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LXXXV Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
22nd September 2020
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Good training session on Saturday, wind against tide, good Tideway experience. On Sunday we had a special sculling day, with 3 separate outings across the day for people to improve their sculling. The first one - Low Tide manoeuvre skills, where we had the seal as a special guest (couldn't take any good pictures, sorry). Then we had a Double and Quads for those with a bit less experience with sculling and/or not so fit. Lastly, we had a double-tide long paddle to Richmond and back for the more experienced scullers. Huge Thanks to Sam and Beth for organizing, Martin for coming in the launch and all of you who took part, I hope you enjoyed it. We are considering doing this excursion more often during the season, will keep you posted.
This week Training sessions are in Fitclub. Please update your availability, and book your slots, to help us plan best.
Last call for Pairs Head (11^th October) please let me and Beth know ASAP if you are keen.
Safety:
- Careful with the slope it is quiet slippery.
- Keep in mind days are starting to get shorter, please think about using lights if required.
- Please don't overestimate your abilities, this includes the velocity of the stream.
  Everyone should revise the meaning of the flags - you can see the day's weather forecast, tides, including the flag at the bottom of this page - Currently we have black flag which means very low tide and you need to take into account a very fast incoming tide. Bridges and buoys may appear faster than you think, and if you let your bows pointed away from the bank , you may finish very quickly in a complicated position.
- Follow the guidelines.
- Book your slot (including landing time):
- Don't forget the post outing log for tracking purposes
That's all for now.
Have a nice afternoon
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 11^th October. Pairs Head - 11.00am
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LXXXIV Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
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 (11^th 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:
- 20^th September: Sculling Day - at the club
- 11^th October. Pairs Head
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LXXXIII Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
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 (11^th 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:
- 19^th-20^th September: Sculling Camp - at the club, Covid Permitting, TBC.
- 11^th October. Pairs Head (TBC)
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