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LXXVII Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
21st April 2020
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe.
First of all Big Thank You to all during this time, from the people who are on the front line (claps, claps,claps) to the ones who are staying at home, trying to make the best of the situation. Let's embrace these next weeks with optimism fingers crossed we will be out for Summer.
Now that we have enjoyed the first weeks of the lockdown for free let's upgrade it to premium ;).
"Lockdown Premium Package":
We have a revamped website https://www.cygnet-rc.org.uk/ , have a look if you haven't already. Thank you very much Neil and Simon.
Boathouse safety has also been upgraded: The Bar exit door is repaired, bars for the windows will follow and CCTV is in operation and signs are all done. Big Thank you to the Exec Team and friends: Jamie, Ali, Ben, Tom, Chris J (sorry if I am forgetting someone.)
Training: (good time to improve core and flexibility)
Please find some homework attached, (you know you always can have the Callisthenic pyramid 😉 ). Please feel free to provide photographic evidence to motivate the rest of us. I will set a virtual squad meeting for next week Tuesday 7.00 pm.
Thursday Social Zoom 8.30 pm:
Please let me know it you want to attend and I will forward the details.
Other links that may be of interest in this quarantine:
- British Rowing Lockdown Webinars:
- Decent Rowing
- Mental Health :
- Book: The Boys In The Boat (always a good read)
- Tune of the day: Sun Is Shining
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Have a nice sunny Tuesday and a better rest of the week.
Cris
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LXXVI Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
20th March 2020
Dear Cygnets ,
I hope everyone is doing well.
First of all thank you all for your patience in this time. It has been a few months with fantastic good work unfortunately we need to stop all squad activities.
As you all are aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation and health and safety is first priority. The upcoming months are going to be challenging for all of us, I know it is going to be hard for some people but we shall have to adapt, we need the collaboration of all of you to flatten the curve so we can get back to normality as soon as possible.
The view of the club is that the sensible thing to do to mitigate all risk and to do our part in keeping our members and the community safe is by restricting access completely. That being said we understand we cannot force people to stay away. Please think carefully about what you are going to gain and if it is worth taking the risk.
Following discussions, please see below the agreed terms of use:
- Boathouse will be close until further notice to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.
- Individuals wanting to go out for outings in a single scull are advised to consider NOT using the boathouse facilities unless in an emergency.
- Individuals' use of an ergo in the Shed will likewise be at a member's own risk. A shed key will be available in the outside key safe so you can access the Shed without entering the Boathouse.
This Week and going forward: Social isolation
We are working on a plan to keep us fit during the coming months (Callisthenic pyramid ;) and others). Let's support each track alternative exercise (maybe via Strava) to keep moral high and keep as fit as possible.
More will follow.
Have a nice Friday and please keep safe.
Cris
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LXXV Deneb Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
3rd March 2020
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Good Training Session, this weekend despite the very cold weather. We had an 8+ on Saturday and a good session in the shed and 4+ on Sunday. Well done everyone who turned out, Megan, Sam for coxing and Beth for coaching. Keep Healthy. We still have Ebb Yellow (Orange) flag, (Check our Webpage). Please be careful out there take a look good out, don't underestimate the river and the weather conditions. If you are not sure (especially in small boats) if you should go out, probably you shouldn't.
This Week Women's 8 Head of the River Race, as per James email, there is always something you can help with on the day 😉, please come down, cheer and give a hand if you can. Boats to cheer for: 69 BBL A, 141 BBL B. Good Luck Ladies!
Racing and Training:
HORR/Vets and Summer
Please update your availability ASAP for Racing(HORR/VETS) &Training Sessions (including Training Camp)in fitclub https://www.fitclub.me/user/attendance , so we can plan best. (Gentle reminder cut off day for outings on the weekends is Tuesday). Don't forget we are already training for Spring/Summer. Please consider every session as an opportunity to improve and get fitter.
This week Training:
Tuesday:
Erg: 2x20' @ R22, 3' rest, approx. 2k+12s
Core and Stretching
Wednesday:
Weights Core, focus on technique.
Thursday:
Erg: 3 x (4'3'2'1') @ R20-28, 5' rest
Core and Stretching
Outings/Training sessions this weekend will follow:
Have a nice Tuesday and a better rest of the week
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 7^th March: WeHoRR (Please come down and give a hand if you can)
- 21^st March: HoRR (Please update your availability)
- 22^nd March: Vets Head (Please update your availability )
- 3-5^thApril: Training Camp - (Please update your availability)
- 25^thApril: Learn to Row course starts
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