One great performance, one win and a very decent row
One great performance, one win and a very decent row was the order of the day at the 2025 North of England Head, held on the 16th March in Chester.
Boating from Queen’s Park School rather than the usual Groves, the water conditions were perfect, with only a slight flow.
First to row were the Tees ladies, rowing as F in the W MasE/F 8+ category. They put in a great performance coming 2nd out of six, beating the likes of Royal Chester and Pengwern.
Left to Right: Karen Hamilton, Jane Greenaway, Fiona Mortimer, Elizabeth Bostock, Iona Macleod, Kendra Exley (1st reserve), Janet Wilkinson (c), Helen Wescott, Liz Leigh, Kristi Eddy
Next it was the turn of the men, with one crew racing in Op MasE 8+ and the other in Op MasF 8+
Congratulations go to the ‘F’ men who won their category – Well Done!
Their Crew: Nik Tunley, Kim Thompson, Alan Puddick, Steve Heath, Sean Kenneally, Richard Olver, Graham York, Ken Watson and coxed by Erin Atkinson
The ‘E’ men faced some very tough opposition and came a creditable 4th in their category, reporting that they’d had a very decent row.
Their Crew: Richard Harandon, Steve Bostock, Dick Wilkinson, Steve Leigh, Tony Atherton, Andy Pickering, Chris Morrill, Ian Burns and coxed by Meghan Pickering
Front Row: Erin Atkinson, Graham York, Richard Harandon, Andy Pickering
Main Row: Nik Tunley, Sean Kenneally, Ken Watson, Richard Olver, Steve Heath, Chris Morrill, Tony Atherton, Dick Wilkinson, Steve Leigh, Meghan Pickering
At the Back: Steve Bostock, Ian Burns
The Ladies in action….