Suffolk Indoor Rowing Champs., 24th April, 2010

On Saturday April 24th, Deben Rowing Club were proud to host the Suffolk Indoor Rowing Championships (sponsored by Health, Muscle and Fitness).

Warming up is a serious business

The competition took place at Woodbridge and over fifty people took part in both individual challenges and team events. Entrants came from all over Suffolk to take part in the event, with representatives of schools from Lowestoft, Stowmarket, Needham Market, as well as those closer to home from Woodbridge and Ipswich.

"Ready, GO!"

The Royal Engineers at Rock Barracks kindly loaned us the rowing machines to use on the day, and the spectators were able to enjoy some serious contests, in particular those between a number of young competitors who were looking to match the British Rowing Gold Medal Targets.

Concentration is key in the face of stiff competition

First home in the Men's Open event was Jamie Cawthorn of Deben Rowing Club and Exeter University in a time of 6mins 50secs. Clio Aubugeau-Williams was first in the Women's Open category in a time of 7mins 39secs. Jack Cousins of Woodbridge School won the junior event in a time of 7mins 34secs, just pipping Chris Lawrence of DRC by 1 second.

All eyes on the rowers

Other individual times were: Graham Aldrich 6.58.0, Steve Fowler (DRC) 6.58.1, Steve Cooper (DRC) 7.01, Neil Cawthorn DRC 7.02, Michael Street (Woodbridge Sch.) 7.03, Will Notcutt (DRC) 7.04, Peter Benson (Skailes) 7.31, Harry Apperley (Woodbridge Sch.) 7.41, Hubert (Cellobeld) 7.51, George Rudland (Woodbridge Sch.) 7.53, Tom Welham (Woodbridge Sch.) 8.20, Bridget Wijnberg (DRC) 8.34, Chris Churcher (DRC) 8.39, Ali Gilbert (DRC) 8.57, Catherine Larner (DRC) 9.25

Very well done to everyone who took part, and many thanks to all those who made it happen.

Report: Neil Cawthorn
Photos: Bridget Wijnberg