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XCVII Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
22nd May 2021
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone is doing well.
Last weekend (15^thMay) we raced a mile in an VIII+ (Hannah, Matt, Cris, Matt B, Pete, Rupert, Vasil, Tom, Jo) to support the Globalmile event for mental health charities - time (5:39). Thanks Rupert for organising.
Water and Land Training well attended these weeks. 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 Wednesdays for the weekend. For self-organised outings, as previously, book your slots in the excel file.
Safety
New light system on Hammersmith Bridge - please check this notice. Also don't forget: Navigation & Conditions ( lways worth to check)
Boats/equipment
Reminder: 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 an if it is fixable do it at the moment.
Learn to row (update)
Starting 19^th of June please spread the word. We will need volunteers to sit the boats and support the sessions, keep it in mind 😉, more will follow.
Kit
As per Rupert's email Cygnet Kit Window EXTENDED- Now open until 24th May
That is everything for the moment. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Have a nice Friday and a better weekend.
Cris
Dates for your diary:
- June 5^th - Peterborough Sprint (TBC)
- June 19^th - Learn to row starts. Still places available so please spread the word.
- June 26^th - Richmond Regatta
- July 3^rd - Chiswick Regatta
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Kit Window
Author: Neil Pickford |
13th May 2021
By popular demand a new kit window is open for those of you who are in need of some racing strip or just topping up the rowing stash. The window is open from now until next Monday 24th May when the order will be finalised. The delivery window will be early to mid July, in time for the second-half of the summer season and beyond.
Click this link to access the Cygnet Teamroom and contact Rupert for the login password (which has been emailed to the membership)
OPEN: 11th - 24th May
DELIVERY: Approx 6-8 weeks
CONTACT: Rupert Bailey (social secretary)
A couple of points to note -
- A couple of the guys have found that some of the kit can be on the snug side (kit or beer, your call on what's responsible) so if in doubt on the snug fitting kit like the all-in-one, consider the size up.
- The Primary racing strip is the "Wave Rowing Suit" (blue primary colour), the retro "Team Rowing" AIO is the optional second strip - so if you're just getting one I'd recommend the blue to comply with racing regs.
- There are both Men's and Women's designs by default so order carefully, unless buying for your fairer halves.
- The Gilet and Unisex Tech Top come highly recommended and if you want to keep the coach happy, there's some high-viz in there too.
Any questions let me know, or feel free to call into the Crewroom shop on Putney embankment to try out sizing. Happy shopping team.
Iain Golder still has a few of larger sizes of the recent "Back on the Water" custom tee shirts available. Contact Iain directly if you're interested.
We also have various items of other club kit, both active and formal, 'in stock'. Click here for details and contact the Treasurer (Matt Byrne) if you fancy a bargain.
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XCVI Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
7th May 2021
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone is doing well. Apologies for the silence, busy weeks returning to normality.
Good to see the action back at the club. Good work these last weeks in eights, quads , doubles and singles on the water. Strengths Sessions are very well attended. Let's keep up the good work towards the summer.
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:
We had a few incidents last weekend. It is very important that we learn from these so they don't repeat themselves. Please take a good look out, don't underestimate the stream, Everything you need to know is here. / Navigation & Conditions
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.
Bar:
We are planning a full bar clear out after tomorrow morning's outing. If you can pitch in and lend a hand. All help welcome. Goal is to open it on the 17^th of May.
Others:
As per Rupert's email: 15th May Racing Opportunity as part of Global Mile Relay. Extra Outing 12.30. Please let Rupert know if you want to take part.
That is everything for the moment. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Have a nice Friday and a better weekend.
Cris

Dates for your diary:
- May 15^th - Learn to row starts. Still places available so please spread the word.
- May 15^th - Global Mile Relay. Please let Rupert know if you want to take part.
- May 29^th - Twickenham Regatta (TBC)
- June 5^th - Peterborough Sprint (TBC)
- June 26^th - Richmond Regatta
- July 3^rd - Chiswick Regatta
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