York rowers dominate local rivals in White Rose Head

February 2, 2012
Jack Bradshaw

York provided a beautiful setting for the annual White Rose Head rowing event on a sunny final weekend of January.

Hosting the prestigious BUCS event for the second year in succession, York welcomed rowers from other universities across the county.

It was a highly successful day for the University of York Boat Club; winning every race they entered.

York’s crews competed over the 3km course from the University boat house to the finishing line next to the Lowther, running upstream, against students from the University of Leeds, York St. John, Sheffield Hallam, the University of Chester, and Teeside Unviersity, but they dominated throughout.

The time-trail race was divided into two divisions, running at 10:30 and 1:30 respectively, with the Men’s VIII, Women’s IV and Fresher Women’s VIII in Division One, while Division Two featured the Men’s IV and the Fresher Men’s VIII.

The Men’s VIII finished the first race in a winning time of 12:33, with the Men’s IV also coming home fastest in their Division Two race; both
teams coxed by Eden Sparke.

The UYBC fielded two Women’s IV crews in the afternoon, with both finishing comfortably ahead of their Yorkshire rivals – with themselves, separated by only 13 seconds.

Both crews excelled and overtook boats from Sheffield Hallam and York St. John during the course of the race.
York’s Men’s VIII were the fastest crew on the day with the Men’s IV, the third quickest, finishing in an impressive 13:51, while the Women’s IV finished in a faster time than Hallam’s Men’s IV.

Lauren Stevenson, the UYBC Press and Publicity officer, said it was a great day all round for the club.

“The day was a huge success for UYBC, with the day running smoothly and our squads winning three of the six divisions.

“It was also a great chance to meet people from other Boat Clubs and give them the opportunity to row on the Ouse.

“While the success of White Rose Head was down to hard work by everyone at UYBC and outside the club, special mention must be given to Alice Duston and Evelien Rutgers for organising the event so well.

“As well as ensuring that everything went to plan on the day they were also part of the Senior Women’s IV that won their division.”

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