Senior Girls' crew gains experience ahead of Henley Royal Regatta qualifiers

On Saturday the Senior Girls squad traveled to Henley-on-Thames to compete in the hotly contested Henley Women’s Regatta.

Thirteen girls were entered between two boat classes, a coxless quad into The Bea Langdridge Trophy (Junior 4x-) and an eight into the Peabody Cup (Junior VIII) event.

Following strong performances in the time trial both crews navigated their way to side-by-side racing.

First up saw the 1st 4x- drawn against Sir William Perkin’s School. After a strong start leading out of Temple Island by a ¼ length, the crew was slowly edged out through the middle of the race to lose out to what would become semi-finalists in the event.

Later in the day saw the VIII race against National Schools’ Champions, Hinksey Sculling School. The crew fought well and executed their race plan to perfection but unfortunately succumbed to the speed of Hinksey.

A positive day all-round and experience gained for the squad as we make our final preparations for Henley Royal Regatta qualifiers on Friday 28th June.

Findlay Ralley

Lead Senior Girls' Rowing Coach