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Delta junior rowers shine indoors

Rowing club enjoys outstanding showing at Beat the Beast in Vancouver
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Delta Deas Rowing Club junior members finished no worse than fourth at the annual Beat the Beast indoor event at St. George's in Vancouver.

Delta Deas Rowing Club took their talent inside for a fantastic showing at Beat the Beast.

The indoor rowing competition is held annually at St. George’s School in Vancouver. Beat the Beast had fairly humble beginnings with six rowing machines that gave distance only —  unlike the machines of today which also provide rate and effort. It is now one of the biggest indoor rowing competitions on the west coast, attracting many athletes including national team rowers. 

The one and only DDRC master to enter — Richard Stout — came in first in his category. 

It was the juniors who stole the show — coming away with six first place finishes, three second place and a trio of thirds. Not a single junior finished worse than fourth. 

Of note, Danica Vangsgaard came first in U19 women with the fastest time in Canada. Caitlin Lawrence also was first in the U19 open women category with a Canadian fastest time. 

Best of all was the junior women team relay event. Hana Anderson, Sophie Gower, Rachel Mehling and Ehren Patterson (from Deep Cove) came first in their event with a new world record time. They smashed the old mark by 30 seconds. 

Working on a rowing machine (or erg as rowers call it) is an ongoing winter activity but DDRC rowers are looking forward to warmer weather and getting back out on the water. 

The junior program is always looking for new rowers. If you’re interested contact 604-946-3074 or learntorow@deltadeas.com