England success and Staines win

Recently Jen and Katy raced for England in the Home International in Ireland, with James as coach. England’s crew selection policy meant they raced in the 4+ and 8 rather than the 2- they won trials in - with their first crew outings the day before the race - and this after a 17 hour coach journey to the venue of Lough Rinn. This was first and foremost a team event and credit to the girls (and James) for finishing second to Scotland in both boats and helping England win the Senior Women’s event. We are very proud of you! [...]

By |2023-08-08T09:35:51+00:00August 8th, 2023|Captain's Blog, Masters women, Racing, Senior women|

MAA 4x makes semi finals of Henley Women’s Regatta

Last week saw our girls 4x of Hannah, Rebecca, Jen and Katy racing at Henley Women’s Regatta in Aspirational 4x. The crew comfortably qualified through the time trials and then won their heat and quarter finals easily - getting us all very excited about the possibility of a shot at the final. Alas steering issues in the semis meant this wasnt to be - but we are very proud of what this new combo has achieved this year and what could still be to come.   (Image courtesy of Ben Rodford Photography)

By |2023-06-27T15:23:29+00:00June 27th, 2023|Captain's Blog, Racing, Senior women|

Four pennants at Bedford Spring Head

  James took a trailer of smaller boats up to Bedford yesterday to race through the many bridges there. The format of the event, with multiple divisions over a relatively short course, allowed for lots of doubling up and the girls will have known the bridges well by the end of the day.   Lots of excellent results - too many to list here but the 4x of Rebecca, Katy B, Jen and Jade won Band 1 4x, Fran and Katie B won Band 2 2x, Katie R and Sophie LW won Band 3 2x and Katy B and Jen [...]

By |2023-04-03T15:26:24+00:00April 3rd, 2023|Captain's Blog, Racing, Senior women|

Great results at the Head of the Nene

The senior girls went north on Saturday to enjoy the tranquil waters of the River Nene at Peterborough. Flat tyres on the trailer and a truck reluctant to start made for some challenges for James - thank you Kevin and Paul for helping out here - and who had a 14 hour day out from the club. Luckily the results made the trip worthwhile. Division one over the shorter course saw Barbara and Victoria racing in Women’s Masters and Women’s Band 2 1x respectively and Katy B and Jen in Women’s 2x - but for time only as the sole [...]

By |2023-02-06T13:52:46+00:00February 6th, 2023|Captain's Blog, Racing, Senior women|

4 Pennants for MAABC

A busy club weekend and some great results.Stand out performance from Saturday’s Fours Head was the 4x of Rebecca, Jen, Katy B and Jade - who came 4th out of 23 crews in Women’s Club 4x. The other 4x and the 4- also finished in fast times and confirmed this year’s squad is making very good progress.Sunday saw a large turn out of club Masters crews in the oldies race, with Rebecca and Katy racing again, this time with Claire and Tina (friend from Boston) to easily win WB4x. The WD4x of Caroline, Anna, Kat and Jo G also won [...]

By |2022-11-22T09:59:13+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Captain's Blog, Masters Men, Masters women, Racing, Senior women|

Another head – another MAA pennant

Congratulations Jen Bailey and Katy Brooks, who won the Intermediate 2x pennant by 5 secs over TSS  in today’s pairs head. They were the third fastest women’s crew overall - beaten only by Leander and Reading University Championship doubles. No hoped-for Masters pennants - Kat and Caroline produced a very fast time in Masters E2x but lost out to a Henley crew. There was a great atmosphere at the club - on the beach beforehand and on the balcony afterwards. A great advert to visiting clubs. Many thanks to all members who gave their time this weekend to make this [...]

By |2022-10-05T12:04:29+00:00October 5th, 2022|Captain's Blog, Masters women, Racing, Senior women|
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