Congratulations to everyone who took part in the regatta on Sunday and thanks to Terry and all the parents who made sure that shouts of "Come on Deben" could be heard all along the course. Also, particular thanks to Malcolm for towing the trailer and steering it so well around the tight corners at the entrance to the regatta site (more than can be said for certain other clubs!).
More photos are in the gallery on the right of the blog & I have others to follow soon (when I have a chance to upload them). Also, there was at least one parent/photographer with a very snazzy camera, so it would be great it anyone could send me copies of their shots to add as well! For now here is a shot of Em & Clio in action in the women's J15 2x:
Em & Clio's race in the double was one of the closest of the day, with both boats running pretty much level up the course for pretty much a photo finish which sadly showed the other girls crossing the line just inches ahead.
Katherine and Vicki also had a great race in the final of the Women's Novice doubles category, taking the lead not long before the finish, but then having an unlucky incident with a crab, allowing the Weybridge opposition to clinch victory.
Malcolm and I competed in the Mixed Novice doubles and won our first two heats, only to be beaten by a couple of youngsters from Derby RC. Even more annoyingly, the guy in the Derby crew was the same chap that knocked Malcolm out of the Novice 1x heat!
Em, Clio, Kate & Vicki all put in great efforts in their singles heats (Clio made it through two and was narrowly beaten in the final) - luck just didn't seem to be with DRC on this occasion - and I'm sure it won't be long before I get to write about them winning races over the winter racing season..!
Katherine and Vicki also had a great race in the final of the Women's Novice doubles category, taking the lead not long before the finish, but then having an unlucky incident with a crab, allowing the Weybridge opposition to clinch victory.
Malcolm and I competed in the Mixed Novice doubles and won our first two heats, only to be beaten by a couple of youngsters from Derby RC. Even more annoyingly, the guy in the Derby crew was the same chap that knocked Malcolm out of the Novice 1x heat!
Em, Clio, Kate & Vicki all put in great efforts in their singles heats (Clio made it through two and was narrowly beaten in the final) - luck just didn't seem to be with DRC on this occasion - and I'm sure it won't be long before I get to write about them winning races over the winter racing season..!
2 comments:
Ha, Malcom- you see what i meant about that regatta field entrance? Hope the heads up was useful in some way or other! sounds like you managed it perfectly! Have a good autumn rowing season, and no doubt i will see you all at christmas!
Will
Hi,
great work!!especially the pics, i love em. If you love adventure sports, check out my blogs.
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