Glorious weather heralded the opening Regatta of the Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association Championship program for 2014, hosted by Ryde Rowing Club, from the beach at Appley on Saturday (17th May).
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.
This weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of a Hants and Dorset ARA Championships Regatta being held off Appley Beach, at Ryde. Do go along and cheer on the rowing teams.
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.