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Boat races 2006

Alfred Rowing Club took part in three boat races in the latter part of 2006.  These were:

  1. The Western Cape Universities Boat Race on 12th August 2006
  2. The WCR Heads Regatta on 21st October 2006
  3. The Bishops Heads Regatta on 4th November 2006

Western Cape Universities Boat Race

The Universities kindly invited the other clubs to join their racing day.  Alfreds entered 2 Senior Mens VIIIs with corresponding crews being entered by Elgin Rowing Club.  In this race the Alfreds 1st VIII beat their Elgin rivals, with Elgin winning the one-on-one competition between the 2nd VIIIs.  Race distance 6.2 km.

Thanks to the Universities for an enjoyable day.

WCR Heads Regatta

Alfreds entered a crew against a crew comprising a number of the Western Cape coaches.  This was an eventful race which the coaches won easily.  The race distance was shortened to 4km by mutual consent of the two crews.  The race was stopped and re-started after about 900m, due to a clash with crews coming up the river for the next race.  Generally a good time was had by all, as evidenced by one broken blade and a few bruises...

Pictures from the day available here.

Thanks to WCR for their organisation.

Bishops Heads Regatta

Alfreds entered a single VIII in a one-on-one race with Elgin.  The racing distance was 6.2km.  Alfreds won - for many in this crew this was their first racing medal, which vicissitude was a source of great pleasure to crew.

Rowing conditions were tough during the last 3km as head-winds and rough water made life difficult for both crews.  For the less-fit among us it was a miracle that we finished without need for oxygen or defibrillators...

Thanks to Bishops for arranging the day and the various victuals that were on offer.  Thanks also to Emma Heany of Springfield for agreeing to cox us.