Exeter Rowing Club entered two crews into the Women's Eight Head of River Race in London, with the A team finishing 69th out of 290 boats.
Nadine Levin, Lisa Cocks, Ellie May Dodd, Kirsty Barker, Kerri-Ann Upham, Susie Howells, Nic Walker, Rebecca Kelly and cox Dani Wall started well and were able to overtake Lea Rowing Club in the first third of the 6.8k race. They had gained on Birmingham University by the end to finish third in their IM3 provincial club category, beating many more experienced crews in higher categories.
The B team of Hana Lango Allen, Katie Lean, Michaela Bailey, Ruth Fray, Jane Stack, Hannah Tennet, Katie Campbell, Fern Dymond and cox Katy Cambell finished 217th overall.
They were slightly disappointed with the result, but nevertheless pleased with the experience.
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