8. Port of London Challenge

The Port of London Challenge Rowing Race takes place each July and is organised by the Thames Traditional Rowing Association (TTRA). The race runs from HQS Wellington to Chelsea Harbour Pier - a distance of 4.3 nautical miles.

On Friday 15th July nine cutter crews (consisting of six rowers, a coxswain and one passenger) set off on a windy evening at a blistering pace. Our own cutter, the Water Forget-me-not, was crewed by our all women crew (based out of Poplar Rowing Club) and the coxswain was Johnny Dwan (our Bargemaster).

Expectation from the Water Conservators spectator team on board The Salient support vessel was high, particularly given that our crew have an enviable record of success. We were not disappointed - we won the women's race and the crew were awarded the silver rose bowl again!

Thanks go to Deputy Master Peter Hall and his wife Georgina, who acted as timekeepers for the event.

Well done to everyone involved!