Speakmon 2011

We started unloading in the dark and cold at this year's Speakmon Regatta - a sign that head season is really here. The wind eventually chased the clouds away but stuck around all day adding interest to this fairly straight course. Despite the substantial wind gusts it was a good day for TRRA Masters Women.

It began early with a first (E boat) and third (B boat) in the Masters 8+ race which set the pace for the rest of the day. The mighty 4X dominated their race taking a first and the Open 4+ held their own against younger rowers to take another first. Coach Alyssa jumped in a 2X with Eva and proved she still has it as they brought home a second place. Finally the Masters D4+ sped away from the field and took second only to a boat which was rumored to have been Masters National Champs in 2010.

Add to this the famous grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup lunch at Colin's Coffee Shop (and Joanne was not left behind), bright sunlight for most of the day, two experienced guest coxswains and  efficient loading/unloading/rigging/de-rigging by the the team made this year's Speakmon memorable.