The DSG 1st Double of Jenienne Curr and Kayleigh Scheepers were selected to represent the Eastern Cape at the SA National Selection Trials which took place at Roodeplaat Dam, Pretoria last weekend. The purpose of the trials was to select crews to represent South Africa at the Junior World Championships which take place in the Czech Republic in August.
The Double placed 2nd twice on Saturday and came back even stronger on Sunday to win both races in sensational fashion. These performances put the DSG 1st Double in contention to be one of the crews that could be announced on Friday, to race at the World Championships in August.
Being the only junior open crew at the trials, having been in the U16 Age category only 2 months ago at the SA Junior Championships, the girls gained valuable experience, as well as respect for some outstanding performances. The best of which was a 7 minute 39 second time in their second race over the 2000 meter distance, a time which would have broken the SA Junior Record, had it been attained at a formal schools regatta, this as only junior opens! An absolutely superb performance.
