First National Longboat Rowing Race for Pembroke Dock

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Action from the event

Llanion Warriors Rowing Club recently held its first ever WSRA National League Race on the Cleddau River and teams from coastal towns took part in the annual Celtic Longboat Sea-rowing League programme, that occurs between April and September.
The whole event was based at Pac Adventure Centre, who very kindly provided all of the facilities for the whole fleet and their supporters.
Men’s, Ladies’, Mixed, Novice and Junior crews  from as far away as Anglesey and Mumbles participated in a series of races, which saw them race from Rudders Yard, under the Cleddau Bridge, around Neyland and Hobbs Point, finishing at the PAC Centre at Warrior Way.
Rowers race in different categories, which are determined by age; Juniors (14-18), Seniors (18-40), Vets (40-49) and Supavets (50+).  Novices teams include people new to the sport.
The weather made the races even more of a challenge, in waters that can be quite testing even when conditions are benign. The winners of the different race categories are listed below:

 
The Club is extremely grateful for the support of all of the following sponsors, who helped us to host our visitors and provide them with a memorable experience.
Pac Adventure Centre, Svitzer, MHPA, Mss, Llanion Signs, Signspeed, Blue Thunder Charters, Sunderland Trust Dive Group, Upton Farm, Kings Arms Hotel, Rwenpower, Folly Farm, Heatherton, Oakwood Theme Park, The Room, Sevenspice, Celtic Wines, Watermans Arms, PD200 Committee, Lloyds Pharmacy (Pembroke), Macdonalds,  Wilkinsons, Manor Park, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, TFL Radio, Saundersfoot Y.C., Tudor Lodge, Fishguard Bay Y.C., Carringtons, Mencap Centre, Jimmy Pickering Electrical.