Juniors go Beach Sprinting
April 5th 2025
Emma Benany demonstrating how to enter the boat to Erin Atkinson, looked on by Lottie Nicol, Harry Morley and Henry Anderson
Following a recent visit by Emma Benany, a coach who has successfully coached men’s and women’s crews to World Championships Beach Sprints medals, 10 of our juniors took up the opportunity to attend a practice session at the British Rowing Performance Development Academy which is based out of the South Shields Sailing Club and lead by Emma.
Supported by GB and Canadian Rowers, and Heather from Tynemouth (A Coupe de la Jeunesse Coach); Emma ran a really fun session where the hardy 10 got to practice getting in the boat and there were some very competitive races despite the lumpy water.
Despite the freezing water, there were smiles all around.
Lottie Nicol practicing getting into the boat; with Erin Atkinson, Henry Anderson, Shamiso Tiyenga and Harry Morley practising their boat handling skills to help her in.
Harry Anderson being helped into the boat by Lottie Nicol, Shamiso Tiyenga, Sophie Bentley, and Megan Pickering