STRATFORD-upon-Avon Boat Club’s J16 squad were back on the water at the Wycliffe Big Head.
Racing took place over a 4,500m distance on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
Stratford fielded an VIII comprising Bryony Francis, Sophie Franklin, Josephine Cooper, Becca Smith, Tessa Parkin, Martha Baines, Martha Cooke, Millie Smith and Poppy Warren (coxswain).
And the crew delivered a strong performance throughout to finish in second place, just 10 seconds behind Kings School Chester who took the race win.
