For the second year in a row, the rowing club qualified an 'all Grange' crew to compete at this world famous regatta. The MJ16 Quad who were Rob Sherry, Tom Ford, Will Broderick and Rupert Wiltshire sculled very well to finish in the top 9 out of the 31 crews who were asked to qualify. A report on their race at the regatta will be posted later.
A fabulous turnout of over 180 rowers, family and friends supported this years fundraising BBQ kindly hosted by Christine and Paul Ford. The weather was kind and the food was superb. A great many thanks to all who helped set up the day and to those who supported it.
The rowing club enjoyed a great day of racing at Trentham Regatta. The stunning surroundings and the hospitality shown by our hosts were first class.
We had many close races and returned home with wins in MJ13 1x, WJ14 4x+, MJ14 4x+, WJ15 2x and M IM3 sculls
The entries have been accepted and the draw made for the Trentham Regatta. The crews and directions have been mailed out and there are copies on the noticeboard. More details can be found at http://www.trenthamboatclub.co.uk/regatta.htm
The capsize drill took place at our boathouse on Saturday last and we now look forward to teaching our new rowers all about the sport and getting them onto the water and not in it!
The rowing club returned home from Northwich Regatta with no fewer than 14 wins from across all age groups. The 500 sprint course made for a great day of racing with some very close verdicts. Many thanks to the parents and coaches who came to help and support. We must also thank Northwich Rowing Club for there kind hospitality.
The Grange School Rowing Club had a busy bank holiday weekend. At the National Schools’ Regatta, four crews competed and we returned with a silver medal, a bronze medal and two semi finalists.
Friday race (1000mts) – Semi finalist, WJ15 single, Emily Ford
Saturday races (2000mts) – Semi finalists, WJ double sculls, Kat Heine & Amy Grieve
Silver medal – MJ16 quad, Will Broderick, Rob Sherry, Tom Ford & Rupert Wiltshire
Sunday races (2000mts) – Bronze medal – MJ16 double, Rupert Wiltshire & Tom Ford
A big thank you to the GSPA and the rowing club parents support group for their kind support in purchasing 3 brand new rowing machines for our junior school.
The club will operate as normal on both Saturdays. Some crews will be racing at the Northwich Regatta on the Bank Holiday Monday. Our next event is the Trentham Regatta on Saturday 13th June. Have a nice break.
Over the weekend a large squad of Grange Rowers attended the Shrewsbury Regatta hosted by the Pengwern Boat Club. The experience gained from the week's earlier regattas was evident as our rowers raced with confidence and skill, some racing the best they had all season. Overall the Grange had 5 outstanding wins. The winning crews were WJ14 1x, WJ14 4x, WJ15 4+, WJ4x and the J14 2x. Congratulations to all Grange Rowers for the effort and sportmanship they displayed over the weekend.
