Solent Rowing to the Top

Southampton Solent University enjoyed further success in rowing this month, as the athletes from the University continue to surpass expectations. The triumphs proved to be particularly sweet as they beat their close rivals in several events.

Daniel Dalmau rowed superbly to 2^nd place in his Single Scull, and was unfortunate not to finish higher, being beaten by a mere 10 seconds. Dalmau was the first of the Solent boats to get afloat on this successful day for the University. Even more remarkable, was the way he overcame a minor collision early on to finish so impressively. Much of the recent success enjoyed by Solent has been due to the impressiveness of Dalmau’s rowing ability and he will be vital for the progress to continue.

Elsewhere, the senior Men’s 4+ finished third in the Intermediate Men’s 4+, who were stroked by the inspirational Robin Mills.

This success was also matched by the Women’s equivalent as they beat all three local rivals Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth universities, stroked by Erin Whitley. These female rowers representing Solent provided a confident display leaving many onlookers to realise that senior women’s racing is back and that Solent possessed a team to be reckoned with.

It was not only the senior rowers who were revelling in success, as the beginners also proved with commanding races that they had potential as well as talent. The fresher Men’s First 8+ finished second, whilst the Women’s beginner 4+ finished third.

With five top three finishes this could prove to be a successful year for Solent.