AN ISLE of Wight rowing club sent a talented young team all the way up to Scotland to compete in this year’s British Junior Rowing Championships.

The event, in Glasgow, which marks the finale to many of the athletes' racing season, featured members of Shanklin-Sandown Rowing Club.

Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby continued their impressive season by winning a bronze medal in the J15 doubles final — up against a highly competitive field. 

In addition, they both competed in the J15 single sculls event the following day, both racing in the B final, with Louis winning and Carter coming fourth, which saw them finish a creditable seventh and 11th overall, respectively.

Shanklin’s good results continued with Fred Giemza-Pipe achieving third place in the D-final of the J18 single sculls, which placed him a respectable 21st overall, while Frances Katirewa finished eighth in the E-final of the women’s J18 single sculls, which placed her 40th overall. 

Frances then teamed up with Esme Walters for the women’s J18 double event, where they had a strong time trial, also finishing 40th overall. 

For some members of the squad, the focus now turns coastal in preparation for the South Coast Rowing Championships in early September.