Vernon Juniors Achieve Record Medal Success at Delta Deas Rowing Regatta

(Delta, British Columbia – May 25, 2025) Nine Vernon rowers delivered an unprecedented performance at the Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta on May 24-25, racing the 1000-metre course to a tally of five gold and three silver medals, competing against 228 crews from across the province. Saturday's action kicked off with Peter Masys and Leo Middelkamp dominating the U17 Mens Double. They first won their time trial with a commanding 03:40.41 and then secured
gold in the final with a 03:35.18. In the Mixed Double, Cole O'Connor and Sierra Munroe were equally formidable, winning their heat (03:48.36) before seizing first place in the final at 03:37.21.
Later, Munroe went with Aida Mills in the U19 Womens Pair. In the notoriously challenging boat class, they struck gold with a time of 04:00.30. O’Connor, with 16-year-old Ryland Holmgren, added a silver medal in the U19 Mens Double. Performances from developing athletes were also promising: Amy Milne placed 15th in the U19 Womens Single time trial, Anthony Masys finished 3rd in his U15 Mens Single heat, and Kate Green secured 6th in the Womens Novice Single final. Sunday was no less impressive for the Vernon crew. In the U17 Mens Single, P. Masys continued his quest for gold, winning the final with a memorable 3:44.58. Middelkamp, also in the final, was on track for a podium finish before an unfortunate encounter with a course buoy in the last 200 metres saw him place a hard-fought fourth. O’Connor captured another gold in the U19 Mens Single, clocking 03:33.74 after a strong third in the time trial. Munroe and Milne added to their weekend tally, winning their U19 Womens 2x heat (04:00.44) and
then securing silver in the final with a time of 03:53.05.
For those keen to see if this Vernon momentum continues, or perhaps just spectate some close-quarters racing, the local rowing scene shifts to Swan Lake for the annual Lap theLake regatta. Action kicks off June 14th at 9 AM, and the admission is free.