ARC 2023 Day 5 Wrap

Tough racing faced all competitors on Day 5 of #ARC23 but with plenty of medals on offer!
It was a golden start to the morning with 2 of our regional programs shining, with Lisa Greissl (LMRC) and Harrison Nichols (HVGS) coming away with a convincing victory in the PR3 Mixed Double Scull leading from start to finish.

The rivalry between Queenwood and St Catherine's reignited this time in the U19 4+. Queenwood getting some revenge with a commanding victory handling the conditions with ease. It was also a big win on the men's side with St Augustine's going back to back in the U19 4+ event at the ARC.

In what was an absolute thrilling race last 300m the Sydney, UTS Haberfield composite U21 W4+ were able to hold out a determined Sydney University outfit in a chaotic dash for the line, with blades and hats flying.

In what was one of the upsets of the regatta Sydney Rowing Club's U23 4- were able to hold onto a famous victory. Up against a field stacked with Australian representatives. A relatively inexperienced Sydney crew were able to handle the conditions and push away from the pack in the final 250m for a famous victory.

In the Open Women's 2x Rowena Meredith and Tara Rigney (SUBC) worked their way from 4th after the 1000m to charge through the field with relative ease for a 3.81s victory. An all SUBC Open Men's 4 on the other hand dominated from start to finish with a 15 second win, helping extend the students lead on the all important Medal Tally!