SUCCESS FOR PIKE AT RYDE AND SHANKLIN

A crowded programme of 18 races in coxed fours, coxless pairs and single sculls, for men and women raced over a 1920m course from Appley Beach, near the clubhouse to a turn off Ryde Pier and return. Once again Ryde's Nick Pike was victorious in the IW County Press sponsored men's senior sculls.

The Islander was a winner by a long distance. Other good Ryde performances came from the men's senior four who finished second and the men's junior senior four, men's junior four and junior ladies four who all finished third.
The regattas main sponsor was Ward House Financial Service.

Excellent rowing was in evidence at Shanklin Clubs Regatta on Sunday. with ideal weather conditions making it a most enjoyable event for both competitors and the many spectators. Although it had seemed likely that entries would be lower this year a large number of additional participants on the day improved the situation with a total of 93 crews taking part.
The best results that the home club could achieve were third places in both the junior/senior and veteran fours, however all of the three Island club crews rowed well but the only winners were from Ryde with Nick Pike winning the senior sculls and Ben Ade the novice sculls.

Mr David Williams, Mayor of Shanklin presented the prizes and Mr and Mrs David Cassell presented the new veteran fours cup which they donated in memory of Charles and Joan Cassell whom had a very long association with the club.
Wight Leisure supported the event and all at Shanklin would like to thank them and all of the other businesses and organisations that helped to make the event possible.