The South West Area Rowing and Boat Handling Competition was recently held in Bristol.  The Exmouth unit entered as a result of winning the categories at the earlier Devon district competition – rowing and power boat handling. 

The power boat handling team is completed on skill, showing the ability to move the boat through the water, moving forwards and backwards, being able to come alongside a pontoon, moor to a buoy, carry out a man-overboard to name but a few actions. The power boat handling team came in fifth place out of nine. 

The rowing races are just that: fastest across the line. After beating off fierce competition, the open boys team came in second place and the open girls crew came in first, making them the best in the South West area and off to the UK national competition held in London towards the end of August.

Amazing results and our first regatta since 2019. Overall, an incredible set of results against the nine districts' best teams and are now ranked the top out of 80 Units in the South West area.

Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Sarah Andrews RNR, the unit officer in charge, said: "I am extremely proud of the cadets, who five weeks ago didn't know how to row and have learnt this skill and teamwork during a short period of time. This is a first for the Exmouth unit to be representing South West area at the national competition in London. 

"With many thanks to all the amazing adult volunteers who give up their time to ensure that training (and extra training) was made available to ensure the success of our teams."