Avoch rowers' joy at Shieldaig Regatta

The Regatta was the highlight of the annual Shieldaig Fete this past weekend. Teams from Lochcarron, Findhorn, Cromarty, Avoch, Ullapool, Coigach, Port Seton, Queensferry, St Andrews and Wick travelled to compete for the Liz Pritchard Memorial Trophy and a side of Scottish smoked salmon, both of which were presented by Dougie MacLeod, from event sponsor the Scottish Salmon Company.

The Shieldaig Coastal Rowing Regatta challenged the clubs to complete five 2km circumnavigations of Shieldaig Island. There was also live music and an open air ceilidh on Shieldaig seafront.

Avoch won with 61 points, fending off the efforts of Ullapool (57 points) and St Andrews (39 points) in second and third.

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