THE best under 14s rowing teams from the South West met in Hayle on Sunday to fight for the crown of county champion.

With more than 28 teams attending it was a tough contest. Tamar and Tavy Gig Club entered a new crew, formed by Earthen Lamerton, Will Gardener, Cameron Mckie, Ben Luke, James Lewis and Elliot Overall who had been training together since May.

On their first race they picked up a buoy lane marker which slowed them down and meant they dropped behind the other gigs. Fortunately they were allowed to re-run the race against the clock, and they set a blistering time that put them through to the next round.

In all they rowed four races, taking them through to the semi-finals where they finished seventh overall, a really superb result!

Coxswain Bill Stacey-Norris said: 'I'm very proud of what they have achieved, they show so much potential for next season.'

Tamar and Tavy gig club have an active junior squad that have competed in the U16s at Newquay with a good result as well as taking part in the London River Race and many other regattas over the last few years.