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Golden Oldies
20th July 2017
Our new Janos single was also officially named at the OGM on Tuesday 18th and is called the Golden Oldies. Many members will remember that we previously had a double of that name and older members will even recall the original Golden Oldies themselves - tucked away in Ye White...
New names
18th July 2017
Not only was a new captaincy elected at the OGM on Tuesday evening but we also unveiled our new 80kg Single scull. So pay attention, there several new names to remember: Congratulations to Matt Byrne who was elected captain, with Sam Sears taking on the deputy role and Charlie Pretzlik remaining...
Len Huggett's funeral
13th July 2017
Len Huggett's funeral was held on Thursday 13th July at Enfield Crematorium off the Great Cambridge Road. As Messrs du Parcq, Beckett and Rawkins P set off from south west London, a journey entailing two bus rides (32 stops in all) and a tube journey of 19 stops, there was a...
Yet more pewter
8th July 2017
Another regatta, another pot. This time it was Big Dave French, in only his second singles race since de-novicing, who secured a convincing win by 2 lengths over Furnivall in the IM3 category, . Elsewhere, a very strong showing from our Novice 4+ who powered through to the final...
Henley Friday
6th July 2017
Another year, another splendid afternoon on the lawn and patio of Old Blades, resplendent in our stripes and summer frocks. Huge thanks as always to our host Pat Sly for allowing us the privilege. Did anyone actually watch any rowing? ...
Richmond Amateur Regatta
26th June 2017
You wait ages for some silverware, then back-to-back wins come along. Congratulations to Robin, Ian, Scott Sam and Marj (cox) who followed-up on their BMI win with another at Richmond Regatta. Not only over a longer course but they did it around the outside of the bend [it's the Cygnet way - Ed]...
June newsletter
25th June 2017
June newsletter: Remembering Len, A day at Henley Royal Regatta ...
More pewter!
24th June 2017
You wait ages for some silverware, then back-to-back wins come along. Congratulations to Robin, Ian, Scott Sam and Marj (cox) who followed-up on their BMI win with another at Richmond Regatta. Not only over a longer course but they did it around the outside of the bend [it's the Cygnet way - Ed]...
Pewter!
12th June 2017
After a long gestation and several near misses, one of our novice crews finally popped their cherry at Barnes & Mortlake Regatta International [sic]. Great to get a win on home waters and congratulations to Robin, Ian, Scott Sam and Gareth (cox). ...
Barnes & Mortlake Regatta
10th June 2017
After a long gestation and several near misses, one of our novice crews finally popped their cherry at Barnes & Mortlake Regatta International [sic]. Great to get a win on home waters and congratulations to Robin, Ian, Scott Sam and Gareth (cox). The second crew were knocked-out in their heat but...
