15 Results for author: Sam Fairbanks

Wins for the Vics at Agecroft

On Saturday 12th October, Liverpool Victoria went to Salford Quays to participate in Agecroft Head for the first time in a number of years. Conditions were calm and warm for the time of year, despite predictions of poor weather earlier in the week, so the twelve crews entered by the club were able to put in some strong performances. The club is thankful ... More

First Adult Win of Head Season At Runcorn

On Saturday 28th September, Liverpool Victoria made the short journey to Runcorn to participate in Runcorn Small Boats Head, a 4.5 kilometre head race. Malcolm Green kindly agreed to tow to this event and the club is thankful to him and Becky Walters for transporting boats to this event. The conditions were diļ¬ƒcult with gusts of strong wind and spells ... More

Vics Go The Distance Against the Best Clubs in the Region.

After success in Boston Rowing Marathon last week to start the head race season, Liverpool Victoria travelled made the short journey to another tough head race, Chester Long Distance Sculls. Roger Frank of Runcorn Rowing Club agreed to tow the club to this prestigious event and the club is grateful to him and all of the members who helped with the ... More

Impressive start to the Head Season at the Boston (Lincolnshire!) Marathon

Liverpool Victoria participated in the longest rowing race of the season, Boston Rowing Marathon, on Sunday 15th September. Brigid Badger agreed to lend the use of her car for a day and Mike Vick agreed to tow at the last minute after all other attempts to tow or borrow boats had been unsuccessful. The club is grateful to them and the support crews of ... More

Successful close to the End of the Regatta Season at Hollingworth Lake

On Saturday 31st August, Liverpool Victoria closed off the summer regatta season in traditional style with a strong performance at the North of England Sprint Rowing Championships at Hollingworth Lake. The large number of entries meant that Lesley, Paul Campbell and the Goulds had to transport singles on their cars along with the usual early job of ... More