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Deneb Captain's Log XXXVI
Author: Neil Pickford |
2nd April 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
First of all Big Big Thank You and congratulations to all volunteers from both clubs (you know who you are). Incredibly good work both days: boating, parking, marshalling, driving launches and catering. No incidents and all crews were on the water ~10 min before racing start *claps, claps, claps* you were the heroes of the weekend.
Racing:
Saturday HORR: Lovely conditions for the rowing sport, sunny, warm, nice water. Congratulations to the Cygnet 8+ (Anna, Henrik, Niall, Martin, Eric, Bjarne, Mustafa, Rupert, Tom) Well done! Good solid platform. There are videos and pics for the analysis. Let's keep up the good work, looking forward to the Regatta Season. CYG 8+ Time : 22:34.9
Sunday Vets Head: A little more windy and fresh than the day before; we had 1 Cygnet racing again (well done Martin) our friends from RG Benrath and two BBL crews. Congratulations all!
So the Head Season - it's over, lets take a deep breath and let the Regatta Season begin. Next stop, Training Camp which is highly recommended if you want to race this Spring/Summer. More details will follow in a separate email but please, please fill in the Doodle poll by this Thursday latest (4th April).
Other: LTR to start - 4th May (more details will follow, but start to spread the word)
Social:
Thursday: As per Rupert's email Mustafa (ccd) will be cooking this week, please let him know if you are staying for dinner.
Sunday: 15:00 (ish) The Boat Races. Be aware that Barnes Bridge and access to the club might be closed during the race.
This week Training:
Tuesday:
No Circuits this week so a light erg 20mins @r20 or 30-45 min run
Wednesday:
Weights and Core, warm up properly pair with someone who was there in the introduction focus on technique. Conditioning circuit and stretching
Thursday:
Erg 30min @r20 & Conditioning circuit and stretching
Outings this weekend: will follow. Please update availability
Have a nice Tuesday and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 7^th April: The Boat Races (from 15.00)
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp
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Deneb Captain's Log XXXV
Author: Neil Pickford |
26th March 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a good Weekend
Good training session on the Tideway before Men's Head. Thanks to Laurent for coxing us.
Next Stop: Saturday HORR 11:30 and Sunday Vets Head 13:30. Busy Weekend ahead us. Please come down cheer, enjoy BBL's catering and give a hand if you can. Might the force and the weather be with our crews and have a good race!! Good Luck Everyone!
Start Position for HORR: Cygnet 8+ - 226 -
Boats to cheer for Vets: BBL 8+ 15; RG Benrath 8+ 146; BBL 8+ 191; BBL 4x 228
Training Camp, 12-14 April
Please, please fill in the following doodle for training camp. (Highly recommended if you want to race this Spring/Summer)
Kit Window,
We are checking other suppliers but for the time being , window open (Thanks Niall) until Sunday 31^st March https://godfrey.co.uk/club/cygnetrc
This week Training:
Tuesday:
Circuits: 19:15pm in the Shed !!! Can everyone please bring a towel and a drink to each session.
Or rrg 4k/3k/2k/1k continuous Rate 18/20/22/24 (UT1)
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Wednesday:
Weights Core, warm up properly pair with someone who was there in the introduction focus on technique.
Thursday:
If you are racing: Outing, Meeting 6:30 OTW 6:45
If you are not racing then the erg is 3x2km, 4' rest, R26 @ 5km splits
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Thursday Social:
As per Rupert's email Amy S will be cooking this week, please let her know if you are staying for dinner.
Outings this weekend -
No outings since HoRR and Vet Head
Have a nice Tuesday and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 30^th March: HoRR - Please come down and lend a hand
- 31^st March: Vets Head - Please come down and lend a hand
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp
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Deneb Captain's Log XXIV
Author: Neil Pickford |
18th March 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a good Weekend
Unfortunately Women'sHead was cancelled on Saturday due to very strong winds. So no outings, but good work in the shed instead; Sunday, good training session in an VIII+ despite rough conditions. Well done!
Please update your availabilityonto Fitclub, so we can plan better the outings and racing crew. Also please fill in the following doodle for training camp.
This week Training:
Tuesday:
Circuits : 19:15pm in the Shed !!! Can everyone please bring a towel and a drink to each session.
Erg: 2x20' @ R22, 3' rest approx. 2k+12s
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Wednesday:
Weights Core, warm up properly pair with someone who was there in the introduction focus on technique.
Thursday:
If you have done your 5K TEST then 3 x (5'5') @ R22-24, approx. 5k+3s, 5' rest
If not then 5K test please
Conditioning circuit and
stretching
Thursday Social This week:
As per Rupert's email, Sam will be cooking, please let her know if you are staying for dinner.
Outings will follow -
Have a nice Monday eve and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 30^th March: HoRR
- 31^st March: Vets Head
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp (Details to follow in a separate email)
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