/p>\n

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During a special ceremony, the school\u2019s chaplain, Father Thabo Mothiba blessed the boats and offered prayers for the future rowers who will compete in them. Photographer: St Benedict\u2019s College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bennies Boys admiring the new additions to the school\u2019s fleet. Photographer: St Benedict\u2019s College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The new Eight named Gloria Sancti Spiritu (Glory to the Holy Spirit in Latin). Photographer: St Benedict\u2019s College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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