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A marathon edit
16th December 2015
For all those who have never been to Germany for the Rhine Marathon or for those that have but have forgotten what it's like, we now have video of the whole race. Don't panic, it's not 2.5 hours long, just an 8 minute edit thanks to Lars Ludwig at RG Benrath, who coxed one of our boats this...
Ding Dong!
30th November 2015
Many congratulations to our Deputy Captain Nick Rae who got married to the lovely Sian at St Mary's in Barnes on Saturday. Maybe now we'll actually see him in a boat again... ...
James Bond vs drunk penguin
18th November 2015
Gents, There is still an opportunity to sign-up for the BBLRC Christmas Do on 12th December. If you're free, you really should go because apart from being a great bash in itself, it's also a great opportunity for everybody to get to know each other better through the medium of excessive booze....
Henley Lunch - October
24th October 2015
The ever popular Henley Lunch at Leander Club was given some added pomp due to the circumstances this year and was the last chance for members to give their blazer an airing and listen to the Chairman's now very well rehearsed speech. We also launched "A History or Cygnet Rowing Club 1890-2015",...
History in the making
13th October 2015
One could almost feel the excitement building as the publication date of latest edition of the Cygnet history loomed larger. Well you can all let the excitement go now because it's at the printers. Naturally you'll be queueing-up to get your hands on this limited edition masterpiece and if...
Rhine Marathon - 50 years
2nd October 2015
2015 was the 50th Anniversary of Cygnet's friendship with RG Benrath in Germany so as well as our annual pilgrimage to the Rhine Marathon many Cygnets and Barnes Bridge Ladies travelled over early for some specially laid on extras... ...
Looking for a coach
1st October 2015
Sue is stepping down from her lead coaching role after Pairs Head. Here's a copy of the ad from The Rowing Service. If you're interested or know someone who could be then get in touch: Cygnet is a men's rowing club based on the Tideway in Barnes. We are looking for a qualified coach for our...
End of Season Awards
17th September 2015
It's not just about trying to achieve success on the river - a club is only as good as it's members and at Cygnet we like to acknowledge that with a couple of little awards at the squad End of Season Dinner... The captain stood-up and did his bit last Friday (good practice for his forthcoming...
CYG - RGB 50th Kit
26th August 2015
The deadline is looming for 50th anniversary tee shirt orders. Next Friday 4th September. Currently we're being embarrassed by the number of Benrath wording these compared to Cygnets. Come on Chaps, you know it makes sense. ...
Cygnet / Benrath 50th kit
3rd August 2015
Cygnet / Benrath 50th Anniversary tee shirts are now available to order. Click here for more details or click here to order on-line And never forget "We're only here for the Beer!" ...
