There were strong and encouraging performances from Ryde Rowing Club members on Saturday at the first Hants & Dorset ARA Championship Regatta of the season.
Some very close racing is expected in Ryde next weekend and Islanders are invited to head to Ryde to watch this free event - the best vantage point being from the sea wall by the Canoe Lake.
The men's and ladies team were due to race for the first time this year in a time trial on the River Itchen as part of the Eights and Fours Head of the Race.