Lee Regatta May 2023

Lee Regatta May 2023

On a beautiful May Saturday in Cork Waterford Boat Club took part in the Lee Regatta 2023. We had a total of 29 boats running across the day.

In a fantastic day out we had total of nine wins for the Club and five 2nd places, which made for very exciting and competitive racing.

The day got off to a great start with the WJ15 4x+ taking a win to follow up their recent win in Commercial. This was quickly followed by wins for Oran and Henry in the MJ15 1x. They’d add to their haul later in the day with a win together in the J15 2x. Next up was the WJ 14x+ who took an excellent win in their race. 2 members of that same crew, Faye and Hannah took part in the WJ13 1x before lunch. Both took part in their first WJ13 1x races after just a couple of training sessions in singles. Faye scored a great win on her debut and Hannah had an excellent 3rd place. To add to this, Faye and Hannah won their WJ13 2x later in the day as well.

The wins continued after lunch with a great win for the WJ16 4x+ crew which was then followed by a win for the MJ16 4x+ crew.

We’d also like to say well done to the newer members Harry and Oisin competing in the MJ14 1x category with Harry making his singles debut after just two training sessions and Mads coxing at his first Regatta, all great learning.

Thanks for everyone’s support and help as it’s a massive operation to give the young athletes the best chance taking to the water.

Again well done to all of our competitors, it’s been an excellent start to the season and we look forward to Castleconnell next week where we will have 24 boats running. Full schedule for Castleconnell can be found here

Placings

CategoryCrewPlacing
WJ14 4x+Hannah Lemon, Molly O’Flynn, Rachel Weldon, Faye O’FlahertyWin
MJ15 1xHenry BradyWin
WJ15 4x+Jessica Cooke, Aine Power, Katie Fitzpatrick, Edie O’FlahertyWin
MJ15 1xOran SkinnerWin
WJ13 1xFaye O’FlahertyWin
WJ16 4x+Erin O’Neill, Hannah Cunningham Boylan, Sarah Power, Siun O’MahonyWin
MJ16 4x+Sean Harte, Henry Brady, Darragh Ryan, Oran SkinnerWin
MJ16 1xSean Harte2nd
MJ15 2xOran Skinner, Henry BradyWin
WJ13 2xFaye O’Flaherty, Hannah LemonWin

Full results of all races can be found here

Gallery

WJ15 4x+ and WJ14 4X+ crews
Oran wins the MJ15 1X
WJ14x+ winners
Sarah in the WJ16 1X
Oran and Henry win their MJ15 2x
MJ16 4x+ winners
Sean 2nd MJ16 1x
WJ16 4X+ winners
Oran wins MJ15 1x
Henry wins the MJ15 1X
WJ14 4X+ Winners
WJ16 4x+ winners
Oran and Henry – MJ15 2x winners
Henry collects his medal for MJ15 1x
Oran collects his medal for MJ15 1x
Faye and Hannah WJ13 2x winners
WJ14 4x+ winners
WJ15 4x+ winners
Faye makes her singles debut
Hannah makes her singles debut
WJ16 4x+ on the way to another win


Strength and Conditioning talk


On Thursday 23rd April 2023 the club is hosting strength and conditioning coach David Payne to discuss nutrition and the importance of pre/post care for training and races. David is currently working with Team Ireland ahead of the 2024 Olympics and the Waterford Senior Hurlers. Invaluable as we come into regatta season for best performances. Parents are encouraged to attend and David will be answering questions after the talk too. Cost is €2 per person.

The talk will be in Dooley’s Hotel at 19:30. Looking forward to seeing you all there.



Commercial Regatta 2023 Review

Commercial Regatta 2023 Review

Waterford Boat Club took part in their first regatta of 2023 at Commercial Rowing Club in Dublin. The course is a 2 lane 1200 metre stretch of the Liffey.

Waterford had 16 entries across 12 categories. The full entry list can be found here.

On a surprisingly sunny April day the club had multiple wins across their various events as well as qualification for several finals and an excellent 3rd place for Sean Harte in the Mens J16 single sculls.

In addition to a great series of results we had a large turnout of new members starting in their first regatta, so a great day all round. Thanks again to the parents, coaches, drivers and everyone else who pitched in to help on the day.

Most importantly well done to all crews involved, the hard work over the Winter months has really paid off and we’ll look forward to Lee Regatta in Cork on 13th May 2023.

CategoryCrewPlacing
MJ14 2xOisin Warren, Colm BrennanWin
WJ15 4x+Jessica Cooke, Aine Power, Katie Fitzpatrick, Edie O’FlahertyWin
WJ14 4x+Hannah Lemon, Molly O’Flynn, Rachel Weldon, Faye O’FlahertyWin
MJ15 2xOran Skinner, Henry BradyWin
MJ16 1xSean Harte3rd
WJ16 2xHannah Cunningham Boylan, Sarah PowerWin
WJ14 2xHannah Lemon, Molly O’Flynn2nd
WJ14 2xFaye O’Flaherty, Rachel WeldonWin


Castleconnell Regatta [Limerick]

May saw the club travel to Limerick and another strong win for the Men’s Junior 15 Coxed Quad, as well as Abby Grogan in Women’s Junior 15 and Lauren Heyes in Women’s Junior 18.

Watch the excitement of the J15 quad race below!

Chulainn O’Mahoney [stk], Sean Ryan, James Vaughan & Ciaran Curtin [bow]



Commercial Regatta April 2019

Commercial Regatta April 2019

Waterford Boat Club travelled to Dublin’s Commercial Regatta on Sunday 7th of April.
A two lane, 1200-metre course, this regatta makes for close exciting racing.
The Waterford club had a total of 17 entries ensuring a busy event for all WBC crews, coaches & parents, with races throughout the day from 8am through to 7pm.
A strong Men’s Junior 15 Coxed Quad were up against Cork club Blackrock in their final, and rowed to victory by 4 lengths. This was followed by a competent win by Men’s Junior 14 Coxed Quad against Galway club St Joseph’s.
Notable performances by Robbie Grogan in the Single Scull to negotiate 2 heats and a quarter final, only to concede in the semi-final. Chulainn O’Mahoney also raced to the line in his Single Scull final to lose out by a canvas.
Waterford Boat Club crews will next compete at the Lee regatta on the 11th of May in Cork.

 



Carlow Regatta June 2018

Carlow Regatta June 2018

The rowing regatta season is in full swing with Waterford Boat Club representatives travelling to the Lee (Cork), Castleconnell (Limerick) and Carlow regattas in recent weeks.

The most recent event took place in Carlow on the 2nd and 3rd of June. Waterford were well represented with over 19 crews racing over the 2 days.  Saturday’s crews raced in a Club 2 races which are an open category.  J14, J15 & J16 crews held their own over the 1100-meter technical course, securing 2 finals in which they competed against older more experienced crew’s. Having beaten Tralee in the semi-final the men’s J15 4x+coxed quad raced Carlow J18s matching them throughout the race to finish just 1 length behind.  A great performance achieved by sticking to the race plan.  Enniskillen grammar school got the better of our WJ15 x+ coxed quad crew over the 1100-meter course. However, Sunday was a triumphant day for WBC as they picked up 8 wins racing strong finals.

  • MJ 15 x4 Robbie Grogan, Cormac Walsh, Luke Shaw Chulainn O’Mahoney, Abby Grogan (Cox).
  • MJ15 x1 Robbie Grogan
  • MJ14 x1 Chulainn O’Mahoney
  • Wj16 2x Lauren Heyes & Leila McGagh
  • W15 x2 Sinead McHugh
  • WJ15 x2 Abby Grogan & Kate Skinner
  • WJ5 x2 Sinead McHugh & Olivia Heyes
  • WJ14 x1 Abby Grogan

All roads now lead to the National Rowing Centre in Cork on the 23rd of June to compete on a 2k, 6 laned, bouyed course.

Pictured L-R: Dermot Griffin (Boat Club President & Coach), Abby Grogan, Robbie Grogan, Kate Skinner, Cormac Walsh, Olivia Heyes, Luke Shaw, Sinead McHugh, Chulainn O’Mahoney and Ger McCarthy (Club Captain & Coach)



Recent Victories and Results

Despite many events being cancelled due to the poor weather all winter such as Muckross Head of the River, St. Michaels Head of the River, Neptune HOR among others, WBC was able to manage a decent winning streak with its hard working juniors.



Honouring Eddie Griffin

On the 23rd of April a night for life long WBC member was held in WBC to pay tribute to his dedication and commitment to WBC and to present Eddie with an honorary life membership for his 50 years of club service.

 



What’s Happening in Irish Rowing

2016 is a big year—being divisible by 4 it means one thing— The Olympics. Rowing Ireland qualified two boats to the 2016 Rio Olympics—a Women’s lightweight double scull of Sinead Jennings (St. Michaels RC) and Claire Lambe (Old Collegians RC).

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