Runcorn Autumn Head 2010

RUNCORN AUTUMN SMALL BOATS HEAD

This timetrial event took place on the River Weaver over two divisions, using the usual 4500m long and 2250m short courses. Crews from all over the North West boated from Runcorn's Boat House, rowed upstream to the course start, then under race conditions set off individually racing downstream against the clock and against opponents within the same boat category. The racing proved to be a grand spectacle, set against the beautiful backdrop of the lower reaches of the Weaver Navigation bathed in glorious sunshine. It's success was owed to the support of a huge gang of volunteers running everything efficiently from landing stage co-ordination right through to the refreshment facilities at the end. Andy Greenwell, Race Committee Co-ordinator enthusiastically said " it was a fantastic day, my thanks goes to all the volunteers who helped achieve the goal of getting the races to start on time in both divisions and in providing great hospitality for good day out for all our visiting crews" He added " We look forward to clubs attending our Runcorn Eights Head on Saturday 12 March 2011"

The medal winners were: Mens Masters C double - Matthew Hackett and Dave Street - completed the long course in 19mins 21secs 76 and were the fastest crew in the first division. Mens IM2 Single - James Perrin finished the long course in a time of 20mins 20secs10 followed by his father George Perrin, who won the Mens Masters E Single category in a time of 20mins 43secs 45.

Left to Right Top Row - Lewis Parsons, Matthew Robinson, Henry Harte and Catherine Hunt. Bottom Row - Left to right - Liam Street, Laura Grieve and Nina Atkinson

Mens Junior 16 Coxless Quad - Liam Street, Lewis Parsons, Matthew Robinson and Henry Harte won their category in a time of 18mins 37secs 71 and were the fourth fastest boat in the afternoon division over the long course.

Womens Junior 17 Single - Lucy Burgess competing on the long course won in a time of 20mins 43secs 37

Womens Junior 17 Double winners - Fae Atkinson and Franke Sinnott finished in a time of 20mins 23secs 81

Crews also receiving medals for their endeavors were Womens Junior 16 Double - Laura Grieve and Catherine Hunt

Womens Junior 13A Coxed Quad - Alyssia Hannah, Nina Atkinson, Laura Gardiner and Laura Stock-Caldwell and Cox Liam Street - who raced with no opposition. Completing in times of 22mins 49secs 78 - long course and 10mins 18sec 70 - short course, respectively

There are more pictures on Chris Verraccia's site click - here

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