Local rowing wraps up for the season

Fisherlads crews who won the Fat Badger Races last weekend, the final local races of the 2026 rowing season. Picture: Submitted
Whitby Anchor by Emma Ryan

Whitby’s rowing clubs wrapped up their local racing season last weekend after a busy summer on the water.

The Fat Badger Races – Royal Regatta took place last Sunday, followed by food, drinks and a presentation at The Royal Hotel.

Results were as follows

Under 14 girls, Fisherlads; Under 14 boys, Fisherlads; Under 18 girls, Fisherlads; Under 18 boys, Fisherlads; Over 30s ladies, Friendship; Over 30s mens, Friendship; Over 50s ladies, Fisherlads; Over 60s ladies, Friendship; Over 50 mens, Fisherlads; Over 60s mens, Fisherlads; Senior ladies, Friendship, Senior Men’s, Friendship.

Winners overall were Fisherlads with 42 points, Friendship scored 37.

This weekend, four teams from Friendship and five teams from Fisherlads are taking part in the Great River Race in London where in the region of 300 crews from all over Europe, America and Australia take part.  

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