Well, we’re done! Fantastic rowing yesterday in really lumpy seas. Unfortunately the sun only put in an appearance fleetingly and we had some rain and a good bit of wind. But the conditions just added to the fun (unless you were in 1…!).
The day started with the ladies heat 3. The A crew held their place in group F, coming in third, but unfortunately the B crew were pipped at the post and ended up going back down into group K. The conditions had worsened by the time the men got out there, but both teams rowed really well and held their position in their groups G and K. It was a close call in all the men’s heats with lots of boats fighting for the line which made for some good battles.
As always, the weekend was over far too quickly with the final suddenly upon us. The ladies were up first and both crews had a great row in really challenging seas. The A team finished third in their heat, beating Cotehele A crew (yey!) and taking another boat on the line. The B crew held their own in group K and finished 10th with a really strong row.
The men also had a good row, with the A’s finishing second in group G and only missing out on a win by a narrow margin! The B team finished 6th in group K having had a really good row too.
Well done everyone! And to all those who haven’t been to Scilly before in particular – Sue, Denise, Amy, Lizzie, Jennie, Kev, Chris, and especially to Stuart for stepping in at the last minute and rowing for the men’s B! It was definitely challenging conditions for a first IOS!
Here’s to next year! 