On the 30th of March 11 clubs ventured to the picturesque town of Dartmouth to take part in Dart Gig Club’s Regatta.
The sun shone throughout with steadily increasing southwesterlies adding a little ‘spice’ to the first leg of the course.
Rupert Kempley from Dart GC described the conditions, stating:
“A delightful choppy swell and a cheeky breeze gave the gigs some pleasingly challenging conditions at the narrowing of the river.”
The buoy turns tested the coxes and crews, showcasing their manoeuvring skills, resulting in some intense races.
Reflecting on the event, Anna Koska from Dart GC commented,
“The course resulted in some quite dramatic racing and fairly ripe language! But all’s fair in love and war.”
The spectators along the embankment were treated to thrilling races, with the Women’s A race being a highlight, brilliantly captured on camera by Charlie Calvert, not to be missed!
Photo credit: Rupert Kempley
Taking into account a few declarations these were the overall winning results:
Women’s A: Caradon
Women’s B: Teign
Women’s Vets: Dart
Women’s Super Vets: Dart
Women’s Masters: Salcombe
Men’s A: Dart
Men’s B: Dart
Men’s Vets: Salcombe
Men’s Super Vets: Dart
Men’s Masters: Salcombe
Mixed: Dart
Junior U16: Brixham
Junior U14: Dart
The juniors delivered exceptional performances, with some of the closest finishes of the day.
Anna Koska expressed her pride for the club’s young rowers,
“Dart are particularly proud of all our juniors who rowed out of their skins! An amazing 1st and 2nd. You’re an example to us all!”
Photo credit: Dart Gig Club
Charles Calvert from Dart Gig Club caught the racing from start to finish, available for viewing here.
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