Christchurch Regatta, Saturday 1st June 2019.

Christchurch Regatta, Saturday 1st June 2019.

A much-depleted team, heavily affected by the exam schedules, from the Wightlink Sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed at Christchurch Rowing Club on Saturday (1st June). The two-boat racing format meaning that crews had to fight their way through several rounds of competition. The single crew – the Senior Four consisting of Nick Christopher – returning after several years’ absence – Matt Allsopp, Ollie Bottrell and Mike Ewing and coxed by Bryony Reeve raced well but were defeated in the semi-final by just half a length by a crew from Southampton Coalporters Rowing Club.

Steve Bull.