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Remembering John Simkins
30th March 2026
Read John's obituary here ...
Remembering Colin Dominy
24th January 2026
Cygnet are sad to report that earlier this month, Lynne Dominy wrote to the club to inform us that her uncle, Colin Dominy, had passed away on 3rd January. Read Colin's obituary here ...
2024/25 Annual Report
19th January 2026
Cygnet Annual Report 2025 ...
The Veterans Christmas Lunch
2nd January 2026
On 15 December, sixteen 'mature' members of Cygnet sat down to Christmas lunch in the Battle of Britain suite at the RAF Club, courtesy of Chris Tarry (who is a member of the latter). Those present spanned five generations stretching back to Lawrence McVeigh's era, who was kind enough to organise...
December Newsletter
30th December 2025
December Newsletter Racing and social round-up, More Benrath 60th Celebrations, Richard du Parcq, John Ellis ...
Only Here For...
10th October 2025
... the beer. Well, yes but also for the friendships too. This year's marathon was the last event in our 60th Anniversary year with RG Benrath and a strong continent from both clubs enjoyed the long weekend, despite the weather's best efforts to spoil the party. Friday...
John Ellis
26th September 2025
Cygnet RC are saddened to report of the death of John Ellis, who passed away on 8th September, aged 92. John's obituary can be read here ...
End of Season Dinner
29th August 2025
This year’s event took place at Ye White Hart on Friday 29th August with, as always for the socials, another good turnout! After some fine dining and wining, the winners of our annual awards were announced thus: Peter R-E – G.P. Jefferies Cup, for Clubman of the yearTom C – Wally...
Richard du Parcq
26th August 2025
Cygnet RC are saddened to report of the death of Dr Richard du Parcq, who passed away on 25th August after a long illness. Richard was a senior vice President of the club as well as a former captain and long-standing treasurer. He was an immense character within both Cygnet Rowing Club and the...
Henley Town & Visitors Regatta
3rd August 2025
Henley Town & Visitors Regatta Round-up 4 Cygnet RC crews competed on the historic Henley course, accompanied by fantastic weather and conditions Saturday saw strong performances from our 4x, 4+ and 8+, with the 8+ winning their band semi-final. The day concluded however with the 2-...
