A lovely start to the summer junior regattas at Walton and weybridge - the sun was shining but an intermittent breeze kept the temperature down and the rowers on their toes. This 1000m downstream, two lane race on the Thames had a lovely friendly atmosphere . CRC and Bournemouth Collegiate School entered into singles, doubles and quads for 14 - 18 age range. Stiff competition saw the J14 x1 and WJ14x4+ J14x2 go out on the first round .For some this was their first regatta. T

The 6th and 7th of June saw a sunny weekend of rowing on the Isle of Wight at Ryde and Shanklin Hants and Dorset Regattas. Ryde regatta took place on Saturday, although the sun held out for the day high winds meant rough conditions on the water, Christchurch Rowing Club saw a win in the novice men’s A crew: Jack (str) Gaston, Isaac Gaston, Marcus Lewis, Sean Cooney & Adam Chadwick (cox) in their very first coastal regatta. The weather held out for Shanklin and sea conditions