Sponsors, supporters and helpers of Ryde Rowing Club were entertained at an informal gathering at the club house on Friday evening (26th January) to thank them for their support over the past 12 months.
The newly elected club captain, Graham Reeve, welcomed and thanked all those in attendance and offered a special thanks to the club’s main sponsors, Wightlink and to the main regatta sponsor, TLM Laser.
A short presentation on the club’s activities and successes in 2017 was given. This included details of winning the South Coast Championships and the Hants & Dorset ARA Championships in the Ladies Coastal Junior Fours, plus a share in the Hants and Dorset ARA Ladies Novice Sculls Championship.
Felicity Radak of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust was present at Friday’s event as, working in conjunction with Wightlink, the charity was nominated as the club’s charity of 2017.
Following various fundraising activities, Ryde Rowing Club was able to hand over another cheque for £400.
