Despite the very wild and windy conditions Shiplake College’s J14 Rowing Squad competed at their first ever race at Hampton Head, Everett boys were represented in all three J14 Octuples (Max, Dom, Will C, Markus, James B). After some intensive coaching during January and in the Autumn Term. All crews performed exceptionally well powering down the 3km aided by a strong tailwind and despite a few racing incidents all crews returned in high spirits eagerly anticipating the results. They were not to be disappointed with the J14 A Octuple finishing in second place behind local rivals Reading Blue Coat School. The B and C Octuple also recorded pleasing results finishing 17th and 20th. The J15 A Eight also raced at Hampton and they are beginning to show real signs of progress finishing 14th in a very strong field (Gus, Oran, Tom H, Sam, Peter B). Although much work is still needed to be done to improve technical skills the coaches were impressed with what has been achieved so far.
