A small but enthusiastic group of families gathered at the Moulin de Varen slipway on Thursday for the 16th annual Varen regatta. With the venerable canoes provided by Taglines, crews were soon chosen and making their way up the short course. For the first time rescue services were assured by an electrically powered inflatable.
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| Mimi and the megaphone |
Under the supervision of Mimi Scragg crews for the children's race got up and running - though not always in the right direction. One crew started face to face but soon turned around to make their way.
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| Face to face not the best technique |
And stopping for a chat with the rescue boat at the distant buoy did slow things down a bit. But eventually Kevin and Charlie crossed the line to be declared winners.
The girls were a bit reluctant to get over involved this year, Lydia refusing to go in with her dad who "paddled too fast" and Maddy could not "turn the canoe round".
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| Never mind the race; nice weather up here at the buoy |
But Tilly and Tess had a good go at it, as did the more mature ladies, whilst Lydia turned out to be very good on the hooter.
And Jo's dog was comfortably the best stick retriever.
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| Tess and Maddy making waves |
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| Charlie and Kevin lead the way |
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| Trumpet volunteer |
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| Ladies away |
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| Come on in! |
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Charlie and Kevin victorious
As usual a congenial barbecue and picnic followed as did a heavy rain shower. Here's to edition 17 next year.
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