Category: Rowing

Wimbleball Regatta

An eventful day turned into 5 wins, 2nd and 3rd places, capsizing and great help from our Juniors with rigging and unrigging boats.

Our wins came from
Barney Sen C 1x
Colin Masters 1x
Hannah & Sophie 2x
Ladies Sen C +( Hannah, Becca, Kirsty,Zoe & Sophie)
Open Novice 4+ ( Tom, Theo, Sophie, Flyn & Hannah)

Our Juniors Izzy,Izzy, Michael and Harry took 2nd in OJ/16 4X+ with Ross ( Reds coxwaining)
This was the 2nd race of the day and with the conditions they did brilliantly.

We had 2nd & 3rd places from our Senior Men in 4s and 2-.
Jens, Rupert,Bri, Barney and Tom.

Our Star of the day was definitely our young
J/14 sculler Harry Guy. His race was one of the last events and he was determined to row it despite the conditions. He capsized at the start but got back in, he capsized again during the race. Most scullers would have come back in but not Harry, he carried on and finished the race and received a huge cheer from Senior rowers from other Clubs.

Bideford Regatta

So very proud of our Juniors today, for most of them it was the first time competing in a Regatta. Coping with nerves on the start line, helping with the boats and following instructions.

Wins today came from: Barney Evans Sen A 1x, Harry Fanson Sen C 2x, Harry and Barney Open 2x, Jens Klingenstein and Rupert Open 2-, Harry Guy J/14 1x, Colin Pennington Masters 1x, Mens Masters 4+

Well done to every one of our Rowers today, we had some very close races.

Today couldn’t happen without the help and support we received from: everyone who donated cakes, help in the kitchen, Dave, John, Jamie and Dave on water duties, Rob, Bobby and Nick on the steps and Charlotte who took control of numbers and getting crews on the water on time

Totnes Regatta

Men’s Novice and Senior C took 3rd in each race. Harry Fanson, Theo, Flynn, Thomas and Hannah cox
Ladies Sen C also took a very good 3rd Hannah, Becka, Lexi, Amanda and Harry cox
Lexi in her scull took a 3rd in Ladies Nov and 2nd J/18
We finished the day with a 2nd Mixed Senior C Harry, Hannah, Becka, Theo and Amanda cox

Head of the Dart

It was a crew made up of rowers from Bideford Blues, Bristol and Falmouth that congregated at the Head of the Dart this weekend to make up a composite 8s crew.

The 10 mile course which is usually rowed from Totnes to Dartmouth had to be shortened due to strong winds making the conditions too rough to complete, instead the rowers had to row 3 miles down to Sharpham and race back up.

The crew of Alastair Peake, Steve Cheel, Nigel Cann, Martin Kelly, Colin Pennington, Neil Pennington, Andy Westcott, Dave Powe and Karen Curry (cox) were winners in the Masters Handicap, racing in the Masters E with an average age of 55. Overall they finished in a very impressive 12th place out of the 102 crews that competed. A great result in very tough conditions.

Junior inter regionals regatta, Nottingham

Two young crews from Bideford Blues travelled to Nottingham this weekend to take part in the Junior Inter Regional Regatta. The crews were picked to represent the West which was held at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park.

Both junior 16 coxless quad crews faced stiff opposition from their strong competitors but put in fantastic performances. The girls crew of Sadhbh Connor, Olivia Weston, Nell Gierke and Hannah Evans qualified for the B final and finished in a very respectable 4th place whilst the boys crew of Toby Evans, Charlie Colwill, Tom Picallo and Jack Berry also qualified for the B final and fought hard to finish 5th.

A great weekend of rowing was had by all, both crews did the club proud and agreat experience for all concerned.

End of season rowing report

On Saturday 28 October Bideford AAC rowing crews attended the Annual Presidents Dinner and Dance at Plymstock to receive five West of England Championship awards. The following crews received awards for their performances throughout the 2017 rowing season:
Men’s SC 4 – Matt Colwill, Nick Dualibi-Wilson, Declan Monaghan, Brian Andrew and Alex Dualibi-Wilson.
Ladies SC 4 – Lorna Colwill, Kirsty Andrew, Hayley Wilson, Becka Brown and Renata Dualibi-Wilson.
Men’s vets 4 – Brian Andrew, Dave Bates, Dave Powe, Steve Cheels and Ali Peake.
Men’s J16 4X+ – Tom Picillo, Jack Berry, Toby Evans, Charlie Colwill and Nell Gierke.
Men’s SC scull – Declan Monaghan

Welsh Indoor Rowing Championship

Bideford AAC rower Alistair Peake was in action in Cardiff this weekend for the
Welsh Indoor Rowing Championship. Alistair took part in the men’s lightweight
50+ category and finished in first place in a very impressive time of 6:34.2. Not content with just winning his category Alistair was the fastest lightweight competitor overall on the day.

Wimbleball Regatta

It was a fantastic day of rowing for the Bideford Blues this weekend as they travelled the short distance to Wimbleball Lake for their annual regatta. Coming home with seven wins proves the club is going from strength to strength with rowers young and old putting in strong performances.

It was a well-deserved win for the men’s junior 16 crew who gained their first win of the season, the young crewof Tom Picillo, Jack Berry Berry, Toby Evans and Charlie Colwill have certainly put in the training and are nowstarting to reap the rewards.

Seven second positions and three thirds finished off a very successful day of rowing.

1st place
Ladies junior 15 2x – Sadbh Connor and Nell Gierke
Mens Senior C 4+ – Matt Colwill, Declan Monaghan, Nick Dualibi-Wilson, Brian Andrew and Charlie Colwill (cox)
Mens Junior 16 4x+ – Tom Picillo, Jack Berry, Toby Evans, Charlie Colwill and Nell Gierke (cox)
Ladies Novice 1x – Charlotte Berry
Mens Senior C 1x – Declan Monaghan
Ladies Novice 2x – Charlotte Berry and Kayla Johnson
Mens Novice 4+ – Lucas Wilson, Dan Talbot, Tim Henry, Alex Dualibi-Wilson

2nd place
Open Junior 13 4x+ – Casey Colwill, Harrison Beer, Barney Evans, Jamie Milsom and Matt Colwill (cox)
Mens Junior 18 1x – Alex Dualibi-Wilson
Ladies Senior C 4+ – Lorna Colwill, Kirsty Andrew, Becka Brown and Hayley Wilson
Mens Senior B 4+ – Dan Talbot, Declan Monaghan, Alex Dualibi-Wilson, Brian Andrew and Charlie Colwill (cox)
Mens Junior 15 1x – Toby Evans
Mens Masters 4+ – David Bates, Dave Powe, Brian Andrew and Alistair Peake
Mens Junior 15 2x – Toby Evans and Nell Gierke
Mixed Senior C 4+ – Kirsty Andrew, Dan Talbot, Alistair Peake and Hayley Wilson

3rd place
Mens Open 2- – Tim Henry and Nick Dualibi-Wilson
Mens Masters 4+ – Colin Pennington, Steve Clements, Nigel Cann and Neil Pennington
Mens Junior 15 2x – Tom Picillo and Jack Berry

Exeter Regatta

This weekend the Blues travelled to Exeter for their annual regatta. 234 crews competed in over 140 races which made a good day of rowing along the canal. The Bideford Blues had a tough day of competing in the 400m sprint races. It was first place for the ladies senior C crew who picked up their first win of the season, whilst the mens masters gained a first and second place in their races. With four wins, six seconds and six third positions the season is proving to be a successful one so far for the Blues crews.

1st place
Mens masters 4+: Dave Bates, Steve Cheel, Dave Powe, Alistair Peake and Jo Grigg (cox)
Ladies novice 2x: Charlotte Berry and Kayla Johnson
Ladies senior C 4+: Lorna Colwill, Kirsty Andrew, Becka Brown, Hayley Wilson and Nell Gierke (cox)
Mens junior 15 2x: Toby Evans and Charlie Colwill

2nd place
Mens senior C 1x: Declan Monaghan
Mens junior 16 4x +: Tom Picillo, Toby Evans, Jack Berry, Charlie Colwill and Nell Gierke (cox)
Mens masters 4 x +: Dave Bates, Dave Powe, Steve Cheel, Alistair Peake and Jo Grigg (cox)
Ladies junior 14 1x: Charlie Smale
Mens senior C 4+: Matt Colwill, Declan Monaghan, Nick Dualibi-Wilson, Brian Andrew and Charlie Colwill (cox)
Mens junior 15 2x: Tom Picillo and Jack Berry

3rd place
Mens senior C 1x : Nick Dualibi-Wilson
Ladies novice 1x : Charlotte Berry
Mens open 2- : Matt Colwill and Adam Curtis (Blues / Reds composite crew)
Ladies senior B 4+ : Lorna Colwill, Kirsty Andrew, Becka Brown, Hayley Wilson and Charlie Colwill (cox)
Ladies junior 16 4 x + : Nell Gierke, Sadhbh Connor, Charlie Smale, Hannah Evans and Jo Grigg (cox)
Mens senior B 4 + : Declan Monaghan, Alex Dualibi-Wilson, Matt Colwill, Brian Andrew and Charlie Colwill (cox)

Totnes Regatta

Perfect conditions welcomed crews for this weekend’s regatta in Totnes. Held over two days, rowers from Bideford Blues travelled down on Saturday to take part in the 500m sprint event, whilst Sunday hosted the 1000m Championship regatta.
It was a great day for the junior 13’s on Saturday who won their first regatta, the crew of Casey Colwill, Harrison Beer, Jamie Milsom and Barney Evans proved that all their hard work at training is paying off.
Saturday saw six first and two second places whilst Sunday resulted in two first, six seconds and two thirds. A great weekend of rowing for the Blues.

Saturday 1 July
1st place
Junior 13 fours – Casey Colwill, Harrison Beer, Jamie Milsom and Barney Evans
Mens master sculls – Ali Peake
Mixed senior C fours – Alex Dualibi-Wilson, Matt Colwill, Kayla Johnson and Lorna Colwill
Ladies novice double scull – Charlotte Berry and Kayla Johnson
Mens junior 16 double scull – Charlie Colwill and Toby Evans
Mens open double scull – Alex Dualibi-Wilson and Tom Enright (from Wimbleball Rowing Club)

2nd place
Mens junior 15 fours – Tom Picillo, Jack Berry, Toby Evans and Charlie Colwill
Mens junior 16 double – Tom Picillo and Jack Berry

Sunday 2 July
1st place
Mens junior 18 fours – Lucas Wilson, Jasper Beer, Alex Dualibi-Wilson and James Jordan
Mens senior C scull – Declan Monaghan

2nd place
Ladies senior C fours – Lorna Colwill, Kirsty Andrew, Becka Brown and Hayley Wilson
Mens junior 16 fours – Tom Picillo, Jack Berry, Toby Evans and Charlie Colwill
Mens master’s fours – Dave Bates, Dave Powe, Steve Cheel and Ali Peake
Mens novice scull  James Jordan
Ladies novice scull  Charlotte Berry
Mens junior 18 scull  James Jordan

3rd place
Mens senior B fours – Dave Bates, Dave Powe, Steve Cheel and Ali Peake
Mens senior C fours – Declan Monaghan, Matt Colwill, Nick Dualibi-Wilson and Brian Andrew