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Cygnet Weekly Update
16th May 2017
Cygnets,
Tim introduced us to us to his World Cup ultra training session on steroids [sic] guaranteed to turn us into winners or at least kill us in the process - 20 x 20 strokes at 2k, 3 strokes recovery, followed by 20 starts to first 20 strokes, all done with resistance bungees on the boat. Let's see what difference it makes at Twickenham regatta on the 27th.
And two learn to row crews out on Saturday making good progress and unrecognisable from the guys who took to the water for the first time just a couple of weeks ago.
It's the final sessions of the Learn to Row course this week with a BBQ (weather permitting) after the outing on Sunday. We hope that the LTR students have got the rowing bug and will want to carry on after the course rowing at Cygnet as full members of the club.
And I've put entries into Twickenham Regatta including two Nov 4+ crews. There is the time to get 8 outings in between now and race day, so get your availability up to date online and take advantage of the light evenings to get water time during the week.
The provisional crews are:
Nov 4+ A
Sam, Scott, Cris, RobinNov 4+ B
Ian S, Vasil, Bjarne, NiallSingles sculls
Cris (Nov), Robin (Nov), Jez (MasE)If anyone wants to enter any event please let me know asap, entries close on Saturday but the event could fill up before then.
So this week:
Tuesday: 7pm Weights and core training (unsupervised)
Wednesday: Outings for crews with approved steersmen - put you availability on the spreadsheet so we can arrange crews. Good opportunity for race crews to get together. I can cox one boat if required
Thursday 7pm Squad ergo 30 min at rate 24
LTR Session at 7pm - tank session followed by 2k test!!!
Saturday Main squad meet at 7:05, OTW at 7:30
Learn to row meet at 9:00 on the water at 9:30
Sunday Main squad meet at 7:05, OTW at 7:30
Learn to row meet at 9:00 on the water at 9:30 for final LTR outing
Followed by bacon butties/BBQ
Call for volunteers:
We are going to need helping coxing the LTR outings on Sunday, if you can jump into the small seats at the back of the boats then let me know.
Have a good week, see you at the club soon,
Jez
Cygnet Weekly Update
8th May 2017
Hi All,
Great to see two learn to row eights out on Saturday morning and making good progress. Thanks to the Matt for coxing and boat sitters especially as it was only minutes after their 2k tests.
And well done to everyone who did their 2k test and to the many who set new personal bests in the process.
Looking ahead we are trying to set out target regattas for the 2nd half of the season. Responses to my online poll have been patchy so please take the short amount of time required to complete it asap please, we cant plan training without your input.
This week:
Tuesday: 7pm in the Shed Core Test with Tim
Wednesday Water outings for experienced steers
Thursday 7pm Squad erg 6 x 500 m at 2 k pace with 2mins rest
Learn to Row at 7pm - we are planning water outings so come prepared and ready to get on the water as early as possible. Volunteers required to cox and boat sit.
Saturday main squad meet at club at 7:05, OTW at 7:30
First outing 250m sprints,
Second outing 4-8k technical
Sunday main squad meet at club at 7:05, OTW at 7:30
Sculling ladder
12k UT2
Learn to Row - as discussed on Saturday, we are considering moving the session to Sunday because of the availability of Alan and myself. We are checking a couple of things out and will confirm the arrangements in due course, Keep and eye out for the email, but plan on the session being Sunday 9:30.
Walton and Weybridge Regatta (20th May)
Twickenham Regatta (27th May)
We want a good representation at these regattas, crews to be finalised in the next few days, but let the me know if you want to race in singles, doubles, pairs and in what category. Entries close soon!
And please keep your availability up to date and in good time
Have a good week.
Cheers
Jez
Cygnet Weekly Update
2nd May 2017
Hi One and All,
It was a very active day at the club on Saturday with racing at Chiswick Regatta and the first full LTR outing on the Tideway. I counted 30 rowers on the water over the course of the morning.
Firstly the race results, and I'm extremely pleased to report a win for Big Dave French in Novice Single. A huge relief for our novice others scullers who know they wont have to face him in upcoming regattas. Dave had to race three rounds for his pot and handle the instructions of am umpire who confused Putney Town and Cygnet colours and was intent of putting Dave and his oppo on a collision course rather than separate them.
Our Nov 4+ of Sam, Nick, Scott and Cris came second in their heat of 3 to the Eaton crew who easily won in the final. Most of the losing distance was lost at the start giving the other two crews a length lead before getting off the blocks. Credit goes to them for rowing through Parrs Priory and beating them by 4 lengths. This is an experienced and strong crew who can surely win a regatta soon with more time on the water together and more start practice! Thanks to Anna for coxing.
And we had 13 LTR students on the river in two eights and Kieran going straight for the sculling curriculum in a double with Bjarne. Hope you all enjoyed it and looking forward to getting back on the river and developing your rowing skills. Hope you enjoyed Tim's rolling plank finisher.
So, this week...
Tuesday - Weights session in the Shed (unsupervised)
Wednesday Water outings for experienced steers
Thursday Squad ergo at 7pm 750m then 500m at 2k pace 5 min rest in prep for Saturday's 2k test
LTR Session at 7pm. If you can complete your availability for Thursday then we will try to get you out on the river. We will need a couple of boat sitters from the main squad to support this. If the numbers don't work then the session will be in the tank.
And here's a little bit of private study, from Concept 2 an excellent technique video for indoor rowing that applies equally to technique on the water. You'll also find videos on common errors on the site that are worth looking at too.
Saturday Main Squad meet at club at 7:05 OTW at 7:30 for warm up outing 2k ergo test at 10am
LTR meet at club at 10am On the water (OTW) at 10:30
We will need a 2 experienced guys in each boat we put out so please respond to the call for helpers.
Sunday Main Squad meet at club at 7:05 OTW at 7:30
1st outing - Sculling ladder and small boat sprints
2nd outing 12k technical
Further ahead....
We have Putney Town, Walton and Weybridge and Twickenham regattas on consecutive weekends in May, so we need to finalise entries. The Nov 4 should be looking to loose their novice status over the course of these. I'll be sending out a separate email about this v soon.
And we need to plan our entries in some of the bigger regattas in June and agree the ones we are targeting.
I've prepared a poll to cover the regattas in the second half of the season and I'll send the link to seniors in a separate email.
Now we've rolled over into a new month we have a new availability page for May in our spreadsheet, can you all take the time to complete it through to the end of the month please.
That will do for now, enjoy your week and enjoy your rowing,
Jez
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