Racing Elite first allowed the crew to test themselves against some quality opposition from Leander, Molesey and London Rowing Club. After dropping a length in the first 500m, a strong middle 1000m saw them row down the Molesey crew and hold Leander. At the finish they were second, five seconds off a strong Leander Ladies' Plate crew.
The Senior 1 race later in the day was a chance to race crews of a level they are more likely to meet at Henley. Pushed hard by Agecroft in the first 500m, TSS were a length up on the field by half way and and defended their position to the finish without needing to race for the line. A positve start to the summer season and special mention goes to John Collins and Antony Smith for losing their novice sweep status at such a competitive level. TCG
]]>Two TSS athletes will be racing in Munich from 8th to 11th May.
Tash Howard will return to the course where she won a bronze medal at last year's World Championships, again as part of the women's eight, while Alan Campbell races in the heavyweight single.
Also, James Clarke, son of Dickie, retains his place in the world-champion lightweight coxless four.
In addition, Rodrigo Ideus Forero will race in the men's single for Colombia and former club member Nora Fiechter is in the Swiss women's heavyweight double.
Rowing Australia have confirmed Rod Chisholm as a member of the lightweight coxless four, which will race at the second World Cup regatta, in Lucerne from 30th May to 1st June.
]]>The Veteran Women fielded a Vet D quad of Pat Canning, Gilly Williams, Rosemary Thom and Heather Farmbrough and they triumphed over local rivals Mortlake, Anglian and Alpha, winning their straight final by three lengths.
Laurie and Tom from the Junior Men's Squad raced against several adult crews in Novice doubles but recorded decisive victories in each round and finished two-and-a-half lengths ahead of Auriol Kensington B in the final.
]]>The Race Entries page includes the entries deadlines for upcoming races:
Please keep an eye on this - as well as on the board at the club - to make sure you sign up in time.
]]>It's now a massive event, but is still dependent on voluntary help. If anyone is able to help with the running of this regatta, please contact Graham Middleton - ghm2@btopenworld.com.
The regatta now has its own website - www.ballcupregatta.org.uk/ - which gives entry details and also a detailed history of the event and its place in schools' rowing.
]]>The course is open to athletes of any sculling ability, both adults and juniors (aged 11-17). Please see the sculling course page for further information.
Please note: the course is extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.
]]>It was a fantastic result from Alasdair Leighton-Crawford: he was solid in every race, and then third in the final of men's lightweight singles, beating half of last year's world-champion lightweight four.
Elaine Johnstone rose to the occasion at her first GB Rowing senior 2k trials, finishing fifth in the time trial, holding Jane Hall to only a length in the semi-final and then winning the B final by a comfortable margin to place fifth overall. TCG
]]>Crews were:
F8+ (from bow) R. Haylock, G. Bagnall, J. Hamilton, A. Ripley, C. Williams, E. Wilson, M. Knowles, D. Hudson, G. Greaves (cox)
D8+ (from bow) H. Williams, R. Swift, A. Jones, P. Watts, F. Pinkerton, P. Persad, R. Clarke, M. Peregrine, A. Probert (cox)
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