ON Saturday Tamar and Tavy Gig Club travelled to Helford Passage to row in the Head of the River Race, hosted by Helford River Gig Club.

The race was handicapped, with a mix of crews competing, including ladies, mens, vets, mixed and juniors, with the boats setting off in groups and the strongest crews starting last and trying to catch the boats ahead.

Tamar and Tavy Ladies started in the third group of eight boats, with the crew consisting of Julie Rendle, Julie Eastaugh, Katie Turner, Sandra Anstey, Sarah Gall and Clare Luxton, coxed by Jo Cameron.  They battled their way up the river where a final effort to complete the course in 42:41 minutes, coming 17th out of the 29 boats competing.

The men's crew - Mark Turner, Dan High, John Rogers, Rob Dawe, Pete Keegan and Jake Rendle - had a superb raceto cross the line in 38.52 minutes, making them third fastest to complete the course. A brilliant result to end the season!

Both crews had a great day out, rowing on a beautiful stretch of water and enjoying tahe sunshine, making the most of the last race before the winter kicks in.