STRATFORD Boat Club’s annual regatta takes to the water this weekend.
The Rosconn Stratford upon Avon Boat Club on Saturday will see racing from 8.30am to 6.30pm on the town stretch of the river from Holy Trinity Church to the club grounds by the Tramway Bridge.
Crews from Stratford joined by other clubs including Bewdley Rowing Club, Cardiff & Vale Schools Rowing Association, Evesham Rowing Club, Nottingham & Union Rowing Club, Royal Grammar School Worcester, Stowe Sculling Club and Warwick Boat Club.
They will also welcome newcomers from Becket School Rowing Club, Cotswold Rowing Club, Holloway Scullers, Leicester Rowing Club, Merton College, Monkton Combe School, Monmouth Comprehensive School and Northwich Rowing Club.
As well as rowing, spectators will have the chance to enjoy a barbecue, and there will also be beer and tea tents.
Club President Paul Stanton said: “The Stratford upon Avon Boat Club looks forward to welcoming competing crews, VIPs and guests and especially Stratford and Warwickshire residents and visitors to the town down to watch and enjoy what is going to be an action packed day.”
Visit www.stratford-rowing.co.uk for further details.