in terms of staying afloat we spent much of the winter again training for the Gig rowing World Championships. Obviosly weather dependent, we were often rowing 3 times a week and doing gym sessions at least once a week. Great for our overall fitness.
we had a practice row at Helford Regatta which went really well considering the windy conditions.
On the 30th April we sailed to Scilly with our trusty cat Maisie. We picked up a mooring in St Mary’s harbour and spent most of the weekend in Hugh Town. The masters (over 60s) races were on Friday 2nd May. We both raced in perfect weather conditions but it was much more competitive this year, with more clubs entering this category. We both did OK and enjoyed our weekend. We were relieved to not be rowing on the Saturday with the conditions described as really challenging. Richard raced on the Sunday, but in a really old heavy boat called Slippen, they were a bit disappointed with their performance.
On Monday we sailed to Tresco and enjoyed a walk around and a meal in the New Inn. We sailed home the next day, a good reasuringly, steady journey with our new engine.