C.R.Y sponsored row

St Mary's taken from just off Moscow Island

Today was a beautiful day - especially for a row around the mere!
 C.R.Y ( Cardiak Risk in the Young) held a sponsored row and coffee morning earlier today, held in memory of local lad Matt Dewhirst.
It was heartening to see so many people turn up to row or just watch from the decking at The Boathouse, whilst eating delicious ( I had 2slices)  home made carrot cake.


my assistant rower  concentrating on the stroke

Of course, yours truly had to join in (grateful thanks to all those who sponsored me). I chose one of the  more sedate, old fashioned rowing boats rather than the speedier canoes and took the chance to take a few snaps. At the end the first leg I was hailed by the safety boat and a ship to  ship transfer of crew was made. I gained a beautiful assisitant who had never rowed before. Chloe gamely set about learning whilst I gave unhelpful comments!

Safety Boat crew giving encouragement