Sidmouth Running Club Takes on Dragon Boat Racing for Devon Air Ambulance

Strategic Insights -

The Sidmouth Running Club in Devon embarked on a new adventure, participating in a dragon boat racing event hosted by the Devon Air Ambulance. This year's event, which was cancelled last year due to bad weather, was a resounding success despite the challenges faced by the team. With most of the crew having some training sessions with the Exe-Caliber dragon boat racing club, they managed to hold their own in the competition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sidmouth Running Club participated in a dragon boat racing event hosted by the Devon Air Ambulance, which was cancelled last year due to bad weather.
  • The majority of the crew had training sessions with the Exe-Caliber dragon boat racing club, led by experienced racers Bob Huntington and his wife Shirley.
  • Shirley Huntington is set to represent England in the 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany, showcasing the club's talent and dedication.
  • Junior club member Jude Carson played a crucial role as a drummer for the team, contributing to their success in the competition.
  • The team's first heat ended in 13th place, but they made significant improvements in subsequent heats, finishing in 58 seconds in the final heat and placing second.
  • The team's collective goal was to finish in under a minute and beat at least one other team, which they achieved in the final heat.
  • Despite not winning any prizes, the team left with positive attitudes and a sense of accomplishment, feeling that the experience was a "world away from running".

Statistics:

  • The team finished the first heat in 1 minute, placing 13th out of 13 teams.
  • They improved significantly in the second heat, crossing the line in just over a minute.
  • In the final heat, the team managed to finish in 58 seconds, placing second.

Sources:

  • Image: Credit to Supplied (Photographer's name not available)
  • Spokesperson from Sidmouth Running Club (Name not available)