The Long Port Group crew tackle the seas around Herm. (Picture by Tim Prout, 0592181)

THE Guernsey Rowing Club have broken their Herm hoodoo.

For the first time in three years the club were able to stage their Herm weekend and under sunny skies the demanding waters around the island provided all crews with a major challenge, with three races in three days taking in what must be the most scenic rowing anywhere in Europe.

First off in the opening handicap race from St Peter Port to the island, were the Hash Anchorettes women’s four and their generous advantage enabled them to hold on to their lead and finish first.

Further down the field there was a good result for a noisy crew of Antipodean rugby players, the Legis Clubhouse Casuals. Their season started late but they have made excellent progress in a short time and so it was no surprise that they featured high up the fleet.