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Deneb Captain's Log XXX
Author: Neil Pickford |
18th February 2019
Dear Cygnets,
Hope everyone had a nice weekend !
Beautiful conditions for rowing Saturday and Sunday, hope everyone enjoyed it. Thanks Laurent for coxing on Saturday. Let's keep training 😊
Please update your availability through to the end of March onto Fitclub, so we can plan better the outings and possible racing combos, also please renew your BR- Memberships if they are due now, so you can race. Don't forget Crew selection (and we are already training for Spring/Summer) will be based on Training (ergs, ergs score, attitude) and Availability. Please consider every session as an opportunity to improve and get fitter.
Also we are looking for someone to drive the Cygnet-Launch for the following events.
• 2^nd March - Hammersmith Head @1 pm • 15^th March - Schools Head @ 12pm
Please let me know, if you can help out.
This week Training:
Tuesday:
This week Tuesday, No circuits, we will be in the shed ! We will go back to school for circuits next week !
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:
3 x 6' @ R24, 3' rest, approx. 2k + 3s
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Thursday Social: Please watch out Rupert's email.
Outings This Weekend: will follow...
Have a nice Monday and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 24^th February: Cygnet AGM
- 2^ndMarch: Hammersmith Head
- 30^th March: HoRR
- 31^st March: Vets Head
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp (Details to follow but save the date)
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Deneb Captain's Log XVIX
Author: Neil Pickford |
11th February 2019
Dear Cygnets,
Happy Monday! Hope everyone is doing well!
Good training session this Weekend! Saturday good work in an 8+ despite the strong wind, nice 40 min coached erg in the 2nd session. Sunday, better conditions, fast stream, we had a 4x, a 4- and a 2x. Also we have, 2 fresh signed steersmen ( Congrats Mustafa, Rupert for reaching Level 1). Let's keep improving !
Please load availability through to the end of March onto Fitclub, so we can work out racing crews, also please renew your BR- Memberships if they are due now, so you can race ;) .
This week, Social (as per Rupert's email) :
Tomorrow Tuesday 12^th February, Cygnet 129^th Birthday - good excuse to have a very informal, casual drink in Ye White Hart - but only after training!
Also, this Thursday , Matt B is cooking, please let him know if you are staying for Food after Training.
This week Training:
Tuesday:
Circuits : 19:15pm Cavendish School, Edensor Road, Chiswick W4 2RG. If you go direct to the school be there at 19:10. If you go via the club, people will be leaving there no later than 19.00. Can everyone please bring a towel and a drink to each session.
or Erg 30' @ R20
Wednesday:
Weights Core, warm up properly pair with someone who was there in the introduction focus on technique.
Thursday Ergs:
If you have done your 5k, please submit your times, if you haven't done it please do it
3x8' @ R24, 4' rest, approx. 5k pace or 30' @ R20
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Outings This Weekend: will follow...
Have a nice Monday and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 12^th February: Birthday Drinks, Ye White Hart 19:30 - 20:00
- 24^th February: Cygnet AGM
- 2^ndMarch: Hammersmith Head
- 30^th March: HoRR
- 31^st March: Vets Head
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp (Details to follow but save the date)
Dates for your Diary:
12th February
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Deneb Captain's Log XXVIII
Author: Neil Pickford |
5th February 2019
Dear Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a great Weekend!!
Good "fresh" sessions on the Tideway both days, Saturday we had two 8+ (Thanks Barry and Niall for coxing) and Sunday a 4- and 1x. Well done everyone ! It is very cold, so please bring enough warm kit for the water sessions and let's continue with the good work!!
Please load availability through to the end of March onto Fitclub, so we can work out racing crews, also please renew your BR- Memberships if they are due now, so you can race ;) .
Training this week:
Tuesday:
Circuits : 19:15pm Cavendish School, Edensor Road, Chiswick W4 2RG. If you go direct to the school be there at 19:10. If you go via the club, people will be leaving there no later than 19.00. Can everyone please bring a towel and a drink to each session.
Erg: 3 x 10' @ R20, approx. 5k+3s, 5' rest
Wednesday:
Weights Core, warm up properly pair with someone who was there in the introduction focus on technique.
Thursday:
If you haven't done it: 5km Test / Free Rate , I will be there at 19:00
If you have done your 5k:

Erg: 3 x 10' @ R20, approx. 5k+3s, 5' rest
or 2x20' @ R22, 3' rest, approx. 2k+12s
Conditioning circuit and stretching
Outings This Weekend: will follow...
Social Thursday
As per Rupert's email Tom B will be cooking, please let him know by Weds eve if you are staying for Food this Thursday.
Have a nice Tuesday and a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 16^th February: Henley 4s & 8s
- 24^th February: Cygnet AGM
- 2^ndMarch: Hammersmith Head
- 30^th March: HoRR
- 31^st March: Vets Head
- 12^th - 14^th April: Training Camp (Details to follow but save the date)
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