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Deneb Captain's Log XI
Author: Neil Pickford |
2nd October 2018
Good Moooorning Cygnets !!!!!
Beautiful Autumn weekend, with good sessions on the Tideway. Well done everyone. Thanks Alex and Jezz for coxing. Keep training.
Head Races before Christmas has been updated in fitclub, so please update availability so we can start selecting crews.
This week we have the first Head race of the season Pairs Head with a lot of Barnes Bridge Ladies and two Cygnet crews, come along cheer and give a hand if you can (as per Matt's email).
Saturday 15.00
52 Op2- Intermediate Cyg- Sears ( Sam -Scott )
201 Op MasC 2x Club Cyg -Suthers (Simon -Gareth)
259 W 2- Club BBL - Martin
284 W MasF/H 2- composite / BBL
291 W2x Intermadiate BBL - Cahill
296 W2x Intermadiate BBL - Oakley
421 W MasC 2x Championship BBL -Richardson
463 W MasE 2x Club BBL- Broadhurst
..... a few km/miles away some us will be in Germany racing the Rhein Marathon.
Might the force be with you all and Good Luck Everyone !!!!
This week Training as per plan ( see attached)
Tuesday:
Erg 3 x 6' @ R24 3' rest 5k pace
I have moved slightly the Thursday Erg to Tues, since LTR will be there as well so please share the space and let some of the ergs free (6/7) starting from the door.
Wednesday: Weights Core , warm up properly pair with someone who was there last week focus on technique.
Thursday:
Erg: 2x20' @ R22 3' rest approx. 2k+12s
Conditioning and Stretching.
Thursday social: please let Rupert know if you're keen to cook.
Outings will follow, please update availability by Wednesday noon.
And don't forget as per Stu's email 10th November Henley Lunch. Don't miss it.
Have a nice Tuesday and a better week
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 6th of October: Pairs Head, give a hand if you can.
- 6th of October: Rhein Marathon
- 20th of October: Weybridge Silver Sculls / Update Availability if you are keen to race
- 3rd November: Four's Head / Update Availability if you are keen to race
- 4th November: Vets Fours Head /Update Availability if you are keen to race
- 10th November: Henley Lunch
- 1st December: Scullers Head
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Deneb Captain's Log X
Author: Neil Pickford |
25th September 2018
Good Evening Cygnets,
I hope everyone had a great weekend. It looks like Summer is gone, so let's embrace Autumn with optimism and warm clothes.
Good training session this weekend on the Tideway, Well done everyone , everything went perfect apart from some involuntary group swimming ;), which leads us to...
SAFETY is very, very, "verrrry" important, so please everyone take a look at this video and please, please be careful out there.
This week Training
Tuesday
4 x 5' @ R24 3 min rest 5k pace
Conditioning and Stretching.
LTR will be in the shed too and it might be busy. Please let at least 6/7 ergs by the door free,
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
WEIGHTS Strength and Conditioning Introduction. Don't miss it.
Thursday: 7:00 PM
2 x 30' @ R18 approx. 30' R20 + 6s 2 mins rest
Conditioning and Stretching.

Outings Will Follow , Please update availability.
Food Thursday: as per Rupert's email, Sian is cooking, please let her know if you are staying for food.
Have a nice Monday eve ,sleep well and have a better week. x
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
- 6th October Pairs Head. Please give a hand if you can, if you can drive a launch , please let me know ASAP, we need people to drive various umpires and marshals around.
- 6th October: Rhein Marathon
- 3rd November: Head of the River Fours
- 4th November: Vets Fours Head
- 10th November: Henley Lunch
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Deneb Captain's Log XIX
Author: Neil Pickford |
17th September 2018
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,1,2,3,14....I hope you all had a fantastic sunny weekend.
Sculling camp
Another great weekend in Hamhaugh Island. Many Thanks to Niall for organising, all attendees, volunteers coaches (Alan, Charlotte), drivers (Jo and Tom B), the catering team (Barry, Deon, Niall) and all of you who load/deload the trailer. Sorry if I am forgetting someone.
Good weather, lots of sculling, a few (spectacular) capsizes, swimming, a BBQ, a few pints for the soul and loads of fun. Many Thanks all of you for the great weekend. Next one will be next year ;), hope to see you there.
So This week...
Food
This Thursday Hannah S will be cooking. Please let her know by Weds evening, if you are staying for food this Thursday after Outing/Training.
Rowing/ Training
Tuesday:
1. Rigging boats from sculling camp before erg
2.Erg 30' @ Rate 20 5k+6sec
Conditioning and Stretching I have moved erg Thursday to Tuesday since the LTR will be in the shed too and it might be too busy. Please leave the 6 ergs by the door free,
Thursday:
2x20' @ R22 3 min rest , 2K +12
Conditioning and Stretching
Outings Will Follow. Please update availability
That's it for the moment, more will follow. Have a nice Monday evening, sleep well and have a better week.
Cris
Dates for your Diary:
Saturday 6th of October: Pairs Head, give a hand if you can.
Saturday 6th of October: Rhein Marathon
Saturday 10th November: Henley Lunch
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