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Captain's Log 14/05
Author: Neil Pickford |
14th May 2018
Weekend report
Another win for the meatheads at Borne Regatta in open 4+. A hard fought semi against IC Medics, followed by a more straightforward final against Twickenham. Thoughts now turn to higher level competition and the crew are trying to shoehorn Met Regatta into their busy diaries. Watch this space.
Other weekend results included a win for the Veterans' 8 against Thames novices by minus 5 lengths after a late DQ, and a hard fought defeat for the quad against some pesky kids from next door at Emanuel who went on to win the event. Cris sculled valiantly in his single scull against a big lad from TTRC, and the Veterans 4x raced a threeway handicap against MAA and Twickenham.
Congrats to BBL for wins in Mas.2x and Open 4x.
It was wonderful to see so many Cygnets down to celebrate the naming of our newest four/quad, Neil Jackson. Many thanks to Neil and Tim for the Chateau Jacquesson champagne which was very favourably received by all. And thanks too to the quadsquad for manning the BBQ all afternoon.
Putney Town Regatta 19/5
Cygnet Novice 4+ (Ashley, Rupert, Mustafa, Henrik, Gigi)
SF of Tier 3 4s at 09.55 vs Globe/PBD with the final at 11.35
Meet at the club no later than 08.45 please. Course is Mile Post down to Race HQ at Ranelagh Sailing Club on Putney Embankment on the ebb tide.
Matt
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Captain's Log 07/05
Author: Neil Pickford |
9th May 2018
Saturday
Borne Regatta - Draw and Timetable
Boat naming, 1.00pm
Formal christening of our newest 4- at the clubhouse, during the Borne lunch break. To be followed by a club BBQ during the afternoon. All welcome, including family and friends. Please let Cris know if you're planning to come along, to help with catering numbers.
Novice squad Outings this week
Tuesday: Barry, Rupert, Eric Henrik
Thursday: Barry, Tom B, Eric, Henrik
Coxing volunteers welcomed for both days
Smell The Pewter
Well done to the "meat cart" of Gareth, Ian, Nick, Sam and Hannah for winning Tier 1 Coxed Fours at Chiswick Regatta. Looking forward to more pots as the season progresses.
Obit
It is with great sadness I report that former Cygnet rower Derek van den Brink passed away last month. Derek rowed with the novice squad between 2006 and 2008, and I remember many long nights in the bar with good tequila being sunk well into the early hours.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nora-elizabeth-van-den-brink
Matt Byrne
Captain
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Captain's Logette 20/04
Author: Neil Pickford |
20th April 2018
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of 2018, Wear Sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, Sunscreen would be it.
After the snows and winds of March, and the cancellation of sculling camp due to red boards (now just about off yellows, two weeks later) the sun has made a long-overdue appearance this week. The novice and intermediate squads have enjoyed some evening outings over the last couple of weeks in varying combinations to prepare for the start of the regatta season which kicks off at Hammersmith Regatta on 28th April. If you're not racing, head up to the Blue Anchor (or the AK bar) and support the team. Draw out early next week.
for the diary:
28/4 Hammersmith Regatta
5/5 Chiswick Regatta
12/5 Boat Naming, Borne Regatta, and BBQ (more details in next week's update)
Matt
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