“Choppy” was the main word on everyone’s lips after the final race of the Winter Series. A much reduced BSCC team paddled in what turned out to be delightful weather for the time of year; however, the river Can was at turns very wavy and very shallow, leading to more than one unexpected dip for our paddlers.
On the 8-mile course, the best results for the club came from Kerstin and Catherine who took gold in the K2 16+ women’s race. Kerry and Chris made for a successful pairing in the K2 16+ mixed doubles race, coming in 3rd place, whilst Jacque and Dave also battled through this race, taking the first Ultra-vets medal.
| Other paddlers at this distance were Joao who thoroughly enjoyed the Senior Men’s K1 race, and Eilidh who had a leisurely paddle to take 2nd place in the Under-18 girls race. On the 5-mile course it was Eddie who shone, winning silver in the u16 Boys for the 4th time this season. Ben competed in the Supervet Men’s race again, coming 2nd despite two unscheduled dunkings in the chilly water. Robin also raced in this class, coming in 7th, and considering this to be very good value for his money after an hour on the water! Jasper worked hard in the u14 boy’s race, sadly succumbing to the lure of a swim at the half way point. However, he bravely got back in and paddled the second half of the race with great determination, finishing in 4th place. Petr had a fantastic race in the C1 Novice category, winning with style after navigating the rough waters in his high-kneeler canoe. |  |
Rupert also took 4th place in the u12s boys race – as the only unranked junior competing for the club it fell to him to score the only Dick Grieve points for BSCC.
8 miles:
K2 16+ Mixed - Chris Sze & Kerry Tubby 3rd (1:11:49), Jacque & Dave Cayford 7th (1:20:09)
K2 16+ Ladies - Kerstin Queeney & Catherine Ayling (EAL) 1st (1:08:43)
K1 Sen Men - Joao Spinola 4th (1:08:13)
K1 Sen Ladies - Megan Kenny (EXE) 2nd (1:14:09)
K1 u18 Ladies - Eilidh White 2nd (1:23:12)
5 miles:
K1 SuperVet Men - Ben Tubby 2nd (48:05), Robin Dromard 7th (1:02:16)
K1 u16 Boys - Eddie Kirtland 2nd (45:34)
3 miles:
K1 u14 Boys - Jasper Kirtland 4th (27:16)
C1 Novice - Petr Luksan 1st (30:36)
K1 u12 Boys - Rupert Kirtland 4th (32:43)
Full race & series results are on the FRA website.
See Angela's Google album for some photos of the Chelmsford race & awards.
K2 16+ Mixed - Chris Sze & Kerry Tubby 3rd (1:11:49), Jacque & Dave Cayford 7th (1:20:09)
K2 16+ Ladies - Kerstin Queeney & Catherine Ayling (EAL) 1st (1:08:43)
K1 Sen Men - Joao Spinola 4th (1:08:13)
K1 Sen Ladies - Megan Kenny (EXE) 2nd (1:14:09)
K1 u18 Ladies - Eilidh White 2nd (1:23:12)
5 miles:
K1 SuperVet Men - Ben Tubby 2nd (48:05), Robin Dromard 7th (1:02:16)
K1 u16 Boys - Eddie Kirtland 2nd (45:34)
3 miles:
K1 u14 Boys - Jasper Kirtland 4th (27:16)
C1 Novice - Petr Luksan 1st (30:36)
K1 u12 Boys - Rupert Kirtland 4th (32:43)
Full race & series results are on the FRA website.
See Angela's Google album for some photos of the Chelmsford race & awards.
BSCC SERIES RESULTS:
Libby Gaulton - winner u14 Girls Trophy
Petr Luksan - winner C1 Novice Trophy
Megan Kenny (for EXE) - 2nd in Senior Ladies
Jack Gaulton - 2nd place in u18 Men
Eilidh White - 2nd place in u18 Ladies
Eddie Kirtland - 2nd place in u16 Boys
Rupert Kirtland - 2nd place in u12 Boys
Oliver Klumpler & Finlay Sandall - 2nd place in u16 K2
Ben Tubby - 3rd place in SuperVet Men
Kerstin Queeney & Catherine Ayling (EAL) - 3rd place in Ladies K2
Jasper Kirtland - 4th place in u14 Boys
Joao Spinola - 5th in K1Senior Men
Libby Gaulton - winner u14 Girls Trophy
Petr Luksan - winner C1 Novice Trophy
Megan Kenny (for EXE) - 2nd in Senior Ladies
Jack Gaulton - 2nd place in u18 Men
Eilidh White - 2nd place in u18 Ladies
Eddie Kirtland - 2nd place in u16 Boys
Rupert Kirtland - 2nd place in u12 Boys
Oliver Klumpler & Finlay Sandall - 2nd place in u16 K2
Ben Tubby - 3rd place in SuperVet Men
Kerstin Queeney & Catherine Ayling (EAL) - 3rd place in Ladies K2
Jasper Kirtland - 4th place in u14 Boys
Joao Spinola - 5th in K1Senior Men
BSCC were second overall in the series (which was won by Chelmsford CC).
The contest for the Dick Grieve Trophy (based on points scored by unranked juniors), went right up to line. Leighton Buzzard CC and Cambridge CC were tied for first place, with the winner (Buzzard) being decided by the number of overall wins. Just one point behind, BSCC and Chelmsford CC tied for third place. We were also third in the Bob Porter Trophy (for level of participation by u12s).
One particular highlight of the day was an award for Angela Aldam, who has been helping to organise the Winter Series for nearly 20 years - she was presented with an engraved vase and some flowers to mark her 100th race and to thank her for all of her hard work over the years.
