Queenborough - Lillies race - what a team!!!

Early start with Gig Rowers for our Queenborough race. We have never competed in this race before, and as I am very familiar with the Swale, I agreed to cox. A very emotional decision as I would have loved to row, but I did what was best for the team. It turned out to be the right choice. We came an incredibly close second by only 22 seconds after a 2 hour 15 minute row! It was a handicap race and I was able to plot the most optimum route, bearing in mind the wind and tide. The rowers had to row long and strong. We overtook several other gigs and were congratulated by the safety boat as well as the other teams for our tactics and effort. A very proud moment!