The draw is out for the World Rowing Masters Championships and I’m not gonna lie, I can feel the butterflies in my stomach. It’s all suddenly got a bit scarily real. But alongside the jitters I’m genuinely excited to see all the crews that I’m up against. Yes, for four minutes or so many of these people will be my competitors and rivals and it’ll be strictly eyes in the boat, but I’m really hoping to come away from the Worlds with a bunch of brand new rowing friends.
Looking at the draw for the two women’s crews I’m rowing in – the WD2x and the WD8+ – we’re the only British crews in our individual races and will be up against rowers from all over the world, from Canada to Poland. My buddies in the women’s masters squad at Belfast Rowing Club have entered some other events – I’m really looking forward to seeing them again – and I’m pretty sure there will be the odd familiar face from regattas.
Do let me know if you’re going to be there, and if you spot me come and say hi (OK, maybe not if I’m actually on my way to race – I might not be quite in the right frame of mind for a chat, but any other time). And if you’re in one of my races, let me know!
Hey Patricia ask the Masters Rowing International Group who will be there. Maybe organise a meet-up and beer on the first night at the course after racing…..? Sadly I’m not going this year.
Lovely idea. I am one of our squad drivers so will be at the mercy of the whims of the group, so probably best not to commit to anything now, but would definitely be up for a meet up with folks from the group.
Oh, you’re rowing against/with Natalie! She’s listed for Tromp here but also a member at my club. Her dad (I’m 90% sure, I never actually asked…) is a club legend, he lives 20k+ from the boat house but comes to training RUNNING. His wife takes the car so they can drive back together after their outings.
Oh, amazing. Puts most of us to shame!!