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XCX Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
6th July 2021
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Last weekend Chiswick Regatta and I cannot repeat enough how nice is to race again. We had a 4+ (Beth (cox), Matt G, Cris, Martin D, Mustafa), a double (Henrik, Rupert) and a 1x (Ross) racing good solid rows. Well done everyone and huge congratulations to Ross for winning his category and bringing home a pot. Yep yep we have a pot to report (claps claps claps & standing ovations). Well done Ross! .
Also last weekend the LTR hit the water for the first time and they really enjoyed it. Thanks all volunteers. Please don't forget that one time you were there and others were sitting the boat for you. So please, if you want to help please let Beth or myself know and we will add you to the LTR squad so you can sign up to join those outings.
As usual please update your availability for the training sessions and races in fitclub - so we can plan best. (Little reminder the cut off for outings - is Sunday noon for the weekdays Weds for the Weekend. )
Gentle reminders:
Self-Organised outings:
As previously, book your slots in the following excel file.
Safety:
Light over Hammersmith Bridge - please check these two links:
https://www.cygnet-rc.org.uk/post-hammersmith_bridge_lights.html / https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/u3of2021-barnelmsreach-hammersmithbridge-closedtonavigationexclusionzonecontrolledtransits.pdf
Don't forget: Navigation & Conditions ( always worth to check)
Boats/ Equipment: Don't forget to do the Pre and Post outings checks. This is the responsibility of everyone. If there is something wrong please report it to the captaincy and if it is fixable do it at the moment.
Socials:
Richmond (Long) Row & Social
11^th of July: as per Rupert's message: If you'd like to row, please sign up via FitClub, you'll find an extra outing with the details there on the 11^th. Please sign up by mid-week so we can sort out numbers, boats, crews etc. If you have questions please let Rupert know.
Tuesday 20^th of July Ordinary General Meeting - 20.15
Club Boathouse (election of the Captaincy for the forthcoming season).
And I think this is everything for the moment.
Have a nice evening
Cris
Dates for your diary:
- July 11th - Richmond (Long) Row & Social
- July 20th - Ordinary General Meeting (20.15)
- July 25th - Barnes & Mortlake/Borne joint regatta
- July 31st - Henley Town & Visitors
- August 10th - LTR 'Graduation'
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XCIX Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
25th June 2021
Dear Cygnets,
Happy Friday, I hope everyone is doing well.
Richmond Regatta is not going ahead. Next stop is Chiswick next weekend. We have entered a 4+, 2x, 2 singles and a 4x.
Last weekend we started the Learn-to-Row, please make them feel welcome, they will be hitting the water as of next week. If you are willing to be a boat sitter/helper or would like to have a go at coxing please let Beth or myself know and we will add you to the LTR squad so you can sign up to join those outings.
As usual please update your availability for the training sessions and races in fitclub - so we can plan best. (Little reminder the cut off for outings - is Sunday noon for the weekdays Weds for the Weekend. )
Self-Organised outings:
As previously, book your slots in the following excel file.
Safety:
Light over Hammersmith Bridge - please check these two links: https://www.cygnet-rc.org.uk/post-hammersmith_bridge_lights.html / https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/u3of2021-barnelmsreach-hammersmithbridge-closedtonavigationexclusionzonecontrolledtransits.pdf
Don't forget: Navigation & Conditions ( always worth to check)
Reminder:
Boats/ Equipment: Don't forget to do the Pre and Post outings checks. This is the responsibility of everyone. If there is something wrong please report it to the captaincy and if it is fixable do it at the moment.
Tuesday 20^th of July Ordinary General Meeting. 20.15 - Club Boathouse (election of the Captaincy for the forthcoming season).
And I think this is everything for the moment.
Have a nice weekend
Cris
Dates for your diary:
- July 3^rd - Chiswick Regatta
- July 10th - Kingston Amateur
- July 20th - Ordinary General Meeting (20.15)
- July 31st - Henley Town & Visitors
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XCVIII Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
8th June 2021
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone had a good weekend, is doing well and enjoying the good weather.
This weekend we went to our first event after almost two years. Peterborough on Sunday. It felt sooo nice to race again, good weather ideal conditions, great atmosphere, ice creams, but my goodness how long was 1 kilometre! In the we had a 4+ (Megan, Rupert, Cris, Matt B, Mustafa) and a 2x (Matt G, Ross), the double made it into the B Final and the 4+ won the C Final. In the afternoon we had a 4x ( Rupert, Matt G, Mustafa, Matt B) - and 2 singles (Ross and Cris) . Ross won the C Final. At the end: two C Final wins and one boat in the B Final, no pots but a lot of fun. (Check the social media for pictures)
Well done and Congratulations to everyone! Big Thank You to everyone who made it possible to be there, Megan for coxing, coaches (Beth & Charlie), volunteers loading/unloading the trailer, Sarah P for driving the boats there. We are on a good path and let's keep up the good work and let's aim for the next stop... Richmond.
Please update your availability for the training sessions and races in fitclub - so we can plan best. (Little reminder the cut off for outings - is Sunday noon for the weekdays Weds for the Weekend. )
Self-Organised outings: As previously, book your slots in the excel file.
Safety:
Light over Hammersmith Bridge - please check this link: https://www.cygnet-rc.org.uk/post-hammersmith_bridge_lights.html
Don't forget: Navigation & Conditions ( always worth to check)
Reminder:
Boats/equipment: Don't forget to do the Pre and Post outings checks. This is the responsibility of everyone. If there is something wrong please report it to the captaincy and if it is fixable do it at the moment.
Learn to row:
Starting 19^th of June please spread the word - Once they get on the water we will need volunteers to sit the boats and support the sessions, please make yourself available.
Others things:
Big Row - Please take a look and share your thoughts if you want to take part.
We are aiming for Richmond on the day but we got an invitation for The Desborough Challenge - A time trial and skills race for recreational / touring rowers. Share your thoughts if you want to take part.
And I think this is everything for the moment 😉
Have a nice day
Cris
Dates for your diary:
- June 19^th - Learn to row starts. Still places available so please spread the word.
- June 26^th - Richmond Regatta - Please update your availability
- June 26th - The Desborough Challenge
- July 3^rd - Chiswick Regatta
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