Medway Head of the River - 2013

MIRC took four crews to this year's Medway Head.  The weather was extremely kind, and were greeted with flat waters and a clear day - perfect for rowing.

We had 2 entries in a 3 way fight in the Masters C/D Eights, with our D crew, just coming out on top over a very good Medway crew.  It was nip and tuck right down the course, but we were helped when their bowman caught a boat stopping crab on the finishing straight.  The D crew won the event and came second overall in 15.44

A very strange shot of the Vet D 8 medal winners...

The C crew (considering their development status) put in a strong row coming 4th overall with a time of 16.32.

The Vet C8+ in action

Our boys in the novice coxed quad from Maidstone Grammar had their first away event, and did really well in a time of 17.36.  They had no opposition, but only came half a minute or so behind 3 IM3 coxless fours, which bodes well for the future.

Our boys in the novice coxed quad getting ready to go (mid picture)

The biggest shock of the day came when our Masters C4+ picked up an unexpected win against Bewl in 18.20.  In their favour was the fact they were only a couple of years below Masters D; but there are some doubts as to whether their opposition were all of the male gender...  This was Thor's triumphant return to racing after a year's absence.

A perfectly normal shot of the Vet C4+ medal winners

Thor has his uses!

A really fun day out, just a shame there were so few entries.  Hopefully we will be there again next year.

Thanks to Andrea and Catherine Thorfriend for the pics