Over 100 Rowers Compete In BIG Regatta
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s BIG Regatta kicked off with intense competition as 16 crews were in action.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s BIG Regatta opened with thrilling competition on Day 1, despite challenging weather conditions. Northeasterly winds exceeding 20 knots and occasional squalls put the crews to the test, but the sun shone through providing respite. A total of 16 crews – 10 women’s and 6 men’s – competed in this exciting regatta, with strong performances across all events.
Day 1 Final Results
- In the Ladies Plate Final, the competition was fierce, with the following results:
- 1st Place: 3D’s
- 2nd Place: Triangle [Mixed Crew]
- 3rd Place: Dartmouth
- The Men’s Runner-Up Final featured a close race with local crews:
- 1st Place: Able Seaman [Bermuda]
- 2nd Place: BPGC Men’s [Bermuda]
- The Ladies Runner-Up Final was an international affair with impressive showings from both Bermuda and visiting teams:
- 1st Place: Tamar River
- 2nd Place: Dirty Oars [Bermuda]
- 3rd Place: Row-dacious [Bermuda]
- 4th Place: Oars on Tour
- In the highlight of the day, the Ladies Final, Bermuda’s local crew showcased their strength:
- 1st Place: Seas the Day [Bermuda]
- 2nd Place: Bude & Yealm
- 3rd Place: 4County7
- The Men’s Final wrapped up Day 1 with a thrilling finish:
- 1st Place: Triangle 3
- 2nd Place: Cox & Strokers
- 3rd Place: Triangle 2
- 4th Place: Triangle 1
Crew Lists
- Women’s Crews:
- 1.Bermuda – Row-dacious: Elizabeth Christopher, Lee-Anne Cox, Deborah Jones, Cynthia Millett, Sandra Stowe & Kaitlyn
- 2.Bermuda – Seas the Day: Alexandra Amat, Hattie Armstrong, Laura Lyons, Pamela Mahoney, Joanne Rogers, Hillary Williams
- 3.Bermuda – Dirty Oars: Julia Hawkins, Nina Paton, Thespina Rose, Hatty Stuckes, Ruth Sudlow, Sandra Touschner
- 4.Weymouth – Oars on Tour: Carolyn Brisco, Jan Dunne, Alasara James, Rachel Jones, Lynn Read, Mary Scholz, Melissa Moore [BPGC]
- 5.Devon, Dorset, and Boscastle & Crackington – The 3D’s: Lesley Ball, Ann Francis, Heather Harris, Amanda McCullagh, Linda Wheate, Gill McArdell
- 6.Tamar River – Christie Ash, Evie Burfoot, Claire-Louise Burke, Angela Copeland, Clare Lanyon-Webb, Leonie Timmins
- 7.Dartmouth – Tracey Calvert, Camilla McGowan-Scanlon, Helen Watson, Anne Worsfold, Dina Hall, Sharon Cottle [Hayle], Judy Maybury [BPGC]
- 8.CoRaCle – The 4County7: Kath Dandy, Rowena Hastings, Ali Phillips, Christine Torpy, Helen Nance, Nives Filice [BPGC]
- 9.Bude / Yealm – Nicola Ridges-Jones [Bude], Jody Dennett [Bude], Michelle Hinfey [Bude], Allison Jeffery [Yealm], Roxanne Guy [Yealm], Kathy Hudson [Yealm]
- 10.Triangle Team – Natallia Paliakova [St Agnes], Katherine O’Brien [St Agnes], Lynnette van Heerden [London], Anna Fulton [BPGC], Theresa McMordie [BPGC], Ann Watkins [BPGC]
- Men’s Crews:
- 1.Bermuda – BPGC Men’s Boat 1: Francois Bosson, Sheldon Maybury, Paul Rawson, Israel Sanchez, Vaughan van Rheede, Steven White
- 2.Bermuda – Able Seaman: Roger Gillett, Omar Green, Christopher Hardy, Matthew Harling, Richard Mansfield, Niall O’Hare
- 3.Weymouth – Cox & Strokers: Rob Brisco, Jonathan Deacon, Pat Dunne, Charles Gamlin, Shaun Hatton, Ray Jones, Varun Pasari [BPGC]
- 4.Various Clubs – Triangle 1: Christopher Hastings [Clevedon], Gary Phillips [Swanage], Roger Woolridge [London], Andrew Jackson [London], Jerry Boaden [Bristol], Ian Fulton [BPGC]
- 5.Various Clubs – Triangle 2: Tony Cottle [Hayle], Andy Flewitt [Hayle], Michael Bryant-Mole [Dartmouth], Stuart Calvert [Dartmouth], David Cox [St Agnes], Ben Penfold [St Agnes]
- 6.Various Clubs – Triangle 3: Simon Burke [Bude], Leigh Morden [Bude], James Neep [Bude], Robert Jeffery [Yealm], Rob Guy [Yealm], Steve McArdell [Boscastle & Crackington]
“Despite the tough conditions, all crews displayed remarkable determination and skill. Day 2 of racing promises even more excitement as crews disband for the day and row with new people for the Spanish Point Mixer on Wednesday. Day 3 of racing will see all original crews continue to battle for top honours in the St. George’s Sprint on Saturday, October 26th. The Bermuda International Gig [BIG] Regatta 2024 is a three-day event from October 20th to 26th.
“For more information and full event details, visit the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club website, bermudapilotgigclub.com, or follow us @BermudaPilotGigClub on Facebook and Instagram.”
