ROWING AT BHYC EARLY NOVEMBER 2026
Published 17:04 on 11 Nov 2026
After the north easterly winds and waves of the first few days of November, rowing got going again in style over the weekend of 6th to 8th of November.
Trainee cox Linda Briant took an experienced crew for a good workout on Friday 6th. We poked our noses out of the harbour but were soon persuaded to turn back as the lasting swell made rowing a bit hazardous. However, Linda wasn't going to let us rest; a combination of 'firm pressure' intervals and several practice 'race starts' ensured the whole crew were nicely warmed up on our return to the pontoon.
On Saturday 7th, with the wind having dropped to a zephyr, Clare Hogg took two Novice rowers, Heike and Bruce for their first experience in BHYC's River Teign rowing boats. Ideal conditions prevailed and under Clare's expert tuition, both novices mastered the initial techniques of rowing as part of a crew.
Sunday 8th November and the Harbour was shrouded in thick fog. However, with mirror flat conditions and not a breath of wind, conditions again ideal for Novices, cox Anne Barlow took two more members, Alison and Paula, for their first experience in the River Teign boats. Both Novices made excellent progress, we had a lot of fun, learned stuff too and they are both keen to continue with the rowing experience. The fog made the harbour spooky and other-worldly. BSC's Illusions appeared out of the gloom like miniature 'Marie Celestes'
A memorable weekend of rowing for all who took part.
Last updated 17:04 on 11 November 2026