News & Events
XCVIII Deneb Captain's Log
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 19th 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 19th - Learn to row starts. Still places available so please spread the word.
- June 26th - Richmond Regatta - Please update your availability
- June 26th - The Desborough Challenge
- July 3rd - Chiswick Regatta
XCVII Deneb Captain's Log
22nd May 2021
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone is doing well.
Last weekend (15th May) 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 19th 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 MayThat 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 5th - Peterborough Sprint (TBC)
- June 19th - Learn to row starts. Still places available so please spread the word.
- June 26th - Richmond Regatta
- July 3rd - Chiswick Regatta
Kit Window
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 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.
