SHANKLIN-Sandown Rowing Club sent three crews to Southampton's Coalporters Regatta — putting out some talent on the sheltered waters of the River Itchen on Saturday.

Continuing their improved form, the Masters 50 crew of Stella and Paul Gamble, Andrew Tapsell and Gary Burch, with Jane Denby-Roach (cox), came an excellent third in the final.

Handing over to their junior-senior crew, the club went one place better in the next race. 

With championship leaders from the home club clear, it was a fight to the line with Southampton to secure the runner-up spot in a straight final. 

In an exciting finish Arlo Adds, Andrew Tapsell, Carter Horrix and Fred Giemza Pipe, with Esme Walters (cox), came from behind to overtake their rivals on the finish line.