Hamble Sea Scouts achieved great success in the 21.6 mile, Great River Race up the River Thames in London. They achieved three first places, two second places and one third place. The race started at London Docklands and finished at Ham House, Richmond, passing under 10 famous bridges.

The Great River Race is London’s River Marathon. A spectacular boat race up the River Thames with well over 300 boats carrying around 2,400 competitors racing for 35 trophies.

The Great River Race appeals to every level of competitor from dedicated athletes who like winning to those who enjoy laughter, fancy dress and charity stunts.

The Hamble Sea Scouts came:

1st in the junior under 18s, in Exocet, a Bursledon Gig, crewed by Toby’s Obie Ones.
1st in the junior under 14s, in Point Source, a Bursledon Gig, crewed by Lenny’s Can Cans.
1st in the Scout Affiliated Category, in Exocet, a Bursledon Gig, crewed by Toby’s Obie Ones.
2nd in the junior under 16s, in Michael Schmidt, a Bursledon Gig, crewed by Girl Power.
2nd in the Scout Affiliated category, in a Cornish Pilot Gig, crewed by team Mercury
3rd in the under junior under 16s, a Bursledon Gig, crewed by Lenny’s Can Cans.

Toby’s Obie Ones: Oscar Davies (cox) Tom Holland, Toby Evans, Will Whitlock, Michael Preston, Alfie Hoey (passenger)
Lenny’s Can Cans: Dave Lealan (Cox) Lenny Cann, Lexie Brown, Ben Hoey, Cameron Hance, Jack Bradburn (passenger)
Girl Power: Susie Rickman (cox), Jess Lennard, Elana Alani, Ellen Rickman, Chloe Preston, Lucy Houghton, (passenger)
Team Mercury: Len Dodds (cox) Joe Dodds, Elliott Oldrey, Ali Brown, Robert Scanlon, Will Holland, Tony Butler, Max Lake-Grange (passenger)
Gin and Stout: Sarah Thomas (cox), Sharon Hoey, Lynn Dodds, Natalie Ford, Rachel Akhurst, Penny Tidman (passenger) (Gin and Stout crew are made up of HSS Mums. They also help run the unit. Although they didn’t win, they completed the 21.6 course with a smile.)

Hamble Sea Scouts welcome new members. During the summer months they meet at Mercury Marina, Hamble and take part in kayaking, sailing, rowing and powerboating. In winter months they meet at their HQ on Hamble Lane.

The Sea Scouts are funded by subscriptions and kind donations. The Sea Scouts are looking to refurbish their HQ in Hamble and would love to replace some of their aging boating equipment. If you would like to support the Sea Scouts financially or sponsor any of their sporting events, they would love to hear from you!

For further information on Hamble Sea Scouts please call 07745 220149
Email info@hambleseascouts.org.uk or visit www.hambleseascouts.org.uk

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