Medway Towns Rowing Club Shines at the 2025 British Rowing Masters Championships Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Medway Towns Rowing Club at the 2025 British Rowing Masters Championships, bringing home an outstanding 4 gold medals.

A huge congratulations to all our athletes – your hard work, commitment, and team spirit were evident across every boat class. Medway made a proud statement on the national stage, with every crew racing with heart and performance.

Gold Medal Winners

• Mixed Masters C 4x-

Shaun Martin, Ruta Aisthorpe, Natalie Cole, Ralph Humphreys

A superb victory marked by control, cohesion, and speed.

• Open Masters C 4x-

Ivelin Stoyanov, Kaloyan Stoyanov, James Ross, Martin Miller

A clinical and dominant performance that left the field behind.

• Open Masters E 4x-

Ralph Humphreys, Rod McLean, Chris Andrews, Shaun Martin

A masterclass in rowing from start to finish.

• Open Masters F 2x

Rod McLean, Chris Andrews

An unstoppable duo who stormed to the line, leaving their competitors in the distance.

Other Races

• Mixed C 2x

Ruta Aisthorpe & Shaun Martin

A brilliant row into the final with excellent pace and teamwork.

• Open Masters C 2x

Iliya Stoyanov & Kaloyan Stoyanov

Another strong and gritty performance in a tight race.

• Open Masters C 2x

James Ross & Martin Miller

Fought hard in a competitive field, delivering a committed and spirited row.

• Open Masters E 1x

Rob Philpott

A solid and determined solo row, finishing just 6 seconds off gold.

• Women’s C 2x

Natalie Cole & Emma Roddick

Gave everything in a tough final – showing great determination and teamwork.

A huge thank you to the Rochester Bridge Trust for their support of our club. Their funding helped us acquire a fantastic new racing boat – one that is already a 4-gold-medal winner. This kind of backing makes a real difference to grassroots and competitive rowing alike, and we’re proud to carry their name with us as we grow.

Based on the River Medway, we’re proud to be building something special here at Medway Towns Rowing Club. Whether you’re a returning rower or brand new to the sport, get in touch – we’re growing, and we’d love you to be part of it.

Go Medway !

Ruta Aisthorpe

Captain