RG Benrath & Cygnet RC 60th Anniversary
The celebrations so far
HoRR/Vets Head • 22nd–23rd March
Benrath were over as always to compete in the Vets Head with a good Cygnet turnout to welcome them during the Eights Heads weekend. A very enjoyable start to our 60th year celebrations.
Henley Friday • 4th July • Old Blades
Pat Sly very kindly agreed to host a more substantial gathering than usual on her front lawn this year. 31 members of Benrath came over from Germany joining approximately 80 Cygnets and Barnes Bridge Ladies, new and old. With about 125 people attending, and almost perfect weather, it was a memorable occasion.
Saturday 5th July • Barnes
On Saturday afternoon, there was a gathering at the club with some mixed, side-by-side arranged for our guests, many of whom had never rowed on the Tideway before.
This was followed by a formal sit down dinner at Ye White Hart. A group of just over 50 members from both clubs enjoyed some top grub, a few (more) beers and a couple of speeches/presentations!
A few of the weaker-willed members repaired to the club afterwards but we won't go into that...
Huge thanks to Paul, Matt, Pru, Mark, Rupert, Dom, Mucha, Nick and Neil for making it all happen.
Still to come
Rhine Marathon • 3rd–5th October
There has been an encouraging amount of interest in racing the 2025 Rhine Marathon and we have entered 3 Cygnet boats and a mixed boat with Benrath. If anyone is still interested, we have stand-by list in case of emergencies.
We also have 8 supporters coming over but any more are very much welcome to join us.
Details about the weekend have been circulated by email but briefly:
We'll muster at Benrath Boothaus by 17.00 on Friday 3rd, where we are invited to (a slightly more formal) dinner and drinks at the club. After the race on Saturday we will be venturing into Düsseldorf for an evening touring the numerous breweries that the Altstadt has to offer
Sunday 5th is the Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving) parade in Urdenbach and for anyone interested in staying a little longer, they are very welcome to join the parade, which starts at about lunchtime.
Please contact the Assistant Secretary if you are interested in coming along or have any questions about the Rhine Marathon weekend.
