From Chichester Harbour to Loch Ness

Published 09:08 on 19 Sep 2025

CYC's rowing boat, Cygnet, together with 5 adventurous crew, travelled all the way to Loch Ness to take part in Monster the Loch.  This is a challenging endurance event covering the entire 21 miles of the loch. The crew of Neil Sturgeon, Helen Boarer, Charlotte Taylor, Louse Cox and Tracey Westcott performed exceptionally well to complete the event in 3 hours and 44 minutes, beating many fixed seat boats including most cornish gigs who have 6 crew.  

120 boats from around the UK and as far afield as the US came together to take on this monster of a race, requiring strong team work and determination whilst also building amazing friendships and links between CYC and other clubs both nationally and internationally.  

Another fantastic rowing adventure - but you don't have to row the length of Loch Ness, a gentle social row in Chichester Harbour is also a great way to spend an hour or so! 

Please contact the Club if you would like to find out more about rowing at CYC.