Category: Captains Log

Saturday 09.05.15 started nice & early with an 0515hrs departure for Mr Captain and his Wingman (Kieran).  A problem free journey had us arriving in Bedford by 0700hrs to undertake some rather special trailer maneuvering (over a very narrow bridge) and then managing to get the trailer into a good place next to the river (I refuse to mention that I asked for help reversing the trailer).

We had 3 crews entered all of whom had some very stiff competition which is exactly what you expect from a regatta in Bedford.  The WJ15 4x+ (Hannah Ford, Beth Cassidy, Lauren Eccles, Tilly Holmes coxed by Olivia Webb) were the first to race over the 1200m course and won, beating Great Marlow School BC by 4 lengths in a time of 4:30.   Their next race was against a crew from Lady Elanor Holles BC and despite finishing in a time of 4:25 our girls were beaten by a very, very strong crew.

Next to attack the course were the J184x- (Alex Reay, John Dransfield, Kieran Fuller & Tom Kelsey) who were to race a crew representing the South African Schools Rowing Union.  Despite a decent time of 3:45 the boys lost by 4 lengths with some unusual steering and a definite loss of technique in the final 500m not helping the situation.

Our final crew were the WJ16 4x- (Niamh Lightowler, Ellie Baumber, Lizzy Dyer & Lucy Newbutt) racing against Bedford Girls School BC.  Sadly, a time of 4:22 was not enough to win the race but the girls still managed a strong final 500m.

Well done to all of our crews and let’s go one better at Peterborough.

That’s the head over with for another year and we would like to say a a massive thank you to all of our sponsors, Umpires, Centre volunteers and competitors who made the day possible.

The end result of the day is below:

Results

We would love to make pictures of the day available on our website, please email them through to head@lincoln-rowing.org.uk.

Morning all,

The final draw has been released and is available on the head page. Please make sure that your crews have read through the appropriate documents.

Lincoln Head Documents

See you on the day!

The Draw is out!

Please take note of which landing stage your trailer should park at and make sure that all of your crews read the competitor information.

We have a lot of boats to get on the water and to help you our Lincoln members will be wondering aimlessly around the boating areas; if you need help carrying a boat or blades please collar someone in hi-vis or Lincoln Rowing top.

Any queries with the draw please email info@lincoln-rowing.org.uk Our aim is to have the finalised draw published by Thursday.

Provisional Draw

See you all next weekend.