Two Final A Finishes for Vernon Rowers on Shawnigan Lake

(Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia – May 12, 2024)
The Masys brothers made a splash at the Shawnigan Lake School regatta this past weekend, competing amidst 560 high school rowing crews.
The regatta returned to its high-school only format in 2024, welcoming some Vernon graduates, now racing for Canadian universities, back as coaches.
The Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club was represented by Peter Masys (14), who raced in the U17 Men's Single Scull, and Jonas Masys (17), who competed in both the U19 Men's Single Scull Lightweight and Open Weight events. Peter placed fourth in the time trials, securing a spot in the A Final where he finished sixth with a personal best time of 8:34.27.
Jonas finished fourth in the Open Weight Men's Single with a time of 8:09.35, just three seconds off the podium. He went on to secure a bronze medal in the highly competitive Lightweight Men Single A Final, finishing at 7:39.15 alongside four other rowers who clocked sub-8-minute times. Jonas will join the Brock University Men's Rowing team next year, becoming the fifth Vernon rower to pursue a university rowing career in the past five years.
The Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club, founded in 1997, serves as a vital hub for Swan Lake rowers and paddlers. It continues its mission to provide accessible opportunities for the local community to engage in physical activity and enhance their physical and mental wellbeing.