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LXXXIV Deneb Captain's Log
19th September 2020
Happy Friday Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Since this year we cannot go to Hamhaugh Island for sculling camp, this Sunday we are going to have a sculling day. There are three separate outings across the day for people to improve their sculling. The first outing will be a low tide manoeuvre skills workshop at 12:30pm. After this, there will be an outing in Doubles/Quads at 2:30pm for those with a bit less experience with sculling (or perhaps still lacking a bit of post-lockdown fitness!). Lastly, we're looking to run a double-tide long paddle to Richmond and back at 4:30pm for those with a bit more sculling experience (this will be great for anyone who has been doing the Pink House and back outings in singles). Any questions please let Sam and Beth know.
All Sculling Sunday and Weekly Training sessions are in Fitclub. Please update your availability, and book your slots, to help us plan best.
Pairs Head (11th October) is going ahead in a different format, please let me and Beth know ASAP if you are keen.
Safety: (gentle reminder)
- Careful with the slope is quiet slippery these days.
- Keep in mind days are starting to get shorter, please think about using lights if required.
- Please don't overestimate your abilities.
- Follow the guidelines.
- Book your slot (including landing time):
- Don't forget the post outing log )for tracking purposes)
If you have any questions please check with the captaincy.
And that is all for the moment. More will follow in due course.
Have a nice Weekend
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 20th September: Sculling Day - at the club
- 11th October. Pairs Head
LXXXIII Deneb Captain's Log
8th September 2020
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well.
This weekend we celebrated a socially distanced Club day. Thank you all who joined the day, and made it possible, Mustafa behind the bar, Beth for organizing the time trial and huge thanks to Rupert and Samantha for organizing the whole event. Also congratulations Rubina for her boat naming.
Training:
Good Training sessions on the water with Beth and S&C with Charlie these last few weeks. Days are starting to be shorter, Autums is coming so from this weekend on we are moving to Coached Outings only on the weekends mornings. Also from this week we are starting Coached Ergs sessions. All Training sessions are in https://www.fitclub.me/user/calendar/year Please update your availability, and book your slots, to help us plan best.Also now in Fitclub (under Cygnet Squad) you can find the following links:
- CSBE Erg Signup
- Cygnet S&C Programme (Strength & Condition Programm)
- Post Outing Log
It is very likely that Pairs Head (11th October) is going ahead in a different format, please let me and Beth know if you are interested in taking part.
Safety and protocols
- Careful with the slope is quiet slippery these days
- Keep in mind days are starting to get shorter, please think about using lights if required
- Please don't overestimate your abilities
- Follow the guidelines
- Book your slot
- Don't forget the post outing log for tracking purposes
If you have any questions please check with the captaincy. And that is all for the moment. More will follow in due course.
Have a nice Tuesday eve and a better rest of the week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 19th-20th September: Sculling Camp - at the club, Covid Permitting, TBC.
- 11th October. Pairs Head (TBC)
From the Coach: S&C from 19th August
17th August 2020
Morning proto-powerlifters
The S&C sessions with Charlie are starting on Wednesday 19th August. These are open to all club members. There are 2 weekly sessions:
6.00pm-7.00pm • 7.15pm-8.15pm *If you have a foam roller please bring it with you to the session.
Charlie's general feedback from the assessment:
- overall decent quality movement for squat and leg work
- stiff hips and lower back, which is fairly standard for rowers
- mobility in upper body upper fairly good
- the less said about the press ups the better
The next month will be spend improving stability, increasing range of movement in hips and lower back and learning the correct movements needed for effective weight training over the winter.
See you on Weednesday.
Beth


