At their third attempt Crannog were finally given a break with weather and sea conditions and put on a great event.
Aberporth Teams Race highlights:
Tilly ladies did it again, winning their second league race in a row! They did it in some style finishing a considerable distance ahead of the rest of the 11 strong field. Well done team!
Leanne Philips, Donna Philips, Hayley Morris, Kathy French & Tim Ogg (cox)
We had our first junior team competing since the club reformed 3 years ago. Tilly Juniors did really well in difficult sea conditions to win the under 18 girls race. Well done to all the girls and to Chris New (junior coach) who has worked hard with the juniors over the last few weeks to get the team ready to race.
Girls Under 18's Team with coach Chris New
There was a good battle in the mixed race between the two Aberporth teams. Despite both teams being unfortunate at the start of the race they worked their way through the field but couldn’t shake off each other. They battled right to the end finishing in 7th & 8th with Dolwen finishing just 4 seconds ahead of Tilly Whim.
On the 27th August 2011 the 11 mile race around Cardigan Island is back with £1000 worth of prize money up for grabs!!! For full details visit here The Mermaid Race
We managed to get 2 teams together for this excellent evening event. The teams were split to make them as even as possible and it couldn’t have been much closer with Tilly Whim beating Dolwen by just 4 seconds! Tilly Whim completed the course in 1:02:35 and Dolwen in 1:02:39.
Tilly Ladies - Ladies Winners Leanne Philips, Donna Philips, Hayley Morris, Kathy French & Tim Ogilvie (cox)
Back to South League Racing with a bang. Aberporth Tilly Ladies get their first ever win! After a slow start they worked their way to the front and held of the challenge from Llangwm and New Quay to claim first place. Excellent performance, hopefully first of many.
Well done all the other crews, good effort everyone!
Our new boat Dyffryn also had its maiden voyage today
This was a cracking day! Sunny and hot with lovely sea conditions (a rare thing this year). Sat on New Quay beach we felt like holiday makers.
We had a good club performance today with the two mixed teams finishing middle of the pack. The Mens team battling back from a very bad start due to confusion at the start line to finish 3rd and the performance of the day, the ladies finished 2nd pushing Llangwm all the way to the line, fantastic effort!
In difficult conditions all 5 of our teams did really well, in particular the ladies team Tilly Ladies who finished 3rd and Dolwen Mens team who won the Senior race.
Aberporth Dolwen Mens Team - Men's Race Winners (Owen Harries, Andy Mayer, Oli Box, Tim Ogilvie & cox Leanne Phillips)
This was Aberporth’s first race for over 15 years and what a great day it was. 37 crews competed in beautiful conditions and put on a great show for the hundreds of spectators. It was made extra special when in the Men’s race Aberporth came across the line in first place to claim their first ever win.
Race Results
Ladies Race
Position
Club Name
Crew Name
Time
1
Llangwm
Mel’s Belles
33.16
Ladies Winners
2
New Quay
Wild Ones
33.56
Ladies Vets Winners
3
Llangwm
Double D’s
34.06
4
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
35.08
5
New Quay
Charlys Angels
35.30
6
Aberporth
Tilly Ladies
35.47
7
PYC
Dazzlin Daisies
36.48
8
Aberaeron
Aberaeron Vets
37.07
Vets
9
Crannog
Crannog Ladies
38.35
10
Mumbles
Mumbles
39.14
Seniors Race
Position
Club Name
Crew Name
Time
1
Aberporth
Dolwen Men
37.32
Seniors Winners
2
New Quay
Trojans
37.51
3
Llanion
Llanion Men
37.55
4
Llangwm
Kiddles
38.16
5
Llangrannog
Crannog Men 1
38.38
6
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Vets
39.00
Vets Winners
7
Aberporth
Tilly Men
39.33
8
Mumbles
Mumbles
39.44
9
PYC
Whoop a Daisy
40.48
10
New Quay
Scorpions
41.16
11
Aberaeron
Aberaeron Super Vets
41.36
Supa Vets Winners
12
Crannog
Crannog Super Vets
42.51
Vets
Juniors Race
Position
Club Name
Crew Name
Time
1
Llangrannog
Crannog Juniors
36.00
Boys U18 Winners
Mixed Race
Position
Club Name
Crew Name
Time
1
New Quay
New Quay One
31.11
Mixed Winners
2
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Mixed
31.22
3
Llangwm
The Brokes
32.16
4
Llanion
Llanion Mixed
32.38
5
PYC
Cheeky Vimtos
33.09
6
Llangwm
Double D’s
33.10
7
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Mixed Vets
33.14
Mixed Vets Winners
8
Aberporth
Dolwen Mixed
33.30
9
Aberporth
Tilly Mixed
33.54
10
New Quay
New Quay Two
34.12
11
PYC
Guys & Dolls
34.43
12
Aberaeron
Mixed A
35.15
13
Mumbles
Mumbles
35.26
14
Aberaeron
Aberaeron Mixed Vets
35.35
Vets
Race Pictures will follow soon here, please check later in the week.
The whole day was a great success and wouldn’t have been possible without the following sponsors, donations and helpers on the day.
Trophy Sponsors
Tanygroes Car Dismantlers
Carrentals.co.uk
O C Davies & Sons Ltd Honda & Renault
Aberporth Community Council
Penrhyn Pharmacy Aberporth
Derek French Plumbing & Property Services
Hoffnant Stores
Loving Memory of Chris Fagan
Loving Memory of Ioan Davies
Bob Mayer Trophy
Quinnell Shield
Donations
Deli Delights Cardigan
Kathy’s Kids Childminding Services Aberporth
A Cushley Heating Pacllyn
Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway Aberporth
Londis Stores Parcllyn
Helpers
Safety Boats & Lead Boat – Stuart, Kevin, Steve (Tresaith Mariners), Andrew & Ben (Aberporth Surf Life Saving Club), Jimmy (Lead Boat)
BBQ – Ian, Jean, Bev, Fran, Annette, extra special thanks to Richard & Lynne (Ship Aberporth) for saving the day. Refreshments – Rachael & Helen. Marshals – Chris & Danny. Photography – Paul Fenrich. Time Keeping – Howard & Ryan (Velo Teifi).
Event PA & Race Commentary – Extra special thank you to Dai Ogg who kept the rowers and spectators well informed and entertained throughout the day and to Steve for his in race commentary.
Well done everyone at Clwb Rhwyfo Aberporth Rowing Club, same again next year!
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ABERAERON JOINT LEAGUE RACE DAY – SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST 2010
At SOUTH BEACH, ABERAERON :
Aberearon Celtic longboat race results and Aberaeron pictures
REGISTRATION FROM 08.30 – 09.30
COXES BRIEFING 09.30
FIRST RACE 10.30 SHARP
No car parking on ‘Green’ near the slip – trailer parking only. Note charges at Yacht Club car park. Free overflow parking at Pen Morfa Council Offices which is on the right when leaving Aberaeron on the A487 in the direction of Cardigan.
Registration 12:30 Picton Centre, Picton Playing Fields, Haverfordwest – Briefing 13:45 – Start from Haverfordwest 14:00. Trophies for all usual classes – All rowing craft welcome – Times and certificates for every team.
Entry £5.00 per person to include food at Neyland Clubhouse after finish
The 2010 Pembrokeshire Yacht Club WSRA league race was held on Sunday 9th May in good conditions. Aberporth had 3 teams entered and all performed really well. Full PYC 2010 results below. (more…)
2300m down stream