Friday, 28 June 2019

Row Row Row Your Boat

You've heard of the Henley Rowing Regatta?  That's taking place next weekend on the river Thames near London.

 This weekend  our local rowers, two grandchildren included are on their way to the Mytilene 'Regatta', row, row, rowing their boats to victory 
                                                        Team Poros


Our Poros rowers, ages  11-15, and coaches, on their way to Mytilene on the island of Lesvos for the Greek National Champs. 


  Ferry  boat from Poros to Piraeus, 2 1/2 hours.  A few hours wait in Piraeus (port of Athens) and...


..... on to the next boat.  Overnight to Lesvos



After a day of trials and course orientation, there's time for a visit to Ricky Raccoon and friends.  Their hotel has a small collection of animals, including the raccoon, emus, deer, a llama, pigs, goats and ducks.

They've now rowed their first races and are on to the quarter finals.

Go Poros Go

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15 comments:

  1. northsider 28 June 2019 at 09:42

    Ricky looks a star. You must be very proud of your rowers. Thanks for sharing. Great photos LA.

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    1. local alien28 June 2019 at 14:00

      This is the second year they've taken part in these championships. They have a mighty time whether they win or not

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  2. JayCee28 June 2019 at 10:05

    Good luck to your rowers. They seem to be having a good time 🙂

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    1. local alien28 June 2019 at 14:02

      The kids love these games. It's all a big adventure, hotel with buffet breakfast, swimming pool and usually they go for a visit to a monastery or tourist place. A really good holiday!

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  3. angela28 June 2019 at 15:42

    Go Poros
    Yelling from across the oceans for you xx

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    1. local alien28 June 2019 at 21:32

      They are doing really well to get into the semis. These are teams from all over the country, but Poros always does well.
      Keep on shouting!!!

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  4. Susan Heather28 June 2019 at 16:27

    Good luck to the rowers. As you say, they will have fun whether they win or lose.

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  5. Janice28 June 2019 at 17:10

    Good luck to the rowers, I'm sure they are having a great time.

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    1. local alien28 June 2019 at 21:28

      They have been training hard and doing well but just enjoying the whole trip

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  6. Cro Magnon28 June 2019 at 20:54

    I have rowed at Henley; but never successfully! Well done your crew.

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    1. local alien28 June 2019 at 21:26

      I wrote about Henley because one of my nephews is there with a NZ army crew. I remember you saying you were a rower. What a marvellous experience.

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  7. Yael28 June 2019 at 22:23

    Good luck to the rowers.

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  8. wisps of words29 June 2019 at 08:02

    LUCK to your rowers!!!!!!!

    And in your IG....a yacht was upset by waves made by some fast going boat....Did he have any damage?

    ✨✨✨✨

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    1. local alien30 June 2019 at 01:26

      He had a little damage to the rear of the boat , fortunately nothing major.

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