Very well done to all those who raced and supported our crews at the Head of the Taff on Sunday 29th January – especially Team KP and their parent helpers and Kevin for towing for us. The weather was horrendous with non-stop rain. No fun for all those who raced twice with little opportunity to dry out or warm up. Despite this the team had a successful day, as did the masters ladies coxed quad. All crews won in style.
IM3 8+ Abbie, Jaz, Evie, Molly, Rebecca, Phoebe, Emily, Bree, cox Danielle
IM2 4x- Evie, Molly, Rebecca, Bree
WJ16 2x Phoebe, Emily
WJ15 2x Jaz, Abbie
J14 2x Ed, Ollie
J14 1x Ed
J13 1x Tom
Trials for the Junior Inter Regional Regatta were held at Totnes on February 4th. All those entering had to submit a 1500m ergo time beforehand and race over 1500m. Our crews all raced in Division 1.
Evie was part of the Castledore/Wimbleball/Exeter WJ16 8+ which was the fastest crew in Div. 1.
WJ 15 2x, Phoebe and Emily finished in 6.00
J14 1x, Ed 6.23
J16 2x, Fin & Jordan (Dartmouth) 6.18
All are to represent the western region at JIRR, Nottingham, in April. Well done everyone! Many, many thanks to Kevin – and his exetremely efficient assistant Emily – great job with the trailer!
Our core training sessions with Jane Silver are developing well with correct technique being the emphasis. Many thanks to her for helping all those who are able to attend improve their core stability in a safe manner. Hamstring stretching is also being emphasised (boys!) so apologies to parents who hopefully may come across their children lying in doorways with one leg up the door jamb.
Can I please remind all juniors to keep anti-bacterial wipes in their bags for ergo cleaning in these virus ridden months? Also they should NOT share water bottles and must remember to bring hi-viz tops if they wish to go on the water.
Unfortunately our Welfare Officer Phil was unable to meet the juniors on Sunday 15th January. Another date for a meeting will be arranged asap.