ROWERS will be taking to the Avon on Boxing Day.
Stratford upon Avon Boat Club’s Boxing Day Scratch Regatta has become a firm fixture on the town’s calendar allowing crews to row to away any Christmas over indulgence, have fun and set their sights firmly on serious training for the coming year.
Over 40 members traditionally take part, competing in fours over a short sprint course from the ferry to the club grounds on the town stretch of the river – weather and river conditions permitting
Organiser Dave Edwards said: “We pick club crews from names entered into a draw based on gender, age and ability so that all the crews are more or less equal, ranging from members of the junior squad right through to masters”
To ensure fair play and safety, starters, umpires, spotters and the safety launch will all be in place whilst crowds can watch and cheer from the Recreation Ground, The Royal Shakespeare Terrace, Bancroft Gardens and The Tramway Bridge
The racing begins at 9am.
