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Archive 01/01/02-31/07/02
31th July 2002 New photos have just been submitted
from Paul Goldswain and Martin Sturgess of Staines Regatta (page 3). Paul
has also supplied some photos from Burway Veterans and Juniors Regatta. See
Photographs Page.
29th July 2002 There has been a server/backbone problem with the Internet which has adversely affected this web site. Hopefully this will be repaired shortly and allow access at the normal speed. My apologies for the situation but it is unfortunately out of my control.
28th July 2002 Good news from Burway Veterans and Juniors Regatta today as 3 pots are secured for Staines by the Goldswain juniors. See Results Page
28th July 2002 The official results of Staines Regatta 2002 have just been released by Regatta Entry Secretary, Rodney Janes. Thay can be found on the Staines Regatta page.
27th July 2002 Three wins for Staines crews at Staines Regatta today. Successful crews were the Novice Womens Coxed Four, Vet C Coxed Four and Senior 3 Coxless pair. The lunchtime invitation eights race between British Airways and SAS Roklubben was won by British Airways by 1/2 length. Another notable event was Bob (the dog) Slade being reprimanded by the Umpire for coaching on his bike during a race. Bob could not see what all the fuss was about as the race was between two Staines crews and he is the Staines coach. After some discussion Bob and the Umpire agreed to differ in their opinions! See Results Page and Photographs Page.
26th July 2002 Last evening saw the arrival of the advance party of our Danish friends (SAS) who are camping on the club lawn. More will follow today for their usual support of Staines Regatta.
25th July 2002 Rumour has it that Steve Tassell, our chief women's coach and social secretary, took a dip in the Thames yesterday. Apparently he took a sculling boat out and 'someone' had forgotten to tighten a gate leading to the inevitable disaster. Peter Smith, who was running engine trials on the safety launch at the time, went to his aid.
23rd July 2002 Rodney Janes has released a FINAL version of the Staines Regatta draw. This again affects the Women's Novice Coxed Four and was due to a Parrs Priory crew being entered twice. There have also been minor modifications further down the draw. Consult the draw on Staines Regatta Page.
23rd July 2002 Yesterday we had the highest number of vistors to this web site on a single day that we have ever had. A total of 167 people visited, bringing the total for July to 1402 and the year so far to 7561.
22nd July 2002 News from Molesey Junior Regatta that took place yesterday has just come in from Paul Goldswain. He has also sent photographs taken on both Saturday and Sunday which can be found on the Molesey Regatta photographs page. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
22nd July 2002 Regatta organiser, Rodney Janes, has made a small amendment to the draw affecting only Event 8 (Womens Novice Coxed Fours). Consult the draw on Staines Regatta Page.
21st July 2002 The draw for Staines Regatta has now been completed and can be viewed from the link on the Staines Regatta Page.
20th July 2002 Molesey Regatta took place today with 3 fine wins for Staines' crews. Winning events were J16 Sculls, Vet C Coxed Fours and Elite Coxless Fours. Roger Pailes advises that non-rowing stars of the day were Michelle and Chrissie who went to the aid of a distressed women in a wheelchair. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
17th July 2002 Henley Veterans Regatta results are now available online while Jet Photographic have just released photographs of the racing. View them on their web site here.
17th July 2002 The draw for Molesey Regatta next Saturday has been published and can be viewed on their web site here.
17th July 2002 Paul Goldswain has submitted some good photos taken at the weekend. They can be found at the bottom of the Henley Vets and Bedford Quarts (page 2) pages. See Photographs Page.
15th July 2002 Adrian Fletcher reports - Our friends from SAS Rowing Club will be attending Staines Regatta once again and camping at the club, we expect them to arrive on the Friday. The British Airways Rowing Club will be hosting SAS and running the barbecue on Saturday evening. Please make them very welcome.
15th July 2002 Left by the trailer at Bedford Quarts Regatta yesterday was some clothing. I will bring down the club on Tuesday evening at 6.30 but in the meantime please contact graham@strokeman.co.uk.
14th July 2002 At Bedford Quarts Regatta today, Staines entered several crews and had 2 wins, Tom Goldswain in The S4 Sculls and the Womens S1 coxed four. All the Staines crews had fine races. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
13th July 2002 Henley Veterans Regatta took place today and we are very pleased to report that there were gold medals in the Vet C fours event for the Staines crew and a fine race in the Vet D eights event. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
13th July 2002 Congratulation go today to Staines member and stalwart Remenham Club committee member, Lesley Malhi and her husband Jaz. They have announced that they are expecting there first baby in January. Our best wishes go to them.
12th July 2002 From Leanne Johns regarding the Pubs and Clubs Regatta - I know some of you are planning to enter teams and therefore coach/cox them but we are still short of people to coach/cox other crews. Please help by volunteering yourselves at the earliest opportunity. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks, Leanne (Email leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk)
12th July 2002 There will be a party again this year on the evening of Staines Regatta, 27th July. Please come along and enyoy yourselves. More details later.
12th July 2002 Title of 'swimmer of the month' goes to novice sculler Mike Piper who has tested the temperature of the Thames twice this week. He is racing in a Vet C four at Bedford on Sunday and has promised the crew he will not try again!
11th July 2002 Jet Photographic have just released photographs of the rowing crews at HRR on their web site here.
11th July 2002 More Henley Royal Regatta photographs have been added this morning to the bottom of Page 1 of the Henley Photos . These were kindly submitted by Isle of Wight member, Martin Sturgess. See Photographs Page.
11th July 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore advises that the Clubhouse will be CLOSED to members on Friday the 19th July as there will be a private function running.
10th July 2002 The draw for the Bedford Quarts Sprint Regatta on Sunday 14 July has been published and can be found on the Bedford RC website.
10th July 2002 The draw for Henley Veterans Regatta has been published and can be found on the Upper Thames website (UK).
10th July 2002 A few more photographs have been added to the bottom of Page 2 of the Henley pictures. They have been sent by Alex Fitzgerald but taken by Jo Gamble. See Photographs Page.
9th July 2002 A message now from Hayley Vrublevskis - I have got a sample AIO from JL clothing if anyone is interested in having a look at the quality & having another try at getting one this year!! The cost will be between £40-£50, depending on size of order, & turnaround time is 3-4 weeks. NB Sizes: If you are unsure then please let me have your waist/bust/chest so I can ask JL for advice. The sample is a Women's MEDIUM & fits me so they do seem to make them on the small size.....or maybe I should start admitting to myself that I'm getting fat!! NB: For those of you using spare AIOs from the kit box please return ASAP - If you have been quite active in racing in any borrowed kit over the last few weeks PLEASE consider buying it. hvrublevskis@siebel.com
9th July 2002 'Natures Images' has a photograph of the Staines Wyfold four on their website here
9th July 2002 The following message has been recieved from Murray Litvak, Club Secretary and Staines Regatta Committee member. - Murray writes - Unless we can find swan herders the regatta may not happen!!!!!
9th July 2002 Last night saw the return of club president Don Moore and safety officer Graham Standbrook from Henley. Coxed by Roy Dauncey they rowed 'The Dawdler' the 32 miles down from Henley in just 1 day. They were all very pleased to get home!
8th July 2002 A message this morning from Staines Wyfold contender Duncan Speight - Just a quick mail to thank everyone one for their support during the Henley week. I logged on this morning to find at least 20 good luck and congratulations messages from various members of the club and I have to say it was greatly appreciated. Thanks again and hopefully we'll see you at the BC soon to thank you all personally, cheers Duncan, Tim, Alex and Gids.
7th July 2002 A few photographs have been added to the bottom of Page 2 of the Henley pictures. They have been sent by Matthew Griffiths who took them from the umpires launch during the Staines versus Leander race. See Photographs Page.
6th July 2002 Just published! Photos taken today at Henley Royal Regatta. See Photographs Page.
5th July 2002 News from Henley Royal Regatta this morning is that our Staines crew in the Wyfold fours unfortunately lost to Leander by 1 length. Leander won in the following times- 2.06 (Barrier), 3.36 (Fawley), 7.46 (Finish). Full details on the official HRR website here.
5th July 2002 Steve Ballantine emails this morning. - Hello folks I have a pair of tickets for Remenham on Saturday. Please call me and let me know if you want them 07881-534898
4th July 2002 Latest news from Henley Royal Regatta is that our Staines crew in the Wyfold fours beat Eton Excelsior in this afternoon's race after Eton were disqualified. No times were taken in the circumstances. They go on to tomorrow's race (Friday) where they will compete against last year's winners, Leander. The time of tomorrow's race is 10.45 am. Full details on the official HRR website here.
3rd July 2002 We are delighted to report that at Henley Royal Regatta today the Staines crew in the Wyfold fours beat Bradford-on-Avon RC by 3/4 length in the following times - 2.08 (Barrier), 3.37 (Fawley), 7.32 (Finish). The crew go on to race Eton Excelsior tomorrow (Thursday). The time of the race is 5.05 pm. Full details on the official HRR website here.
3rd July 2002 Leanne Johns asks - If anyone would like to put anything in the next edition of the printed newsletter, could you please provide me with it by Friday 5th July. Email leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk
1st July 2002 Two emails have been recieved from Tim Akroyd and are reproduced here-
1.) Andy, Charlie and myself have been discussing hiring taxis to take us to and collecting us from Henley on Saturday for the yearly Pimms fest. This is apart from the taxis that Alex/Dunk have organised to take people from Woking/Guildford. Interested people for the Staines contingent at the moment include Me, Charlie, Andy, Pete + Sarah and Roul Is anybody else interested in joining this elite group ? In the past we have left the boathouse at 11ish in the morning and have been collected at Remenham at about 11.30pm...this is after the BBQ and fireworks...(which to me is the best bit of the whole week!) If you do wish to join I must have a definite answer by tomorrow evening (Gids take note)...when I understand Andy will book the cabs... Here's to a marvellous weekend. Tim.
2.) I know this is a bit late in the day but a few of us fellow SOBS thought it would be good to have a picnic on the Sunday at Henley, to sober up from the day before. The idea is to bring food and drink and encamp ourselves near the start. If you wander up the bank I am sure you will find other wandering SOBS members... Aim for midday as a time to meet and in the region of the first 400m of the course...just so that we can find each other. If anybody has a portable BBQ...so much the better, though let us all know so we know to bring some food to cook ! It is very easy to find if you haven't been there before. As you come into Henley traffic is directed to car parks near to the start of the course (cost £12-15). Park and then just wander along to the start. Simple. You don't need to let me know if you can make it this time....just turn up! It's that simple !! Look forward to seeing the normal crowd and perhaps some new and old faces too...perhaps? Go on you know it makes sense, it's Henley after all !! Only happens once a year... Tim.
1st July 2002 Paul Goldswain has submitted a few photos taken at Egham Regatta yesterday. They can be viewed on the Results Page
1st July 2002 The timetable for Henley Royal Regatta has been released on their web site here and reveals that the Staines Wyfold four are competing against Bradford-on-Avon RC at 5.45 pm on Wednesday.
30th June 2002 No wins for Staines today at Egham Regatta but some exciting racing and controversial decisions. See Results Page for details.
29th June 2002 The draw for Henley Royal Regatta has now been released with the Staines crew competing in the Wyfold Fours against Bradford-on-Avon. The race will take place on Wednesday, the time to be advised shortly. The winner will race the winner of Eton Excelsior and Tideway Scullers School on Thursday. Full details available on the official Henley Royal Regatta web site here.
27th June 2002 The draw for Henley Veterans Regatta on the 13th July has been released but not online. The draw for Staines crews is as follows - Vet C Four (Division B) - 1.15pm Staines v Peterboro City - winner meets winner of Quintin v Milton Keynes in final at 5.00pm ----Vet D Eight - 12.20pm Staines V Upper Thames - winner meets Walbrook (they get a bye) in the final at 4.24pm.
27th June 2002 Photograph of the Staines crew at Henley Women's Regatta is available on the Jet Photographic web site here
27th June 2002 Clare Wood advises that the Committee Meeting is being re-scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday in July ( July 9th) due to Henley week.
25th June 2002 Our congratulations go to our club secretary Murray Litvak and his wife Helen after they announced they are expecting their first child. It is due to be born around the end of December. See TFTRB PAGE for the details.
23rd June 2002 Good news for our senior coxless four from Henley Royal Regatta. Their entry in the Wyfold Fours has been accepted without the need for them to row in the qualifying races. More news to follow later. Official Henley page here
23rd June 2002 Steve Tassell has more to add concerning Staines fortunes at Women’s Henley this year, please go to the Results Page for more info.
22nd June 2002 News from Henley Women's Regatta today is that the Staines crew of Sarah Fudge (stroke), Jenny Edmunds, Zoe Mitchell, Jodi Davis and Jo Hawkes (cox) unfortunately lost in their first round of racing in the Club 4s event to Vesta Rowing Club. Vesta won the race by 1 1/2 lengths in a time of 6 mins 8 secs. Full results here.
22nd June 2002 Several Staines crews are competing in next Sunday's (30th June) Egham Regatta. These crews consist mainly of junior and inexperienced rowers so support from spectators is particularly deserved. The draw has been published and can be viewed here.
21st June 2002 Leanne Johns advises - Yes..it's that time again! I have somehow been nominated to organise this years pubs n clubs regatta on Sunday September 1st 2002. I have attached some entry forms and a poster for anyone wishing to prey on people at work! Additional forms etc will be at the club this weekend. I would also like to hear from people willing to cox. Your help is needed! Please return completed forms with cheques asap. Download the poster here and entry form here
20th June 2002 Steve Tassell reports - David Beckham and the lads aren’t the only team facing their adversary this weekend…Staines will once again be represented at Henley Women’s Regatta this Saturday in Club 4’s. The crew contains Sarah Fudge (stroke), Jenny Edmunds, Zoe Mitchell, Jodi Davis and Jo Hawkes (cox). First race is at 11:08am against Vesta so bring it on and lets get out on the bank and cheer for Staines! If you want to view the full draw and times go to www.hwr.org.uk. See you there!
17th June 2002 No wins unfortunately at the weekend for our crews at Reading Amateur Regatta. Competing were the senior men and women and the novice/S4 men. Full results will be available shortly here
16th June 2002 Great news for all veteran oarsmen. Mike Piper is organising the 'over 27s' with the aim to get everyone who wants to row out on the water. Mike would like everyone who wishes to row to contact him at mike.piper@swanhill.co.uk or alternatively come down to the club at 8.00 am prompt next Sunday 23rd June. This is the ideal opportunity for members who which to make a return to rowing or new members to come and start.
12th June 2002 Clare Wood advises that the committee would like to thank all the bar staff who helped at Ted Dyos' party and specifically Mike Piper for investigating and unblocking the toilets! The committee has also given the go ahead to purchase eight new ultra-lightweight blades.
11th June 2002 A few photos of Walton And Weybridge Ladies Regattas have just been received from Paul Goldswain. See Photographs Page.
9th June 2002 Two wins today at Weybridge Ladies Regatta for the novice women in the coxed four and eights event. See Results Page.
9th June 2002 A press release for Staines Regatta has just been received from Helen Litvak. Click here to view.
9th June 2002 Last night saw the 'Alison Bond' boat naming ceremony and Ted Dyos' 70th birthday celebrations. Many members, past and present were there and fond memories were rekindled. See Photographs Page.
6th June 2002 Adrian Tollett advises - I learned today that former SBC member Denis Clarke died on 2nd June. I understand that the funeral will be for family members only. I can provide further details if required. adrian_tollett@hotmail.com
5th June 2002 A short report on Worcester and Monmouth regattas has just been received from Alex FitzGerald and can be found on the Results Page. Alex has also submitted a few more photos of the Dinner Dance. See Photographs Page.
4th June 2002 It is rumoured that the Open Elite Coxless Pair and the Womens Senior 2 Coxed Four won at Worcester regatta last Saturday. No information has been received from either crew so official confirmation has yet to take place.
4th June 2002 The pair of swans that have nested on the club lawn for the past three years have successfully bred again. Yesterday saw the first of the six cygnets hatch from the eggs. They hatched six days later this year and are all said to be healthy and well.
3rd June 2002 The draw for Walton Regatta next weekend has been published and is available here.
2nd June2002 Roger Moulding has been spotted around the club grounds doing some gardening. He has been trimming the hedging that borders Riverside Drive.
31st May 2002 Please note that Peter Smith has acquired a new email address. It can be found on the Contact Us Page.
31st May 2002 A report now from a 'young lady' who wishes to remain anonymous about the Oscars themed dinner dance last Saturday - Thanks go to Steve Tassell and Jo Hawkes for organizing this year's annual dinner themed as "A night at the Oscars". The evening started when Genghis Khan (Duncan) and Ming (Steve T) made a grand entrance by yelling and falling to the floor as people were tucking into their delectable pork terrine starter. The award ceremony was carried out throughout the meal, the tables themed as award winning films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Graduate were filled with faces of old and new. The band played renditions of Madonna, complete with coned basque and Tina Turner complete with Silly Wig, although Zoe stole the show at this point with a full on Tina Turner impression that could have won her another Oscar! Duncan won an award for Most Spectacular crash, some might say this was not really acceptable with him being Captain of Boats even though he used the old "hangover" excuse. A plea from the Captain "please do not follow by example". We managed to raise approx. £650 from the raffle thanks to Bob Slade for donating the Mountain Bike which was won by Gideon, The Runnymede Hotel for donating Dinner for 2 which was won by Elaine and James, Swan Hill for donating Pizza Express vouchers won by Jo Hawkes and Townends Estate Agents for M & S Vouchers won by Zoe. Smiffy tried to claim the 1 hours coaching session (so that he wouldn't have to do it) but alas it promptly found its way back into the raffle and was won by someone yet to enjoy the thrills and spills of Rowing. The winners of the awards are as follows; Tom Goldswain - Most Improved Oarsman ---- Mike Piper - Club Person of the Year ---- Ted Dyos - Services to Rowing ---- Duncan Speight - Most Spectacular Crash ---- Zoe Mitchell - Moving from Novice to Senior squad in 1 season ---- Leanne, Christie, Gayle, Sally - Crew with Attitude (on the water that is!)
31st May 2002 Photographs of the Dinner Dance last Saturday have just been received from Leanne Johns and Steve Tassell. See Photographs Page.
28th May 2002 JUNE COMMITTEE MEETING - REVISED DATE TO REMEMBER Will Committee Members please remember that it was agreed the next meeting would be the 2nd Tuesday of June (11th) at 8.30pm and NOT the 1st Tuesday. This is to accommodate all those people that will off celebrating the Jubilee.
27th May 2002 Murray Litvak advises - VET B DOUBLE AT NATIONAL VETS Following an earlier piece regarding the possibility of running the above event, it now seems there has been sufficient interest for the event to be run. So all you vets, pair off with someone of the right age and sex and get practicing.
23rd May 2002 Captain, Clare Wood, writes - Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Dinner Dance so this is a plea to anyone not supporting the event - Please support the raffle! Leanne Johns adds - "Prizes include a Mountain Bike (kindly donated by Bob), Dinner for 2 at the Runnymede, M & S Vouchers, Microsoft Computer Games, Champagne and lots more!"
19th May 2002 Coate Water Regatta was a complete shambles reports Paul Goldswain. Apparently yesterday's regatta progressively degenerated into chaos as it ran later and later behind time. This culminated in Paul's junior sculler son Tom waiting two and a quarter hours at the start in cold conditions and finally being told to race someone that was not even in his event! Tom finally withdrew from the regatta and demanded the return of his money. This comes after the regatta withdrew the entire veteran entry due to over subscription.
16th May 2002 We are sad to report the death of Chris Roullier last Saturday 11th May 2002. The club sends its condolences to Chris's family.
16th May 2002 From a rambling email from Duncan Speight - Well it's that time again SOBS is coming around fast and we want you there! Back by public demand the venue for June SOBS will be the Anglers Retreat...By popular demand SOBS will be on 12th June (second Wednesday). This is mainly due to the bank holiday weekend. For those of you that went to the first SOBS all those years (ok months!) ago you may remember it.... it's the one with the mesmerising fish tank at the back of the restaurant. As you may have noticed Tim is not able to arrange this one as he is swanning off, sorry I mean working in the US for a few weeks, although I am told that he will be back for the event. Tim has promised that he will keep up the training for the Henley program so we have no need to worry... but knowing Tim and his business lunches..... TIM WE HAVE OUR SPIES.... WE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!! :-) We would also like to get your input as to the next SOBS do... we had thought about a picnic during Henley week... maybe on the Saturday. It would be good to get the club together as a whole for at least part of the day. Maybe we could congregate up near the start, section off an area then get down to what SOBS is all about! Some news for those of you that may not already know. Julian Blackman, a member of Staines about 6-7 years ago is getting married next weekend (25th May) to his fiancé Karen. I'd like to wish them well and hope they have a fantastic day. On the rowing front we have got off to a good start this season with wins at both Evesham and Bedford, the Novice men won on Sunday at Evesham and from what I understand the SBC mob were going wild on the bank!! The Women's S3 4+ also won in emphatic style! The Novice women were not quite so lucky, their chances were thwarted by a geographically challenged swan.... "otherwise we would have had em!" was heard a number of times after the race. The girls plan to have their revenge this weekend at Coate Water Park. Tom, Staines's psycho junior sculler is still on great form winning on Sunday and getting to the final on Saturday. The Bedford weekend also has a surprise in store, the OB's of SOBS managed a win in Elite coxed fours beating IC in the final.... the margin, two feet but hey a wins a win (well unless your IC! hehehe!!) Anyway let me know if you are able to make it to SOBS and once I have an idea of numbers I'll book the table.
15th May 2002 Our secretary, Murray Litvak advises - VETS NATIONAL CHAMPS A call has come from St Catherine's College Rowing Society asking for opposition to race a mixed double in the above event. It seems they are Vet B, but a suitable handicap could be applied. The organisers have hinted they will run the event if they can get the numbers. If there are any members that are up for that can they let the college know at stcatherinesbcl@maillist.ox.ac.uk
13th May 2002 The draw for Coate Water Regatta next Saturday should be released soon and can be viewed here.
12th May 2002 A plea from our bar officer. - Could any members, who could spare a little time for the club, please contact me as soon as possible. I really need a few people to help as bar staff on Ted's Birthday/ boat naming do on the 8th June....to ensure that a good time is had by all. Many thanks Terry Moore
11th May 2002 Leanne Johns reports from the committee meeting this week. --- It was decided in the committee meeting that the new pair will be named Alison Bond. A naming ceremony will be held on the same evening as Ted's Party (8th June) at 8pm as several regatta's are taking place on this day. Also Alison is in need of new members for the 100 club. £12per year and is drawn monthly. 2/3 income goes in prizes and 1/3 income is donated to the club. Can we also thank current members for the new ergo. And Ted is desperate for some help coaching the Juniors so volunteers are required!!!!
11th May 2002 Goods news from Bedford Amateur Regatta today as Staines beat Imperial College BC by 2 feet in the straight final of Elite Fours. Their winning time was 3 mins 44 secs. See Results Page
7th May 2002 New photographs have just been received of the Evesham weekend from Paul Goldswain. See Photographs Page
6th May 2002 NEW (OLD) COURSE FOR STAINES REGATTA After using the "sprint" course for several years the Staines Amateur Regatta Committee have decided to revert to the "long" course, with its sweeping Middlesex bend to test scullers to the limit. The course will run from the gate at St Peters Church down to the normal finish. An unnamed source said " make the torture longer for them", not quite what we hoped for, but there is a feeling that this may encourage more crews to enter. The regatta takes place on Saturday 27th July.
6th May 2002 At her own request, Leanne Johns our publicity officer has elected to be the next representative in the GOO GAME. Go and play with her!!
5th May 2002 Evesham Sprint Regatta. Fine wins today for the mens Novice coxed four, womens Senior 2 coxed four and Tom Goldswain in the mens Novice sculls. See results page.
4th May 2002 Evesham regatta took place today with a large contingent of Staines members competing. With some very close racing and 4 finals contested, there were no Staines victories. Evesham Rowing Club very kindly presented Ted Dyos with a tankard to commemorate his services to rowing. Ted started his rowing career at the age of 26 and is to celebrate his 70th birthday in June. He is warmly remembered at Evesham for supporting the regatta and making a significant contribution to the profits of the bar every year. See Photographs Page
1st May 2002 The swans nesting on the boat club lawn have now laid 5 eggs. More news soon.
30th April 2002 The draw for Evesham regatta this weekend has now been published and can be viewed here
26th April 2002 ANNUAL DINNER 2002 - Steve Tassell reminds everyone to reserve their tickets NOW - CLICK HERE for details.
26th
April 2002 The memory of the tragic accident when three Staines oarsmen
lost their lives exactly 31 years ago was rekindled last evening. At 7.00
pm, in the presence of several Staines crews and friends and families, a rowing
eight comprised of friends of the deceased oarsmen threw lilies into the river
in rememberance of the day that affected all their lives in 1971. Carol Choules,
the wife of one of the lost men, was present with her daughter Helen. They
also cast flowers in their own tribute. After the ceremony, the gathering
met at the club to renew old acquaintances. Please click on the photograph
for a larger image.
23rd April 2002 Captain, Clare Wood advises - We will be holding a minutes silence in memory of the rowers that lost their lives in the accident at Penton Hook in 1971. All rowers are invited to take part. Club approved coxes will be used as we will be rowing round to the lock to hold the silence. The minutes silence will take place at 7pm at the lock on Thursday 25th April (all boats should stay to the left side of the lock!) Any queries please contact me. clare.wood@swanhill.co.uk
22nd April 2002 From Leanne Johns - Update on the Holmes Place membership as follows: If there are 20 people interested we can join for £47 per month with free joining fee. We would all need to go to an induction evening and sign up on the same day. I would suggest Tuesday 30th April at 8.00pm. If you are interested please let me know if you can make next Tuesday. The membership can also be linked to other Holmes Places if Staines is not convenient.
21st April 2002 The pair of mute swans (the symbol of our club) that have nested in the club grounds for the last two years have again returned. They are currently nest building using leaves from the horse chestnut tree. More information later once the eggs have been laid.
17th April 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore has decided to shut the bar temporarily on Sunday lunchtimes due to insufficient demand. Normal service will resume as soon as the summer weather starts bringing in the crowds!
16th April 2002 Our Social Sectretary, Steve Tassell, has a couple of things to celebrate. Firstly, he broke the 4 hour barrier in the London Marathon last Sunday by finishing in a time of 3 hours and 58 minutes and secondly, by becoming engaged to his girlfriend Sarah Thompson. Sarah also ran the Marathon and finished in a time of 5 hours and 20 minutes.Our congratulations to them both.
16th April 2002 A message here from Tim Akroyd ---- Dear all, It is with great pleasure that I can inform you that the next SOBS dinner will be at Villa Rosa on Wednesday 1st May at 8.30pm. Villa Rosa is an Italian restaurant on Egham High Street, 13-15 The Precinct to be exact. As you all know SOBS was created for those of us who perhaps don't row as often as we once did but who still want to stay in touch with each other. To this end it would be great if some of you who have not been able to make the last few dinners could come along to this meal. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME!! Let me know, as usual, if you can or can't make it. Best wishes, Tim. (email Tim.Akroyd@FERRING.COM)
15th April 2002 David Biddulph has put a summary of the new ARA rule changes that took effect on the 1st April 2002. Thay can be viewed on his web site here.
13th April 2002 Bob Slade has been told by the local lock-keeper that the brownish slime that is collecting on our boats is due to the algal bloom that has been caused by the recent sunny and warm weather. Apparently, the algae is particularly noticeable in the upper reaches of the Thames.
13th April 2002 John Walton advises that he has just placed an order for a new womens double/pair to complement the current stock of boats after agreement from the committee recently.
12th April 2002 Don't forget that tonight is Terry Sweeney's pre-marriage drink party at the Golden Grove in Chertsey. Terry will be there from early evening onwards. All friends and aquaintances are welcome.
11th April 2002 Please make a note in your diaries for Saturday 8th June 2002. Ted Dyos has two things to celebrate and is throwing a party in their honour. Firstly, he is retiring from work and secondly, he will be 70 years old. He wants to invite all who know him to the club from 7.30pm onwards where a lavish supply of high quality food will be laid on. His long time drinking partner, Peter Smith advises that Ted will supply free drinks as well but we don't know whether Ted knows it yet. Come down and have a great time.
9th April 2002 News from Leanne Johns - I am trying to organise a subsidised membership for the new Holmes Place in Staines. The cost will obviously depend on the number of people interested. If you are interested please contact me on leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk by Friday 12th April 2002.
7th April 2002 Bedford Spring Fours and Small Boats Head took place today with several Staines crews competing. Winning his event was Tom Goldswain in the J16 Sculls coming 1st of 5 in a time of 8 mins 38 secs and then competing in the Novice sculls came 7th of 23 in a time of 8 mins 28 secs. See Results Page and Photographs Page or here for official results.
4th April 2002 The draw for Bedford Spring Fours and Small Boats Head on Sunday 7th April 2002 has been published and is available for viewing here
31st March 2002 News from Peter Sweeney is that his brother, Terry, is getting married shortly. In celebration, Terry is having a pre-nuptial drink at the Golden Grove public house in Chertsey on Friday the 12th April 2002. I think that Peter mentioned that Terry would buy a drink for any friends that turn up! Do come along and make Terry's day!!!
26th March 2002 ANNUAL DINNER 2002 Fantastic event arranged by Steve Tassell at Dorney Lake (same venue as last year) on 25th May. People will be expected to dress for the Oscars! CLICK HERE for details.
26th March 2002 If you fancy a trip to Denmark on the 15th June 2002 to enjoy the company of our friends the SAS Roklubben then read on. Johnny Bûgel from SAS advises - 'SAS Rowing Club invites to the annual outrigger regatta for amateur rowers.The regatta will this year again be held as a sprinter regatta over 350 meters. 3 boats per start and all rowers are certain of at least 2 races if enough participants. Succesfull rowers can look forward to plenty of exercise'. See here for regatta details.
25th March 2002 The University Boat Race will be screened at the club on Saturday afternoon. All members and friends will be welcome. The race is due to start at 2.10pm.
25th March 2002 Publicity Officer, Leanne Johns comments - I am trying to put together a scrap book of press cuttings. If anybody has any cuttings I would be pleased to hear from them (photocopies are fine if people do not want to part with the originals). Contact details on the Contact Us page.
23rd March 2002 The Head of the River Race took place this morning with two Staines crews competing. The results are as follows. Staines II (Novice) - start 412 finish 367 (38th of 51) - time 21 mins 35.20 secs, Staines I (Open) - start 396-finish 123 (47th of 83) - time 19 mins 23.21 secs. One of the most impressive crews of the day must have been the Tideway Scullers Novice eight who started at 418 and finished in 63rd position. Full results here
21st March 2002 Roger Pailes reports that the red boards are still up at the locks rendering the Thames unrowable again. In Roger's opinion rowing at Staines at the weekend is unlikely to take place because of this.
19th March 2002 My apologies for this web site not being updated for some time. This is due to the host server (Tiscali) being down for major works making it impossible to upload any amendments. I hope they don't do it too often or I may have to move the web site again!
18th March 2002 The annual AGM of Staines Regatta was held at the clubhouse on Friday, followed by a cheese and wine party to thank the supporters of previous years. Over the next few months plans will take shape for this years regatta, which will take place on July 27th 2002.
18th March 2002 Our secretary, Murray Litvak advises --- THE TILL HAS ARRIVED!!!! Members will be delighted to know the long running saga of the till for the bar has been resolved. After several years of no working till, we now have a fully functioning till that can be ably operated by our new bar person Terry Moore. PS Thanks to Terry for running the bar on Friday night.
18th March 2002 If you have any of the historic cups and trophies that belong to the club, Peter Smith would like to know about them. He is attempting to collate all the Staines hardware to preserve our valuable history. Please contact Peter on -- day 020 8745 0812 -- mob 07961 804438
17th March 2002 Roger Pailes reports that, while coxing today, he saw a mink in the river and subsequently on the riverbank opposite the gas works today! Sadly, these lovely animals have had a devastating effect on the native wildlife around our waterways.
16th March 2002 Kingston Head took place today with only one Staines crew competing, the Open VIII. They started at No 4 and finished in 34th place with a time of 16 mins 0.36 secs.
11th March 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore writes:-- Please note the latest bar opening times. Tuesdays - Open after training, Sundays - Open from 12.00 noon. Also members and their guests are invited to the End of Winter Training Party on Saturday the 30th at the club. All very welcome.
10th March 2002 Weybridge Veterans Head took place today with the Staines Vet C crew being the fastest four. Highlight was them beating the Burway Vet C eight by 2 seconds! Full results here
9th March 2002 In very high winds and atrocious conditions the organisers cancelled the 2002 Womens Head of the River Race today. The two Staines crews, who were just boating, were obviously very disappointed as were other crews who had travelled great distances to compete. Two crews capsized but were rescued successfully.
8th March 2002 At last, Bulletin No 2 has been released for the World Masters Regatta in Prague in September 2002. It is available to view here.
6th March 2002 The start order for the Weybridge Veterans Head next Sunday has been published and can be viewed here.
5th March 2002 Social Secretary, Steve Tassell reminds all club members that the bar will be open every Tuesday evening and every Sunday lunchtime from 1.00pm onwards. Terry Moore has made a great effort to sort out the bar so please support him by coming down and having a drink.
4th March 2002 Murray Litvak advises - STAINES REGATTA AGM- FRIDAY 15TH MARCH On this evening the clubhouse will be closed to members of the club, for the regatta meeting to take place. Sorry for this, but please remember that this does take place on our "home" water, so it is very worthwhile event.
2nd March 2002 Hayley Vrublevskis writes - Can I take this opportunity (in my Membership Secretary hat) to remind those hoping to race at Kingston that membership fees have to be paid prior to competing in that event and to all members that SUBS ARE DUE NOW. See the Membership Page for details.
1st March 2002 Claire Wood has kindly offered to tow the trailer to Putney Town RC this Saturday. She will be leaving SBC at approximately 8.00am so please ensure your boat is loaded prior to this time and advise Claire accordingly. The trailer will remain at Putney Town until after the Womens HORR.
28th February 2002 If you have this web site as one of your favourites, please check that you have the new web site address or you may be looking at the old version. The address for this site should either be http://www.stainesboatclub.co.uk or a longer address with the word 'tiscali' somewhere in it. If it has 'btinternet' mentioned then you will need to delete the favourite and remake it. For further information please email me.
27th February 2002 Useful information just in from Lesley Malhi - Apparently the whole Thames is on 'red' at the moment, but for future info, please call the following number. (This has been updated recently and now is part of the 'Floodline' number'). Call 0845 988 1188 When prompted dial '1' and when asked for the speed dial no, dial '01113'. This will give you pre-recorded info on the state of play. It does work as I have just tried it.
27th February 2002 River levels this morning are still quite high and unchanged since yesterday. If anyone knows the current warning board situation then please let me know.
21th February 2002 The yellow boards are up again this evening at Bell Weir Lock and we have just heard that Burway Head has been CANCELLED on the advise of the Environment Agency.
21th February 2002 News from Ted Dyos this lunchtime is that all the yellow boards have been removed at the locks giving the river an all clear for rowing at last.
20th February 2002 Due to poor service, I have just moved the bulk of this web site from BT Internet to Tiscali. You shouldn't notice much difference but if you do, then please email me graham@strokeman.co.uk
20th February 2002 The start order has been published for Burway Head next Saturday and is available here
18th February 2002 News in an email from Clare Wood - 'Just a quick update from Bob Slade - The yellow boards are now up on our stretch of the river but Burway is still on Red Boards but they are expected to go to yellow soon. The river inspector would not comment on long term forcast, as rain is expected!!!. Watch this space.'
18th February 2002 News from Molesey Veterans Head is that Peter Lipscomb, rowing in a Weybridge crew, won his event on Saturday. Peter, who is an ex Staines/British Airways member, is to join the Staines World Masters eight as bowman and will compete this September in Prague.
13th February 2002 For those that are interested in dining with good company, here is an extract from an email by Duncan Speight received today - 'We also had a New Years SOBS (see Tales of the River Bank 12/11/01 for meaning), being that the first Tuesday of the month was a Tuesday, those that were there participated in fun and frolics, including naked rowing........... the crew will be revealed at the next SOBS (ONLY THEIR NAMES!!) So for the next SOBS! It will have to be next Tuesday 19th Feb, location TBA. If you could let me know who would like to come along to give me an idea of numbers I will find somewhere in the local area. All are welcome but please let me know so that we get enough seats! My details are below. Tel-01483-824475, Wk-01932-776397, Mob-07767-322411, e-mail: duncan.speight@gxs.ge.com Hope to see you at the next SOBS, Cheers - Dunk'
12th February 2002 A message here from Steve Tassell - I am running in the London Marathon on 14th April for the National Asthma Campaign. My target is to raise £1,300 for this good cause and I am still looking for sponsors! Please let me know if you wish to sponsor me by return, all donations warmly received! Contact Steve on tass102@hotmail.com
12th February 2002 Our Social secretary, Steve Tassell, advises that the Annual Dinner has been provisionally booked for 25th May 2002 at Dorney Lake (same venue as last year) and that people will be expected to dress for the Oscars! More details to follow.
12th February 2002 Eagle eyed oarsman, Paul Hopkins, has just pointed out that Burway are to hold a Junior and Veterans Regatta on 28th July 2002 which is the day after Staines Regatta.
10th February 2002 Staines has withdrawn from entering Molesey Veterans Head next weekend hoping that the river will allow competition at Burway Head on 23rd February instead.
10th February 2002 This weekend saw Staines fielding 2 eights and 2 fours at Putney Town Rowing Club at Chiswick due to the fast stream conditions on the Staines stretch of the Thames. Our thanks to Steve Ballantine for hiring and operating the towing van. Crews are reminded that, if the car park is full, not to park on the kerbs adjacent to the Gate House of the Crematorium. This followed an incident on Saturday where the lady of this house subjected several members to verbal abuse and appeared to be looking to inflame the situation!
8th February 2002 Subject to the river conditions, the club is intending to do the following events:- Molesey Vets Head - 16th February, Burway Head - 23rd February, Reading Uni Head - 2nd March, Womens HOR - 9th March, Kingston head - 16th March, Mens HOR 23rd March, Vets HOR 24th March
6th February 2002 Due to flood waters, the organisers of Henley Head were reluctantly forced to call it off today. It is now officially cancelled and entry cheques will be torn up.
5th February 2002 The draw for Henley Head this Saturday is now available here. The race is still on as there has been no official cancellation of the event at this stage due to the fast stream.
5th February 2002 Isle of Wight member, Martin Sturgess, has just submitted some photographs from last years Henley Royal Regatta in July and the Masked Ball in May. Look for the links on the Photographs page
4th February 2002 News just in from Bob Slade. Due to the possibility of not being able to row on the Staines stretch of the Thames for some time, Bob has arranged Tideway rowing for the next couple of months. He has gained permission from Putney Town Rowing Club to put the boat trailer in their car park and boat from there until after the HOR's. If you wish to put your boat on the trailer for this weekend then please liase with Bob.
4th February 2002 This afternoon there are 47 flood watch reports covering most of the upper Thames region above Teddington Lock. See Links page
3rd February 2002 For those of you interested in travelling to compete or support on behalf of Staines Boat Club in the World Masters Regatta in Prague during September, there is some newly published information. Helen Litvak of Otter Tours has prepared some preliminary details for travelling and accommodation. Please use the Otter Tours link on the Links page
2nd February 2002 Following yet more rain there are now 10 flood watch reports this morning for the upper regions of the Thames. This has caused the cancellation of Hampton Eights and Fours Head. Check the Thames report from the environment Agency on the Links page
1st February 2002 With all members membership subscriptions due the end of this month, you are encouraged to subscribe now to help Hayley with the rush. A brand new membership form has been created and can be downloaded directly from the Membership page. Please complete the form and hand to Hayley with your cheque or post directly to the club, marked for her attention. This will save the postage costs for sending out renewal forms.
31th January 2002 A message just in from novice oarsman Terry Moore who has been working feverishly behind the boat club bar. - 'Please could you post on the web site that the bar will be open on Sunday on return from the tideway... and hopefully will continue if supported well. Regards Terry.'
The level of the Thames has dropped slightly overnight but is still high. A new link for the Environment Agency Thames Flood page has been added to the Links page
30th January 2002 Roger Pailes advises that, because of the high levels of the river, the club is to tow a trailer to the Tideway on Saturday so training this weekend will take place there. Crews are to meet at 8.00 am prompt at the club to load the boats on the trailer. The destination will be Putney Town RC near Chiswick Bridge. For more details please contact Clare Wood or Bob the Dog.
29th January 2002 Otter Tours are arranging the Staines Boat Club's trip to the World Masters Regatta in Prague during September. Look for the link on the Links page
29th January 2002 The level of the Thames has risen again today and reports have been received of flood warnings for the upper reaches. The likelihood therefore is that the continuing fast stream will prevent rowing for several days.
27th January 2002 News today from Tony Rawlings that the crew of himself, Graham Thomas, Tom Williams and Rob Strange are to enter their coxless four in Henley Head on 9th February. Having not competed for some years but now training regularly, this will certainly be a crew to watch!
27th January 2002 Unfortunately, Peter Smith told us that the red boards have been raised due to the high water conditions and consequently rowing has been stopped. With the forecast of more rain it seems unlikely that we can resume rowing for a few days which will rule out evening outings this week. Let us keep our fingers crossed for training next weekend. STOP PRESS - Just heard that the yellow boards are up at Chertsey although conditions are roughly the same!!!
21st January 2002 Roger Pailes has submitted some photographs taken by him of the Windsor Oarsmens Cross Country last Saturday. See Photographs Page
20th January 2002 Forty eight crews competed in the Remenham Challenge head race today at Molesey, including five eights from Staines. See Results Page and Photographs Page
19th January 2002 The provisional start list for the Remenham Challenge tomorrow is published here
19th January 2002 Yet more old photographs have been received from Peter Smith. You can see them by visiting the Photographs Page
18th January 2002 A communication in today from Georgina Kaim in aid of ORBIS, sight saving charity -
Presenting a lecture by Jonathan Gornall at The Royal Geographical Society - 'Rowing the Atlantic Alone' - Chief sub-editor of The Times, Jonathan Gornall, set out as a novice rower to race across the Atlantic in a two-man team. The attempt went awry after problems, including his shipmate deciding to retire after only two weeks afloat. Left alone, Jonathan pressed on for 1,000 miles before finally giving up what had become an unequal battle with time, the elements and his own state of mind. Finally, he was obliged to watch as his boat was burnt and scuttled at sea. "I have taken a note of the co-ordinates of my final position and they will be carved on my heart". Jonathan Gornall - Wednesday 30TH January 2002 , Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR - Drinks 6.00pm - New Map Room, Lecture 7.00pm - Lecture Theatre, TICKETS £10 (£6 CONCESSIONS) - FOR TICKETS: Ring the credit card booking line on 020 7713 5247 or send a cheque made payable to ORBIS, with a s.a.e. to: G. Kaim, ORBIS, 17 Islington High St., London N1 9LQ.
16th January 2002 Remenham Challenge, the head race for crews from the seven founding clubs of Remenham Club, is taking place this Sunday 20th January. Staines Boat Club is entering 5 eights comprising veteran, intermediate and senior mens crews and intermediate and senior womens crews. The race takes place at 11.00am on the Molesey stretch of the river.
16th January 2002 Peter Smith has submitted a few old photos from the 1970/80's for publication. You can see them by visiting the Photographs Page
14th January 2002 Following a request from ex member Caroline Roberts for a means to contact old acquaintances, there is a new page entitled - SBC Rowers Reunited. This will allow the hundreds of Staines rowers from the past to pass on their memories to members of today and to contact their rowing friends of yesteryear. If you know of any Staines rowers who have tales to tell then please encourage them to fill in the form as there is a wealth of history out there to be known. Click here to view the page.
12th January 2002 The new membership rates and categories have now been announced and can be found on the Membership Page. If you have any queries then please contact Hayley Vrublevskis
9th January 2002 The water supply has been restored to the club after the recent heavy frosts caused a split pipe in the rising main in the boat house. As well as making the repair, John Lusty and Graham Stanbrook have also cleaned the toilets. Unfortunately, the womens showers are not working so it is suggested the female members use the mens showers for the time being!
7th January 2002 The 25th anniversary Oarsmens Cross Country Run, organised by Windsor Boys School, is taking place at 2.30 pm on Saturday 19th January 2002. Entries close on Monday 14th January and the details are held by Roger Pailes (01784 457343). Alternatively email the organisers direct windsorboysbc@hotmail.com
4th January 2002 Vice Captain Gideon Shalom is now the face to deface in the Goo Game. Click here
4th January 2002 Do try the new Supersprint Rowing Game developed by Rachell Quarell and Tim Granger. The highest score this week is apparently 3440. It can be found by clicking here
2nd January 2002 Another Staines member has made the headlines on the front page of the Chertsey edition of the Surrey Herald. Oarsman and Councellor, Adrian Tollett, has apparently been dressing as a shepherd (of biblical times) and protecting the fences, that enclose local sheep, against being broken down by errant ramblers. Copyright prevents us from showing his photograph but it is certainly worth looking to see what our members get up to in their spare time!
1st January 2002 Happy New Year! This web site is almost one year old and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have made it successful by making contributions to its content. If you feel you can give us any articles, photographs, history, news, competitions or gossip then please contact me graham@strokeman.co.uk If you have never contributed, now is the time to start!
29th July 2002 There has been a server/backbone problem with the Internet which has adversely affected this web site. Hopefully this will be repaired shortly and allow access at the normal speed. My apologies for the situation but it is unfortunately out of my control.
28th July 2002 Good news from Burway Veterans and Juniors Regatta today as 3 pots are secured for Staines by the Goldswain juniors. See Results Page
28th July 2002 The official results of Staines Regatta 2002 have just been released by Regatta Entry Secretary, Rodney Janes. Thay can be found on the Staines Regatta page.
27th July 2002 Three wins for Staines crews at Staines Regatta today. Successful crews were the Novice Womens Coxed Four, Vet C Coxed Four and Senior 3 Coxless pair. The lunchtime invitation eights race between British Airways and SAS Roklubben was won by British Airways by 1/2 length. Another notable event was Bob (the dog) Slade being reprimanded by the Umpire for coaching on his bike during a race. Bob could not see what all the fuss was about as the race was between two Staines crews and he is the Staines coach. After some discussion Bob and the Umpire agreed to differ in their opinions! See Results Page and Photographs Page.
26th July 2002 Last evening saw the arrival of the advance party of our Danish friends (SAS) who are camping on the club lawn. More will follow today for their usual support of Staines Regatta.
25th July 2002 Rumour has it that Steve Tassell, our chief women's coach and social secretary, took a dip in the Thames yesterday. Apparently he took a sculling boat out and 'someone' had forgotten to tighten a gate leading to the inevitable disaster. Peter Smith, who was running engine trials on the safety launch at the time, went to his aid.
23rd July 2002 Rodney Janes has released a FINAL version of the Staines Regatta draw. This again affects the Women's Novice Coxed Four and was due to a Parrs Priory crew being entered twice. There have also been minor modifications further down the draw. Consult the draw on Staines Regatta Page.
23rd July 2002 Yesterday we had the highest number of vistors to this web site on a single day that we have ever had. A total of 167 people visited, bringing the total for July to 1402 and the year so far to 7561.
22nd July 2002 News from Molesey Junior Regatta that took place yesterday has just come in from Paul Goldswain. He has also sent photographs taken on both Saturday and Sunday which can be found on the Molesey Regatta photographs page. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
22nd July 2002 Regatta organiser, Rodney Janes, has made a small amendment to the draw affecting only Event 8 (Womens Novice Coxed Fours). Consult the draw on Staines Regatta Page.
21st July 2002 The draw for Staines Regatta has now been completed and can be viewed from the link on the Staines Regatta Page.
20th July 2002 Molesey Regatta took place today with 3 fine wins for Staines' crews. Winning events were J16 Sculls, Vet C Coxed Fours and Elite Coxless Fours. Roger Pailes advises that non-rowing stars of the day were Michelle and Chrissie who went to the aid of a distressed women in a wheelchair. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
17th July 2002 Henley Veterans Regatta results are now available online while Jet Photographic have just released photographs of the racing. View them on their web site here.
17th July 2002 The draw for Molesey Regatta next Saturday has been published and can be viewed on their web site here.
17th July 2002 Paul Goldswain has submitted some good photos taken at the weekend. They can be found at the bottom of the Henley Vets and Bedford Quarts (page 2) pages. See Photographs Page.
15th July 2002 Adrian Fletcher reports - Our friends from SAS Rowing Club will be attending Staines Regatta once again and camping at the club, we expect them to arrive on the Friday. The British Airways Rowing Club will be hosting SAS and running the barbecue on Saturday evening. Please make them very welcome.
15th July 2002 Left by the trailer at Bedford Quarts Regatta yesterday was some clothing. I will bring down the club on Tuesday evening at 6.30 but in the meantime please contact graham@strokeman.co.uk.
14th July 2002 At Bedford Quarts Regatta today, Staines entered several crews and had 2 wins, Tom Goldswain in The S4 Sculls and the Womens S1 coxed four. All the Staines crews had fine races. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
13th July 2002 Henley Veterans Regatta took place today and we are very pleased to report that there were gold medals in the Vet C fours event for the Staines crew and a fine race in the Vet D eights event. See Results Page and Photographs Page.
13th July 2002 Congratulation go today to Staines member and stalwart Remenham Club committee member, Lesley Malhi and her husband Jaz. They have announced that they are expecting there first baby in January. Our best wishes go to them.
12th July 2002 From Leanne Johns regarding the Pubs and Clubs Regatta - I know some of you are planning to enter teams and therefore coach/cox them but we are still short of people to coach/cox other crews. Please help by volunteering yourselves at the earliest opportunity. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks, Leanne (Email leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk)
12th July 2002 There will be a party again this year on the evening of Staines Regatta, 27th July. Please come along and enyoy yourselves. More details later.
12th July 2002 Title of 'swimmer of the month' goes to novice sculler Mike Piper who has tested the temperature of the Thames twice this week. He is racing in a Vet C four at Bedford on Sunday and has promised the crew he will not try again!
11th July 2002 Jet Photographic have just released photographs of the rowing crews at HRR on their web site here.
11th July 2002 More Henley Royal Regatta photographs have been added this morning to the bottom of Page 1 of the Henley Photos . These were kindly submitted by Isle of Wight member, Martin Sturgess. See Photographs Page.
11th July 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore advises that the Clubhouse will be CLOSED to members on Friday the 19th July as there will be a private function running.
10th July 2002 The draw for the Bedford Quarts Sprint Regatta on Sunday 14 July has been published and can be found on the Bedford RC website.
10th July 2002 The draw for Henley Veterans Regatta has been published and can be found on the Upper Thames website (UK).
10th July 2002 A few more photographs have been added to the bottom of Page 2 of the Henley pictures. They have been sent by Alex Fitzgerald but taken by Jo Gamble. See Photographs Page.
9th July 2002 A message now from Hayley Vrublevskis - I have got a sample AIO from JL clothing if anyone is interested in having a look at the quality & having another try at getting one this year!! The cost will be between £40-£50, depending on size of order, & turnaround time is 3-4 weeks. NB Sizes: If you are unsure then please let me have your waist/bust/chest so I can ask JL for advice. The sample is a Women's MEDIUM & fits me so they do seem to make them on the small size.....or maybe I should start admitting to myself that I'm getting fat!! NB: For those of you using spare AIOs from the kit box please return ASAP - If you have been quite active in racing in any borrowed kit over the last few weeks PLEASE consider buying it. hvrublevskis@siebel.com
9th July 2002 'Natures Images' has a photograph of the Staines Wyfold four on their website here
9th July 2002 The following message has been recieved from Murray Litvak, Club Secretary and Staines Regatta Committee member. - Murray writes - Unless we can find swan herders the regatta may not happen!!!!!
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9th July 2002 Last night saw the return of club president Don Moore and safety officer Graham Standbrook from Henley. Coxed by Roy Dauncey they rowed 'The Dawdler' the 32 miles down from Henley in just 1 day. They were all very pleased to get home!
8th July 2002 A message this morning from Staines Wyfold contender Duncan Speight - Just a quick mail to thank everyone one for their support during the Henley week. I logged on this morning to find at least 20 good luck and congratulations messages from various members of the club and I have to say it was greatly appreciated. Thanks again and hopefully we'll see you at the BC soon to thank you all personally, cheers Duncan, Tim, Alex and Gids.
7th July 2002 A few photographs have been added to the bottom of Page 2 of the Henley pictures. They have been sent by Matthew Griffiths who took them from the umpires launch during the Staines versus Leander race. See Photographs Page.
6th July 2002 Just published! Photos taken today at Henley Royal Regatta. See Photographs Page.
5th July 2002 News from Henley Royal Regatta this morning is that our Staines crew in the Wyfold fours unfortunately lost to Leander by 1 length. Leander won in the following times- 2.06 (Barrier), 3.36 (Fawley), 7.46 (Finish). Full details on the official HRR website here.
5th July 2002 Steve Ballantine emails this morning. - Hello folks I have a pair of tickets for Remenham on Saturday. Please call me and let me know if you want them 07881-534898
4th July 2002 Latest news from Henley Royal Regatta is that our Staines crew in the Wyfold fours beat Eton Excelsior in this afternoon's race after Eton were disqualified. No times were taken in the circumstances. They go on to tomorrow's race (Friday) where they will compete against last year's winners, Leander. The time of tomorrow's race is 10.45 am. Full details on the official HRR website here.
3rd July 2002 We are delighted to report that at Henley Royal Regatta today the Staines crew in the Wyfold fours beat Bradford-on-Avon RC by 3/4 length in the following times - 2.08 (Barrier), 3.37 (Fawley), 7.32 (Finish). The crew go on to race Eton Excelsior tomorrow (Thursday). The time of the race is 5.05 pm. Full details on the official HRR website here.
3rd July 2002 Leanne Johns asks - If anyone would like to put anything in the next edition of the printed newsletter, could you please provide me with it by Friday 5th July. Email leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk
1st July 2002 Two emails have been recieved from Tim Akroyd and are reproduced here-
1.) Andy, Charlie and myself have been discussing hiring taxis to take us to and collecting us from Henley on Saturday for the yearly Pimms fest. This is apart from the taxis that Alex/Dunk have organised to take people from Woking/Guildford. Interested people for the Staines contingent at the moment include Me, Charlie, Andy, Pete + Sarah and Roul Is anybody else interested in joining this elite group ? In the past we have left the boathouse at 11ish in the morning and have been collected at Remenham at about 11.30pm...this is after the BBQ and fireworks...(which to me is the best bit of the whole week!) If you do wish to join I must have a definite answer by tomorrow evening (Gids take note)...when I understand Andy will book the cabs... Here's to a marvellous weekend. Tim.
2.) I know this is a bit late in the day but a few of us fellow SOBS thought it would be good to have a picnic on the Sunday at Henley, to sober up from the day before. The idea is to bring food and drink and encamp ourselves near the start. If you wander up the bank I am sure you will find other wandering SOBS members... Aim for midday as a time to meet and in the region of the first 400m of the course...just so that we can find each other. If anybody has a portable BBQ...so much the better, though let us all know so we know to bring some food to cook ! It is very easy to find if you haven't been there before. As you come into Henley traffic is directed to car parks near to the start of the course (cost £12-15). Park and then just wander along to the start. Simple. You don't need to let me know if you can make it this time....just turn up! It's that simple !! Look forward to seeing the normal crowd and perhaps some new and old faces too...perhaps? Go on you know it makes sense, it's Henley after all !! Only happens once a year... Tim.
1st July 2002 Paul Goldswain has submitted a few photos taken at Egham Regatta yesterday. They can be viewed on the Results Page
1st July 2002 The timetable for Henley Royal Regatta has been released on their web site here and reveals that the Staines Wyfold four are competing against Bradford-on-Avon RC at 5.45 pm on Wednesday.
30th June 2002 No wins for Staines today at Egham Regatta but some exciting racing and controversial decisions. See Results Page for details.
29th June 2002 The draw for Henley Royal Regatta has now been released with the Staines crew competing in the Wyfold Fours against Bradford-on-Avon. The race will take place on Wednesday, the time to be advised shortly. The winner will race the winner of Eton Excelsior and Tideway Scullers School on Thursday. Full details available on the official Henley Royal Regatta web site here.
27th June 2002 The draw for Henley Veterans Regatta on the 13th July has been released but not online. The draw for Staines crews is as follows - Vet C Four (Division B) - 1.15pm Staines v Peterboro City - winner meets winner of Quintin v Milton Keynes in final at 5.00pm ----Vet D Eight - 12.20pm Staines V Upper Thames - winner meets Walbrook (they get a bye) in the final at 4.24pm.
27th June 2002 Photograph of the Staines crew at Henley Women's Regatta is available on the Jet Photographic web site here
27th June 2002 Clare Wood advises that the Committee Meeting is being re-scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday in July ( July 9th) due to Henley week.
25th June 2002 Our congratulations go to our club secretary Murray Litvak and his wife Helen after they announced they are expecting their first child. It is due to be born around the end of December. See TFTRB PAGE for the details.
23rd June 2002 Good news for our senior coxless four from Henley Royal Regatta. Their entry in the Wyfold Fours has been accepted without the need for them to row in the qualifying races. More news to follow later. Official Henley page here
23rd June 2002 Steve Tassell has more to add concerning Staines fortunes at Women’s Henley this year, please go to the Results Page for more info.
22nd June 2002 News from Henley Women's Regatta today is that the Staines crew of Sarah Fudge (stroke), Jenny Edmunds, Zoe Mitchell, Jodi Davis and Jo Hawkes (cox) unfortunately lost in their first round of racing in the Club 4s event to Vesta Rowing Club. Vesta won the race by 1 1/2 lengths in a time of 6 mins 8 secs. Full results here.
22nd June 2002 Several Staines crews are competing in next Sunday's (30th June) Egham Regatta. These crews consist mainly of junior and inexperienced rowers so support from spectators is particularly deserved. The draw has been published and can be viewed here.
21st June 2002 Leanne Johns advises - Yes..it's that time again! I have somehow been nominated to organise this years pubs n clubs regatta on Sunday September 1st 2002. I have attached some entry forms and a poster for anyone wishing to prey on people at work! Additional forms etc will be at the club this weekend. I would also like to hear from people willing to cox. Your help is needed! Please return completed forms with cheques asap. Download the poster here and entry form here
20th June 2002 Steve Tassell reports - David Beckham and the lads aren’t the only team facing their adversary this weekend…Staines will once again be represented at Henley Women’s Regatta this Saturday in Club 4’s. The crew contains Sarah Fudge (stroke), Jenny Edmunds, Zoe Mitchell, Jodi Davis and Jo Hawkes (cox). First race is at 11:08am against Vesta so bring it on and lets get out on the bank and cheer for Staines! If you want to view the full draw and times go to www.hwr.org.uk. See you there!
17th June 2002 No wins unfortunately at the weekend for our crews at Reading Amateur Regatta. Competing were the senior men and women and the novice/S4 men. Full results will be available shortly here
16th June 2002 Great news for all veteran oarsmen. Mike Piper is organising the 'over 27s' with the aim to get everyone who wants to row out on the water. Mike would like everyone who wishes to row to contact him at mike.piper@swanhill.co.uk or alternatively come down to the club at 8.00 am prompt next Sunday 23rd June. This is the ideal opportunity for members who which to make a return to rowing or new members to come and start.
12th June 2002 Clare Wood advises that the committee would like to thank all the bar staff who helped at Ted Dyos' party and specifically Mike Piper for investigating and unblocking the toilets! The committee has also given the go ahead to purchase eight new ultra-lightweight blades.
11th June 2002 A few photos of Walton And Weybridge Ladies Regattas have just been received from Paul Goldswain. See Photographs Page.
9th June 2002 Two wins today at Weybridge Ladies Regatta for the novice women in the coxed four and eights event. See Results Page.
9th June 2002 A press release for Staines Regatta has just been received from Helen Litvak. Click here to view.
9th June 2002 Last night saw the 'Alison Bond' boat naming ceremony and Ted Dyos' 70th birthday celebrations. Many members, past and present were there and fond memories were rekindled. See Photographs Page.
6th June 2002 Adrian Tollett advises - I learned today that former SBC member Denis Clarke died on 2nd June. I understand that the funeral will be for family members only. I can provide further details if required. adrian_tollett@hotmail.com
5th June 2002 A short report on Worcester and Monmouth regattas has just been received from Alex FitzGerald and can be found on the Results Page. Alex has also submitted a few more photos of the Dinner Dance. See Photographs Page.
4th June 2002 It is rumoured that the Open Elite Coxless Pair and the Womens Senior 2 Coxed Four won at Worcester regatta last Saturday. No information has been received from either crew so official confirmation has yet to take place.
4th June 2002 The pair of swans that have nested on the club lawn for the past three years have successfully bred again. Yesterday saw the first of the six cygnets hatch from the eggs. They hatched six days later this year and are all said to be healthy and well.
3rd June 2002 The draw for Walton Regatta next weekend has been published and is available here.
2nd June2002 Roger Moulding has been spotted around the club grounds doing some gardening. He has been trimming the hedging that borders Riverside Drive.
31st May 2002 Please note that Peter Smith has acquired a new email address. It can be found on the Contact Us Page.
31st May 2002 A report now from a 'young lady' who wishes to remain anonymous about the Oscars themed dinner dance last Saturday - Thanks go to Steve Tassell and Jo Hawkes for organizing this year's annual dinner themed as "A night at the Oscars". The evening started when Genghis Khan (Duncan) and Ming (Steve T) made a grand entrance by yelling and falling to the floor as people were tucking into their delectable pork terrine starter. The award ceremony was carried out throughout the meal, the tables themed as award winning films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Graduate were filled with faces of old and new. The band played renditions of Madonna, complete with coned basque and Tina Turner complete with Silly Wig, although Zoe stole the show at this point with a full on Tina Turner impression that could have won her another Oscar! Duncan won an award for Most Spectacular crash, some might say this was not really acceptable with him being Captain of Boats even though he used the old "hangover" excuse. A plea from the Captain "please do not follow by example". We managed to raise approx. £650 from the raffle thanks to Bob Slade for donating the Mountain Bike which was won by Gideon, The Runnymede Hotel for donating Dinner for 2 which was won by Elaine and James, Swan Hill for donating Pizza Express vouchers won by Jo Hawkes and Townends Estate Agents for M & S Vouchers won by Zoe. Smiffy tried to claim the 1 hours coaching session (so that he wouldn't have to do it) but alas it promptly found its way back into the raffle and was won by someone yet to enjoy the thrills and spills of Rowing. The winners of the awards are as follows; Tom Goldswain - Most Improved Oarsman ---- Mike Piper - Club Person of the Year ---- Ted Dyos - Services to Rowing ---- Duncan Speight - Most Spectacular Crash ---- Zoe Mitchell - Moving from Novice to Senior squad in 1 season ---- Leanne, Christie, Gayle, Sally - Crew with Attitude (on the water that is!)
31st May 2002 Photographs of the Dinner Dance last Saturday have just been received from Leanne Johns and Steve Tassell. See Photographs Page.
28th May 2002 JUNE COMMITTEE MEETING - REVISED DATE TO REMEMBER Will Committee Members please remember that it was agreed the next meeting would be the 2nd Tuesday of June (11th) at 8.30pm and NOT the 1st Tuesday. This is to accommodate all those people that will off celebrating the Jubilee.
27th May 2002 Murray Litvak advises - VET B DOUBLE AT NATIONAL VETS Following an earlier piece regarding the possibility of running the above event, it now seems there has been sufficient interest for the event to be run. So all you vets, pair off with someone of the right age and sex and get practicing.
23rd May 2002 Captain, Clare Wood, writes - Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Dinner Dance so this is a plea to anyone not supporting the event - Please support the raffle! Leanne Johns adds - "Prizes include a Mountain Bike (kindly donated by Bob), Dinner for 2 at the Runnymede, M & S Vouchers, Microsoft Computer Games, Champagne and lots more!"
19th May 2002 Coate Water Regatta was a complete shambles reports Paul Goldswain. Apparently yesterday's regatta progressively degenerated into chaos as it ran later and later behind time. This culminated in Paul's junior sculler son Tom waiting two and a quarter hours at the start in cold conditions and finally being told to race someone that was not even in his event! Tom finally withdrew from the regatta and demanded the return of his money. This comes after the regatta withdrew the entire veteran entry due to over subscription.
16th May 2002 We are sad to report the death of Chris Roullier last Saturday 11th May 2002. The club sends its condolences to Chris's family.
16th May 2002 From a rambling email from Duncan Speight - Well it's that time again SOBS is coming around fast and we want you there! Back by public demand the venue for June SOBS will be the Anglers Retreat...By popular demand SOBS will be on 12th June (second Wednesday). This is mainly due to the bank holiday weekend. For those of you that went to the first SOBS all those years (ok months!) ago you may remember it.... it's the one with the mesmerising fish tank at the back of the restaurant. As you may have noticed Tim is not able to arrange this one as he is swanning off, sorry I mean working in the US for a few weeks, although I am told that he will be back for the event. Tim has promised that he will keep up the training for the Henley program so we have no need to worry... but knowing Tim and his business lunches..... TIM WE HAVE OUR SPIES.... WE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!! :-) We would also like to get your input as to the next SOBS do... we had thought about a picnic during Henley week... maybe on the Saturday. It would be good to get the club together as a whole for at least part of the day. Maybe we could congregate up near the start, section off an area then get down to what SOBS is all about! Some news for those of you that may not already know. Julian Blackman, a member of Staines about 6-7 years ago is getting married next weekend (25th May) to his fiancé Karen. I'd like to wish them well and hope they have a fantastic day. On the rowing front we have got off to a good start this season with wins at both Evesham and Bedford, the Novice men won on Sunday at Evesham and from what I understand the SBC mob were going wild on the bank!! The Women's S3 4+ also won in emphatic style! The Novice women were not quite so lucky, their chances were thwarted by a geographically challenged swan.... "otherwise we would have had em!" was heard a number of times after the race. The girls plan to have their revenge this weekend at Coate Water Park. Tom, Staines's psycho junior sculler is still on great form winning on Sunday and getting to the final on Saturday. The Bedford weekend also has a surprise in store, the OB's of SOBS managed a win in Elite coxed fours beating IC in the final.... the margin, two feet but hey a wins a win (well unless your IC! hehehe!!) Anyway let me know if you are able to make it to SOBS and once I have an idea of numbers I'll book the table.
15th May 2002 Our secretary, Murray Litvak advises - VETS NATIONAL CHAMPS A call has come from St Catherine's College Rowing Society asking for opposition to race a mixed double in the above event. It seems they are Vet B, but a suitable handicap could be applied. The organisers have hinted they will run the event if they can get the numbers. If there are any members that are up for that can they let the college know at stcatherinesbcl@maillist.ox.ac.uk
13th May 2002 The draw for Coate Water Regatta next Saturday should be released soon and can be viewed here.
12th May 2002 A plea from our bar officer. - Could any members, who could spare a little time for the club, please contact me as soon as possible. I really need a few people to help as bar staff on Ted's Birthday/ boat naming do on the 8th June....to ensure that a good time is had by all. Many thanks Terry Moore
11th May 2002 Leanne Johns reports from the committee meeting this week. --- It was decided in the committee meeting that the new pair will be named Alison Bond. A naming ceremony will be held on the same evening as Ted's Party (8th June) at 8pm as several regatta's are taking place on this day. Also Alison is in need of new members for the 100 club. £12per year and is drawn monthly. 2/3 income goes in prizes and 1/3 income is donated to the club. Can we also thank current members for the new ergo. And Ted is desperate for some help coaching the Juniors so volunteers are required!!!!
11th May 2002 Goods news from Bedford Amateur Regatta today as Staines beat Imperial College BC by 2 feet in the straight final of Elite Fours. Their winning time was 3 mins 44 secs. See Results Page
7th May 2002 New photographs have just been received of the Evesham weekend from Paul Goldswain. See Photographs Page
6th May 2002 NEW (OLD) COURSE FOR STAINES REGATTA After using the "sprint" course for several years the Staines Amateur Regatta Committee have decided to revert to the "long" course, with its sweeping Middlesex bend to test scullers to the limit. The course will run from the gate at St Peters Church down to the normal finish. An unnamed source said " make the torture longer for them", not quite what we hoped for, but there is a feeling that this may encourage more crews to enter. The regatta takes place on Saturday 27th July.
6th May 2002 At her own request, Leanne Johns our publicity officer has elected to be the next representative in the GOO GAME. Go and play with her!!
5th May 2002 Evesham Sprint Regatta. Fine wins today for the mens Novice coxed four, womens Senior 2 coxed four and Tom Goldswain in the mens Novice sculls. See results page.
4th May 2002 Evesham regatta took place today with a large contingent of Staines members competing. With some very close racing and 4 finals contested, there were no Staines victories. Evesham Rowing Club very kindly presented Ted Dyos with a tankard to commemorate his services to rowing. Ted started his rowing career at the age of 26 and is to celebrate his 70th birthday in June. He is warmly remembered at Evesham for supporting the regatta and making a significant contribution to the profits of the bar every year. See Photographs Page
1st May 2002 The swans nesting on the boat club lawn have now laid 5 eggs. More news soon.
30th April 2002 The draw for Evesham regatta this weekend has now been published and can be viewed here
26th April 2002 ANNUAL DINNER 2002 - Steve Tassell reminds everyone to reserve their tickets NOW - CLICK HERE for details.
26th
April 2002 The memory of the tragic accident when three Staines oarsmen
lost their lives exactly 31 years ago was rekindled last evening. At 7.00
pm, in the presence of several Staines crews and friends and families, a rowing
eight comprised of friends of the deceased oarsmen threw lilies into the river
in rememberance of the day that affected all their lives in 1971. Carol Choules,
the wife of one of the lost men, was present with her daughter Helen. They
also cast flowers in their own tribute. After the ceremony, the gathering
met at the club to renew old acquaintances. Please click on the photograph
for a larger image.23rd April 2002 Captain, Clare Wood advises - We will be holding a minutes silence in memory of the rowers that lost their lives in the accident at Penton Hook in 1971. All rowers are invited to take part. Club approved coxes will be used as we will be rowing round to the lock to hold the silence. The minutes silence will take place at 7pm at the lock on Thursday 25th April (all boats should stay to the left side of the lock!) Any queries please contact me. clare.wood@swanhill.co.uk
22nd April 2002 From Leanne Johns - Update on the Holmes Place membership as follows: If there are 20 people interested we can join for £47 per month with free joining fee. We would all need to go to an induction evening and sign up on the same day. I would suggest Tuesday 30th April at 8.00pm. If you are interested please let me know if you can make next Tuesday. The membership can also be linked to other Holmes Places if Staines is not convenient.
21st April 2002 The pair of mute swans (the symbol of our club) that have nested in the club grounds for the last two years have again returned. They are currently nest building using leaves from the horse chestnut tree. More information later once the eggs have been laid.
17th April 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore has decided to shut the bar temporarily on Sunday lunchtimes due to insufficient demand. Normal service will resume as soon as the summer weather starts bringing in the crowds!
16th April 2002 Our Social Sectretary, Steve Tassell, has a couple of things to celebrate. Firstly, he broke the 4 hour barrier in the London Marathon last Sunday by finishing in a time of 3 hours and 58 minutes and secondly, by becoming engaged to his girlfriend Sarah Thompson. Sarah also ran the Marathon and finished in a time of 5 hours and 20 minutes.Our congratulations to them both.
16th April 2002 A message here from Tim Akroyd ---- Dear all, It is with great pleasure that I can inform you that the next SOBS dinner will be at Villa Rosa on Wednesday 1st May at 8.30pm. Villa Rosa is an Italian restaurant on Egham High Street, 13-15 The Precinct to be exact. As you all know SOBS was created for those of us who perhaps don't row as often as we once did but who still want to stay in touch with each other. To this end it would be great if some of you who have not been able to make the last few dinners could come along to this meal. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME!! Let me know, as usual, if you can or can't make it. Best wishes, Tim. (email Tim.Akroyd@FERRING.COM)
15th April 2002 David Biddulph has put a summary of the new ARA rule changes that took effect on the 1st April 2002. Thay can be viewed on his web site here.
13th April 2002 Bob Slade has been told by the local lock-keeper that the brownish slime that is collecting on our boats is due to the algal bloom that has been caused by the recent sunny and warm weather. Apparently, the algae is particularly noticeable in the upper reaches of the Thames.
13th April 2002 John Walton advises that he has just placed an order for a new womens double/pair to complement the current stock of boats after agreement from the committee recently.
12th April 2002 Don't forget that tonight is Terry Sweeney's pre-marriage drink party at the Golden Grove in Chertsey. Terry will be there from early evening onwards. All friends and aquaintances are welcome.
11th April 2002 Please make a note in your diaries for Saturday 8th June 2002. Ted Dyos has two things to celebrate and is throwing a party in their honour. Firstly, he is retiring from work and secondly, he will be 70 years old. He wants to invite all who know him to the club from 7.30pm onwards where a lavish supply of high quality food will be laid on. His long time drinking partner, Peter Smith advises that Ted will supply free drinks as well but we don't know whether Ted knows it yet. Come down and have a great time.
9th April 2002 News from Leanne Johns - I am trying to organise a subsidised membership for the new Holmes Place in Staines. The cost will obviously depend on the number of people interested. If you are interested please contact me on leanne.johns@swanhill.co.uk by Friday 12th April 2002.
7th April 2002 Bedford Spring Fours and Small Boats Head took place today with several Staines crews competing. Winning his event was Tom Goldswain in the J16 Sculls coming 1st of 5 in a time of 8 mins 38 secs and then competing in the Novice sculls came 7th of 23 in a time of 8 mins 28 secs. See Results Page and Photographs Page or here for official results.
4th April 2002 The draw for Bedford Spring Fours and Small Boats Head on Sunday 7th April 2002 has been published and is available for viewing here
31st March 2002 News from Peter Sweeney is that his brother, Terry, is getting married shortly. In celebration, Terry is having a pre-nuptial drink at the Golden Grove public house in Chertsey on Friday the 12th April 2002. I think that Peter mentioned that Terry would buy a drink for any friends that turn up! Do come along and make Terry's day!!!
26th March 2002 ANNUAL DINNER 2002 Fantastic event arranged by Steve Tassell at Dorney Lake (same venue as last year) on 25th May. People will be expected to dress for the Oscars! CLICK HERE for details.
26th March 2002 If you fancy a trip to Denmark on the 15th June 2002 to enjoy the company of our friends the SAS Roklubben then read on. Johnny Bûgel from SAS advises - 'SAS Rowing Club invites to the annual outrigger regatta for amateur rowers.The regatta will this year again be held as a sprinter regatta over 350 meters. 3 boats per start and all rowers are certain of at least 2 races if enough participants. Succesfull rowers can look forward to plenty of exercise'. See here for regatta details.
25th March 2002 The University Boat Race will be screened at the club on Saturday afternoon. All members and friends will be welcome. The race is due to start at 2.10pm.
25th March 2002 Publicity Officer, Leanne Johns comments - I am trying to put together a scrap book of press cuttings. If anybody has any cuttings I would be pleased to hear from them (photocopies are fine if people do not want to part with the originals). Contact details on the Contact Us page.
23rd March 2002 The Head of the River Race took place this morning with two Staines crews competing. The results are as follows. Staines II (Novice) - start 412 finish 367 (38th of 51) - time 21 mins 35.20 secs, Staines I (Open) - start 396-finish 123 (47th of 83) - time 19 mins 23.21 secs. One of the most impressive crews of the day must have been the Tideway Scullers Novice eight who started at 418 and finished in 63rd position. Full results here
21st March 2002 Roger Pailes reports that the red boards are still up at the locks rendering the Thames unrowable again. In Roger's opinion rowing at Staines at the weekend is unlikely to take place because of this.
19th March 2002 My apologies for this web site not being updated for some time. This is due to the host server (Tiscali) being down for major works making it impossible to upload any amendments. I hope they don't do it too often or I may have to move the web site again!
18th March 2002 The annual AGM of Staines Regatta was held at the clubhouse on Friday, followed by a cheese and wine party to thank the supporters of previous years. Over the next few months plans will take shape for this years regatta, which will take place on July 27th 2002.
18th March 2002 Our secretary, Murray Litvak advises --- THE TILL HAS ARRIVED!!!! Members will be delighted to know the long running saga of the till for the bar has been resolved. After several years of no working till, we now have a fully functioning till that can be ably operated by our new bar person Terry Moore. PS Thanks to Terry for running the bar on Friday night.
18th March 2002 If you have any of the historic cups and trophies that belong to the club, Peter Smith would like to know about them. He is attempting to collate all the Staines hardware to preserve our valuable history. Please contact Peter on -- day 020 8745 0812 -- mob 07961 804438
17th March 2002 Roger Pailes reports that, while coxing today, he saw a mink in the river and subsequently on the riverbank opposite the gas works today! Sadly, these lovely animals have had a devastating effect on the native wildlife around our waterways.
16th March 2002 Kingston Head took place today with only one Staines crew competing, the Open VIII. They started at No 4 and finished in 34th place with a time of 16 mins 0.36 secs.
11th March 2002 Bar Officer, Terry Moore writes:-- Please note the latest bar opening times. Tuesdays - Open after training, Sundays - Open from 12.00 noon. Also members and their guests are invited to the End of Winter Training Party on Saturday the 30th at the club. All very welcome.
10th March 2002 Weybridge Veterans Head took place today with the Staines Vet C crew being the fastest four. Highlight was them beating the Burway Vet C eight by 2 seconds! Full results here
9th March 2002 In very high winds and atrocious conditions the organisers cancelled the 2002 Womens Head of the River Race today. The two Staines crews, who were just boating, were obviously very disappointed as were other crews who had travelled great distances to compete. Two crews capsized but were rescued successfully.
8th March 2002 At last, Bulletin No 2 has been released for the World Masters Regatta in Prague in September 2002. It is available to view here.
6th March 2002 The start order for the Weybridge Veterans Head next Sunday has been published and can be viewed here.
5th March 2002 Social Secretary, Steve Tassell reminds all club members that the bar will be open every Tuesday evening and every Sunday lunchtime from 1.00pm onwards. Terry Moore has made a great effort to sort out the bar so please support him by coming down and having a drink.
4th March 2002 Murray Litvak advises - STAINES REGATTA AGM- FRIDAY 15TH MARCH On this evening the clubhouse will be closed to members of the club, for the regatta meeting to take place. Sorry for this, but please remember that this does take place on our "home" water, so it is very worthwhile event.
2nd March 2002 Hayley Vrublevskis writes - Can I take this opportunity (in my Membership Secretary hat) to remind those hoping to race at Kingston that membership fees have to be paid prior to competing in that event and to all members that SUBS ARE DUE NOW. See the Membership Page for details.
1st March 2002 Claire Wood has kindly offered to tow the trailer to Putney Town RC this Saturday. She will be leaving SBC at approximately 8.00am so please ensure your boat is loaded prior to this time and advise Claire accordingly. The trailer will remain at Putney Town until after the Womens HORR.
28th February 2002 If you have this web site as one of your favourites, please check that you have the new web site address or you may be looking at the old version. The address for this site should either be http://www.stainesboatclub.co.uk or a longer address with the word 'tiscali' somewhere in it. If it has 'btinternet' mentioned then you will need to delete the favourite and remake it. For further information please email me.
27th February 2002 Useful information just in from Lesley Malhi - Apparently the whole Thames is on 'red' at the moment, but for future info, please call the following number. (This has been updated recently and now is part of the 'Floodline' number'). Call 0845 988 1188 When prompted dial '1' and when asked for the speed dial no, dial '01113'. This will give you pre-recorded info on the state of play. It does work as I have just tried it.
27th February 2002 River levels this morning are still quite high and unchanged since yesterday. If anyone knows the current warning board situation then please let me know.
21th February 2002 The yellow boards are up again this evening at Bell Weir Lock and we have just heard that Burway Head has been CANCELLED on the advise of the Environment Agency.
21th February 2002 News from Ted Dyos this lunchtime is that all the yellow boards have been removed at the locks giving the river an all clear for rowing at last.
20th February 2002 Due to poor service, I have just moved the bulk of this web site from BT Internet to Tiscali. You shouldn't notice much difference but if you do, then please email me graham@strokeman.co.uk
20th February 2002 The start order has been published for Burway Head next Saturday and is available here
18th February 2002 News in an email from Clare Wood - 'Just a quick update from Bob Slade - The yellow boards are now up on our stretch of the river but Burway is still on Red Boards but they are expected to go to yellow soon. The river inspector would not comment on long term forcast, as rain is expected!!!. Watch this space.'
18th February 2002 News from Molesey Veterans Head is that Peter Lipscomb, rowing in a Weybridge crew, won his event on Saturday. Peter, who is an ex Staines/British Airways member, is to join the Staines World Masters eight as bowman and will compete this September in Prague.
13th February 2002 For those that are interested in dining with good company, here is an extract from an email by Duncan Speight received today - 'We also had a New Years SOBS (see Tales of the River Bank 12/11/01 for meaning), being that the first Tuesday of the month was a Tuesday, those that were there participated in fun and frolics, including naked rowing........... the crew will be revealed at the next SOBS (ONLY THEIR NAMES!!) So for the next SOBS! It will have to be next Tuesday 19th Feb, location TBA. If you could let me know who would like to come along to give me an idea of numbers I will find somewhere in the local area. All are welcome but please let me know so that we get enough seats! My details are below. Tel-01483-824475, Wk-01932-776397, Mob-07767-322411, e-mail: duncan.speight@gxs.ge.com Hope to see you at the next SOBS, Cheers - Dunk'
12th February 2002 A message here from Steve Tassell - I am running in the London Marathon on 14th April for the National Asthma Campaign. My target is to raise £1,300 for this good cause and I am still looking for sponsors! Please let me know if you wish to sponsor me by return, all donations warmly received! Contact Steve on tass102@hotmail.com
12th February 2002 Our Social secretary, Steve Tassell, advises that the Annual Dinner has been provisionally booked for 25th May 2002 at Dorney Lake (same venue as last year) and that people will be expected to dress for the Oscars! More details to follow.
12th February 2002 Eagle eyed oarsman, Paul Hopkins, has just pointed out that Burway are to hold a Junior and Veterans Regatta on 28th July 2002 which is the day after Staines Regatta.
10th February 2002 Staines has withdrawn from entering Molesey Veterans Head next weekend hoping that the river will allow competition at Burway Head on 23rd February instead.
10th February 2002 This weekend saw Staines fielding 2 eights and 2 fours at Putney Town Rowing Club at Chiswick due to the fast stream conditions on the Staines stretch of the Thames. Our thanks to Steve Ballantine for hiring and operating the towing van. Crews are reminded that, if the car park is full, not to park on the kerbs adjacent to the Gate House of the Crematorium. This followed an incident on Saturday where the lady of this house subjected several members to verbal abuse and appeared to be looking to inflame the situation!
8th February 2002 Subject to the river conditions, the club is intending to do the following events:- Molesey Vets Head - 16th February, Burway Head - 23rd February, Reading Uni Head - 2nd March, Womens HOR - 9th March, Kingston head - 16th March, Mens HOR 23rd March, Vets HOR 24th March
6th February 2002 Due to flood waters, the organisers of Henley Head were reluctantly forced to call it off today. It is now officially cancelled and entry cheques will be torn up.
5th February 2002 The draw for Henley Head this Saturday is now available here. The race is still on as there has been no official cancellation of the event at this stage due to the fast stream.
5th February 2002 Isle of Wight member, Martin Sturgess, has just submitted some photographs from last years Henley Royal Regatta in July and the Masked Ball in May. Look for the links on the Photographs page
4th February 2002 News just in from Bob Slade. Due to the possibility of not being able to row on the Staines stretch of the Thames for some time, Bob has arranged Tideway rowing for the next couple of months. He has gained permission from Putney Town Rowing Club to put the boat trailer in their car park and boat from there until after the HOR's. If you wish to put your boat on the trailer for this weekend then please liase with Bob.
4th February 2002 This afternoon there are 47 flood watch reports covering most of the upper Thames region above Teddington Lock. See Links page
3rd February 2002 For those of you interested in travelling to compete or support on behalf of Staines Boat Club in the World Masters Regatta in Prague during September, there is some newly published information. Helen Litvak of Otter Tours has prepared some preliminary details for travelling and accommodation. Please use the Otter Tours link on the Links page
2nd February 2002 Following yet more rain there are now 10 flood watch reports this morning for the upper regions of the Thames. This has caused the cancellation of Hampton Eights and Fours Head. Check the Thames report from the environment Agency on the Links page
1st February 2002 With all members membership subscriptions due the end of this month, you are encouraged to subscribe now to help Hayley with the rush. A brand new membership form has been created and can be downloaded directly from the Membership page. Please complete the form and hand to Hayley with your cheque or post directly to the club, marked for her attention. This will save the postage costs for sending out renewal forms.
31th January 2002 A message just in from novice oarsman Terry Moore who has been working feverishly behind the boat club bar. - 'Please could you post on the web site that the bar will be open on Sunday on return from the tideway... and hopefully will continue if supported well. Regards Terry.'
The level of the Thames has dropped slightly overnight but is still high. A new link for the Environment Agency Thames Flood page has been added to the Links page
30th January 2002 Roger Pailes advises that, because of the high levels of the river, the club is to tow a trailer to the Tideway on Saturday so training this weekend will take place there. Crews are to meet at 8.00 am prompt at the club to load the boats on the trailer. The destination will be Putney Town RC near Chiswick Bridge. For more details please contact Clare Wood or Bob the Dog.
29th January 2002 Otter Tours are arranging the Staines Boat Club's trip to the World Masters Regatta in Prague during September. Look for the link on the Links page
29th January 2002 The level of the Thames has risen again today and reports have been received of flood warnings for the upper reaches. The likelihood therefore is that the continuing fast stream will prevent rowing for several days.
27th January 2002 News today from Tony Rawlings that the crew of himself, Graham Thomas, Tom Williams and Rob Strange are to enter their coxless four in Henley Head on 9th February. Having not competed for some years but now training regularly, this will certainly be a crew to watch!
27th January 2002 Unfortunately, Peter Smith told us that the red boards have been raised due to the high water conditions and consequently rowing has been stopped. With the forecast of more rain it seems unlikely that we can resume rowing for a few days which will rule out evening outings this week. Let us keep our fingers crossed for training next weekend. STOP PRESS - Just heard that the yellow boards are up at Chertsey although conditions are roughly the same!!!
21st January 2002 Roger Pailes has submitted some photographs taken by him of the Windsor Oarsmens Cross Country last Saturday. See Photographs Page
20th January 2002 Forty eight crews competed in the Remenham Challenge head race today at Molesey, including five eights from Staines. See Results Page and Photographs Page
19th January 2002 The provisional start list for the Remenham Challenge tomorrow is published here
19th January 2002 Yet more old photographs have been received from Peter Smith. You can see them by visiting the Photographs Page
18th January 2002 A communication in today from Georgina Kaim in aid of ORBIS, sight saving charity -
Presenting a lecture by Jonathan Gornall at The Royal Geographical Society - 'Rowing the Atlantic Alone' - Chief sub-editor of The Times, Jonathan Gornall, set out as a novice rower to race across the Atlantic in a two-man team. The attempt went awry after problems, including his shipmate deciding to retire after only two weeks afloat. Left alone, Jonathan pressed on for 1,000 miles before finally giving up what had become an unequal battle with time, the elements and his own state of mind. Finally, he was obliged to watch as his boat was burnt and scuttled at sea. "I have taken a note of the co-ordinates of my final position and they will be carved on my heart". Jonathan Gornall - Wednesday 30TH January 2002 , Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR - Drinks 6.00pm - New Map Room, Lecture 7.00pm - Lecture Theatre, TICKETS £10 (£6 CONCESSIONS) - FOR TICKETS: Ring the credit card booking line on 020 7713 5247 or send a cheque made payable to ORBIS, with a s.a.e. to: G. Kaim, ORBIS, 17 Islington High St., London N1 9LQ.
16th January 2002 Remenham Challenge, the head race for crews from the seven founding clubs of Remenham Club, is taking place this Sunday 20th January. Staines Boat Club is entering 5 eights comprising veteran, intermediate and senior mens crews and intermediate and senior womens crews. The race takes place at 11.00am on the Molesey stretch of the river.
16th January 2002 Peter Smith has submitted a few old photos from the 1970/80's for publication. You can see them by visiting the Photographs Page
14th January 2002 Following a request from ex member Caroline Roberts for a means to contact old acquaintances, there is a new page entitled - SBC Rowers Reunited. This will allow the hundreds of Staines rowers from the past to pass on their memories to members of today and to contact their rowing friends of yesteryear. If you know of any Staines rowers who have tales to tell then please encourage them to fill in the form as there is a wealth of history out there to be known. Click here to view the page.
12th January 2002 The new membership rates and categories have now been announced and can be found on the Membership Page. If you have any queries then please contact Hayley Vrublevskis
9th January 2002 The water supply has been restored to the club after the recent heavy frosts caused a split pipe in the rising main in the boat house. As well as making the repair, John Lusty and Graham Stanbrook have also cleaned the toilets. Unfortunately, the womens showers are not working so it is suggested the female members use the mens showers for the time being!
7th January 2002 The 25th anniversary Oarsmens Cross Country Run, organised by Windsor Boys School, is taking place at 2.30 pm on Saturday 19th January 2002. Entries close on Monday 14th January and the details are held by Roger Pailes (01784 457343). Alternatively email the organisers direct windsorboysbc@hotmail.com
4th January 2002 Vice Captain Gideon Shalom is now the face to deface in the Goo Game. Click here
4th January 2002 Do try the new Supersprint Rowing Game developed by Rachell Quarell and Tim Granger. The highest score this week is apparently 3440. It can be found by clicking here
2nd January 2002 Another Staines member has made the headlines on the front page of the Chertsey edition of the Surrey Herald. Oarsman and Councellor, Adrian Tollett, has apparently been dressing as a shepherd (of biblical times) and protecting the fences, that enclose local sheep, against being broken down by errant ramblers. Copyright prevents us from showing his photograph but it is certainly worth looking to see what our members get up to in their spare time!
1st January 2002 Happy New Year! This web site is almost one year old and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have made it successful by making contributions to its content. If you feel you can give us any articles, photographs, history, news, competitions or gossip then please contact me graham@strokeman.co.uk If you have never contributed, now is the time to start!
