Ryde Rowing Club saw racing cut short after worsening conditions forced the abandonment of Lymington Regatta on Saturday.
Ryde Rowing Club travelled to Milford-on-Sea on Saturday (16th May) for Lymington Rowing Club’s annual regatta.
However, rough conditions deteriorated further throughout the morning, with the regatta eventually abandoned after just 6 events had been completed.
A handful of Ryde rowers did make it onto the water before racing was called off. Rosie Morris competed in a composite J14 boys and girls quad alongside members of Poole Rowing Club, finishing 2nd.
The women’s senior pair of Emily Kellerman and Alexis Owen finished 4th in their final.
In the open novice sculls, Charlie Watts had the misfortune to capsize in the rough conditions just a few lengths from completing the course in his heat.
The women’s Masters 40 four of Fiona Owen, Maggie Sanderson, Clare Gordon and Abi Locke, coxed by Mai Read, went afloat as conditions deteriorated further.
Crews involved in the race had great difficulty lining up at the start, with the race eventually abandoned. Soon after, all racing was called off for the day.
Ryde now have a week’s break from Hants & Dorset regatta action before the Shanklin and Ryde regatta weekend on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May.
