World gig rowing champions crowned in Isles of Scilly
"We have just been building over the last couple of years," said Lena Budd of the Helford team."We knew we would get there, it was just a mattter of when."With the rowing over it was time to unwind and relax for the thousands of rowers and spectators who flocked to the island for the event.For Nick George, landlord of the Mermaid Inn beside St Mary's quay, the preparations included ordering extra supplies and making sure the drinks did not run out.He called the event "phenomenal" and said he ordered 120 kegs of beer and cider for the weekend - enough for more than 10,000 pints.
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