Top paddlers recognised

The Victoria Lake Canoe Club (VLC) held their annual prize-giving, where top paddlers were honoured for their achievements.

Richard Cele walked away with several awards, including the VLC Flat 2015, Croc 2015, Drak 2016 and Male Paddler of the Year, at the Victoria Lake Canoe Club’s annual prize-giving, held at the Victoria Lake Club, last Tuesday.

An atmosphere of camaraderie and support filled the Victoria Lake Club (VLC) last Tuesday, as top paddlers received their awards at the canoe club’s prize-giving.

Winners on the night included:

Roy Clegg (Berg 2015).
Grant Conlon and Tim Baker ( Breede 2015).
Richard Cele (VLC Flat 2015, Croc 2015, Drak 2016, Male Paddler of the Year).
Colin Ledwabe and Richard Cele (Fish 2015).
Greg Smith and Gavin Steyl (Vaal 2015).
Buti Lamola and Kanyisa Mancoba (Dusi 2016 and Junior Paddlers of the Year).
Theresa Welsh (Female Paddler of the Year).
Michael and Keagan Rae (Novice Paddlers of the Year).
Ryan Booysen and Louie van Rooyen (Wrapper).
Noel Bessler and Zach Zacharopoulos (Umko 2016).
Patrick Starkey (pink noodle).

The canoe club credited their members, both old and new, for their dedication and for making the year so memorable.

Theresa Welsh was named Female Paddler of the Year at the Victoria Lake Canoe Club’s annual prize-giving.

Colin Ledwabe (left) and Richard Cele won an award for their efforts at the Fish 2015.

Noel Bessler (left) and Zach Zacharopoulos accepted a trophy for their performance in the Umko 2016 race.

Greg Smith’s fifth at the Vaal 2015 canoe race was recognised at the Victoria Lake Canoe Club’s annual prize-giving.

Buti Lamola accepted the award on behalf of himself and Kanyisa Mancoba. The pair were commended on their efforts at the Dusi 2016, and named Junior Paddlers of the Year at the Victoria Lake Canoe Club’s annual prize-giving.

Father and son duo Michael (left) and Keagan Rae received the title of Novice Paddlers of the Year at the Victoria Lake Canoe Club’s annual prize-giving.