August offers a bit of a break in the schedule of rowing on Anglesey, with the last two races in Aberaeron and Aberystwyth on the 23rd & 24th July, there's a much needed break of just over a month until the next race in Caernarfon.

Aberaeron and Aberystwyth were two difficult race days, not least due to the prospect of some members racing four times over the two days. The club finished well in all the races, coming away from the weekend with a very good points haul for the end of season trophi...

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Another successful weekend for Trireme Ynys Mon as the club competes in the most challenging conditions for rowing in North Wales, and comes out on top once again. Strong head winds and fierce swells greeted the crews as they set off from Gallows Point, Beaumaris to compete in the 12 mile race up the Menai Straits to Caernarfon. Congratulations to all the crews who competed in what was very challenging day, but especially to the Trireme Ynys Mon Crews!

Overall & Mixed Class Winners - Ynys Mon ...

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Local Anglesey rowing club make it a clean sweep on home waters
 
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The photograph shows the Trireme Ynys Mon Mens A Crew having passed over the finish line - completly empty! A fantastic performance having been pushed all the way by Aberdyfi. Similar results were repeated by the whole club, with a complete white-wash of all event, winning Ladies and Mixed races as well.

Well done to all who raced!
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ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK

Sea Rowing

Sea or coastal and offshore rowing is a sport that is thriving in Europe and growing in popularity across the UK.

Due to the harsher conditions encountered, the boats are wider and more robust than those used on rivers and lakes.

Benefits:

In Wales, the Welsh Sea Rowing Association (WSRA) is responsible for coastal rowing competitions, including the WSRA League, which has two racing categories: Celtic Longboats and Yoles. The races include Junior, Seni...

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In October a number of the clubs members competed at the FISA World Rowing Coastal Championships in Istanbul. Ynys Mon entered four boats this year and raced three, performing well against top flight opposition. Year upon year the competition gets tougher and tougher, and there's no doubt after this years event that good training and peak fitness is the key to a strong performance at next years event. Hopefully next year we'll be able to field an even bigger squad from the club, and make an e...
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Please can all racing members be familiar with the WSRA Rules of Racing with can be found HERE

It's especially important for coxes to be familiar with the rules. Getting disqualified for breaking the rules, particularly those surrounding buoy turns, is very disappointing - especially i you would otherwise have won! So lets keep up to date with them.

Mike

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