Congratulations Esme, British Rowing Young Volunteer of the year!

A just 18-years-old, Esme took on the vice captaincy of the club. She has pushed herself outside her comfort zone to support others and develop a range of skills. Esme has made sure the highest standards are achieved across the club.

She has set up and established the clubs monthly ‘Task Force Tuesdays”, an event which brings parents, rowers, friends and families together to undertake general repairs, cleaning and support. Esme also organised two Love rowing initiatives – welcoming a Nottingham community group down to enjoy rowing on the sea in the summer, and organising the club to support The Big Row Hike challenge in October. For the Isle of Wight rowing community, she organises the Annual Indoor Rowing Championships.

Across the Wessex region, Esme has supported the talent development programme across the Wessex region in all events, from assisting on the development days, undertaking admin support in the process, to helping crews on and off the water at the JIRR.