Last weekend saw several Sidney boats competing in Emma Sprints, a small regatta along the Long Reach. Among them was women\\’s novice B dressed as red indians! Having been told that head starts were awarded for the best fancy dress, WNB rowed to the start hopefully. No head starts were awarded but WNB had a strong start and quickly went half a length ahead of Clare Hall who caught their blades on the bank just after the start. WNB continued to row strongly and pulled away down the Long Reach to finish comfortably ahead of Clare Hall.
For the row back up the reach WNB were drawn against Fitzwilliam who unfortunately proved to be quicker off the start. Again WNB rowed well and gained on Fitz towards the railway bridge but the course proved too short for WNB to catch up.
Overall, it was a really good effort and hopefully bodes well for novice Fairbairns later this week. Well done girls.
