The Horsham City Rowing Club made a rewarding trip to Nagambie last Sunday, taking home two medals at the 2021 Rowing Victoria Masters State Championship Regatta.
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Horsham had two teams competing in the Female Masters Novice Coxed Quad Scull, with one team taking out first place and the other finishing a well-earned third.
The gold medal-winning team consisted of Krista Fischer, Lindy Smith, Sally Marcroft, Sarah Tottenham and Cox: Kristy McGennisken.
According to gold-medal team member Sally Marcroft, the rowing experience on her team varied.
"We're growing in experience," Marcroft said.
"Most of us had three years with Sarah (Tottenham) being very experienced.
The quality of opposition taking in the regatta was of a very high level. It even included former Olympic rower Pam Westendorf, who took part in the Female Masters Club Eight race and a Horsham team.
There were also participants of all abilities competing at the regatta highlighting the inclusiveness of the competition.
There is a break in the official rowing season now, starting back up in September.
Sarah Tottenham, also part of the gold medal crew, says the crews relish the opportunity to travel and row.
"We love going to regattas because its a chance for us to get out and visit new places and meet other crews and get experience from them," Tottenham said.
We love going to regattas because its a chance for us to ... meet other crews and get experience from them.
- Sarah Tottenham
"And just visit amazing places in Victoria, to have a real socially fun time."
Marcroft said the club is working to organise a "friendly regatta" between clubs.
"We're inviting other clubs from Western Victoria to come up to Horsham and just have a friendly, social regatta in August," she said.
The Horsham City Rowing Club has junior and senior rowing programs for all experience levels for those looking at taking up rowing.
Those interested should head to the club's website or Facebook page, where you will find contact details.