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A crew from our women’s squad entered the Women’s Eights Head of the River race on the Thames in London last weekend (Saturday 3rd March).

For the majority of the crew, this was the first time they had competed in this major event, although the squad have been training very hard and competing through the autumn and winter months at other long-distance races around the country.

The very challenging ‘Tideway’ event, now in it’s 72nd year, is held over the Boat Race course, in the reverse direction, and with the same distance of 4 miles, 374 yards (or 6.8 Km) long. This year provided lots of opportunities for club crews to shine, especially with Olympic Trials keeping the national squad busy.

As the 286 crews took to the water along the length of the course to make their way to the start near Chiswick Bridge, light rain looked as though it might put a dampener on the day, but as the race got underway the skies began to clear andthe sun had come out by the time the second half of the event was underway.

Ironbridge women took part in the Intermediate 3 division of 114 crews, recording a very credible 54thposition with a time of 23:20.76.

During their race they had a boat-stopping moment when they hit a course marker buoy just after Hammersmith Bridge. Despite this, they quickly regained their composure and picked up the pace to catch a crew ahead of them, as well as passing three other crews overall.

The winners of the IM3 division were Cardiff University with a time of 21:10.76. The best time overall for the event was Thames Rowing Club with a time of 20.10.92.

Men, women and junior squads at Ironbridge Rowing Club are now setting their sights on the last event of the club’s head season at Northwich at the beginning of April, as well as preparing for the regatta season later this year.

IronbridgeRowing Club welcomes those new to rowing all-year-round, as well as those already involved at any level in the sport that are moving to the area. The club has a good mix of member ages and abilities ranging from 14 to 70+. This includes competitive as well as non-competitive rowers who enjoy the sport as a way of keeping fit.

The club has very modern facilities and a great, welcoming family atmosphere – and IRC encourages all members to play a part in its social and sporting activities.

More information about Ironbridge Rowing Club andhow to get involved in the sport can be found on the ‘COME ROWING’ page of this site or you can either call the club on 01952 432798 or get location details on the ‘FIND OR CONTACT US ‘ page.

Due to high demand the Ironrbidge Rowing Club Junior section may be currently full and you should check with the club first.

If it is - but you are interested in joining the waiting list or need more information – please contact the Club on 01952 432798 (evenings only)