Regatta Summer is here, following a breezy April regatta the sun shone in June on the band together regatta, Very Hot conditions on Saturday followed by an increasing headwind and rain on the Sunday. A strong team of eleven paddlers arrived in Nottingham plus a fantastic supporting contingent with several making their season start at this band together regatta, where paddlers of the same ability race together regardless of age, rank or on the Sunday gender. There was some really close racing and some fantastic results, with all of the Southampton Paddlers making a major final, special attention should be paid to Beth winning the Band 6 500m K1 and Jacob and Charlie winning the Band 4 1000m K2. Matt, Xav and Jack should also be congratulated on taking James into their K4 as a charity case and they helped him put in his best sprint performance for years, winning the Band 1/2 K4 500m. Fletch turned in some impressive performances with new K2 partner Kit, coping with the rolling dumbbell and has been invited to race again! It is unusual to see heats and finals in K4 events but our girls K4 saw Poppy and Beth bookended by two from Wiltshire Youth CC, one of whom Molly, had even come to train with us at our recent training camp, cruise to a sixth place in the major final in a time of 2.20. Nathaniel, Fletch, Andre and Kit crossed the line 2 seconds later – however they did win the start! It was all capped off with a great club BBQ on the campsite on Sat night and despite Jack and Matt hiding from each other for over 20 mins not understanding that one has to be the seeker a great time was had by all. Congratulations To Poppy and Beth on their promotion’s to Girls C.
Regatta Summer is here
