THE junior section of Tamar and Tavy Gig Club at last got the chance to compete in the Under 16s Gig Rowing Championships. This event, due to be held at Newquay, had been cancelled twice because of bad weather.

The venue was switched to Stithians Reservoir this weekend and was held in blazing sunshine.

Tavistock and Tavy took one mixed team with Tara Twine at stroke, George Masters at five, Amber Friendship at four, Miles Eastaugh at three, Tommy at two and Fen Eastaugh in Bow. Freja Nowak was reserve and called on to row for the last two races. They were ably coxed by Jo Cameron. The team was required to row the course twice to decide position in the Championship, then twice more to gain a good third position in the plate. An exhausting day for all concerned.

Tamar and Tavy Gig Club welcomes all to its thriving and inclusive junior section. For more information see its website http://www.Tamarandtavygigclub">www.Tamarandtavygigclub