By Isle of Wight Observer
Shanklin junior rowers, Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby, were selected to row for Team GB as J16 Men’s Double, following trials at National Watersports Centre in Nottingham, and represented Great Britain in the annual match against France, at Lery-Poses, near Rouen, striking gold in a brilliant race.
Ursula Horrix reported: “The French double caught the boys off the start, but they focused well and retained good composure to get back on terms. Gaining distance and boat speed with every stroke, they pulled away to build clear water ahead of the French. The boys responded superbly to a final sprint from their opposition, by stepping up their rate again to cross the line one length ahead of France.”
Carter and Louis travel to the National Watersports Centre later this week, to compete in the British Junior Championships, and thanked Islanders for sponsoring their efforts.
Unbeaten this season, the crew is aiming to reclaim the British Junior Championship gold medal they won 2 years ago.