Thanks to Steve for this latest update from Ryde Rowing Club. In his own words. Ed
Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club had been expecting to compete on the mainland on Sunday (21st February) for the first time this year, a time trial on the River Itchen at the Itchen Rowing Club’s Eights and Fours Head of the Race.
The Club had entered a J/S (IM3) Four, a Men’s Novice Four and two new Ladies Novice Fours. Unfortunately the Ladies will now have to wait a little longer before they can make their racing debut for the Club, as due to lack of entries, the event was cancelled.
Having spent the week sorting out various transport issues, and with our thanks to Wightlink for providing the cross-Solent travel for the boats and team, and having arranged to boat from Coalporters to overcome the issue of the early start, the cancellation is very frustrating and disappointing.
The Club await the next opportunity, with the intention of competing in at least two Head races in March.
