National Schools’ Regatta, which is held on the iconic Olympic venue, Dorney Lake, and hosts spectators and athletes alike framed by a colourful patchwork of school flags and gazebos who have all have come to witness a dazzling display of the best of what junior rowing in this country has to offer. For many J16’s, […]
With the arrival of National Schools’ Regatta, we are well and truly at the sharp end of the rowing season, when boys and girls from around the country come together to see if all their hard work will finally pay off at arguably the biggest junior rowing event of the year. However, this event has […]
Whilst not as big a draw as we were treated with at Fours Head, with many of the big winners there such as Westminster and St Pauls instead entering in smaller boats. J18 4+’s, with 11 entries from five schools still presents an interesting competition for the win. Eton College Eton has 4 entries in […]
Since the decision to combine 1st 8s and Championship 8s across all year groups, clubs have opted to race in fours for a greater chance of success. This category is a classic example, with only two crews entered being what I believe the clubs’ 2nd crew at J16 level. 12 of the 18 crews progress […]
This year’s Hampton Head, held over 3000m on Saturday 3rd February, is one of the first major head races of the year for juniors, in the lead up into School’s Head of the River in March. Although only held over 3000 metres, it is good opportunity for schools and clubs to showcase their early season […]
National Schools’ Regatta will be the accumulation of nearly a year of work for each crew. With limited WJ16 events throughout the season it is quite difficult to identify the top crews which will make it even more interesting to see the results of the event. This looks to be a strong category with many […]