Last weekend, QEHS attended Rutherford Head, one of the biggest races in the region. It attracts crews from all over the north of England, as well as many from Scotland and even Oxfordshire. With only quads, fours and eights being raced, it was the years 11, 12 and 13 representing QEHS. Division 1 saw very fast conditions for racing, with the boys eight (Benji, Dennis, Mack, Alexis, Jacob, Josh, Alex, Felix, cox Adam) finishing an impressive 27th out of over 130 crews. They beat many senior club and university eights in the process. There were also great rows from the two girls quads entered, with the year 13 girls (Chloe, Ellen, Evie, Rachel) finishing 103rd and the year 10/11 girls (Isla, Jennifer, Imogen, Millie) coming 120th.
Division 2 was a bit windier, but still great conditions for racing compared to previous chilly Rutherford races. There were 3 boys quads entered, who came in 60th, 63rd and 99th overall. The boys four (George, James, Alex, Adam, cox Edward) raced very competitively against some top school crews to post an impressive 79th overall. Rounding off the QEHS entry was the year 11 girls 8 (Astrid, Millie, Cora, Hannah, Evie, Olivia, Beth, Lauren, cox Elodie), who finished 124th. All in all it was a great day of racing, gaining valuable experience for important races in the new year.
Respect. Engage. Aspire.
