12 April 2018

Skib rowers get new Honda training boat

Skibbereen Rowing Club has received a new training boat, courtesy of Honda Ireland, writes Trish Whelan.

It was their prize for winning the Honda 'Powering Local Dreams' competition.

The boat was launched on the River Ilen under the eye of John Saunders, sales and marketing director of Honda Ireland.

The club has 50 athletes, an equal mix of girls and boys, and all will train in the new boat.

Pictured are John Saunders; Alison Canavan, Honda Brand Ambassador; and representatives from the Honda Dealer network in Cork.