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Stratford Masters’ Successes at Stourport and Northwich

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Single scullers, Nick Sartain and Tim Lunel encountered a chilly start on Saturday at Stourport Small Boats Head. They faced two well known experienced scullers and raced hard to come third and fourth respectively in the Masters D/E 1x.

On Sunday, Nev Hand with former member and doubles partner Gary Clay came together as a composite crew to compete at Northwich Autumn Head. They won their G/H2x event in a time of ten minutes and five seconds, faced tough opposition from Pengwern who came in a few seconds behind them.

Commenting, Amanda Bowden, Masters’ Vice Captain said, “Very strong racing from the Masters’ scullers this weekend. The Masters’ men’s squad showed their support and respect, recognising that it is hugely challenging to race in smaller boats especially over the winter head courses. The remainder of the squad are now preparing for Monmouth Head in bigger boats where they will compete in an VIII, two fours and a quad.”

For media coverage, please see Stratford Herald page sixty three and Stratford Observer online https://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/sport/rowing-stratford-boat-clubs-masters-scullers-enjoy-success-at-stourport-and-northwich and also back sports page https://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/editions/view/?/Stratford/2024/11/15&pages=24

MASTERS SCORE TWO OUT OF TWO!

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Stratford upon Avon Boat Club were represented by both a mixed double and women’s double at Stourport Small Boats Head and both Masters’ crews won!

Suzie Radley and Amanda Bowden enjoyed the fast stream taking 14 minutes 34 seconds to complete the 4K course. Suzie steered a good line, grateful for the cloud cover during the race and not having to stare into the sun. There
were no crews within reach so the double focused on pushing off the crews behind.

Kjersti Rogneflaten Woolley and Gary Clay enjoyed racing in a Masters’ mixed double for the first time since last June. In the slightly flooded swirly water, they were overtaken by a Men’s junior coxed quad that started just behind them. Kjersti and Gary then managed to overtake two Masters’ women’s doubles. This set them up for clear water and a good sprint for the finish which was just enough for a narrow win!

For media coverage, please see Stratford Herald page sixty eight and Stratford Observer online https://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/sport/rowing-double-delight-for-stratford-masters and also back sports page https://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/editions/view/?/Stratford/2022/11/18&pages=032