The Great River Ouse Cup is an event held for new and novice rowers to compete in a series of three events. On Saturday 11th February, part two of The Great River Ouse Cup was hosted by the Isle of Ely rowing club. From St Neots Rowing club, two mixed development crews armed with pirate fancy dress went off to race on a cold and overcast day. For many of the rowers this was their first experience of racing. As you’d expect there were quite a few crabs, a lot of splashing and laughter!

Isle of Ely impressed everyone with their kitsch, knitted and flamboyant headwear and a strong ladies crew from West Norfolk certainly held their own, however, kept in line by Cox Stuart Fleet, the “Scull and Crossbones” from St Neots had the fastest race of the day at 1:13 for the 350m.

Overall the 2 crews from St.Neots won an impressive five out of eight races achieving the highest score of the day. The third and final cup round is in St Neots on the 25th March, where St Neots look forward to hosting the other clubs. Thanks to the Isle of Ely for holding a brilliant event.