Cockburn Dragon Boat Club had a very pleasing campaign at the monthly regatta held on Sunday 25 February at Champion Lakes. The day kicked off with a gruelling 1000m race to ‘warm up’. All divisions raced together after a staggered start, so there was no knowing the result until times were announced post- race. In the Mixed 20s, Cockburn had the fastest time of 4:52.7.
The program then reverted to 500m races and Cockburn competed in the Women’s 10s (10 paddlers in a boat) and 20s (20 paddlers in a boat), Mixed 10s and 20s, and Open 10s. Each division raced in 3 heats.
Womens 10’s – 2nd, 2nd, 2nd (best time 2:37.873)
Mixed 10’s – 1st, 2nd, 1st (best time 2:22.113)
Open 10’s – 2nd, 5th, 1st (best time 2:18.079)
Womens 20’s – 2nd, 2nd, 2nd (best time 2:24.146)
Mixed 20’s – 2nd, 2nd, 1st (best time 2:09.319)
Later in the week, a contingent of Cockburn members travelled to the Sunshine Coast to take part in the Australian Championships and the team was placed within the top 10 in all events. Cockburn paddlers were also in WA’s Senior A (40-49 year olds) crew that won a bronze medal in the State v State competition.
First place: Cockburn crosses the line in boat no. 4.
Long-serving members honoured at first regatta
The day started bright and early for the Cockburn Blades as the first regatta of the season also celebrated the clubs 30th Anniversary. The members proceeded to set up the tents and the BBQ. The substantial raffle prizes were well displayed and caught the eye of many a paddler willing to try their luck. Club members also contributed to setting for DBWA and helping other clubs unload their boats.
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