Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club had been expecting to compete on the mainland for the first time this year yesterday (Sunday) at the Itchen Rowing Club’s Eights and Fours Head race, a time trial on the River Itchen.
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 Ryde as due to lack of entries the event was cancelled.
Having spent the week sorting out various transport issues – with the club saying thanks to Wightlink for providing the cross Solent travel for the boats and team – Ryde Rowing Club have said the cancellation is very frustrating and disappointing.
They now await the next opportunity to race with the intention of competing in at least two Head races in March.