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Cygnet Weekly News Monday 3rd August
4th August 2015
Hi Cygnets,At the weekend the club was well represented at Henley Town and Visitors regatta with 4 combos on the water and a spot of blue on blue action in the Mas B 2x.Dave F was our rowing (should that be roving) reporter and reports that:
2- were v competitive ay IM1 by all accounts. V close 2nd (less than 1/2 a length) in a 3 boat race. Pulling back on them, and would have clinched it if they'd had another 200m to race.
2xs reported that they enjoyed themselves at Mas.B. Both well beaten by the RAF, bit Laurent & Raph easily won the inter-Cygnet tussle for 2nd. Charlie & Cris did well for their first race.
4- had a good start, side-by-side with both other crews, until we got too side-by-side, clashed, stopped, race halted, Upper Thames disqualified (right outside their boathouse). Rerow, another good start, but Stratford-upon-Avon were too good for us and won by 2.5 lengths.
So great experience for Charlie and Cris and as a bonus Charlie passed his Cygnet trailer towing practical, so he now has a job for life. Special mention for Bart who after racing at HT&V was up at 4am to compete Ride London and complete the 100 miles in 4 hours 48mins. So it was quiet on the Tideway apart from some light social sculling for Matt, Robin, Guy, Sid and myself.Oxford City regatta on the 15th is the last one of the summer season we are planning to get to. Nov 4+ has been entered in morning and afternoon races so a getting as many outings as poss beforehand will pay dividends in the races. So outings this week...Tuesday - Cris, Nick, Charlie and John S look like a 4+ with Claudia coxing to me (tbc be Sue) (Note if taking the Pickford which is our only available 4+, it needs to be taped over the hull damage by the fin box). If there are any boats left on the trailer can you get down early and unload them and re rig them please. Thursday - Jez, Robin, Cris, Nick, (Oxford 4+) and Dave, Matt (2x, 2- 2 x 1x ???) Sian is cooking, sign up with her if you are staying. (sian_kunert@hotmail.co.uk)
No regattas this weekend so we should have a good turn out on the Tideway.Coming up:
15/16th August: Mas Nov 4+ and Nov 4+ entered, any other takers???22nd August: Club Day for blue on blue action and BBQ7th September: Start of Learn to Row,19/20th September: Sculling Camp, Learn to single scull/swim in in incomparable setting of the Cygnets Bungalow at Shepperton Lock3rd October: Rhine Marathon10th October: Pairs Head - start looking for your partner!7th November - Fours Head8th November - Vet Fours Head5th December - Scullers HeadWe are 5 weeks away from the Learn to Row which is being run jointly with Barnes Bridge so an added bonus to would be Cygnets. We want to make a big push to recruit likely lads to swell the squad for the winter season and for the head races after Christmas. If you have any good ideas about how to spread the word, at work, online, in the local community, please let Nick R and me know. We will be updating the web site with a more hard sell approach to Cygnet and the LTR and using Twitter and Facebook to get the word out, we will keep you up to date with what's what.One final thing, bit of a nag but... there have been a couple of adverse comments about the state of the club house and the kitchen area in particular, so can we all do our bit and make sure we leave it tidier than we found it. If we want potential recruits to hang around we want to make a good first impression. Why dont those staying for supper on Thursday have a quick blitz clearing out bins, and generally tidying the place up,See ya'll soonSkip,Cygnet Weekly Update: Monday 13th July 2015
13th July 2015
All,
A relatively short and sweet one from me, as it's getting late.
There were Cygnets racing on the Friday and Saturday just gone, at Henley Masters Regatta. Unfortunately both our Mas.B 2- and Mas.B 4+ came up against some tough opposition and were knocked out (turns out that "US Veterans RC" are veterans of US rowing, rather than the Vietnam Vets we'd hoped for). However, both races were hard-fought, with overlap for most of the course, and next year, with a few more training outings... This was Cygnet's first time at Henley Masters for many years, and it's right next to Old Blades, on a lovely stretch of river, with a really friendly atmosphere, so hopefully we can make it a fixture.
Looking ahead, we have St Neots coming up on 25th and 26th of this month. We're in the process of finalising entries, with the focus on getting as many of us as many races as possible - including mixed boats with BBL. I'll send round our final entries when they're confirmed later this week. You've just about got time to make yourself available if you haven't already.
Speaking of which, if you want to come to the House of Lords for our 125th reception on Friday evening - and who on earth wouldn't - and you haven't yet booked, you might just about be in with a shout if you email Paul Rawkins (copied in) absolutely asap.
This week
Tues evening - outings (no set outings)
Squad Erg - 10k (2k @24, 2k @22, 2k @24, 2k @26, 2k @24).
Thurs evening - outings, as per Sue's email.
Thurs evening - there may be food after outings if anyone volunteers this week.
Fri evening - Reception in the House of Lords.
Sat & Sun morning outings - Sue's away on holiday, so a doubly strong plea from me to update your availability, as I'll be setting crews for the weekend and next week.
Next week
Please make a note of next Tuesday (21st) the Cygnet Ordinary General Meeting, 8.15pm, in the bar. Please try and come along if you can, as your incoming captaincy will welcome your support, and I can pretty much guarantee that the bar bell will be rung.
Thanks
D
Cygnet Weekly Update: Tuesday 7th July 2015
7th July 2015
Righto,
The weekend just gone was obviously focused on Henley Royal Regatta, and subsequent recovery. Club Day on Friday was, as ever, brilliant - and our heartfelt thanks to the Slys for hosting us at Old Blades - we are a lucky club indeed. Plus we had the honour of a rowpast in the afternoon tea interval involving a crew made up entirely of Cygnet Captains - we managed not to stuff it up, although it was probably just as we weren't felt worth launching the drone for. Only 25 more Henley Fridays until the next one...
Not a lot of activity on Saturday, understandably, but there were boats out on Sunday, and there are various crews going out this week. This Friday Henley Masters Regatta kicks off. We have two crews entered:
- Mas.B 2- of myself and Nick B. First race is the Quarter-Final at 11.36 on Fri, against City of Cambridge
- Mas.B 4+ of Sue, Bart, Gav, myself, and Nick B. We've got a bye to the Semi-Final at 12.52 on Saturday (against winner of US Veterans vs Maidstone Invicta)
This week
Weeknight outings - Sue's sent out crew lists.
Squad Erg - tbc, watch this space.
Wednesday evening - boat-loading for Henley Masters - if anyone is around to lend a hand after outings, would be much appreciated.
Thursday evening - post-outings dinner, IF someone responds positively to Cris's call for a volunteer cook.
Friday morning- Ute and Trailer going to Henley Masters
Saturday morning - Ute going to Henley Masters
Sat & Sun mornings - set outings, crew lists to follow (but note that Coach Sue will be at Henley Masters on Saturday).
Further ahead
There are three important things you need to take heed of, ensure they're in your diary, and mentally prepare for:
Friday 17th (yes, next Friday!) is the House of Lords reception. This is probably your last reminder, as the Palace of Westminster needs a few days notice of the names. So don't risk missing out - if you haven't already, confirm your attendance on the website.
Tuesday 21st will be the Cygnet AGM, where the captaincy are elected. It will be good to see as many of you as possible there. If you're interested in any of the captaincy roles, please speak to myself, Ian M, or Nick B, who'd be happy to talk you through what's involved.
The weekend of 25th and 26th of July is St Neots Regatta. We have already entered a number of crews of various shapes and sizes, and will double-up bodies wherever possible (including in mixed boats with BBL) to make a good weekend of it for everyone. But this really is your last chance to confirm availability with Sue or I if you haven't already. Also, could you include your availability up to the following weekend, as we will be going to Henley Town & Visitors Regatta on Sat 1st Aug.
That's all for now.
D
