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XLV Deneb's Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
12th June 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had nice weekend.
Great Sculling Camp in the Bungalow in Hamhaugh Island, this time with any major incident! Loads of Sculling, swimming (voluntary/involuntary), BBQ (fire under control), loads of fun,... a little windy on Saturday but dream conditions on Sunday; looking forward to September.
Thank you to all attendees and helpers, loading and unloading the trailer (you know who you are), Alan for coaching; also many thanks to Tom for driving the trailer and Anna for sorting the food. Thank you very much!
Also nice to hear that Gavin and Bart two "Old Blades" were down for paddle on Saturday after their have recently become fathers for the first time. Welcome to the Cygnet Family Mateo (Gavin) and Max (Bart).
On another thing - River is quite filthy, please take extra care, wash boats, hands, drink bottles , no open wounds in the water (normal procedure but it's always good to remember)
This Week:
Racing : Barnes & Mortlake (International) Regatta
We have a 4+ (Rupert, Eric, Tom , and Ashley) and 1x
Timetable:
- 12:31 44 Op 4+ Tier 2 21 Royal Vets 22 Cygnet-Bailey
- 13:34 58 Op 4+ Tier 2 Winner Race 43 Winner Race 44 Final
- 13:03 51 Op 1x 135 Vesta-BENSON 136 Cygnet-PIGUET 137 TSS-AULD 62
- 14:43 62 Op 1x Winner Race 50 Winner Race 51 Winner Race 52
Training:
Please update your availability for all Training sessions and Races in https://www.fitclub.me, so we can plan the best racing combos and which events we can enter. If you have any problem with fitclub please let me know.
I am aware with families and work it is something unavoidable, but please note that to cancel with short notice is letting down your crew mates, same applies if you have marked a yes and don't show up. Please be serious in this matter.
Ergs of the week:
Erg 1: 3x8 @24, 4 min rest, 5k pace
Erg2: 2x20'@R20, 3 min rest
Tuesday
Good Session Yesterday on the water in the 4
Thursday
If you are early: Please do some rigging
Meeting 19.00 - OTW 19:15
Thursday Social: Rupert is cooking - please let him know if you are staying for food
Outings for this weekend will follow -
Have a nice day and a better rest of the week !
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 15th June: Barnes & Mortlake Regatta
- 29th June Richmond Regatta
- 5th July: Henley Friday at Old Blades
- 13th July: Kingston Regatta
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XLIV Deneb's Captain's Log
Author: Neil Pickford |
3rd June 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a fantastic Sunny Weekend.
Good Training Sessions on Saturday. Thanks Robin and Sian for coxing. Lets improve Sunday's Availability 😉, it is one of the best days to go out, (less traffic, less launches). Please update your availability for all Training sessions and Races in https://www.fitclub.me, so we can plan the best racing combos and which events we can enter. If you have any problem with fitclub please let me know.
This Week: Sculling Camp: Last Call - as per Niall's email please fill in the Doodle by Thursday Noon (12.00 pm) to confirm if you will attending.
Thursday :
Loading the Trailer for SCAMP- Trailer Plan will follow.
Thursday Social: as per Rupert's email Henrik will be cooking, please let him know if you are staying for food.

Training:
Tuesday. Meeting 19.00 - OTW 19:15
Erg1: 4x5', R24-26, 2mins rest
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Wednesday
Weights / Conditioning circuit and stretching
Thursday
If you can be early: 18:30 - start derigging some boats/
Meeting 19.00 - OTW 19:15
After Outing: Load- Trailer For Sculling Camp -
Erg1: 4x5', R24-26, 2mins rest
Erg2: 3x10' @R22, 5' rest
Conditioning circuit and stretching
NO outings this weekend on the Tideway since we are going to be in Sculling Camp.
Have a nice Monday and a better week !
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 7^th-9^th June: + Walton & Weybridge Regatta & Sculling Camp (Separate email will follow)
- 15th June: Barnes & Mortlake Regatta
- 5th July: Henley Friday at Old Blades
- 13th July: Kingston Regatta
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Captain's Log XLIII
Author: Neil Pickford |
20th May 2019
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone had a nice relaxing Weekend.
Racing:
Congratulations both racing crews and many thanks to Jeremy and Hannah for coxing us on the day. We had an 8+ and 4+ in Putney town Regatta which made it into their respective finals. No pots but very good milestone Gentlemen. First win in an 8 in a long time and second final for the 4+. Keep up the good work and we will have that silverware yet!
Please, please, with sugar on top, update your availability for all Training sessions and Races in https://www.fitclub.me , so we can plan the best racing combos and which events we can enter. It just take 5 mins, if you have any problem with it please let me know.
Tom and I are away this week, Matt and Chihiro are in charge. We will have a short squad meeting on the 30th of May 19.00 sharp- before the outing, please be there.

Training:
Tuesday
Meeting 19.00 - OTW 19:15 Erg: 1750m / 750 m/ 500m @2k Pace
Thursday
No coached water session - 2K @ Free Rate

Outings for the weekend, will follow from Matt and Chihiro Have a nice Monday and a better rest of the week!
Cris
Peter Jeffs - Obituary and Funeral arrangements.
Dates for your Diary:
- 25^th May: Twickenham Regatta
- 7^th-9^th June: + Walton & Weybridge Regatta & Sculling Camp (Separate email will follow)
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