The Bedford public are being urged to cheer on the return of rowing on the River Great Ouse on Sunday as the Bedford Spring Head returns with hundreds of competitors from across the south east.
With one of the wettest winters on record slowly but surely drifting away, the welcome return of rowing sees almost 700 athletes returning to the banks of the Ouse.
Thanks to the consistently burst banks on the Ouse over the winter months, a large number of events were cancelled but with temperatures due to touch 20 degrees this weekend, there are signs that the warmer weather is on its way.
Junior, Senior and Masters crews will compete across seven divisions in the 2000m downstream course from Queens Park down towards the Butterfly Bridge on The Embankment, with races taking place consistently from 8:45am all the way until 6pm.
“After a wet winter, during which numerous events were cancelled due to high river levels, it is fantastic to welcome crews from around the country back to the picturesque Embankment here in Bedford”, said Bedford Rowing Club President, Hugh Maltby.
“Crews are eager to race each other again and test the fitness they’ve gained over the winter months.
“Our event provides the perfect opportunity, with seven timed divisions wherein crews go head-to-head against the clock to determine the fastest crews of the day.”
Bedford Rowing Club are also offering up hot drinks and breakfasts on the day.
For more information, you can visit the Bedford Rowing Club website here.
