Ball Cup and other Events

Sudbury Rowing Club have had a busy few weeks, racing at various events.

Adaptive rowers Luke Payne And Sophie Brown competed at Henley-on-Thames and represented Sudbury Rowing Club in the Phyllis Court Regatta. Luke Payne took part in the Arms Only category and Sophie Brown in the Arms and Trunk category.

Jen Titterington has also been in action, competing at Wallingford Regatta, held at Eton Dorney. Weather conditions were particularly breezy and the 2000m six lane course was deemed too rough and dangerous which meant competitors had to race over a shorter distance of 1500m in a processional time trial style of racing. Titterington gained some valuable race experience in challenging conditions.

Sudbury Juniors were out in force at the Ball Cup Junior Regatta South at Eton Dorney, Olympic Venue. The course was raced over 750 metres and was over six lanes.

Junior 18 double scull of Byron Bullen and Callum Power won their heat taking them into the final where again they were successful earning a gold medal. Power also competed in the Junior 18 single scull event, winning his semi and finishing second in the final winning a silver medal to go with his gold.

Amelia Moule raced in the Junior 16 single sculls event winning her heat convincingly. In the final, Moule fought hard, finishing in second place silver medal position, 1 second behind the winner.

Sam McLoughlin had a very close win in his heat taking him into the final of the Junior 15 single sculls event where he eventually finished in third place earning a bronze medal.

The girls Junior 18 double scull of Julia Van Zyl and Lucy Edwards won their heat convincingly. In the final they managed third place – a bronze medal.

Junior 16 double scull of Henry Tullin and Byron Bullen made it into the final and finished in fifth place.

The girls Junior 15 double scull of Amelia Maskell and Martha Bullen had a very fast semi winning by four lengths. In the final they also finished in a very fast time – finishing in gold medal position.

Martha Bullen also rowed in the Junior 14 double sculls event with Helena Griffiths. They won their heat and came second in the final – silver medal position.

Owen Moriarty raced in his first regatta competing in the Junior 14 single sculls event. He rowed well finishing in fifth position, gaining some valuable race experience.

The girls Junior 18 quad scull of Emma Rogers, Julia Van Zyl, Lucy Edwards and Amelia Moule had a strong semi, finishing in second place. The final was a hard and very close race where Sudbury finished in silver medal position.

A very successful day for the junior squad with medals in 8 events – 2 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.

The next events will be at the Nottingham Masters Regatta and Peterborough Spring Regatta.

Susie Moule