Shanklin Sandown rowers enjoy success at Eton event

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club saw national success at the Junior Sculling Regatta. <i>(Image: Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club)</i>
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club saw national success at the Junior Sculling Regatta. (Image: Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club)
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Isle of Wight junior rowers clinched national success at the Junior Sculling Regatta.

Three juniors from Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club ended the May bank holiday weekend on a high at Eton's Dorney Lake.

The event, hosted by The Scullery, saw competitors across the UK race over a 2,000m course.

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Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club saw national success at the Junior Sculling Regatta. (Image: Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club)

Connie Batley-Smith continued her remarkable season, securing a gold medal in the WJ15 single scull.

In the WJ16 single scull category, Rose Collier battled against strong national competition, reaching the B Final and finishing sixth in her first 2,000m event.

Meanwhile, Digby Ridgwell faced a highly competitive field in the OJ15 single scull, finishing in 16th place.

The Junior Sculling Regatta is one of the most well-attended junior sculling events in the British rowing calendar.

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