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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
Cygnet Weekly Update
25th April 2017
All,
Fantastic weather at Sculling Camp and lots of people loosing their single sculling cherries under Tim's watchful eye. And a few choosing to end their scull with a capsize drill and short swim. All part of the learning experience and nothing that experienced scullers haven't experienced whilst they were learning. Good to see so many on the learn to row course at the Bungalow, it will make an eight seem extremely stable after sitting in a single.
Thanks for all those who helping in rigging, trailering, catering (Deon) and respect to Katy, Gareth and Scott who rowed up to the bungalow from the club on Friday.
This Saturday is Chiswick Regataa our first regatta of the season. Entries have been accepted for
Nov 4+ (Sam, Scott, Nick, Cris)
First race at 8:40 vs Parrs Prior & Eton College
Final at 14:20Nov 1x Dave French
Heat at 11:15, semi at 12:15, final at 15:20Nov 2x Dave and Scott
Final vs Eton College at 17:20MasE 1x Capn Jez
Final vs Quintin & Bentham at 9:45So this week:
Tuesday: Weights (unsupervised)
Wednesday: Water outings for signed off steers
Thursday: Squad ergo 30 min at r24 or water outing for approved steers
LTR Land Session at 7pm leader Jez
Saturday:
Main squad meet at 7:05, OTW at 7:30 for
Non race rowers and pre race outings (TBC confirmed with crews depending on race timings)
LTR Meet at club at 10:00am for ergo warm up, water outing at 10:30We need to know the exact number of attendees to plan the outings. If there are more than 8 attendees then there will be two consecutive outings at 10:30 and 11:30 with some people lucky enough to be in both outings!!
Sunday Main squad meet at 7:05 OTW by 7:30
Sculler ladder and small boat sprintsCan everyone get their availability up to date till the end of May please!!!!
Have a good week, see you at the club soon
Jez
