Ocean Thunder - Round 3

Published: January 12, 2023 Last Updated: January 12, 2023

Last Saturday was round three of Ocean Thunder! We can't believe we only have one round left; we have really enjoyed the racing and event coordination.

 

Round three was moved to Collaroy as Dee Why beach was closed due to the wind and rough conditions. It meant we didn't get the same surf, but there were still plenty of runners to catch, and an opportunity to show a variety of skills and strength!

 

We rowed incredibly - coming away with the following results: 

Round one - 1st

Round two - 1st

Round three - 1st

Round four - 2nd

Round five - 2nd

 

Quarter final - 1st

Semi final - 1st

Final - 5th

 

For the final, it's a double - which means, crews race as usual, then once you reach the beach, one rower jumps out, runs to a flag and back to the boat (Kate), the remining rowers turn the boat around as they are running, and once they've returned, you all jump in and race again, finishing by another one of your rowers (Maggie) running to the flag! It's called a double race, and wow, after 7 races, it was tough.

This was the first time we had raced a double, as it was cancelled for the previous rounds due to the large surf and shore dump. 

 

For the overall points (there are winners of each round, and overall point winners) - we are ranking a close third! 

 

The next, and final event is Saturday 4th February 2023.

 

Jess A - Surf Boat Captain