HUNDREDS of participants competed in an annual rowing event on the River Weaver at the weekend.
Northwich Rowing Club’s Autumn Head brought 341 crews to the town to race the 2,350m course, with five divisions taking place over the two-day event.
A club spokesman said: “It was fantastic to welcome clubs from across the north west and further afield, and we’re grateful to them all for their support and competition.
“Conditions across the weekend were ideal – calm and dry. Fortunately, the fog held off and only rolled in behind the final division on day one.
“Our second day of racing was also Remembrance Sunday. At 11am the river, boathouse and trailers fell respectfully silent. Poppies marked the bows of racing boats.”
In addition to hosting the event, Northwich Rowing Club celebrated wins by a dozen of their crews.
Northwich Rowing Club winners at the Autumn Head on River Weaver
Open coxed four: C. Crump, A. Bennion, R. Trevor, C. Taylor, D. Cooper (cox)
Women’s coxless quadruple scull: S. Guy, L. Parker, J. Riley, S. Sinclair
Open coxless quadruple scull: R. Cooper, H. Taylor, F. Ridgway, J. Davies
Open coxless pair (NOW/KCH): G. Laughton, M. Jump.
Open masters E/F coxed four (NOW/AGE): A. Malins, S. Crouchley, M. Lord, D. Pickup, E. Hampson (cox).
Women’s masters C/D coxless quadruple scull: C. Irons, K. Gilbert, L. Partington, C. Hargreaves.
Women’s masters B double scull: C. Hook, R. Cooper.
Women’s masters D double scull: A. Kiernan, N. Thompson.
Women’s junior 16 coxed four: I. Kirk-Doran, L. Aitken-Sayle, J. Mee, E. Peake, A. Clements (cox).
Open junior 16 double scull: F. Ridgway, J. Davies.
Open junior 15 coxed quadruple scull: R. Coleman, O. Hale, L. Blundell, H. Robinson, Z. Lad (cox).
Open junior 15 single scull: B. Smallwood.
The Tim Hooper Trophy for the fastest crew overall was awarded to the open 8+ from Royal Chester.
The Sue Benyon Trophy was awarded to Royal Chester W8+ as the fastest women's boat of the competition.
The Faith V. Murray Cup for fastest WJ14 4x+ was awarded to Trentham.
The club spokesman concluded: “Our thanks to the umpires, officials, head committee, and many volunteers that make the event possible.
“Special mention this time to the club members who worked so hard, alongside Canal & River Trust, to ensure our stretch of river was clear of pennywort (floating plant) in time – a fantastic achievement.”
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