Success on the Water
RGS Rowers have recently been in action at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta and the Under 19 GB Trials Regatta. Head of Rowing, Mr Tim Messent shares the following report:
Last weekend, James Ford and Will Cartwright represented the West Midlands at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta, where they secured a solid 13th place in the Time Trial and went on to win the C Final by an impressive 38-second margin against the East Midlands.
At the Boathouse, Rowing activities resumed after a long break, bringing back the familiar sight of rowers on the water from dawn till dusk.
In another event, Olivia Hodgson and Lucy Whiteley participated in the Under 19 Trials Regatta. Olivia placed 9th in the Time Trial, advancing to the A/B semi-final, while Lucy went straight to the C Final. Olivia eventually secured 10th place overall, with Lucy close behind in 13th, their final times just three seconds apart.
Behind the scenes, coaches ensured smooth operations at the Under 19 events, while I had the opportunity to provide safety cover in one of the RIBs, enjoying the sunny weather despite the occasional chill of the wind.
Mr Tim Messent, Head of Rowing