Sea Scout Regatta

 The Sea Scout Regatta dates back to 1914 when the Wood-Latimer trophy was presented for the first time. While the trophy itself has suffered the ravages of time, the race itself has been run every year without interruption for the past 95 years. The race, for skiff crews under 17, is still known as 'the Wood-Latimer' and is regarded as the premier rowing event for Sea Scout crews.

 Yesterday, the Valkyries' U17 crew added another little bit of history to this prestigious event by becoming the first female crew ever to win the Wood-Latimer.

Congratulations to Emma, Niamh, Gwen and Sarah who rowed a flawless race.  Congratulations also to our U13 crew who won emphatically in difficult weather conditions.  Commiserations to our U14 and U15 crews who due to bad luck - a problem with the turning marks in the case of the U14s and a broken oar in the case of the U15s - were deprived of the opportunity to show what good crews they really are.