Martin O’Neil reminded us about Nithsdale Regatta 2018 the day before. I documented the local crews from Nithsdale Amateur Rowing Club racing other clubs across Scotland and North England in April 2015 but the event date (and month) kept changing and I hadn’t a chance to revisit the Greensands in the subsequent years.
As we knew the date for sure this time John and I decided to spend a couple of fun and relaxing hours outdoors, on the banks of the river Nith, amidst fans, dog walkers and other photographers.
Of course, these hours were that relaxing for us, the onlookers. The rowers were battling it out on water since 8 am till 6 pm. 10 clubs competing in 123 races, 113 medals to win!
I used my camera to document just a fragment of this annual regatta, to celebrate sportsmanship and the incredible tenacity these rowers of all ages and gender exhibited, and the house officials who did everything possible to run this massive competition smoothly.
As always, it was amazing to observe the easy camaraderie the crews shared and their enjoyment of their sport!
The sign outside Nithsdale Amateur Rowing Club on the day of Nithsdale Regatta 2018
Onlookers waiting for the next race
A member of Stirling ARC checking his boat
Easy camaraderie and face panting
War paint…
Nithsdale Regatta in full swing
The boat number (detail)
Setting the boat on water
Oars bearing club colours on the green
Of course, the regatta is an event your dog will enjoy too!
NARC girl crew just after finishing their race
Fans and supporters on the bicycle bridge that serves as Nithsdale Regatta finishing line
Regatta official checking his notes and the crew from Castle Semple Rowing Club waiting for their turn at the dock
Talkin Tarn ARC members preparing for their turn
Playing with the dog in between the regatta races
The event runs smoothly as one crew after another taking their turn at the dock
The doubles team from Aberdeen Boat Club carrying their boat away of the river
As always, no duck was harmed- this duck family swims along quite happily not minding the regatta
Synchronicity with which the crew members move as they carry the boat is amazing!
Two boats after their race on the river Nith
John was impressed how the crew stays together even at rest, all huddled in one truck
Part 3 concluding the photo story about my Urban Portraits Dumfries shoot with Kaileigh and Louise, this time in the walled garden transformed from the old quarry
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