Staines Boat Club's Latest News
Archive 1/8/05 - 30/11/05
30th November 2005 Rob
Oades (senior) reports ----- On a freezing day near Hampton Court the Junior Squad had five
crews representing Staines Boat Club at this years Hampton Head Event. Over 500 crews competed
in two divisions. Our fastest crew of the day was Andrew Rozer and Rob Oades sculling at J17
2x, completing the 3000m course in 11:09.1 to come 10th out of 12 in their category (114/519
overall). Next came Nick Pollen and Tom Ryan competing at J16 2x, recording a time of
11:29.4 to come 22/26 in their category (189/519 overall). The best result of the day went
to Jenny Goldswain & Emma Corless who came 4th (out of 19) in their WJ15 2x race ina time
of 11:58.4 (277/519). Emma Parkes and Charlotte Morrison came 19/28 at WJ16 2x in a time of
12:05.1 (312/519). James Kell competed in the Junior Novice Single Scull event, recording a
time of 12:29.9 to come 7th out of 8 (399/519). Many thanks as usual to the coach's Ted, Jeremy & Bob,
SWPS for letting us use space on their trailer and Sarah Sweeney for towing. Full
results can be found on the Hampton School website.
29th November 2005 The
draw for Walton Small Boats Head which takes place on Saturday 3rd December has been published
on Walton RC's website. Several Staines
scullers are competing during the day in the four divisions.
28th November 2005 Social
Secretaries Di Gill & Anna Blackman write ----- Thank you to everyone who supported
the first SBC Big Breakfast yesterday. Over 30 of you enjoyed a cooked breakfast after training
and Liz & Ali were running a fantastic coffee shop behind the bar (with the speciality
hot chocolates a clear favourite!). It was great to see the clubhouse full and buzzing with
activity and you all helped to raise almost £60 profit for club funds! Thanks to all
of the volunteer chefs and helpers……Next SBC Big Breakfast will
be in the New Year…...for now make sure you have signed
up for Plum Puddings and Xmas
Lunch on Sunday 11 December.
27th November 2005 I
would like to pass on thanks on behalf of the Vets using the 4+ (Don Moore) to Bob Slade.
Bob helped out today by providing tee bolts and rigger washers during the refit of this boat.
Bob carries with him a comprehensive kit of parts, paid for by himself, just to help out crews
in need. Thanks very much Bob - much appreciated.
26th November 2005 The
results for Hampton Head, which took place today, have been posted on the Hampton School
website.
Several Staines and Sir William Perkins's School crews competed.
25th November 2005 Steve
Ballantine is organising a fund raising meeting in the clubhouse on Sunday 4th December
at 12.00 noon (1 hour max). All members prepared to help are very welcome. It will have the objective
of dividing up fundraising into manageable activities (sub-groups) and to decide how to direct
our monies into the 2 areas of equipment (e.g. boats) & clubhouse.
24th November 2005 Cath
Moore, our Entries Coordinator now has a page of her own. The Entries
Page can now be found
in the list of links to the left of this page. Cath has started with a compilation of
events that SBC are attending as a club from December 2005 to April 2006
23rd November 2005 Captain
of Boats, Robin Dunlop has released a document outlining his general policies for boat useage
which is required reading for anyone rowing at Staines Boat Club. It can be found on the Members
Only Page which can also
be found in the list of links to the left of this page. Please note that you are required to
complete a simple login procedure to view this page.
22nd November 2005 Kristina
Frost emails -----Tesco sports voucher scheme ended Nov 6. The club total stands at
989. If
anyone has any vouchers not turned in, could they please send them in. We need around
1900 for an electric hailer that would be so useful for the club. Please ask neighbours,
schools or anyone if they have any spare capacity. Thank you
22nd November 2005 Entries
Coordinator, Cath Moore writes ----- Hi! Anyone who wishes to take part in Burway Small Boats
Head on Saturday 10th December MUST speak to their co-ordinator by Saturday 26th November as
the co-ordinators need to get entries to me by Sunday 27th November. Thanks Cath
22nd November 2005 Dom
Foley emails ----- REWARD £30
for the safe return of a pair of black gore-tex gloves last seen at the boat club spring
2005, as that's approx. the last time I used them. Please contact me on dominicfoley@aol.com
22nd November 2005 A
reminder for tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd November, 7.30pm
start - Putney Town RC - TRRC SEMINAR - Neuro-Linguistic Programming - the perfect
tool for do-it-yourself sports psychology - Phil Jarrett ( see PDF
doc.)
22nd November 2005 Social
Secretaries, Di Gill & Anna Blackman would like to draw your attention to the 2005 SBC
Christmas Festivities (see poster) … On
Saturday 10th December from 7pm, Christmas Party & Disco at the clubhouse. On Sunday 11th
December the Annual Plum Pudding Races and Christmas Lunch, with a special boat naming ceremony
for the Trisha Corless (Jnr Double). Please enter online using this
online form or call Di (07974 774268) or Anna (07980
615905) by phone. Enter before MONDAY 5th December. £7 per person for Plum Puddings entry
and lunch (£5 for lunch only). Estimated start times are: Division 1 - 9:00am, Division
2 - 10:30am, Lunch & Boat Naming from 12:30pm……. We need volunteers on the
day and raffle prizes so fill in the box on the form if you can lend a hand.
21st November 2005 The
Annual General meeting of the Thames Regional Rowing Council took place at Magdalen College
Oxford yesterday afternoon and elected our secretary
Murray Litvak who now moves into a previously vacant slot as Chairman
of the Regional Veterans' Rowing Commission. He can be contacted in his new official
capacity at the following email address - veterans@thames-rrc.org.
Full details can be found on the TRRC website.
20th November 2005 Captain,
Terry Moore emails ----- Well done to the guys who took part at the National Indoor Rowing
Championships today. Times
are:- Rob Sorrell 6:40, Andy Thomas 6:30, Joe Wood 6:48, Gary Lovejoy 6:57 (PB) and Nick Hadwen
6:49 (PB) 3rd place in category. Brilliant work lads!! See the full results on the official website.
18th November 2005 Our
social secretaries, Anna Blackman and Di Gill write ----- The first Big SBC Breakfast will
be held on Sunday 27 November. Join us in the clubhouse from 11am, for a cooked brekkie and
toast (£3.50) after your rowing. All are welcome. We'll
keep cooking until around 12.30pm depending on the demand! See attached
poster and be sure
to email Anna & Di to confirm attendance
or sign up over the next week on the sheets in the clubhouse.
17th November 2005 World
Rowing Championships volunteers wanted at Dorney Lake ----- From the ARA
website -- If
you’re still waiting for your international rowing call up for 2006, it’s probably
too late. But it’s still not too late to participate at next year’s World Championships,
returning to the UK for the first time in 10 years.
17th November 2005 Ian
Grant emails ----- I have collected
a Heart Rate Monitor watch from off an ergo handle and I believe Steve B has pick one up from
off the bar last night. If you think that either may be yours, then get in touch with us. Steve
Ballantine emails -----
Hello All, I have picked up an expensive looking heart rate
monitor to keep it safe, it has been lying around the club for a while if it belongs to you
let me know and I'll hand it over.
15th November 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ----- Staines scullers encountered a new hazard to navigation
on Sunday morning. Staines Railway Bridge appeared to be closed for maintenance as there were
men working on the track. Red hot sparks started spraying down flame-thrower-like from the
centre span to the water - it looked like they were cutting something up. Shouts from myself
on the bank and from Bob and Terry on the coaching launch got the two approaching women's doubles
out of danger but it was a bit too close for comfort. A workman was eventually put out in a
dinghy but it looked like a case of horses and stable doors!
15th November 2005 Captain,
Terry Moore requests ----- It has come to my attention, from several members, that on
several dates the front door has been found not to be locked. Please can the person locking
up locks the front door.
14th November 2005 The
results from the Kingston Small Boats Head that took place yesterday have now been
published on the official website. The
result for the SWPS crews are -- WJ15 4x+, 29th overall (3rd of 7), 21 mins
10.0 secs -- Rachel Martin, WJ16 1x, 107th overall (1st of
5), 22 mins 55.1 secs.
14th November 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ----- Just to say a big thanks to the Juniors parents who did some 'strimming-down'
of weeds and other tidying-up at the club on Sunday.
14th November 2005 Rob
Oades sends this report from Pangbourne Junior Sculls ----- A glorious day saw nine junior
crews compete for Staines Boat Club at the Pangbourne Junior Sculls held at Beale Park. Our
fastest crew of the day was Rob Oades & Tom Ryan rowing together for the first time competitively
at MJ16 2x. They completed the 3300m course in 12:23.8 coming 6th out of 14 (32/132 for the
complete division). Charlotte Morrison & Emma Parkes competed at WJ16 2x recording a time
of 13:45.2 (9/12 in event, 73/132 overall). James Kell came 16th out of 30 in his MJ15 1x event
(80/132) and Rachel Lafbery came 7 out of 13 in the WJ 15 1x (109/132). We had two competitors
in the MJ14 1x class. Tom Oades came 5th out of 8 in a time of 15:16.7 (106/132) and Gareth
Edwards came 7th out of 8 in a time of 15:40.7 (119/132). All very good rows.
In the third division Andrew Rozer recorded a time of 13:33.6 in the MJ18 1x event coming 25th
out of 29 (94/190 overall). Nick Pollen came 27th out of 36 in a large MY16 1x event, recording
a time of 14:08.2 (138/190). Finally Emma Corless rowing at WJ16 1x came 9th out of 19th in
14:19.6 (149/190). Again these were all very good rows.
Over subscription of the meeting meant that several of our crews were rowing up a year. It
is frustrating to note that if both Emma Corless and Tom Oades had been competing in their
correct age groups - both would have brought home gold medals, based on the times recorded
on the day. So overall a very satisfactory outing for the squad. They also excelled themselves
in the professional way they rigged/de-rigged boats and prepared for their racing. Well-done.
Thanks as always go to the coach's for their support - Ted Dyos, Jeremy Pollen & Bob (the
dog) Slade & the Goldswain's. Thanks to the parents for their help and support on the day
and special thanks to Jeremy for towing the trailer.
14th November 2005 The
results from the Veteran's Head of the River Fours that took place yesterday have now been
published on the official website.
The result for the Staines crew is -- Staines, MVC 4-, start 26, finish 29 (5th of
8), 21 mins 59.45 secs.
14th November 2005 Social
Secretaries, Di and Anna write again ----- FINAL
CALL for Tuesday - Tuesday night is every other Tuesday pasta night at the Club. Please email
us on sbcpartyon@hotmail.co.uk ASAP if you want to eat.
14th November 2005 Social
Secretaries, Di and Anna write ----- The post Fours Head dinner took place on Saturday night
after a hard days racing and supporting. About 20 guys and girls went to the Outback, who we
are very pleased are continuing to support Staines Boat Club. A good time was had by all -
see the Photographs Page.
14th November 2005 Molesey's Jonathan
Steele had a surprise when collecting his photo prints from being developed - they weren't
his! The images were of several Staines members at Henley Royal Regatta this year. If any Staines
members are missing a set of photographic prints then please contact Roland
Wood who is currently
holding on to them.
13th November 2005 Rob
Oades submits 3 photos of last month's Weybridge Silver Sculls by kind permission of Richard
Ward of RGWimaging. See Photographs Page.
13th November 2005 Our
Captain, Terry Moore emails ----- Due to the change in the weather and the forecast for the
winter, please can all athletes make sure that they have enough clothing for both on the water
and for back on land, especially if sculling or coxing. Be Safe! Thanks Terry
13th November 2005 Roy
Dauncey has released the menu for
the Veteran's Xmas Lunch which takes place on Sunday 4th December at The Swan Hotel in Staines.
Congratulations also go to Roy as he is celebrating his 76th birthday this weekend.
13th November 2005 The
results from the Head of the River Fours that took place yesterday have now been published
on the official website.
The results for Staines crews are -- Staines I, S2 4+, start 238, finish 237 (28th of 33),
20 mins 55.98 secs ---- Staines II, W Elite 4-, start 324, finish 333 (4th of 19),
21 mins 45.48 secs ---- Staines III, WS2 4+, start 461, finish 466 (11th of 11),
23 mins 43.09 secs ---- Staines IV, WS3 4+, start 533, finish 477 (30th
of 34), 24 mins 13.08 secs. Photographs are available from Jet
Photographic, Eliot
George, Sportepix, Natures
Images, Big
Blade and Photo Row.
12th November 2005 The
results from Pangbourne Junior Sculls that took place today have now been published on the
Mikrotime website.
12th November 2005 The
TRRC website has announced that the seminar - 'EIS Weight training for club level
athletes' due
to take place on Wednesday 16th November at Henley
College has now been postponed until next year.
11th November 2005 Gus
Gait emails ----- I see there's a silver 1929 Staines Regatta medal on Ebay under sporting
memorabilia, rowing. I don't know if anyone at SBC would be interested. The desscription reads
' A vintage silver Staines Regatta medal 1929' See item number 8720182539. Please
don't bid against each other folks.
11th November 2005 The
BBC has broadcast a radio program about H5N1 bird flu virus which is spread readily amongst
wildfowl and contains information on how to recognise infected birds. For those of you with
a broadband internet connection then you can listen to the Nature programme
online until next Monday.
11th November 2005 Our
Captain, Terry Moore emails ----- May
I wish all crews racing on Saturday both in the 4's head and Pangbourne head and on Sunday in
the Vets 's head "Good luck" and a good row. May you bring
home good times.
10th November 2005 Di
Gill and Anna Blackman write ----- To confirm for those attending, the post Fours Head Dinner
will be held at SBC favourite 'The Outback Steakhouse & Grill' on Saturday. Arrive for
drinks in the bar from 7.30pm, table booked for 8pm. Once again The Outback have arranged a
special menu for us and, for those who arrive early, a deal on Fosters at the bar! See you
on Saturday - Anna & Di
x - P.S. If you haven't told us you're coming yet, please
email by close of play on Friday.
10th November 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ----- Remembrance Sunday - we ask members who happen to be at the club this
Sunday to observe a minute's silence at 11am. Boats out on the river are also encouraged to
stop. The silence is intended to remember particularly those who have died or suffered injury
in the service of the United Kingdom in the two World Wars and many other conflicts since.
Thank you
10th November 2005 The
BBC's Anna Blackman writes ----- Double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell is to make a
surprise return to rowing at the Fours Head on Saturday and has not yet ruled out a full-time
comeback. See BBC
Sport website for
more… he'll be rowing for Leander, but apparently has tickets for the rugby at Twickenham,
so hopes to complete the course quickly!
10th November 2005 The
start order for the Veteran IVs HORR has now been published on the official website website.
Staines has only a single coxless four entered starting at No. 29, one of only 86 boats
racing in total this year. The race takes place at 1.30pm this Sunday 13th November at
10.00a.m. over the 4.25 miles (6.85 km) course from Mortlake to Putney.
10th November 2005 The
start order for Pangbourne Junior Sculls has now been published on the Mikrotime website.
Staines has entered 10 boats in this event. The race takes
place at Beale Park, Nr Pangbourne, Reading, Berks this Saturday, 12th November 2005.
10th November 2005 The
start order for Kingston Small Boats Head has now been published on Kingston RC's website.
Sir William Perkins's School has entered 2 single scullers and a coxed quad. The race takes
place at 10.00a.m. (Div 1) and 1.00p.m. (Div 2) on Sunday 13th November over the 4800 metre
course from Hampton Court to Stevens Eyot.
9th November 2005 Ali
lake emails ----- The latest Godfrey kit order has arrived! I shall be at the club on Sunday
from 10am distributing ordered kit. Please make sure you bring your payment with you! Please
let me know if there are any problems on friar_tuck8@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
8th November 2005 Our
social secretaries, Anna Blackman and Di Gill write ----- Just
a reminder that a Post Fours Head Dinner (with no doubt a few drinks!!) will be held this Saturday
evening. Please could you email Di & Anna if
you would like to come along....venue will be announced later this week, we're just waiting
for confirmation, but it will be a restaurant in the Staines area! It would be great to see
all crews who are competing and all supporters very welcome too!!
8th November 2005 Craig
Twaddle advises ----- Australia play England on Saturday and so those heading along to the
Fours Head are advised to steer clear of the Twickenham area as it will be a wee bit busy!
8th November 2005 The
2005 British Indoor Rowing Championships take place on the 20th November
in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. Staines entrants
are shown as ----
Men Open Hwt Andrew
Thomas, 23, Staines BC, distance running, rowed for college and uni at Cambridge, weight
training, county badminton as a junior etc. ------ Men
35-39 Lwt Gary Lovejoy, 37, Staines BC, Played sports all my life and have now been rowing
for three years ---- Men
Open Hwt Joe Wood, 21, Staines BC, rower ----- Women
Open Lwt Lucy Nicholson, 21, Staines BC, cox ----- Men
35-39 Lwt Nick Hadwen, 36,Staines BC, Rowing and running ----- Men
45-49 Hwt Robert Sorrell, 46, Staines BC, rowed at Staines Boat Club for 18 months. See
the Concept 2 website for full details.
7th November 2005 A
reminder for all those bow steering and coxwaining at the heads of the river -- Wednesday
9th November 7.30pm
start - Putney Town RC - TRRC SEMINAR - 'The Tideway: safety & head race steering' - by Chris
George et al ( see PDF
doc.) Please note that this is a FREE seminar for ARA members who bring
their membership card.
6th November 2005 Adam Gill writes -----
Breaking news from the Gill household; poor old Diane has had yet another trip to A&E,
this time in Milton Keynes after a day's skiing at the snowdome. Apparently after just being
told she was the best in her class, she decided to try and ski down the slope, on her head,
somehow breaking her arm along the way. She will be down the club later this week, with
a marker pen awaiting signatures for her cast. It would seem that she
is taking the title of 'Person Most Likely to end up in A&E' from the University of
Newcastle Millenium Yearbook quite literally...... All togther now - GET WELL SOON DI -
(severe case of deja vue)
4th November 2005 Alex
Dent emails ----- An ex-member, Christine Farmer, has a wooden sculling boat to sell. It was
built for her when she was competing internationally, by Edwin Phelps of Putney to measurements
provided by Bob Janousek, who was then the National Coach. A guide weight would be 10 1/2 stone.
It needs a little attention but deserves a good home. So if you think you would value and cherish
it, please e-mail her on c.m.davies@rhul.ac.uk to
discuss it.
3rd November 2005 Our
ever
resourceful Secretary, Murray Litvak, has developed a new range of warning calls to deter the
ever present mute swans on the Thames. Murray recounts how the previous calls he developed
were becoming less effective so he realised that modifications had to be made. The latest calls
have evolved over the last 12 months and been tested to good effect on the river. Murray wishes
to market an audio CD and is currently looking for a company who can record and produce one.
If you can help then please contact Murray here.
2nd November 2005 Vice
Captain, Craig Twaddle emails ----- Lights are essential for those dark winter outings and
should not be considered optional. The club has a limited supply of lights and so established
crews are encouraged, where possible, to buy their own sets. Two choices for purpose made rowing
lights are Guardian and
Rowlight. A set can be obtained for around £20.
31st October 2005 Our Captain,
Terry Moore advises that Dan
Cleather of the English Institute of Sport, has kindly
agreed that his presentation on "Strength
Training for Rowing" (PDF file) may be published
on the TRRC website. This presentation was given at the seminar at Putney town RC on
26th October 2005.
31st October 2005 Your
new social secretaries, Anna Blackman and Di Gill write ----- As it is the first re-vamped
pasta dinner at the club tomorrow night (Tues 1 Nov), we have extended the deadline and offer
a last chance for you to email us if you would like to join in! Leanne and Cath L have very
kindly offered to cook for you. All are welcome....but please let
us know by close of play
today.
31st October 2005 A
thread has started on the newsgroup rec.sport.rowing entitled
'Try this rig sometime!!' with a link to this
photograph showing
the most obscurely rigged eight.
31st October 2005 A
reminder for this Wednesday 2nd November 7.30pm
start - Henley College - TRRC SEMINAR - Neuro-Linguistic Programming - the perfect
tool for do-it-yourself sports psychology - Phil Jarrett ( see PDF
doc.)
30th October 2005 The
draw for the Head of the River Fours has now been published on the official
website. The race will takes place on Saturday 12th November
at 12:30pm from
the University Stone at Mortlake to the University Stone at Putney. Staines Boat Club entered
four crews namely, 238 STAINES I Sen2 4+, 324 STAINES II W Elite 4-, 461 STAINES III W Sen2
4+, 533 STAINES IV W Sen3 4+ (C).
27th October 2005 Your
new social secretaries, Anna Blackman and Di Gill have just updated the Social
Calendar Page with some new events.
27th October 2005 The
ARA has issued this
advice to rowers with regard to Bird Flu --- 'Think twice
before putting your hand down to push off…'
26th October 2005 Safety Adviser,
Mark Ansley-Watson writes ----- To
all club members who are intending to row during the evening this coming winter, please take
great care when out on the water. In particular please ensure
when going downstream that crews having passed under the Railway Bridge, turn immediately to
bow side and keep close to the bank. If you do not feel confident at steering in the dark please
book a coxed boat or make arrangements to do some morning outings where there is still more
light. All crews turning downstream of the railway bridge please proceed to the white house
below the bridge, the crossing point when coming in to the landing stage, where there is much
more light to be seen whilst turning. See Safety Page.
26th October 2005 Adam
Gill has submitted some photographs taken at last weekend's Head of the Charles. See
Photographs Page.
25th October 2005 Di
Gill sends this report ----- The
Head of the Charles (USA) results are now officially confirmed and the SBC HOCR 2005 Team have
just returned home. Both crews braved the stiff competition and took on one of the hardest
courses to steer in the world. Di Gill (cox), Sarah Tassell, Katja Norman, Suzanne Reng, Katherine
Cran, Julia Reichel, Claire Lovelady, Nikki Browning and Katy Young competed in the Club Eights
Event and Steve Tassell and Adam Gill in the Championship Doubles. Lucy Duncombe was unfortunately
unable to row at the last minute and became chief cheerleader. Also ill was Dom Foley, whose
bad back unfortunately prevented him from travelling. The Staines ladies eight came a credible
40th out of 50 crews in the Club Eights Event in a time of 19 mins 37.247 secs. The category
winners and winners twice previously, University of Tennessee, finished in a time of 16 mins
49.911 secs. The Staines gruesome twosome (who as a result of American
efficiency appear on the results as Upper Thames) came a credible 25th out of 27 crews
in the Championship Doubles Event, racing against the likes of Mexican and US national
teams, in a time of 20 mins 39.961 secs. The category winners and defending champions,
Ridley Graduate BC, finished in a time of 16 mins 42.342 secs. Full results can be
found here.
Interesting facts we learned whilst away:- Staines Boat Club is from Germany - Adam and Di
are Australian - "Party" sounds
much more exciting in an English accent.
25th October 2005 Our
Club Secretary, Murray Litvak has confirmed that he is now a fully qualified ARA umpire following
his recent practical examination. No doubt we will be meeting him face to face at the start
of some of next year's regattas!
25th October 2005 The
RGW Imaging website has some good photographs available to purchase from last Saturday's Weybridge
Silver Sculls.
25th October 2005 Robin
Dunlop writes ----- Has anyone picked up a Concept 2 smart card, looks like a credit card and
slots into the Ergo console? I lost it Saturday morning down the club between 9.30 -12 and
I need it as it has all my ergo scores on!! Robin 07711 327192.
24th October 2005 Rachel
Quarrell's New Rowing Information
Page has this useful information ----- The Head
of the River Fours (UK) became oversubscribed at lunchtime yesterday and has closed its
entry list.
23rd October 2005 Rob
Oades (senior) writes ----- Saturday saw several scullers from Staines Boat Club compete in
the Weybridge Silver Sculls. For the women, Jenny Goldswain and Rachel Lafbery came 4th and
5th respectively in the WJ15 event (times 17:46 and 17:48). Rachel Edwards finished 6th in
WS4 in a time of 17:30. In the WJ16 2x event Emma Parkes & Charlotte
Morrison came second in a time of 16:08. It was good to see Charlotte competing again after
a lengthy absence due to injury.
The men had a very successful day with wins for our oldest
and youngest competitors. Ex-captain Steve Ballentine won the VetNovice Catagory in a time
of 15:07. Late on in the day Tom Oades won his J13 event in 17:26. Ian Grant came 7th in the
S4 race recording SBC's fastest time of the day - 14:42. Craig Twaddle also had a fine row
in the Mens Novice catagory recording a personal best time for the race 16:10. Good races were
also had by Rob Oades, Tom Ryan and James Kell. Rob came 7th in the J16 race and Tom 9th in
times of 15:19 and 15:27 respectively. James recorded a time of 16:26 in his J15 event.
Many
thanks as always go to the parents, friends and family who helped and supported our scullers.
Thanks also to coaches Ted Dyos and Bob "The Dog" Slade. Special thanks go to Sarah
Sweeney for towing the trailer. Full results can be found on the Weybridge
RC website.
23rd October 2005 Staines
Boat Club can now be found on Google Earth since increased definition has been added to the
West of London. To view Google Earth it must be downloaded (from here)
and loaded on to your PC. It works with a broadband connection since a large amout of data
needs to be downloaded. Once installed you can find SBC by clicking and opening this
link . By the way, you can even count the number of swans on the river at Truss's
Island!
22nd October 2005 The
results have been published for Weybridge Silver Sculls which took place earlier today. They
can be found on the Weybridge RC website.
20th October 2005 Details
have now been released for the Thames Regional Rowing Council seminar
that takes place next Wednesday 26th October 2005 - 7.30pm
start - Putney Town RC - EIS Weight training for club level athletes - Dan
Cleather (see
details and Word
doc.)
19th October 2005 An
interesting thread for those who like to try different modes of transport has been started
on the newsgroup rec.sport.rowing. Called
the
Aquaskipper,
it is a man powered hydrofoil with which you can 'fly above the water'! If you have
a broadband connection it is worth watching the demonstation video.
18th October 2005 The
start order of Weybridge Silver Sculls that takes place this Saturday 22nd October has been
published on the Weybridge RC website.
The race is in 4 divisions at 10.30am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.30pm respectively and is
over a 3300 metres course upstream from Sunbury Weir
to D’Oyly Carte Island. Several Staines scullers are competing.
18th October 2005 The
ARA, after a number of recent enquiries of their staff, has issued some
clarification of
the insurance cover for coaches.
17th October 2005 Membership Secretary,
Craig Twaddle writes ----- Some changes to the membership rules resulting from the AGM on 16/10/05
-
* The membership category of Country is discontinued and absorbed into
Social.
* The membership category of Leisure Rowing is no longer available to
new members. Existing members wishing to change to Leisure Rowing must apply to the committee.
* The membership category of Student/UB40 Rowing is extended to
include OAPs. See Membership Page.
17th October 2005 The
Thames Regional Rowing Council website now
has photographs taken at Dorney Lake of the Junior Officials Presentation Day. To quote ---- 'On
Sunday 9th October 2005, the TRRC presented
the region's junior rowers who completed the 'junior officials' training earlier in the
year with certificates, to thank them for their hard work and dedication. GB rowers Andy
Triggs-Hodge and Elise Laverick gave out
the certificates at the event which was held at Dorney lake - the site where
many of the JO's had put their training into use by helping at the 2005 World Cup and the
Coupe de la Jeunesse'.
17th October 2005 Ex
Kit Officer, Ali Lake writes ----- Any kit orders placed before the AGM on 16th October will
be dealt with by Liz and Ali, any orders placed after this will be dealt with by our new kit
officer Adam Gill - any problems, please let one of us know!
16th October 2005 The
AGM took place today and a new committee elected. Please take time to acquaint yourselves
with the new team by looking on the Contact Us Page.
Will all committee members please check their email addresses and telephone numbers are correct
and let
me know of any missing details or any errors.
16th October 2005 The
Pairs Head was raced yesterday and the provisional results are available on the official
website.
The results show Max Somper and Fikret Ozer coming 14th of 27 in the S4 2x category, in a time
of 14mins 11secs and Adam Gill and Steve Tassell coming 21st of 27, again in the S4 2x category,
in a time of 14mins 51secs. Phot graphs are available from Bigblade and Eliot
George.
14th October 2005 The
ARA website is
reminding all crews that are intending to compete in the coming heads and, starting with the
Pairs Head tomorrow, that their boats must carry the correct identification numbers or they
will not be allowed to race ---
In order to row on the tidal Thames, Clubs must complete the
identification of their boats (including private craft) within
six weeks of the date of this notice (dated 24 June 2005). The code for
Staines Boat Club is STN followed by the appropriate digit(s) -- see here.
14th October 2005 The
Thames Regional Rowing Council have updated the dates and venues for their series of rowing
seminars. Also see Diary Page.
13th October 2005 The
draw for Tiffin Small Boats Head that takes place this Saturday 15th October has been published
on the official website.
There are no Staines crews competing and only one scull from from Sir William Perkins's
School, namelyVikki Wardle in the WJ16 1x category.
13th October 2005 A
reminder that the Staines Boat Club AGM takes place this SUNDAY
16th OCTOBER at 11.30am. All members are requested to attend.
12th October 2005 Dropped
this evening somewhere between the landing stage and the boathouse, one rigger jigger. If found
please give to Graham Carey or John Lusty. Thank you.
11th October 2005 For
those of you who have been following the second Leo Blockley inquest in the newspapers, the
full text of the narrative verdict has been published on the Leo Blockley Memorial Campaign website.
11th October 2005 An
excerpt from the latest news on the ARA
website -----
As part of the legacy of the World Rowing Championships 2006 at
Dorney Lake the ARA is seeking a list of clubs and universities
that run courses in learning to row for over 16s. We are looking
for ways to promote and assist clubs, coaches and volunteers in
running these important courses. There are many examples of good
practice. Full details here.
10th October 2005 Paul
Goldswain emails ----- The SBC and SWPS Juniors who volunteered at the World Cup Regatta at
Dorney this summer were invited to attend a presentation along with parents at Dorney yesterday
afternoon. Judith Packer gave a very good presentation showing how successful the effort made
by the whole team was in putting Dorney firmly on the International map. The juniors all received
certificates presented by the regional Chairman of the ARA. The presentation also included
a speech by Olympic Bronze Medal winner Elise Laverick and World cup strokeman of the
new unbeaten coxless four, Andy Hodge. See Photographs
Page.
10th October 2005 Catherine
Lake writes ----- Please be aware that the Les Mundy will be out of action from Wed 19th to
Sat 22nd October due to renovation. We will be stripping down and repainting the inside of
the boat and replacing all worn out items. As you can appreciate this will take a bit of time,
but we will undoubtedly end up with a boat that's as good as new. If you have any problems
with Les not being available over this period then please let me know at catherine.lake@kinnarps.co.uk.
Les will be back in action on Sunday 23rd.
10th October 2005 The
draw for the Pairs Head which takes place on Saturday 15th October has been published the official
website. Two crews from Staines are shown in the draw, Adam Gill/Steve Tassell (Steve is
rowing as Upper Thames) and Max Somper/Fikret Ozer who are both in the Men's S4x category.
The race is over the 4000 metre course from Chiswick to Hammersmith Bridge and
starts at 3.30pm.
8th October 2005 A
reminder that this coming Wednesday, 12th October, 7.30pm start, there is a
TRRC SEMINAR at Putney Town RC entitled 'The Alexander Technique as used in the GB Coxless
Four Athens 2004' and given by Liz Dodgson
and Caroline Chisholm ( see Word
doc.)
6th October 2005 Robin
Dunlop writes ----- We will be running another bleep test on Monday 17th October
starting at 6pm at the Magna Carta School gym. This is open to everyone to obtain a measure
of fitness in order to gauge improvement through the winter training. To those who completed
a bleep test last Monday, can I suggest a run, cycle or swim - minimum 40mins.
6th October 2005 Kristina
Frost advises ----- Staines
Boat Club has been registered in the Tesco Sports for Schools and Club Scheme. Some useful
equipment is available through the scheme, examples being a loud hailer and stopwatches. A
collection box will be placed on the bar in the club.
6th October 2005 A
timely reminder of the need to comply with the rules of rowing at night which can be found
detailed
here.
4th October 2005 Membership
Secretary, Craig Twaddle writes ----- There
are a number of club members whose postal addresses we don't have in the membership database
and this means we can't send club correspondence to them. A list of names now follows - Lionel
Everington, Derek Holden, Alan Emery, Ian Geddes, Heather Gray, Terry Gray, J Green, Simon
King, Victor Lewis, Donald Miller, Katja Norman, Rob Strange, R Street, Peter Street, Luc Wilson.
They are all either Life, Honorary or British Airways members and if they (or other members)
can provide me with the missing addresses then that would be a big help. Thanks.
4th October 2005 Rob
Oades emails ----- Could you put a reminder on the web site please for all the SBC and SWPS
juniors who helped at this years rowing world cup and coupe events at Dorney.
There is a thank you presentation this Sunday 9th October at Dorney starting at 2.30pm -
finish time 4pm. The juniors need to wear their polo shirts /sweatshirts they were given
as a photo will be taken and certificates will be presented hopefully by members of the GB
rowing squad. Juniors need to let Sarah Birch know if they are to attend at
sarah.birch@ara-rowing.org
4th October 2005 Alex
Fitzgerald writes with this good news ----- Just to let you know that Oliver was born
on 1st October 2005 at 6.48. He weighed a spritely 10 lbs 2 oz - Jo has just about forgiven
me!! All doing well, and I have atached a couple of photos for you. (pic1, pic2).
All the best Alex
3rd October 2005 Robin
Dunlop writes ----- Bit
of a mix up in dates, my intention is to run a bleep test in the gym (Magna Carta) this eve
(Monday 3rd 6.30pm). Anyone wishing to participate and CANNOT make it, please let me know.
Sorry for any confusion and late notice.
3rd October 2005 Malcolm
Nicholson emails requesting some hi res photographs taken at the recent SBC Pubs and Clubs
Regatta and adds "As a visitor that day, may I thank you and everyone else in the club
for making it a really enjoyable and memorable day for my family and I - thanks and regards,
Malcolm.
3rd October 2005 The
11th Rowers'
Revenge Triathlon which took place yesterday at Marlow with several Staines members and
ex members competing including Nick Hadwen, Robin Dunlop, Andy Gillies and Warren Weedon. John
Lusty, who raced in the M50 category commented, "It was very tough, I even had to
take the basket and panniers off my bike"! Full results are available on
the Microtime
website.
3rd October 2005 Wednesday
this week will see the birthday of last year's Captain, Steve Smith. Steve will reach the ripe
old age of 24!
2nd October 2005 With
the winter months approaching, a timely article has been published on the Leo Blockley website.
Entitled
Cold
Water Survival, it has some important information on increasing the chance of saving
your life so please take the time to read it.
30th September 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ----- Here's an interesting
article from the New Scientist - "Clothing gives sportsmen a kick
up the pants". I think for some of us, electric shocks would be more appropriate!
28th September 2005 Membership
Secretary, Craig Twaddle writes ----- Just a wee reminder to anyone who is considering buying
a sculling boat for use at the club. We have a limited amount of racking/lawn space and so
private boats are not to be brought to the club without prior permission.
28th September 2005 Peter
Smith advises ----- BP have given a 'Matching Time' donation of £1200 to the club on behalf
of employee Rob Oades for the time he has spent helping at Staines Boat Club. As you
all know, Rob is an instructor and boatman for the Junior Squad and this latest donation brings
the total he has raised this year to over £2000.
Our thanks go to Rob & BP from the SBC committee.
27th September 2005 Di
Gill and Jules Reichel email ----- One last word from us. We
hope you all had an enjoyable summer season and a restful training break. The winter
training season is upon us (deep joy)
and Robin Dunlop has called a Squad Meeting for Saturday, 8 October 2005 at 8.00 am - location
SBC. We
wish you all a successful and fun season and hope to see you all at a few races! All
the best - Di and Jules
27th September 2005 Liz Lake writes ----- To all the people who were involved in the sponsored row on Saturday. Thank
you so much for helping Matt and myself raise some money for a charity that is so close
to our hearts. I know the 5:15am start was asking a bit much but we all managed
to do it without any complaining...well almost! A big thank you to Jeremy Pollen for
towing the trailer to and from Henley and also opening the first lock for us, to Terry Moore
for getting up early to open the second and third locks, to Cath Moore for driving us rabble
up to Upper Thames and to all the rowers Ali L, Cath L, Ian Grant, Nick H, Suzy Mac, Craig
T, Charlotte M, Emma P, Emma C, Rachel L, Nick P, James K, and Ian. Also we would
like to thank the parents that turned up at Maidenhead BC to support us.
Thanks to you the day ran (or should I say rowed!) smoothly and we all ended up back at
Staines exhausted but having had an enjoyable day. I hope you are not in too much pain today!
Thanks Again, Liz and a very sore Matt!x
26th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop requests ----- Please post
this email sent to me on the website. -- Robin,
just thought that I may be in a position to help you or someone else doing the marlow tri with
the loan of some of the kit I have acquired. Of most use would be the tri bars I bought. They
are easily attached and dismantled and cost me just less than £60. Talking to
the triathletes at work, they reckon cycling in that sort of crouched position will save
you about a minute over 25km. If someone needs to borrow my bike plus shoes helmet etc. then
that's cool as long as they can arrange collection. My bike is a yellow Bianci and if you
think you are going to get more information than that then you are talking to the wrong person.
I can tell you though that it has no carbon fibre unfortunately and is probably fractionally
too small for me. Give me a call if I can help as I cannot guarantee when I can get to my
e-mails. cheers Tim (contact Robin for
Tim's phone no.)
26th September 2005 Terry
Moore writes ----- Calling all Pubs and Clubs crews. If you are still interested in learning
to row please come to the club on Saturday 1st October at 10:00am. If you have any questions
then
please email me. Thanks,
see you then. Terry
26th September 2005 Rachel
Quarrell writes on her New Rowing
Information page -----
From the ARA Executive Report to the ARA Council meeting of 1st October: "A contract has been
agreed with Yachting Press who will start production of the new look magazine in January 2006,
which will be known as Rowing & Regatta."
26th September 2005
The Thames Regional Rowing Council organised
a seminar for event organisers in
the Thames Region, on 3 September 2005 at the Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames. All regattas
and head races with the region were invited to send representatives. Approximately
forty delegates attended, representing a cross-section of events throughout the region. The
write-up of the day is now available on-line, both to serve as
a reminder for those events who attended and to allow those who were unable to make the session
to find out more. The notes are available here in (Word doc).
26th September 2005 The
ARA website reports that the ARA is
planning a series of Club Development conferences at regional level in the autumn of 2005 and
the spring of 2006. The conferences are aimed at club volunteers and in particular at
new and potential club committee members. The South East conference will take
place on Sunday November 6th. This will be of particular interest to the new
SBC committee elected after the AGM on the 16th October.
25th September 2005 Rachel
Lafbery sends some photos taken during the Henley to Staines charity row in aid of autistic
children yesterday. She would also like to thank Liz Lake for providing the lunch. See Photographs
Page.
25th September 2005 Rob
Oades has submitted some more photos taken at the Junior BBQ recently. They can be found at
the bottom of the existing Junior's BBQ page. See Photographs
Page.
25th September 2005 AGM – SUNDAY
16 TH OCTOBER ----- Murray Litvak notes that the Committee are pleased to advise the AGM
will take place on 16 th October. Please try to attend - it all starts at 11.30am.
21st September 2005 Due
to commitments working away from home, I will not be able to update this website until Sunday
25th September. I would be grateful, to anyone who submits news or reports in the meantime,
if they are written in a manner which could be pasted in the relevant section. This will save
me time upon my return. Thanks - - Graham
21st September 2005 If
you are a sculler then why not support our friends at Weybridge
RC. The Weybridge Silver Sculls
takes place on Saturday 22nd October 2005 and now has a dedicated webpage.
The course is 3300 metres long and runs upstream from Sunbury Weir
to D’Oyly Carte Island. Founded in 1956, Silver
Sculls is the oldest sculling head on the Thames.
19th September 2005 The
Central England Rowing
Conference takes place on Saturday 6th November 2005 at Warwick with a host of guest speakers.
See the poster for more details. Application form here.
16th September 2005 A
Diary page has now been added to this website to keep
you informed of all non social events that you may like to attend. The link to this page will
remain in the list on the left of this page.
15th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop has released the minutes of
the Coaches Meeting that took place last Saturday 10th September. Please note your
diaries that the next coaches meeting will take place at 10.00am on Saturday 10th December
2005.
14th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop writes on behalf of Adam Gill ----- I would like to remind you all that everyone is
expected to clean, buff and shine ALL racing boats, replace washers, gate inserts, duff shoes,
clean runners and stretchers BEFORE October 1st. Don't expect someone else to do it. Thankyou
Capt of Boats.
13th September 2005 The
ARA website has links to photos from
last weekend's FISA World Masters Regatta and more
details of the British Coaching Conference
which takes place in Daventry next January and includes a link to the application
form.
12th September 2005 Julian
Blackman emails ----- Congratulations to Tom Blackman & Anna Behrendt who tied the knot
in a beautiful service at St. James' Church, Weybridge on Saturday. This was followed by a
terrific reception held at the St. Georges Hill Lawn Tennis Club where it was rumoured that
an SBC member went skinny dipping in the swimming pool after some crazy legs dancing!! The
new Mr & Mrs
Blackman are currently "Honeymooning"
in Toronto, Boston, and New York. I have attached a couple of photo's of the happy couple
here - pic1 - pic2.
12th September 2005 As
a point of interest, the top broadband video download at RowTV for
the month of August was Staines winning the Womens Senior 3 Eights event at Peterborough Regatta.
With 154 downloads, it begs the question - why is it so popular? -- or is it just one person
who likes watching themselves?
11th September 2005 The
FISA World Masters Regatta took place this weekend in Strathclyde. Results for the Staines
team can be found here (451kb PDF) and full results on the official
website.
10th September 2005 The
Staines Junior's Barbeque took place at the club this afternoon and was enjoyed by everyone
including SBC and SWPS rowers, coaches and parents. The juniors also had a photograph taken
with all their trophies and medals from this year. A large 'pass the parcel' game was played
with hidden forfeits and the present at the end turned out to be a gift from SBC friends to
Lisa Incledon. Lisa is leaving to study at Oxford University and all at Staines Boat Club wish
her every success for the future. See Photographs
Page.
9th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop has organised a coaches meeting at 10.00am this Saturday (tomorrow) tasked with discussing
the future of coaching at Staines. If you coach or are interested in coaching then please make
sure you attend. Please contact Robin for an agenda.
8th September 2005 Anatole
Beams has announced on the Putney Town RC Bulletin
Board that they will again be hosting TRRC
SEMINARS this winter (typically Wednesdays - 7.30pm start). The dates are as follows -- 12th
October - Back in Action - Alexander Technique and the 2004 GB Squad ( see Word
doc.)----- 26th October - Weight
training for club level athletes ----- 9th November - Navigation/Tideway review update. -----
23rd November - pyschology. ----- 18th January - rigging, the absolute basics. ----- 1st February
(tbc) - 1st Aid.
8th September 2005 The
ARA have announced that the British
Coaching Conference 2006, sponsored by Lola/Aylings, will take place at Staverton Park, Daventry
on
Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th January 2006. This a must for those who wish to meet and hear the
top coaches in British Rowing.
8th September 2005 Rob
Sorrell has a Concept 2 for sale ( as per those in club ) for £350.00 Contact Rob directly
on 07 88 77 10 629.
8th September 2005 Alison
Rolt emails ----- I am looking for a lodger. So if anyone knows of someone who might want
to rent a room in Chertsey, please can they contact me. I'll be around the boat club as normal
over the next few weeks.
7th September 2005 Jim
Pettitt emails ----- Here are some
photos (Kodak Gallery) of the Teddy
Bears team at the Pubs and Clubs Regatta. The Teddy Bears are four mums of rowers in the junior
squad. Many thanks Jim. Click the photo to start viewing.
7th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop writes regarding the Mens Squad - Please note proposed season kick off meeting is
Saturday 8th October at 8.00am. Short meeting then training! ALL - Circuits will begin as soon
as we have our gym slot confirmed, first off is a bleep test! Woo hoo!
6th September 2005 Robin
Dunlop has pointed out that the FISA Level 1 Coaching Handbook is available for download
so here are the relevant links from the FISA
website. Please note that all the following are
PDF files so you can view them on your computer screen but ideally print them out. I
will also add them to the Links
Page.-- Chapter
1: Basic Rigging (85kb) -
Chapter
2: Basic Rowing Physiology (161kb) -
Chapter
3: Basic Rowing Technique (60kb) -
Chapter
4: Basic Training Methodology (259kb) -
Chapter
5: General Fitness Training (125kb) -
Chapter
6: Learning Methodology (40kb).
6th September 2005 Ali
Lake emails ----- Godfrey are now trying to phase out their cotton Lycra racing suit and are
introducing a Supplex one (same material as the green training all-in-one). In light of this change, Godfrey are sending me a suit to look at and wearer trial etc before
we continue with the order. I have asked Godfrey to go ahead with the rest of the order and put the order for the racing
suits on hold for the time being, so therefore hoody's and caps etc should be with us before
the racing suits. Sorry to inconvenience everyone, but as I'm sure you'll agree we want to
get the best deal for our club... anyone who is really unhappy, please email me on friar_tuck8@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your patience.
6th September 2005 Rob
Oades advises ----- Just a reminder that the SBC Junior Squad (and
parents / coach's etc) BBQ will take place this Saturday, 10th September starting at in the
afternoon after training. Please bring own meat etc to cook and any contributions to communal
salads / sweets etc would be gratefully received. We are also hoping to take the 2005 Squad
photo so will all juniors please bring in all this seasons pots & medals etc and their
racing kits to wear for the picture."
6th September 2005 Rumour
has it that veteran oarsman, John Lusty is considering entering the
11th Rowers' Revenge Triathlon
which takes place on Sunday 2nd October 2005 at Marlow. This brings the Staines contingent
entering up to four I believe.
6th September 2005 Liz
Lake writes ----- To all SBC members taking part in the sponsored row on Saturday 24th
September, can you please
contact me so I can arrange shifts and boats etc for the day. We are aiming to get the
trusty octuple into action again but I need to know how many people are taking part to see
if we need to take more boats etc. For anyone who doesn't know we will be boating
from Upper Thames Boat Club and sculling all the way to Staines in aid of Autistic children.
If you would like to take part, please contact me asap for a sponsor form and more details. (Lakofski@yahoo.com). I am also looking for some
non-rowing volunteers to tow the trailer and other such things. If you would like to
help out let me know. The more help the merrier. Thanks Liz.
5th September 2005 A
reminder to all who wish to be involved in coaching of any rowing at Staines Boat Club for
the forthcoming season. Robin Dunlop is organising a discussion forum on 10th September at
10.00 am at SBC - all existing and potential coaches welcome. General idea is to discuss ideas
and formulate a plan for the squads, your thoughts and points are welcome via email (cutthemustarduk@yahoo.co.uk).
Please note we are joining the Junior Squad's BBQ after so if you wish to eat, bring a steak
to stick on the barbie. - Robin
5th September 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ---- Following Ian McHugh's recent definition of the term "doing a Twaddle",
I'd like to announce the new definition. Simply put, it's winning an event at the World
Championships!
See Saturday's results for the Men's Pair (M2-).
5th September 2005 Craig
Twaddle is offering an undisclosed prize to the Caption Competition he is running. Please send
your caption for this photo to craig.twaddle@baesystems.com
4th September 2005 The
2005 Pubs and Clubs Regatta took place today in warm sunshine. Thanks go to the organisers
Bonny Howes, Dom South, Steve Ballantine and to all the Staines members who helped to make
this a fantastic day. Surely the best one ever! All competitors and friends are reminded that
you are very welcome to become members of our club and continue rowing. It really is a fantastic
sport. See
Photographs Page for
pics and results.
2nd September 2005 Adam
Gill has now released the Timetable
for this Sunday's Pubs and Clubs Regatta.
2nd September 2005 Membership
Secretary, Craig Twaddle anounces ----- For those Pubs & Clubs competitors who would like
to continue rowing after the regatta then you can apply to join Staines BC for the remainder
of the current membership year (Sept '05 - Feb '06). Please complete an application
form, get it proposed and seconded, attach a cheque for £85 (6 months' membership
minus £30
P&C entry
fee) and return it to me. All membership applications are subject to committee approval and
please note that we have a limited capacity for new members.
2nd September 2005 Captain
of Boats, Adam Gill writes ----- This is a busy weekend for all with the Pubs and Clubs Regatta,
so can all members when using the club for crew training, please be considerate for other members.
This mainly centres around equipment; please ONLY take a boat/blades if you have booked it,
and ONLY take the equipment you have booked. Make sure you stick to the times booked; there
have been several instances where crews have been inconvenienced because equipment has not
returned on time. Remember this is meant to be fun whilst competitive; lets keep the fun element
so there are no tears before bedtime! See you all Sunday at sparrows!
1st September 2005 Adam
Gill has now released the men's and women's draw for this Sunday's Pubs
and Clubs Regatta.
1st September 2005 Steve
Ballantine writes ----- Pubs and Clubs 4th September parking
- As we are all well aware parking at the club is limited so please all encourage crews
and members alike to leave their cars at home where possible and not park in Riverside
Drive (a private road) on Sunday. People can park in neighbouring streets and car parks
to avoid clogging the area for residents and members alike.
1st September 2005 Steve Ballantine emails
----- A reminder to all members that safety is not optional when out on the river. It
won’t have escaped
your attention that the nights are drawing in and as you all know lights
are needed on
boats after dusk therefore the rule is simple no lights no outing. The requirement is
a white light on bows and stern, most people have bike lights etc… which will
do the job so chop chop sort it out before there is an accident. SteveB
1st September 2005 This
is a warning
for all crews training this Saturday. Spelthorne River Day takes place between 11.00am to 4.00pm
and will have a flotilla travelling between Chertsey and the Lammas Recreation Ground. Please
be very careful out there!
1st September 2005 More
faces to spot and wave to, this time the men from Weybridge RC. This text from the Weybridge website -----
Nigel, Oscar, Alex, JamesW and JamesC departed
from Lechlade
on Tuesday morning in single sculls and a touring double. Their plan is to arrive in
Weybridge at lunch-time on Saturday, that's 113 miles, 44 locks and 7 counties in 4½ days.
On Wednesday morning, the boys departed Eynsham Lock, bound for Wallingford by tonight.
Regular updates to follow...
1st September 2005 Spotted
on
the water last evening was German sculler Henning
Lippke. Henning is a regular contributor
to the newsgroup rec.sport
rowing and has recently been involved in a project to develop a DIY sensor package for
rowing shells. He is currently staying with our neighbour Carl Douglas for 3 months and will
be coming to the club on Sunday to enjoy our famous Pubs and Clubs
Regatta. You will notice
Henning on the river as he uses a head mounted mirror while sculling. So, if you see him,
please say hello and give him a warm welcome to SBC.
31st August 2005 Bonny
Howes writes ----- To all pubs and clubs crews: I have had to cancel my Saturday sessions
in 'Blobby' - one at 12 o'clock and again at 3pm - therefore if anyone would like to use the
boat during these times, please feel free!!
31st August 2005 The
Thames Regional Rowing Council has a new look to its website.
It states ----- The Thames Regional Rowing council is staffed and run by volunteers from
the region's clubs and events. The council is responsible for the overseeing and / or running
many aspects of rowing in the region, including: - Safety reviews of clubs and events - Umpiring
- Rower and Coach education.
31st August 2005 Bar
Officer, Terry Moore sends some belated photos from his wedding to Cath at the end of July.
See Photographs Page.
30th August 2005 Craig
Twaddle sends this news ---- From
BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4197500.stm All
eight lanes of the M25 are closed after a lorry containing hydrogen peroxide exploded, police
said. The fire is under control on the vehicle which is at junction 13, the exit to Staines,
in Surrey. Thick smoke is billowing across the motorway and traffic is backed up to junction
15 anti-clockwise and junction 11 clockwise.
Surrey Police say no-one has been hurt but drivers are being advised to avoid the area. I
guess the roads around Staines will be bedlam and I wouldn't want to breath in any of that
smoke! Hydrogen Peroxide is nasty stuff - the navy used to have a sub called HMS Explorer
that was powered by it - the crew's nickname for the sub was HMS Exploder!
30th August 2005 Steve
Ballantine sends this extract of a letter from Gary Irvine ----- Congratulations to Staines
Boat Club on your good performances last weekend at Oxford City Regatta. I was taking photographs
at this event and you and your members may be interested in viewing them at..... www.garyirvine.com/Events/OCRR2005. An
example pic is attached. Thanks & regards
Gary.
27th August 2005 Watch
your toes! - Spotted today just off the landing stage was a mitten
crab, an invader from China
that spends most of it's life in fresh water, only returning to the sea to spawn.
25th August 2005 Nick
Hadwen emails ----- Please can everyone in the men's Squad complete this
form and email it
to nickhadwen@tiscali.co.uk. There is soon to
be a coaches meeting and this information will let us know what your plans are for the coming
few months/next season, to ensure that we know what's going on at each level from the Novices
to Seniors. It is important if we are to ensure that the coaching plans we put in place for
next year enable the Squad move onwards and upwards and should take only ten minutes of your
time. Also if you are new to the club and have been waiting for the winter season to start,
now is your chance to say what you would like to do before things really get underway. If you
have any questions please let me know.
Please complete and return by 10th September.
25th August 2005 Bonny
Howes emails ----- A reminder to all that next Saturday 3rd September is the SBC end of season
party, for details click here. Back by popular demand, super star
DJ Dave is coming to play! Please invite all your pubs and clubs crews,
or anyone else for that matter!!
25th August 2005 Bonny
Howes writes ----- Info for all pubs and clubs crews - the regatta will start at 9.00am Sunday
4th September - please arrive by 8.30am sharp. Plus it would be great to see you at the party
the night before the event. A few beers are vital to calm those pre race nerves! Fun starts
at 7pm. See you there.....
25th August 2005 Nene
Digital have some good photographs that can be purchased from Peterborough Regatta. e.g. pic
1, pic 2.
24th August 2005 Ali Lake writes -----
When placing orders for kit, please make sure you put your name and contact details on the
order form! Can the anonymous people who have ordered 1 x M long sleeve black tech top and
1 x M hoody, please contact me on friar_tuck8@yahoo.com so I know who you are!
24th August 2005 Ali
Lake emails ----- To
the P&C crews who are using the Blobby at 6pm and 8pm tonight, I currently have it booked
for an outing at 7pm. Unfortunately we have had to cancel our outing so if anyone else would
like to use my slot feel free!
24th August 2005 The
11th
Rowers' Revenge Triathlon takes
place on Sunday 2nd October 2005 at Marlow. The course comprises a 4000m
row - on a Concept II rowing machine, 25km
cycle - through the
rolling Buckinghamshire countryside and a 7.5km
run - along a mainly
flat course. Andy Gillies, at SBC last evening, has confirmed that he will be entering. Are
any other SBC members brave enough?
24th August 2005 Di
Gill emails ----- The Committee would like to thank Steve Tassell for all of his hard
work in coaching the Staines Women's Squad over the past few years. Steve will
be hugely missed at the Club, particularly for his seemingly boundless enthusiasm
for organising the Women - which is no small feat! Please can all ladies in the Women's
Squad complete this form and email it to
sbcwomen@hotmail.com to let us know what your plans
are for the coming few months/next season, to ensure that we know what's
going on at each level from the Seniors right down to the Novices et al. This
is important if we are to ensure that the plans we put in place for next year enable
the Squad to remain cohesive and not to fragment following Steve's departure. Many thanks
24th August 2005 Paul
Goldswain has submitted some photos taken at the Oxford City Regatta. See Photographs
Page.
23rd August 2005 Ian
Grant sends this report ----- After missing out at Peterborough, only a few senior crews made
the trip to Oxford at the weekend. In the single sculls, Mark AW was first up in the S4 1x
but unfortunately, after trying to recover from an illness was never really able to perform
to his best and lost to Wallingford, the losing finalist. After some advise from BTD, he
decided to pull out from his N 1x in the afternoon to try and recover for sundays racing. Also
in the S4 1x, Ian G managed to gain a row over in the first round, in the Q-finals, after a
terrible first stroke, managed to pull back and win against Filby of Reading by 2 lengths.
In the S-final, after another shocking first stroke, Ian managed to pull back level but in
the second half began to slowly drop back and lost by 1 1/2 lengths to Bateman of Bath University,
the eventual Winner. In the afternoon, Ian was racing in the S3 1x but again after a slightly
dodgy first stroke, he managed to pull back again but lost out by 1 1/2 lengths to Poulter
of Upper Thames. On the Sunday, after being over-subscribed we only had Mark AW racing in the
S3 1x. In the S-final he was able to gain a row over into the final, in which he was able to
hold of the opposition to win over Weaver of Lea RC.
This takes the Men's squad summer season total to: 23 finals and 9 wins.
Also racing on the Sunday was the WS3 4+ of Liz, Ali, Michelle, Leanne and cox Charlotte
in their first race since Staines Regatta. In their first round, against HSBC, the girls
slowly pulled away from the other crew over the 500m to win by 2 1/2 lengths. In the final
they faced Barnes Bridge ladies. After a restart due to a clash of blades, the crew held
their nerve to remain level, but after a crew member suffering a shoulder injury half way
down the course, our crew lost out by just 1/2 length. This takes the girls summer results
to; finals in every regatta entered except one, were they where racing above status, and
2 wins, at Walton and Bedford Quarts. The girls would like to thank everyone who has coached
and supported them this summer but give a special thank you to Charlotte their trusty cox and
her ever supportive Dad!
23rd August 2005 Carol
Goldswain reports ----- The
junior girls finished their season with some great racing at Oxford City Regatta this weekend.
On Saturday over the 1000M course they reached four finals with Rachel Edwards beating some
quality senior ladies to take the WS4 1x title. The WJ16 2x of Becky Corless and Rachel Edwards
lost in their final as did Emma Corless and Jennifer Goldswain. The WN 2x of Becky Corless
and Emma Parkes won 2 heats to reach the final coming out on top of some nasty clashing of
blades due to poor steering from their opposition. On Sunday over the 500m course the girls
reached 2 finals with Becky Corless and Rachel Edwards just losing out in the WJ162 x final.
In the last race of the day an exciting WJ14 2x final saw Emma Corless and Jennifer Goldswain
came through to beat Maidenhead's Nat Champs Silver medalist by 1 foot. Lisa Incledon and Rachel
Edwards won their first round in WS4 2x but lost to some tough opposition in the semi. Lisa
is now leaving us for a place at Oxford University and we wish her all the best and hope she
returns to SBC whenever she can. Rachel Lafbery and Becky Uwins this weekend have shown a marked
improvement in their racing since the beginning of this their first season. We are looking
for great things from them for next year. Special thanks go to all the parents who made the
weekend possible, Liz for towing the trailer and to Bob for his expert knowledge and encouragement.
There will be a junior Bar-B-Q for Junior squad members and their parents on Saturday September
10th. More details nearer the time.
Full results will be available shortly from the regatta website. Also
see photos from Bigblade and video clips from RowTV.
23rd August 2005 Our President, Don
Moore submits this letter regarding the 'Urban
Games'.
22nd August 2005 Roy
Frost emails ----- Here is a group picture of
the Staines juniors at the 'Urban Games' at the Lammas on Sunday. (The 'Urban Games' are a
new
youth event for Spelthorne for 11-19 year olds and was attended, on behalf of Staines
Boat Club, by Roy and Don Moore amongst others).
19th August 2005 Liz
Bernard sends this ' Summer Holiday' report on behalf of the Sir William Perkins's
School Rowing Club ----- During
the school summer holiday the SWPS squad has had a number of successes. The first weekend
of the holidays we attended Molesey Junior Regatta, where we had 3 wins; the WJ12 2x, WJ12
4x+ and WJ15 2x. All parents joined in the family day out enjoying the good weather and a
fantastic SWPS bbq. The following weekend we competed at both Staines and Burway Regattas.
At Staines we had 4 wins; WJ14 4x+, WJ14 2x, WJ14 1x, WJ15 1x. And at Burway we also had
4 wins; WJ14 2x, WJ14 4x+, WJ15 2x, WJ15 1x. On the 6 th August we competed at Maidenhead
winning the WJ14 2x and WJ15 2x. Last weekend we went to Stourport Regatta, again a great
family weekend away. On the Saturday, over a course of 1100m, in torrential rain we had 4
wins; WJ14 2x, WJ14 2x invitation race, WJ15 1x, WJ15 4x+. On Sunday over a distance of 600m,
we had another four wins; WJ12 2x, WJ14 2x, WJ15 1x, WJ15 2x. Added to this, SWPS won the
Junior Victor Ludorum. See photo. This makes a total of 50 individual pots this holiday.
Emily Baker 8, Vikki Wardle 7, Rachel Martin 7, Charlotte Jackson 7, Bethan Roberts 6, Charlotte
Martin-Taylor 3, Victoria Deyong-Burgess 2, Emma Townshend 2 ( I for coxing Molesey VetC 4+
at Burway), Heather Stevenson 2, Ingrid Barnsley 1, Ailish Kelly 1, Kirsten Hilliard 1, Emily
Lombardo 1, Helen O’Hara 1, Victoria Ballerino 1.
19th August 2005 The
Sir William Perkins's School Summer Training Camp finished today. Everyone agreed that
it was great fun with some good competition in the mini regatta this afternoon. See Photographs
Page.
19th August 2005 Safety
Advisor, Mark Ansley-Watson writes ----- It has come to my attention that the Fire Extinguisher
has been half used. Whoever used it, MUST send me a report to Markwat924@aol.com so
I can action the re-fill. If it had not been mentioned in passing the extinguisher would have
been put back without anybody knowing and subsequently not be refilled. The reporting on safety
matters is not a naming and shaming, it is purely so we can keep everybody as safe as possible.
Please take the time and care to look out for your fellow members.
19th August 2005 Congratulations
to Michelle O'Riordan who celebrated her ('last one before she reaches 30') birthday yesterday.
18th August 2005 Craig
Twaddle emails ----- I know the area around Strathclyde Park quite well (my grandfather had
a farm next to the Clyde just a few miles upstream) and so if anyone who's going to the FISA
Masters in September needs any advice/help re.
accomodation etc. then they can drop me a line.
17th August 2005 I am
pleased to confirm the return to the area of Lord Staines following a spell
away in Canada. A long term supporter of SBC he has apparently been asking about Staines Regatta
and has promised to be in attendance next year.
17th August 2005 The
draw for this weekend's Oxford City Royal and Sprint Regattas has been published on the Oxford
RC website.
Staines have several senior and junior crews competing.
16th August 2005 Adrian
Tollett advises that the
draw for the 32nd FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta that takes place from 8th
- 11th September 2005 in
Strathclyde Country Park, Scotland, has now been published on the official
website. Staines are racing in four men's events and one women's event.
15th August 2005 Di Gill forwards
this invitation ----- Dear Staines, Molesey, London, Twickenham, Thames, Kingston,
We cordially invite you and your competitive coxed crews to the
inaugural "Vesta International Coxswain
Challenge", to be held at Vesta
Rowing Club on Saturday 24th September at 2.30pm.
Whilst it is a social event to encourage closer community amongst the
Remenham Clubs, it will prove competitive as we are expecting each of
the member clubs to field up to four coxswains each to engage in
serious contest to prove who once and for all, the Titan coxes of the
lower reaches of the Thames. The challenges will be varied, requiring
a combination of skill, mental strength and coercion - all qualities of
a good coxswain!
Do not worry if you cannot field four coxes since the impartial judges,
all to be chosen from Vesta membership, will be normalising the results
to ensure a fair playing field for the smaller Remenham Clubs. Prizes
will be given to the best club, and best overall male and female
coxswain. There will be no prizes for second place.
All crews are strongly encouraged to come to Vesta and support the
coxswains in their challenges! We will accept entries from competitive
and "retired" coxswains.
And if the challenge is not enough, I'm sure we will be putting on a
shot of evening entertainment to welcome-in the new season!
The entry form is attached, and
if you do wish to enter we would like these returned as soon as possible and no later than
17th September 2005. Please email entries to vicc2005@vrc.org.uk.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew MacMillan,
Vesta Rowing Club.
15th August 2005 Steve
Tassell sends his 'last report ever' ----- The weather was pretty
grim up in Peterborough this weekend, however, the racing was anything
but. Peterborough was the last regatta this season for the girls and provided some
of the best racing I've seen from the squad not just this season but in my four year tenure
at the club. On Saturday we were the first race off in Women's S3 eights, The Stig
(cox), Sarah Tassell, Katy Young, Suzanne Reng, Katherine Cran, Nikki Browning, Claire Lovelady,
Anna Behrendt and Bonny Howes. With the first crew going through to the final and second
placed the repecharge, it was important to get first spot. In what proved to be the
closest race of the day, Staines hung on to first place from Barnes Bridge Ladies. Next
up the eight split into two fours, Senior 2 (Sarah Tassell, Katherine Cran, Suzanne Reng
and Claire Lovelady) and a Senior 4 crew of (Anna Beherendt, Katy Young, Nikki Browning and
Bonny Howes). The senior 4 crew raced first and, in what turned out to be the toughest
heat with the eventual winners, lost out to Peterborough City and Nottingham BC. Next
the senior 2 four up against a strong field from Barnes Bridge, Twickenham and York City. The
four got off to a solid start only to 'let off the gas' slightly through the middle section
giving away a half length to BB and York. They put in a strong push with 150 metres
left to come back to level as they crossed the line. I think if we'd had a longer bow
section we may have got the verdict but as it was, York and BB went through to the final
with Twickenham in fourth. Last race of the day was the final of the Senior 3 eights. Staines
had posted the fastest time of the day by one second in the heat but with Nottingham and
Barnes Bridge posting times only a second slower it was always going to be tight. The
girls handled the pressure of favourites incredibly well charging out of the blocks like
a sprinter opening up a three quarter length lead in the first 200m. We held this to
the line with BB second, a great win and the happy loss of novice status for Anna Behrendt
and Nikki Browning. Nikki particularly because she has only been rowing a month! On
Sunday because of the qualifying win on Saturday we raced senior 2 eights and senior 3 fours. I'm
not sure whether the excessive alcohol on Saturday was the secret but certainly we raced
with equal ferocity, not being phased by the jump up in status. First up was the senior
4 (now senior 3) four. Racing against Milton Keynes, Reading and Tees RC. The
girls picked up where they left off the day before finishing in second place and qualifying
for the repecharge beating a very useful Reading crew. The racing then came thick and
fast with the repecharge race, the senior 2 eights heat race and the senior 2 four heat race
all within an hour window. The results respectively were a loss in the repecharge,
qualification for the final in the eights beating Auriol Kensington and qualification for
the final in the fours beating Sons of the Thames. In the final of the eights a very
strong field of Nottingham BC (who featured Helen Bloor who some of you may remember in her
successful career at Staines), Twickenham and St. Neots who had 4 GB juniors in the crew. For
me this was the race of the weekend, it was a complete race from start to finish which considering
the level they were racing and the relative inexperience in the crew the girls really
did Staines proud just finishing a length down off the other 3 boats who were pretty much
in a line. Last up was the senior 2 fours final which again was going to be a
close race with all the finalists finishing within a second of each other. Off the
start all the crews were level but as they moved through 150m Barnes Bridge took a slight
lead. The girls were right on the red line at this stage and really moving the boat
well. Pushing on to 250m and BB were extending a slight lead with York City showing
slightly in second place us in third and Twickenham in fourth. We came to push with
150m left and just found a bit wanting after all the hard racing through the weekend. The
result was a win for BB, York second and us third with Twickenham fourth. I have thoroughly
enjoyed this seasons racing right from the first race in the winter, the win at Remenham
Challenge the combined results at the eights head the numerous wins at every level local
and National through the summer it really has been a momentous season! None of this
could have been achieved without the girls and I thank each and every one of them for their
unquestioning dedication to some quite mind numbing training and completely unreasonable
requests from me. The coaches that have helped along the way, Dom Foley on the bank
and in the boat, Gideon Shalom for getting the lightweight girls into shape this summer and
Jo Hawkes for her support over the early part of the season and to the many of you who have
helped along the way. The support provided on the riverbank by so many of you but especially
Tom Blackman and Dom South, how you two kept yourselves from going insane with boredom whilst
waiting for the girls to race I can only guess...and lastly to Graham Carey for his religious
dedication to maintaining the club website and providing an excellent way of keeping everyone
in touch. I apologise profusely for my long mails and large photos but it's the best
darn boat club website ever! See photograph. Full results will be available
in due course from the Peterborough RC website.
15th August 2005 Some
people are having difficulty finding this Latest News page on the Internet. BT have a problem
with their web space server so as a result I cannot restore or amend any web pages but I cannot
contact an engineer to tell them about it. If I phone or email I get their support network
in India who have no technical knowledge and just read off computer screens. I have therefore
reluctantly moved the entire SBC website. If you are reading this then you have found it's
new home. If you hear of anyone who has a problem with the site then please let them know to
go directly to www.stainesboatclub.co.uk instead
of an individual page or relying on a search engine result. I will try to put a message
up on the old site if it is eventually fixed.
15th August 2005 The
Tideway Slug is updating
it's 'Club Hopping' page (see last
year's page). Perhaps someone would like to update Staines's entry to include the juniors
and veterans this time! Details to be sent here.
15th August 2005 Whould
anyone
who was considering entering Gloucester
Regatta over the Bank Holiday weekend please note that
it has been cancelled
because of extensive works being
carried out close to the regatta site.
15th August 2005 Liz
Bernard sends a text message to says that the girls from Sir William Perkins's School have
had lots of wins at Stourport Regatta over the weekend and have also won the Junior Victor
Ludorum. Full results will be available in due course from the Stourport Boat Club
website.
14th August 2005 The
local ARA Bronze Coaching Award finished today at Kingston University. The 5 day course
offers a comprehensive insight into current British rowing coaching and is thoroughly recommended
for those who wish to increase their knowledge of the sport. See this
photo of the participants.
14th August 2005 Ian
McHugh emails ----- I
came across a new piece of rowing terminology this morning. A "Twaddle" is the
act of sprinting through waist deep water to retrieve a lost sculling boat. After completing
the "Twaddle" it is customary to warm up in the Ladies Showers (apparently). There
was a full demonstration of this morning, but I won't mention any names as I was sworn to secrecy!
14th August 2005 Ian
Grant writes ----- Hi Graham, I was wondering if you could put note on the message board for
me as I've just graduated from university and I am now currently looking for a job. If anyone
knows of any design related jobs going nearby, please let
me know. Many thanks, Ian.
12th August 2005 An
interesting website about boat rigging? Try maxrigging.com by
Mike Davenport, the homepage of which states '
Welcome to this site. My goal is to help you get where you want to go
with your rowing and rigging. This site supplies many free items to
help you thrive and excel with your rowing and rigging. It also
explains in detail products that you can purchase to get even more from
your equipment and athletes.'
11th August 2005 Social
Secretary, Bonny Howes writes ----- On 3rd Sept, SBC will be holding an end of season party
at the club. The event sees the return of the DJ from this years annual dinner, complete with
smoke machine and floor filling tunes! Look out for posters around the club - all are welcome.
Plus anyone with pubs and clubs crews bring them along for a few pints of dutch courage.....
Cheers! Bonny
10th August 2005 Swan Uppers
fall foul of Tyson? Has our local vicious swan struck again? See this
report from
the BBC News.
10th August 2005 Claire
Lovelady emails regarding lost kit -----If
anyone has seen/found around the boat club a black SBC training all-in-one with 'spaghetti'
straps could they contact Claire 07900 137808.
9th August 2005 Katy Young reports
on behalf of the women's squad about Maidenhead Regatta ----- First to race was the S44+ crew
of Stig (Cox), Lucy Duncombe, Katy Young, Nikki Browning and Bonny Howes. In
the first round we drew Barnes Bridge Ladies. Despite getting off to quite a bad start
we managed to claw back towards the end and lost by only 1/3 length.
Next up was the S24+ crew of Stig (Cox), Sarah Tassell, Katherine
Cran, Suzanne Reng and Claire Lovelady. The crew raced well in their first heat against
Curlew RC and lead for the majority of the race to win convincingly by 3/4 length. Unfortunately,
they didn't quite find their usual race rhythm in the final and lost to Barnes Bridge Ladies
by 1/3 length.
Last up was the S38+ crew of Stig (Cox), Sarah Tassell, Katy
Young, Suzanne Reng, Katherine Cran, Nikki Browning, Claire Lovelady, Lucy Duncombe and Katja
Norman. This was a straight final against Maidenhead RC. A great start saw the
Staines crew take the lead by nearly 3/4 length. The pressure must have gotten to Maidenhead
as someone in their crew managed to catch a boat stopper which forced them to stop rowing. After
this the verdict was never in doubt as Staines confidently carried on to complete the course
and collect the trophyware!
9th August 2005 Ian
Grant sends this report regarding last weekend's Maidenhead Regatta ----- A handful
of crews of men's crews headed up river to Maidenhead Regatta on Saturday to provide some of
the closest racing of the day. First up were the Novice four of Damian M, Rob T, Adrian T,
Paul F and coxed by Ali L who were racing in the S4 4+. After a great start, the crew held
on to the lead with a great row to beat Curlew 'A' by 1 1/2 lengths. In the S-final, they again
got off to a great start to take the lead, but Sons of the Thames just managed to squeeze past
in the second half of the race to win by just 1/2 length.
Next up was the S3 8+ of Gary LJ, Joe W (late sub), Dom S, Damian M, Adam M, Dave D, Rob T,
Nick H and coxed by Lucy N, but for the second regatta running the crew were called back for
a re-row after racing most of the course due to a clash of blades near the start. Second time
running the crew got off to a better start to pull out a length lead, but unfortunately due
to Lucy not being used to the slower responding eight, the opposition managed to stay in touch
but the eight managed to hold on to win in a time of 1:38. In the final against home side Maidenhead,
the crew got of to a good start to take almost a length lead by halfway, but after a few errors
and the home support, Maidenhead managed to pull through to win by just under a length.
The S2 8+ of Andrew T, Joe W, Dom S (late sub), Ian G, Gary LJ, Dave D, Adam M, Nick H and
coxed by Lucy N had a straight final against another Maidenhead crew in the first race after
lunch. Maidenhead took a slight lead of the start but the crew began to creep back over the
course to for probably the closest result of the day with many supporters by the finish unsure
of the result, but unfortunately the result was given to Maidenhead.
In single, Mark AW first raced in the S2 1x managing to gain a place in the final after scaring
his opposition away, but unfortunately lost in the final to an experienced sculler from Reading
RC.
In the S3 1x Mark did manage to win a pot in the straight final against Guildford RC. Thanks
to everyone for their support during the day.
The full results of racing will be available on the Maidenhead RC website in
due course. Also see Photographs
Page.
8th August 2005 Bonny
Howes writes ----- The entries for Pubs and Clubs have now officially closed. If there's anyone
who has forgotten to enter (d'oh!), please can they email / leave entry forms in the club me
by end of Tuesday, stating whether it is a male or female crew you wish to enter.
8th August 2005 The
draw for Peterborough Regatta which takes place this weekend 13-14th August, has been published
on their website.
Several Staines crews are competing.
7th August 2005 I
have posted a few photos taken yesterday at Maidenhead Regatta on the Photographs
Page. The full results of racing will be available on the Maidenhead RC website in
due course.
5th August 2005 Yet
another mystery stag photo. Are the Staines
girls really marrying these sort of people?
5th August 2005 Ali Lake emails
----- Having learnt our lesson from the previous winter season, we will be ordering our first
batch of winter kit on Tuesday 15th Aug so deadline for all orders is lunchtime on 15th. For
those who have submitted order forms, we will order the kit then. Please also be aware that
stock in the kit box is running low and we are completely out of stock of some items. Thanks.
5th August 2005 Diane
Gill writes ----- The Committee has decided that there will be a capsize
drill and some basic sculling coaching offered at the Club one weekend before the summer
sun departs completely. Please could you make your interest known to your Squad Co-ordinator
ASAP. Thanks.
5th August 2005 Tom
Blackman appeals ----- Could whoever borrowed a bike from the boat house please return it,
it is quite distintive with clip shoe pedals, and a Ferrari sticker on the handle bars - many
thanks, Tom.
4th August 2005 Bonny
Howes writes ----- The boat booking forms for pubs and clubs are now available. They can be
found in a red file inside the clubhouse.
3rd August 2005 The
ARA website advises
that ' In order to row on the tidal Thames, Clubs must complete the
identification of their boats by 5th August' 2005.
3rd August 2005 This
week sees the birthdays of 2 Staines members. Monday was the 41st birthday of Ian Harris and
Friday is the birthday of Gideon Shalom who is also 41.
3rd August 2005 Watch out for
swimmers ----- The BBC
website has a story about a man who is currently swimming the length of the Thames.
He started on Monday from Lechlade and estimates he will be covering 15 to 20 miles a day so
he will be passing SBC possibly over the weekend.
2nd August 2005 The
draw for Maidenhead Regatta that takes place on Saturday 6th August, has now been published
here. There are several crews from Staines and SWPS competing.
2nd August 2005 Alan Douglas
emails ----- While I was at the club this morning, I found a rate meter for a coxless four
lying around on the ground. As
these are expensive, I took it away with me and will gladly return to the rightful owner when
I know who it is, or to whoever looks after the club rate meters. They can email me at a.douglas@cifg.com
2nd August 2005 From
the FISA
website ----- The World Rowing E-Newsletter is out now. If you would like to subscibe
to the monthly e-newsletter to receive a summary of the month in the world of rowing, please