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Cygnet Weekly Update
23rd May 2017
This week we have Twickenham Regatta and the final sessions of the Learn to Row course.
Our entries in Twickenham are:
Nov 4+
Cox either Jez, Charle or Anna, Bjarne, Vasil, Cris , NiallNov 1x
Robin & CrisMas E 1x
JezThe draw is not yet out, I'll let you know the race times as soon as I can. Twickenham Regatta is on the stretch of the river above Richmond, from Eel Pie Island down to Buccleuch Gardens where there is always a band playing, food and drink being served. The sun will be shining, it will be 30C, what not to like, come along and cheer on our crews.
It's the last of the learn to row sessions on Thursday and Sunday. As usual we will be after a few subs to make up the boats for the outings. On Sunday, if conditions allow we will see how far our students have progressed by having a race like piece between two eights over a short course. Following that we will have a BBQ in the sunshine and talk about what happens next and how you can become full members of the club.
So this week...
Tuesday: 7:00pm Weights (unsupervised)
Wednesday: 7pm Nov 4+ outing (plus scullers and any approved steers and crew)
Thursday: 7:00 pm Ergo 3 x 750m @ 2k pace with 3 min rest
Learn to Row water outing - please update your availability so we can plan crews...Saturday
Twickenham Regatta
I'll see who is left behind and put together crews from them.Sunday
Main Squad meet at club at 7:05, OTW at 7:30
Learn to row, meet at 9:30, 10:00 on the water. - Final SessionWe want to get two eights doing some side by side training at race pace to give you the excitement of racing and whet you appetite for future races. So please make every effort to attend. We hope you've enjoyed the course, got the rowing bug and want to carry on rowing at Cygnet. We will talk about our plans for you beyond the course over a beer and a burger. Please let us know on the spreadsheet if you join us for the BBQ by just writing "BBQ" in the appropriate cell on the sheet.
Further Ahead
Barnes and Mortlake "International" regatta is on the 10th June, we need to get entries in soon. This is the last of the Tideway regattas so let's get a good turn out. We also usually pair up for some mixed 4+ races with Barnes Bridge, which is a good opportunity for everyone to get a race.
More to follow....
See you at the club soon,
Jez
Dame Di Ellis
19th May 2017
Dame Di Ellis, who died on 18th May 2017, was a giant in our sport. Instantly recognisable to all in British Rowing, Cygnet always felt that it could claim a special bond with her by virtue of her marriage to John Ellis, who has been a life-long member of Cygnet since the 1950s.
Di and John met at the Civil Service Boathouse when she was rowing for St George's and he for Cygnet. Di subsequently went to on to represent Great Britain before becoming an umpire, an official, team manager and Chairman of British Rowing (then the ARA) in 1989.
Deservedly described as 'The First Lady of British Rowing', Di served on unnumerable committees and organising bodies in her time, finishing her career in 2012 as Executive Chairman of British Rowing after 52 years in the sport.
Di's huge contributioin to the sport was recognised in 2013 when she was named a 'Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' in the 2013 Birthday Honours List.
The last Cygnet function she attended was in October 2013 when she was proud to pose with her medal and Cygnet was able to bask in some of her reflected glory.Paul Rawkins
19th May
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
