STRATFORD-upon-Avon Boat Club’s traditional Boxing Day Scratch regatta took place once again on the River Avon.
Racing took place over a 350m stretch from the ferry to the club grounds.
Some 20 rowers and volunteer coxes took part in coxed fours knockout events in round robin racing.
All crews managed to avoid colliding on the water with a number of near misses, restarts and close finishes.
Crews comprised of masters, seniors, novices, juniors and even a few returning family members.
Boat Club president, Paul Stanton said: “The start of 2026 is promising and the club looks forward to training and competing in local, regional and national head of the river races.
“Luckily another dry, mild Boxing Day which meant plenty of family members and the general public were watching from the Recreation Ground, Bancroft Gardens, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre terrace and the Tramway Bridge.
“The event was really well supported and organised and a special thanks to Helen on the safety launch, Jon marshalling the start, Helen marshalling the finish line and Dave Edwards for organising the morning.”
