The 2026 Lakeland roll of honour

Frost and mist on Derwentwater Head morning. Photo: Janet Jones

March

Derwentwater Head Hannah and Alex Hill and Clare and Steve Lawson triumph in the mixed masters E coxless quad class. Find more details of a wonderful day’s racing here.

World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships Sam Ayers takes gold in the lightweight women’s age 55-59 1 minute final, covering 309 metres and setting a new British record. Sam also wins gold in her category over 1,000 metres in a time of 3:42.7, while Celia Whittam brings home silver in the women’s 65-69 age group in 3:52.5.

February

Head of The Bridgewater Julia McCumiskey and Graeme Mactavish triumph in the open doubles and open masters E doubles at the event hosted by Trafford Rowing Club.

January

Tyne United New Year’s Head Julia McCumiskey and Graeme Mactavish win the open doubles and open masters E/G/H doubles, while Sam Ayers and Nick Cowan take the mixed masters doubles.