On the 7th September 2025, four crews went up to take part in the Great Ouse Marathon. The 21.5km course from Downham Market to Ely this year was largely a strong headwind for around 20km of the course. Despite this, three out of the four crews managed to win their categories. Kitty Shaw and Tracy Muller Won Open Women’s doubles in a time of 1:52:46, Beatrice Philpott and Suzi Eatock Won Women’s Masters E doubles in a time of 2:00:04, and the crew of Deena Donald, Jabeen Mughal, Lisa Glasspool, Nafisah Aslam-Zainudeen, Rebecca Busfield, Sarah Ayers, Solmaz Herranz and Natalia Kaygorodtseva coxed by Emma Glasspool, Won Women’s Masters D Eights in a time of 2:27:10, great efforts. James Pickering and I came second in Senior Men’s Band 1 doubles in a time of 1:41:17, finishing 13th overall. Well done to all.
Results https://www.rowtimer.com/event/ykm6
Thanks to Isle of Ely Rowing Club for putting on this fantastic event.
Photo: Stuart Donald.