Image above: TTRC’s women’s crew

Thames Tradesmen beats opponents by one second

Following their victory at the Head of the River race earlier this year, Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club (TTRC) continued their winning streak at the 2023 British Rowing Masters Championships held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham on Sunday 11 June.

A group of four determined women from the club emerged victorious in the Open Masters Quad Race, narrowly defeating Ireland’s Portora Boat Club by a mere one second.

The winning crew, composed of Francesca Streeter, Jackie Marie, Isabelle Meron, and Louise Martin, battled against other formidable crews from Monmouth RC, Hollingworth Lake, and Maidstone Invicta.

TTRC is situated at the University London Boathouse on Hartington Road in Chiswick, and has been a longstanding institution dedicated to fostering rowing excellence and supporting athletes in their pursuit of success. The recent achievements of the club’s women’s crew have further solidified their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rowing community.

Image above: TTRC Chairman Nigel Brophy

“Great to see all these wins for Thames Tradesmen’s – just like old times” says Chairman

Reflecting on the intense race, Isabelle Meron, Crew Member and Ladies Captain of TTRC, said:

“It was a tight 1k race between TTRC and one of the Irish crews from the start. Portora were ahead after their start, but our stroke Fran kept our race pace consistent and kept close to them. They managed to pull away by a boat length close to the 300m mark.” Meron continued:

“Our steerer Louise encouraged us towards the last 200 meters as she could see the win was still within our reach. So much so that we caught up with the Portora BC crew and managed to beat them by just one second on the finish line. The finish was so close; we couldn’t initially tell whether we or the opposing crew had won. Hearing the Thames Tradesmen RC name over the loudspeaker confirmed our win, and we all felt ecstatic.”

The club’s Chairman, Nigel Brophy, expressed his delight at the growing success and commitment of TTRC saying:

“It’s great to see all these wins for Thames Tradesmen’s – just like old times. The work ethic these racing crews are putting themselves through is phenomenal.” Mr. Brophy went on to highlight the club’s popular Learn to Row program, saying:

“We’re continuing with our very popular Learn To Row programme. We have these novice rowers with their new skill entering local regattas throughout the summer – which is great fun.”

For more information about TTRC and their accomplishments, visit their website at ttrc.org.uk

Image above: TTRC’s women’s crew

Thames Tradesmen beats opponents by one second

Following their victory at the Head of the River race earlier this year, Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club (TTRC) continued their winning streak at the 2023 British Rowing Masters Championships held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham on Sunday 11 June.

A group of four determined women from the club emerged victorious in the Open Masters Quad Race, narrowly defeating Ireland’s Portora Boat Club by a mere one second.

The winning crew, composed of Francesca Streeter, Jackie Marie, Isabelle Meron, and Louise Martin, battled against other formidable crews from Monmouth RC, Hollingworth Lake, and Maidstone Invicta.

TTRC is situated at the University London Boathouse on Hartington Road in Chiswick, and has been a longstanding institution dedicated to fostering rowing excellence and supporting athletes in their pursuit of success. The recent achievements of the club’s women’s crew have further solidified their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rowing community.

Image above: TTRC Chairman Nigel Brophy

“Great to see all these wins for Thames Tradesmen’s – just like old times” says Chairman

Reflecting on the intense race, Isabelle Meron, Crew Member and Ladies Captain of TTRC, said:

“It was a tight 1k race between TTRC and one of the Irish crews from the start. Portora were ahead after their start, but our stroke Fran kept our race pace consistent and kept close to them. They managed to pull away by a boat length close to the 300m mark.” Meron continued:

“Our steerer Louise encouraged us towards the last 200 meters as she could see the win was still within our reach. So much so that we caught up with the Portora BC crew and managed to beat them by just one second on the finish line. The finish was so close; we couldn’t initially tell whether we or the opposing crew had won. Hearing the Thames Tradesmen RC name over the loudspeaker confirmed our win, and we all felt ecstatic.”

The club’s Chairman, Nigel Brophy, expressed his delight at the growing success and commitment of TTRC saying:

“It’s great to see all these wins for Thames Tradesmen’s – just like old times. The work ethic these racing crews are putting themselves through is phenomenal.” Mr. Brophy went on to highlight the club’s popular Learn to Row program, saying:

“We’re continuing with our very popular Learn To Row programme. We have these novice rowers with their new skill entering local regattas throughout the summer – which is great fun.”

For more information about TTRC and their accomplishments, visit their website at ttrc.org.uk