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Archive 01/11/03-29/02/04
29th February 2004 The start order for the Weybridge Veteran and Junior Head that takes place next Sunday 7th March has now been published. Staines have entered their Vet D Four (No.18, 1st division 11.00am) and their WJ14 quad (No.32 1st division 11.00am). Sir William Perkins's School have entered two WJ14 quads (Nos.60 & 61 2nd division 1.00pm).
28th February 2004 Reading University Head took place today with 2 Staines eights competing. The S2 eight came 19th overall in the 1st division (11th of 13) in a time of 14 mins 54.6 secs and the S3 eight came 34th overall in the second division (14th of 15) in a time of 15 mins 47.9 secs. Full results are available here.
27th February 2004 Tomorrow is the last day of the rowing year so your subs for this year are due now. Please bring your chequebooks and forms to the club this weekend to make Hayley happy!
27th February 2004 More news (including flying fish) from the transatlantic rowing duo taken from the Weybridge RC website ----- Nigel & James have a little over 1000miles to go in the Ocean Rowing Society Atlantic Rowing Race. Here is this week's written report. Remember you can send them a SMS text for free via Iridium Messaging. Their number is 881631528963 (if phoning them prefix with 00). We know they appreciate your news, gossip and jokes (up to 160 characters). Please sign your message so they know who you are!
27th February 2004 Hayley Vrublevskis emails ----- Can I quickly remind all those women taking part in the Women's Head of the River Race on March 6th that they need to have paid 2004/05 SBC membership BEFORE Saturday (race day). Any problems then please let me know. Thxs.
26th February 2004 Murray Litvak wishes to remind all committee members that the next committee meeting will take place at 8.00 pm on Tuesday 2nd March 2004.
24th February 2004 Alison Rolt emails ----- I will be collecting all the kit that has been ordered on the 3rd March (EXCEPT for the rab jackets and leggings) and will be down the club that evening to hand them out. No more bulk orders will be taken until further notice (until possibly April/May time for summer kit). If one-offs are required please email me directly. Note that there may be cost implications!
24th February 2004 Regatta Secretary, Adam Gill advises ----- The start order for Reading University Head (this Saturday 28th February) has been posted here. There are two eights entered from the men's squad - a Senior 2 eight at 11.00am and a Senior 3 eight at 2.45pm.
24th February 2004 Rob Oades has submitted 3 more photos taken of the J16 Junior 4x+ crew at Burway Head which have been added to the bottom of the Burway Head photographs. See Photographs Page.
24th February 2004 Jules Reichel reminds us ----- Don't forget to book your pasta and creamy mushroom meal at the club on Wednesday evening at around 7.00pm. Wednesday's cook is Jo. As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon Wednesday on this link. Everybody is welcome and the bar is open too!!
23rd February 2004 Despite changing positions from the normal photography point, I can confirm that there was a photographer operating inconspicuously at Burway Head last Saturday. The results can be seen and purchased from Steve Pratley.
23rd February 2004 The BBC "The Other Boat Race" will be taking place this Wednesday 25th Feb at 3.30pm from Putney Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge for those wishing to celebrity spot. This race will be televised as part of the BBC boat race coverage and will be shown the night before the 'proper race'. The crews are comprised of media celebrities who also attended either Oxford or Cambridge universities along with Staines Boat Club's own Trisha Corless. Some of the early training of the Cambridge crew was filmed at Staines and John Lusty and Paul Hopkins may be seen rowing in some of the boats. Other Staines members were also helping by driving the coaching and safety launches. A few still photos will follow later.
21st February 2004 Good racing today was the verdict of the Staines coaches for the many crews that raced at Burway Head. The only winning trophies went to the Vet D Coxed Four who also won at last week's Molesey Head, today racing at Vet C after Ian McHugh brought his youth and power to the boat in substitution for John Lusty who is on a skiing holiday. This, despite the crew having a major clash just before the finish after being obstructed by a Weybridge Ladies crew and losing an estimated 20 seconds. Ted Dyos praised his juniors even though they had a minor coming together with some bankside bushes. The Sir William Perkins's School J14 quad also had a good race vying for position with the crew in front all the way up the course before taking them near the finish. The results have been combined for both divisions and estimates vary as to the effect the weather conditions had but the general feeling is that the second division took about 15 seconds longer to complete than the first division. The results can be found on the Burway website. See Photographs Page. Paul Goldswain adds ----- The Staines WJ14X had a very good result coming second in their division behind Henley despite never having rowed together before. The crew comprised of Becky Corless (niece of the well known SBC Ladies Champion, Trisha Corless) Rachel Edwards, Emma Parks, Charlotte Morrison and first time cox Jenny Goldswain. The crew were just 1 second ahead of the very competent Sir William Perkins's School. Thanks go to all parents and coaches for their support.
20th February 2004 Hayley Vrublevskis emails ----- The draw for the Women's Eights Head that takes place at 3.30pm on Saturday 6th March 2004 has now been published. Two Staines crews are competing, No 107 Staines A (S2) and No 271 Staines B (Nov). See start order.
20th February 2004 Rachel Quarrell writes ----- A little announcement: I have extended the deadline for the prize draw to win the unique mass-signed Rowing Calendar (Redgrave, Pinsent, Cracknell, Foster, Searle, Coode, Houghton, Flood, Haining, Topolski, and dozens of others...), and the closing date is now February 29th. "Sir Steve Redgrave" autographs are two a penny: this is something much more special and unusual. Please let your club know - this is a fantastic chance to win something which will have great collector's value one day, while raising money for worthy rowing charities. Tell members, veterans, juniors and parents: even non-rowers may want to enter, and all the cheques go to help the next generation of rowing youngsters and coaches. I would really appreciate your help publicising this, as I have tried to help the UK clubs publicise their information over the years. Massively better odds than the lottery, too! There is a page about it that you can print off at here on the Rowing Service. Thank you very much for helping this fund-raising effort, and best of luck with your entries! Rachel Quarrell. http://www.rowingservice.com/
19th February 2004 Hayley Vrublevskis confirms ----- Club President, Don Moore will be 60 years old tomorrow 20th February. Cards and condolences can be left in the clubhouse!
18th February 2004 Belated birthday greetings go to Gayle Donnelly who celebrated her 30th birthday anniversary yesterday. On the same subject President, Don Moore is celebrating his 60th birthday shortly, the date has yet to be advised.
18th February 2004 The following from the Weybridge RC website regarding their Captain, Nigel Gower's cross Atlantic rowing trip ----- Nigel & James are getting very close to the half-way point in the Ocean Rowing Society Atlantic Rowing Race. Here is their new written report. Remember you can send them a SMS text for free via Iridium Messaging. Their phone number is 881631528963 . We know they appreciate your news, gossip and jokes (up to 160 characters). Please sign your message so they know who you are! ----- Why not take a few moments to send your support from Staines for this fantastic undertaking.
18th February 2004 An email from Bar Officer, Terry Moore ----- Terry and Cath invite all friends and Staines Members to our engagement party which will take place on Saturday 13th March 2004 from 7.00pm onwards. Would anyone like to work the bar for us so we don't have to? ----- Free beer perhaps Terry?
17th February 2004 Craig Twaddle emails ----- The draw for Burway Head that takes place next Saturday 21st February has now been published and can be found here.
17th February 2004 Something to aspire to from the FISA website ----- Italy's Elia Luini broke the indoor rowing record in the lightweight men's category last week at the Italian Indoor Rowing Championships in Rome. Luini knocked a whole second off the previous record set by Eskild Ebbesen of Denmark and setting the new benchmark at 6.02.6 over the 2000 metre distance.
16th February 2004 Jules Reichel reminds us ----- Don't forget to book your pasta and tomato meal at the club on Wednesday evening at around 7.00pm. Wednesday's cook is Caroline. As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon Wednesday on this link. Everybody is welcome and the bar is open too!!
14th February 2004 Good racing at Molesey Veterans Head today saw the Staines Veteran D Four (Staines II) not only take the class shield but finishing as the fastest four of the day. The crew consisted of Bow - Paul Goldswain, 2 - Paul Hopkins, 3 - John Lusty, Stroke - Graham Carey and Coxswain - Murray Litvak. They finished the two mile course 13 seconds in front of 6 times race winners, Maidenhead Rowing Club, in a time of 9 minutes and 51 seconds. The Sir William Perkins's School J14 quad also won today in a time of 11 minutes exactly against some excellent crews from LEH and Surbiton High School. The second Staines D Four (Staines I) finished in a time of 10 minutes and 23 seconds. Full results are available on the Molesey website. See Photographs Page and Tales from the River Bank.
13th February 2004 Membership secretary, Hayley Vrublevskis advises ----- IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: Please note that 2004/05 SBC fees have been increased. The following fees apply from March 1st 2004: Full Rowing £210, - Student/UB40 £105, - Leisure Rowing £135, - Social £40, - Junior Rowing £105, - Country £30, - Boat racking fees remain the same. Renewals will be posted next week with payment options. IMPORTANT: 2004/05 Non-members will not be permitted to race in ARA events from March 1st 2004. Therefore, to avoid any embarrassment when your crew is scratched from an event because you are not a member, please ensure you have paid 2004/05 before you are entered!. See Membership Page.
13th February 2004 The following for the technically minded from Rachel Quarrell's New Information Page. ----- RowPerfect are hosting the full set of slides from Valery Kleshnev's talks at the recent ARA Coaches Conference in the UK. Visit this page to download - the three files are Biomechanical model of rowing (1.6 MB), Racing strategy and tactics (543 KB) and Kinetic stroke analysis (1.7 MB) - all in Powerpoint.
12th February 2004 Jules Reichel writes ----- THANKS to everyone supporting our pasta dinners on Wednesday... I-WANT-YOUR-PASTA has now been able to purchase the first piece of equipment for SBC - you will find a new gymnastics ball in the office. These balls are quite expensive and are for TRAINING use only, (no bouncing around please... adults or kids!!!) There is a little chart with exercises (squads, pilates ect) on the wall. Please dont hesitate to ask Jo H or BTD for further advise as these exercises are VERY effective for core stability, hence of great importance to us.. ENJOY and hopefully see even more of you on Wednesdays.
12th February 2004 Please note that the start time for Molesey Veterans head which takes place on Saturday has been revised from 1.30pm to 2.00pm. Staines have entered a Vet C four and a Vet D four. Sir William Perkins's School have entered a J14 quad.
12th February 2004 Bob Slade reports that some of the proceeds from the Wednesday evening dinners has been put to purchasing a Swiss training ball. He also says that the Lasagne yesterday was 'absolutely fantastic'!
12th February 2004 Jo Hawkes writes ----- I have just been having a count up of Kingsmill tokens and we now have collected 608 tokens between us at the club. This is good but we could do better, so keep those tokens coming in and don't forget to ask friends, family and colleagues to collect for you as well. The more we can collect the more we have to choose from! Jo
11th February 2004 Murray Litvak advises ----- Staines Regatta Meeting - the next meeting Following the various responses from some of the Committee the date that most can make is Monday 16th February at 8.15pm, Most of you should have already had e mails advising you of this. Any problems, please let me know at sarsec@otterproperty.co.uk
10th February 2004 More details of Duncan and Jodi's exploits in the USA are revealed on their website. Meanwhile Michelle O'Riordan has confirmed that she will be returning to the UK on the 2nd May 2004 after her year long around the world trip.
10th February 2004 Details of the Burway Head which is due to take place on Saturday 21st February have now been posted on the Burway website. Entries close at 2.00pm on Sunday 15th February.
9th February 2004 Jules Reichel writes ----- I WANT YOUR PASTA! .... well Lasagne... PLEASE NOTE - for this weeks Wednesday's dinner we need our final figures by MONDAY 5:30pm as 6PK will be preparing our dinner at work and needs final figures on Monday night. Please ensure if you wish to eat with us that you let me know by Monday, - Cheers - Jules
9th February 2004 Staines have entered their Vet D coxed four in Molesey Veterans Head that takes place at 1.30pm next Saturday 14th February. The start order can be viewed shortly on the Molesey website.
8th February 2004 The results of Henley Fours Head that took place yesterday can now be found on the Henley Fours Head website
6th February 2004 Due to the fast river conditions and the uncertainty of the race being held, all Staines crews have been withdrawn from tomorrow's Henley Head. Training this weekend therefore will be at Dorney Lake.
6th February 2004 A message here from Chris Morrell from Windsor Boys Boat Club regarding the Oarsmens Cross Country Race that took place on the 24th January 2004 ----- We are having a real problem getting our web site updated by the site hosts. However hopefully attached is the spread sheet (Excel format) of the results. Many apologies for the delay, Best wishes, Chris Morrell. See here for a simplified listing of the results.
6th February 2004 The following information has been copied from the Henley Fours Head website ----- The Race will be run with the following provisos 1. We will continue to monitor the water flow 2. The course will be shorter 3. The following categories will not row Div 1 Nov 4+, WNov 4+, J15 4x+, J14 4x+ Div 2 J16 4+, WJ15 4x+, WJ14 4x+ Div 3 N8o, WN 8o, J16 8o If you have any doubt about the wisdom of putting your crew out, withdraw them. WE MAY HAVE TO CANCEL ON THE DAY
6th February 2004 Bob Slade is urgently looking for a replacement leg press machine for the one that he has condemned in the changing room as being unsafe. If anyone knows of one that is no longer required, perhaps being thrown out from a gym, then please let Bob know as soon as possible. Bob says that it does not have to be free and he would gladly purchase a good second hand machine if one can be found.
5th February 2004 Treasurer, John Walton has released some information for all those wishing to make a payment to Staines Boat Club. See Payments document (Word format)
4th February 2004 Murray livak writes regarding non payment of membership fees. ----- The Committee was made aware last night that there are several members who have yet to pay a membership fee for this year. It was agreed at the meeting that any member who has not paid will be unable to compete at Henley Head on Saturday and crews will be withdrawn accordingly. Therefore in simple terms the non payers will be letting down the rest of the crew. Steve Smith the Captain will be contacting people individually to make them aware of this and to hopefully get payment. It is regrettable that this has to be done but SBC is not a charity and non payers are only cheating members who pay.
4th February 2004 You may have noticed that the sinks in the kitchen have been blocked and unuseable recently. They are now unblocked and working perfectly after the efforts of Graham Standbrook who cleared them yesterday.
3rd February 2004 Adam Gill emails ----- The draw for Henley Head of the River is now available online: We've got a total of 9 crews racing from the men's, women's and vets squads. Hopefully the rain will stay off enough for conditions to be rowable!
3rd February 2004 Michelle O'Riordan, still enjoying the hard life in Australia, emails today with her belated seventh news bulletin. Michelle is very keen to hear from all of you that know her so please write. See Michelle's Travels.
3rd February 2004 Murray Litvak writes ----- THE COMMITEE MEETING FOR TONIGHT 3rd FEBRUARY IS ON, AS NORMAL, AT 8pm.
3rd February 2004 Rob Oades emails ----- "On Monday evening some money was found in the club house. If anyone thinks they have lost any cash please contact Rob Oades (Junior Squad)."
3rd February 2004 Don't forget to book your Pasta with Carbonara meal at the club tomorrow evening at around 7.00pm. This week's cook is Jules. As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon tomorrow on this link. Everybody is welcome and the bar is open too!!
2nd February 2004 Roger Pailes reports that Penton Hook lock today is also displaying RED boards.
2nd February 2004 Ex Captain and around the world traveller, Duncan Speight emails ----- "Hi guys, I just thought I'd drop a quick line to let you know how everything is going.... tried updating the website but the computer at the hostel in San Francisco is having a bit of a fit so I thought this would be easier (even though I can't read what I am writing until the computer decides to update itself!) Well the train journey from Winter Park was pretty cool, 34 hours but through some fantastic countryside, going from mountains to valleys, to canyons, to swamps to deserts then back to mountains and then finally to green trees and countryside... bit like the UK... though as Austin Powers said "it's funny how the Californian countryside looks in no way like the British countryside :-)". it is raining like mad here and we are contemplating what to do... think it could be a trip to the cinema and if it clears up over to Alcatraz. The knee looks like it is sorting itself out... no longer on crutches just walking slowly and getting up even slower! Sorry about the www I think I was feeling a bit sorry for myself and made it sound worse than it was?!?!? The doc had a look at at and reckons it is only a partial tear so it should heal in a month or so... hopefully in time for our walk in Hawaii."
2nd February 2004 Roger Pailes and John Lusty report that RED boards are being displayed at Bell Weir and Chertsey locks. The weather forecast is for more rain this week and already several flood watch warnings are being given for the Thames. This must put the running of Henley Head next Saturday in real jeopardy. See the Henley Rowing Club website later this week for any updates and the Environment Agency website for general flood reports.
1st February 2004 The naming of our two new boats took place today. The boats were named Blaze and Maphie in the presence of Den Shelton. See Photographs Page.
31st January 2004 Unfortunately, due to the appalling wind and rain, Hampton Head which was due to take place today was cancelled.
31st January 2004 Caroline Gill advises ----- I would like to remind everyone that the Boat Naming for the two new boats, Maphie and Blaze, will take place at the club tomorrow Sunday 1st February. The bar will be open from midday and the actual naming will take place at about 12.30 pm.
30th January 2004 Roger Pailes received a unexpected surprise this week. Apparently the Staines Veteran Women won the team prize at the Oarsman's Cross Country Run which took place in Windsor on the 24th January. The winning team were Raffaella Del Pero (88th), Anya Hassell (114th), Bonny Howes (128th) and Jacqui Hawkins (135th).
30th January 2004 Our ex Captain Duncan along with Jodi are having more fun on their around the world trip, or rather they were having more fun! This from their website --- Well the inevitable has happened and one of the trio has been injured and is on crutches... guess who... yep it's Dunc (hence writing this while the others are on the mountain). Fortunately it is the last day here today so haven't missed too much (though it is snowing like mad now!). You can find the odd photo on this site if you are not privy to the password on their special photo site. Why not email them and ask for the details.
29th January 2004 You may have noticed that a new gas cooker has been fitted in the club kitchen and was used last night for the preparation of the weekly pasta dinner. This was generously donated by novice oarsman, Dom South.
29th January 2004 Jules Reichel emails ----- I WANT YOUR PASTA! .... well Moussaka... PLEASE NOTE - for the week after next Wednesday dinner (11th February) we will need our final figures by MONDAY 9th Feb 5:30pm as 6PK (Steve) will be preparing our dinner at work and needs final figures on Monday night. Please ensure if you wish to eat with us that you let me know by Monday 9th, - Cheers - Jules
28th January 2004 Kit Officer, Alison Rolt, is placing an order imminently for the new range of kit for 2004. She needs to get all orders in by the 2nd February. Please note that this will be the last time to order one pieces and winter kit before the Head of the River races! Please see the Kit Page and get your orders in NOW.
28th January 2004 Hampton Head takes place this Saturday 31st January at 2.00pm with two quads entering from Sir William Perkins's School. The start list is available on the Hampton School website
28th January 2004 Don't forget to book your pasta with veg and tomato meal at the club this evening at around 7.00pm. Tonight's cook is Caroline. As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon today on this link. Everybody is welcome and the bar is open too!!
27th January 2004 Adam Gill wishes to publically announce the SQUADBOX.COM system which allows individual Staines squad members to update their training availability and will allow squad organisers to overview their squad. It will also allow SWPS coaches to view their rota and availability. Adam writes ----- Currently the Senior Men and Senior Women squads are setup - any requests for future squads gratefully received! If anyone needs help please email me. As a general note, first time users usernames should be FirstnameFirstLetterOfLastname and the password is initially the same, so AdamG (note it's case sensitive!) Users should change their passwords and update their details the first time they login. The link will always be available on the Training Page.
26th January 2004 PHOTOGRAPHS OF REMENHAM CHALLENGE TO PURCHASE have just been released by Steve Ballantine. These are very high quality digital prints photographically reproduced to give genuine photographs. See Photographs Page. The images are taken fron Staines Bridge and the ones shown do not do justice to the quality of the prints. Steve has also submitted some general photos which can be found on Page 4 of the 'not for sale' photographs.
25th January 2004 Adam Gill emails ------ Just a quick note to remind all members that I need by the close of play Monday 26th, entries for Henley Head of the River (7th Feb). Don't forget your ARA numbers + points! I need them by Monday evening so we can hit the entry deadline.
24th January 2004 Roger Pailes attended the Oarsman's Cross Country Run which took place in Windsor today. The first Staines male across the line was Adrian Tollett and the first female was Raffaella Del Pero. Ted Dyos says that the Staines Juniors also performed particularly well with Nick Pollen leading them in. Results will be available within the next 3 days on the Windsor Boys School Boat Club website.
23rd January 2004 Adrian Tollett emails ----- I see from the SBC website that the University Boat Race is 'in the headlines' already. Members of SBC may be interested to know that I organise a Boat Race social function for the Cambridge Society at St. Paul's School. A meal is included and TVs will be available to view the start and finish. Additional interest will be provided this year by the 1829 Replica Race. Anyone interested in joining the party should contact me for further details.
23rd January 2004 John Walton advises that SBC is being used by the BBC to film some rowers as part of the 150th boat race celebrations starting this weekend. All members are requested to be polite and helpful to any BBC crews they see and to keep out of the way when filming is in progress. Thanks.
22nd January 2004 Our Captain, Steve Smith would like to apologise to everybody that his email address is currently not working and asks that anyone wishing to contact him should telephone him on the following numbers. Evening 01753 540687 Mobile 07958 508564. I telephoned Steve this morning at 7.30am only to find that he works a split shift system and he was in bed fast asleep!!!
22nd January 2004 Robin Dunlop has just released an updated 6 week training programme for January and February 2004 which can be found on the Training Page. View and print it here (267kb) in Excel format. Those who do not have MS Excel can download a free viewer from the Microsoft web site here (3.8Mb)
21st January 2004 Adam Gill writes ----- The next planned Head Race is Henley Head of the River (aka Henley Fours Head - changed I guess because they now include eights). Can all organisers get their entries to me (boat category, crew list inc. ARA numbers + boat you plan to use) by the end of MONDAY next week (26th Jan) so I can get them put on official ARA forms and posted. People who have already mentioned entries can they resend them to confirm them. Entry details are available here. Don't forget, MONDAY next week, we need to give the good old post a chance! Anything after that and we won't be able to get them in on time, therefore no entry! Adam
21st January 2004 Terry Moore emails ----- New year, same problems. Missing COX BOXES. We are missing a NEW silver Cox Box. This would cost over 3 people's annual membership to replace. If you have it in the back of your car, Return it. Thanks
21st January 2004 Don't forget to book your pasta and creamy mushroom sauce meal at the club this evening at around 7.00pm. Tonight's cook is Jules. As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon today on this link. Everybody is welcome and the bar is open too!!
20th January 2004 The following has been copied from the Weybridge RC website ----- The inaugural Ocean Rowing Society Atlantic Rowing Race got underway from La Gomera (Tenerife) at 1100GMT today, Tuesday 20th. We shall be following the progress of boat 11 "Linda" as our captain Nigel Gower and his crewmate James Doust attempt to reach Barbados some 3000 miles away. Their website is linked here. I am sure everyone at Staines Boat Club will wish them a safe journey.
20th January 2004 Steve Tassell emails ----- To ALL Women rowers: there is a squad meeting next Monday 26th January at Magna Carta School after circuits (8pm). The aim of the meeting is to set out the objectives for squad rowers over the coming winter months. Basic agenda is: your goals for the winter season and therefore based on this process of crew selection, race program and training schedules. Who should attend? Anyone regardless of ability (Novice through to Elite) that wants to train regularly with the aim of racing. If you’re already part of the squad and your priorities have changed since you started rowing this season, i.e. you want to do less/more rowing this is the perfect time to tell us. Those that wish to row at a more leisurely pace -and therefore outside the squad- please speak to the Women’s Co-ordinator Leanne Johns who will help you identify other like minded people. Yes apparently there is life outside of squad rowing at Staines! N.B. this is the really important bit…If you don’t tell us either by turning up to the meeting, or in advance if you can’t make the meeting, that you want to be included in the squad, we’ll assume you are no longer interested. Last point! This is also a good time to introduce a friend! If you know anyone out there that you think is mad enough to want to give rowing a go get them to come down to the meeting next week. We’re always on the look out for more people!
19th January 2004 Caroline Gill advises ----- I would like to let everyone know that the Boat Naming for the two new boats, Maphie and Blaze, will take place at the club on Sunday 1st February. The bar will be open from midday and the actual naming will take place at about 12.30 pm (but will be delayed slightly if the weather means that crews are rowing on the Tideway or at Dorney and have to get back after training).
19th January 2004 Steve Tassell writes ----- Anyone coming across a pair of trainers matching the description below please drop Ross or me a line, hopefully they’ll turn up! From Ross Thomson - I had the pleasure of rowing at your club yesterday for Thames and would like to say what a hospitable club you have. One slight blot was that I kept my trainers out of my bag as they where muddy and unfortunately left them in the club house (I think)! If you find a pair of (muddy) red, blue and white Saucony trainers (size 11's) please let me know and I will gladly pay for the postage.
19th January 2004 Provisional plans for the rebuilding of the club have been released by our architect. They have been put on the notice board at the club for the attention of all members. Clare Wood has asked that any (sensible) comments and suggestions arising from these plans are sent to her as soon as possible. Alternatively please speak to Clare when she is next at the club.
18th January 2004 The Remenham Challenge took place today in cold but sunny conditions. Staines Boat Club would like to thank all participants, supporters and those that gave their time and services to make it such an memorable day. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Here are the RESULTS from Timekeeper, Steve Tassell. Also see Photographs Page.
18th January 2004 Congratulations today go to Peter and Sarah Sweeney after the birth of their baby son named Jevon. Weighing just over 7 pounds, baby and mother are both said to be fine.
17th January 2004 Ex Captain, Duncan Speight writes from his around the world trip, currently in Colorado ----- Just a quickie, Jodi and I wanted to wish all the crews racing tomorrow luck and I hope if the event goes ahead at Staines that it is a roaring success. Give it LARGE guys! see ya! Dunc
17th January 2004 Steve Ballantine confirms that the Remenham Challenge is DEFINITELY TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW - see Start List
16th January 2004 Steve Ballantine emails ----- Here is the Revised Start List for Remenham Challenge. Any amendments to this list will be confirmed with with club captains directly after the risk assessment at 8:00am tomorrow Saturday 17th. SteveB
16th January 2004 Steve Ballantine emails at 2.15pm re. Remenham Challenge ----- The Staines reach is on Yellow boards :o) as well as the 2 reaches above Staines. We have taken the decision to WITHDRAW the JUNIOR crews from Sunday's race as it is unlikely to improve to a stage where safety is beyond question. I trust that you will understand that safety is our number one priority. All other events are STILL ON.
16th January 2004 Leanne Johns reports at 1.45pm that Mike Piper has checked the boards and they are now showing YELLOW!!!
16th January 2004 Roger Pailes has cycled to Bell Weir Lock this morning and checked the boards. He warns that they are yellow on the downstream side and RED on the upstream side. He interprets this as meaning that the Staines Boat Club stretch is on RED boards. This means that anyone driving past the lock and looking at the boards may make an incorrect assumption on the state of the river.
16th January 2004 Ian Mchugh reports that the Bell Weir Lock was still showing yellow boards when he drove past this morning on the way to work.
16th January 2004 Steve Ballantine emails re. Remenham Challenge JOBS (updated job list here)----- OK folks this may change dependent on if and how the format changes but you will all still be required to help. There will be briefing Saturday 10:00am so people know what the plan is. We have a number of people heading up different sections and they will be able to advise what's involved. Gideon - Parking, Steve Tassell - Timing, Roland Wood - Bank Marshals, Julia Rieschel - Food, Terry Moore - Bar, Jemma Fernside - Briefings + Umpire and arbiter of fair play (with R Stanhope), Steve Smith - Safety boats fuelled and ready to go.
15th January 2004 Steve Ballantine submits the Parking Map for the Remenham Challenge. Please note that NO members will be able to park in the club car park.
15th January 2004 Steve Ballantine reports on the Remenham Challenge ----- River status at 2:00pm Thursday, yellow and falling at Staines :o) Still to early to be certain of Sunday given the predicted rain, watch this space. Steve
15th January 2004 Steve Tassell has been busy and has now planned the Summer regattas as well. Diaries out please and write these in ---- Wallingford 2nd May ---- Twickenham 22nd May ---- Metropolitan 29th-30th May ---- Walton 5th June ---- Reading Amateur 12th-13th June ---- Women’s Henley 18th-20th ---- June Men’s Henley 4th July ---- National Championships 16th July ---- Molesey 17th July ---- Staines 24th July ---- Maidenhead 7th August ---- Oxford City Sprint 22nd 22nd August.
14th January 2004 Steve Ballantine reports ----- River conditions & race predictions for Remenham Head. I've been in touch with the ARA safety advisor and the environment agency with regard river conditions the advice at the moment is that it is still to early to predict the conditions for Sunday. I will be checking daily to see if there is any change. It is our intention to do a risk assessment latest Saturday morning and communicate it to founding club captains immediately a decision is taken. We may be forced to restrict the entry further on safety grounds but that decision is still to be taken. Watch this space Regards Steve
14th January 2004 Steve Tassell has submitted the following list of events for your diaries that club crews will be entering this Spring ---- 7th Feb Henley Fours Vet Men/Senior Men ---- 15th Feb Bedford Eights and Fours All? ---- 21st Feb Burway Head All? ---- 28th Feb Reading Uni All? ---- 6th March Women’s Head Senior Women ---- 13th March Kingston Head All? ---- 20th March Men’s Head Senior Men ---- 21st March Vets Head All Vets?
14th January 2004 Steve Ballantine advises that the decision to cancel the Remenham Challenge has not been made and that there is still hope that the event will be held on Sunday as planned. The organisation has now been finalised and there is a close watch currently on the river conditions. News will appear here as soon as it is has been released by Steve.
14th January 2004 The committee would like to hear from any members who would be prepared to undertake an ARA Instructors Award course. There is a possibility that we can join forces with Weybridge Rowing Club to hold an IA Award course locally this year. These courses are in great demand so anyone interested must act now. If you fancy doing come coaching for the club there are many crews who would be delighted to have you help. Email the Captain, Steve Smith as soon as possible to get your name down.
14th January 2004 Details of the Oarsman's Cross Country Run which takes place in Windsor on Saturday 24th January 2004 at 2.30pm are now online. They have 2 Word documents available, an invitation and an entry form. The entries close on Monday 9th January. Roger Pailes is organising the Staines entries so if you are interested then please speak to him.
13th January 2004 Peter Smith would like to remind all members that if boats or blades are broken he must be told immediately. There have been instances recently where equipment has been broken and put one side without him knowing and therefore he cannot repair or renew it. Peter can be contacted from the Contact Us Page.
12th January 2004 Steve Ballantine emails ----- Please find attached the Job List for Remenham Head. There will be some doubling up of jobs. If you have yet to volunteer there are still things to be done so do not be put off by the thought that you don't fit any of the remaining gaps.
12th January 2004 Julia Reichel writes ----- I WANT YOUR PASTA... A little reminder that the pasta dinners are still on Wednesday nights around 7.00pm - As usual please sign in by 12.00 noon Wednesday on this link. We hope to see more than just the usual faces. Also .... to everybody out there...at the moment we only have 2 cooks.... we need another 2 volunteers to help us out ONCE a month!! COME ON GUYS...it s good fun to eat together and the BAR IS OPEN as well!! Jules ---- PS - any suggestions or any pasta dishes you would like to see... just let me know!!
Just released - the following dates ----- 14.01.2004 Tomato, 21.01.2004 Creamy Mushroom, 28.01.2004 Veg and Tomato, 04.02.2004 Carbonara, 11.02.2004 Moussakka, 18.02.2004 Tomato, 25.02.2004 Creamy Mushroom, 03.03.2004 Veg and Tomato, 10.03.2004 Carbonara, 17.03.2004 Pesto, 24.03.2004 Moussakka/Lasagne, 31.03.2004 Veg and Tomato, 07.03.2004 Tomato. Click here for Word doc to print out.
12th January 2004 Rachel Quarrell of The Rowing Service fame is arranging for a draw for a specially signed rowng calendar for 2004. To quote ' With a new Olympic campaign beginning, the calendar carries signatures of those who are trying to make the next chapter in Britain's rowing history, as well as those who are already heroes. This is an amazing collector's item, and could be used for fund-raising for your club or kept for posterity.' The Charities benefitting are the Rowing Foundation and the Mark Lees Trust. See here for details.
10th January 2004 Rowing was cancelled this morning after RED Boards were displayed at Bell Weir Lock. This was surprising as the river level was not over the landing stage and the wind was negligible. Bob Slade advises that the river is high at Reading and with the heavy rain forecast, the lock keeper believes the red boards are likely to be up for the next week so there will be no rowing on the Staines stretch. The conditions may put the Remenham Challenge that is due to take place next Sunday in jeopardy and the race may have to be moved to the Tideway in the circumstances. The organiser, Steve Ballantine has yet to make a decision but it will be posted here as soon as it is available.
10th January 2004 Roger Pailes advises that he has now received details of the Oarsman's Cross Country Run which takes place in Windsor on Saturday 24th January 2004 at 2.30pm. The entries close on Monday 9th January. All those wishing to take part please speak to Roger when you are next down at the club.
9th January 2004 Steve Ballantine emails ----- Please see the updated list of jobs for the Remenham Challenge, still plenty of space so don't be shy as you are expected to help :o) If you are not on the list please contact me today. SteveB Mobile 07881 534898 Work 01753 224245
8th January 2004 You may have noticed that the hole in the boathouse floor that the boat rack wheels keep falling in, has been filled. This job was undertaken by Graham Standbrook yesterday after instructions were given to him by Club Maintenance Officer, John Lusty.
7th January 2004 Ted Dyos requests that all members that train in the gymnasium at Magna Carta School on Monday evenings, park their cars in the car park at the front of the building and NOT in the usual car park. Please use the school's main gates in Thorpe Road and not the entrance in St. Paul's Road as there have been complaints from other users not being able to gain access. Upon entering the main gates please turn left and park in the car park. The doors leading to the gym that are adjacent to the car park will be left open in the future to allow easy access for Staines members.
7th January 2004 Steve Ballantine advises this evening that the Remenham Challenge entries have now exceeded the maximum number allowed and further entries will be refused. This follows a Staines Veteran Eight entry not being accepted due to the numbers restriction.
7th January 2004 Steve Ballantine writes ----- REMENHAM HEAD ENTRIES, after less than 2 days 50% of the entries are filled by mainly 2 clubs. Please get your entries in as soon as possible, also state which crews take PRIORITY as unfortunately some will inevitably be disappointed. As stated in the letter that went out we will do our best to ensure all Founding clubs are represented in both divisions. Regards Steve.
7th January 2004 Caroline Gill confirms 2 new dates for your social diaries: Saturday 24th April - Annual Dinner Dance at Dorney Lake and Friday 14th May - SBC Beer Festival.
7th January 2004 Caroline Gill emails ----- We are keen to continue the club dinners on Wednesday night. Not only is this a nice chance to get together mid-week but also an opportunity to make a small amount of profit for the club. As Jules is now back into training she hasn't the time to cook every week so we are looking for volunteers (men as well as women please) to volunteer to cook on a rota basis. Jules will co-ordinate the rota so could anyone willing to cook one evening please email her at j.reichel@eurolondon.com. All support (cooking and eating!) will be much appreciated.
6th January 2004 To all Staines Boat Club members. Please find attached the list of Jobs that need filling for the Remenham Head that we are hosting at Staines BC this year. We will need volunteers throughout the day from laying buoys in the morning to timing the event. Remember, "Many hands make light work" etc… The headrace will be held over 2 divisions of nominally crew 20 crews per division. Division 1 - 10:15am Division 2 - 11:30am All help is welcome and indeed expected from all active members of the club and also non-active members/parents are welcome to do there bit to make this a success (Do not expect the now famous Mr "SOMEBODY" to make it all happen as if by magic) So CHOP CHOP phone Email or speak to me to put your name down for task on the day. Email: steve.ballantine@johncrane.co.uk Phone: 07881 534898 NOTE: If you are racing in one of the division expect to be allocated a job.
5th January 2004 The initial information regarding the Remenham Challenge Head race that takes place on Sunday 18th January 2004 has been released. Click here to view and print the letter sent out to Club Captains by Jemma Fearnside-Kittoe on behalf of Remenham Club today.
3rd January 2004 We are pleased to report that Bar Officer, Terry Moore and Cath Burke have today announced their engagement to be married. Terry advises that the wedding is planned for a date just after Henley Royal Regatta 2005!
2nd January 2004 A final farewell message just in from Duncan Speight and Jodis Davis who leave today on their year long around the world trip ----- Just thought I'd send a last goodbye to everyone from the BC from Jodi and I. After a good few weeks panicking, decorating and generally running around like lunatics we have finally packed and are ready to go... you should see my parents hallway, it's jammed full of snowboarding kit and giant rucksacks! Take care everyone and keep in contact, we will be looking out for the results of the coming season. Have a great 2004 and here's hoping for a successful one! Have a look on the link on this site for our travel updates... should be one coming pretty soon!
1st January 2004 A happy New Year to all from Staines Boat Club.
31st December 2003 For your information this web site has had a total of 26738 visitors this year which represents and increase of 75% over the 2002 total of 15246. We have approximately 100 visitors a day on weekdays and our best day was Monday 28th July 2003 (the Monday following Staines Regatta) when we had 270 visitors. Please note that these figures represent visitors and not 'hits' so people clicking the refresh button for example are only counted once.
31st December 2003 Due to the cold weather conditions, our Secretary, Murray Litvak decided he had to cut short his crew's outing this morning so if anyone has any suggestions for him on how to keep himself warm while coxing then please let him know. He also divulged that he is to celebrate his 40th birthday on the 19th January. Perhaps any unwanted Christmas gifts of gloves and socks etc. can be donated to him as a present!
27th December 2003 Men's Coordinator, Robin Dunlop reports ----- Slightly hectic, I am now packing for a wedding in Austria, flight today (Sat 27th)!!! Sorry to say no outing plans done this week for 27/28, sorry but Xmas got in the way! So pitch up at the w/e and see whose up for a bash, hopefully people survived the Boxing Day race yesterday! Failing that do your own thing and see you 3rd/4th, again as I am in Austria it will be a 'loosely' organised affair, (I will be around Sunday 4th). I hope this does not cause too much despondency in my absence (it shouldn't) and I will promise a more organised start to the new years rowing on my return. Happy New Year - start working off those extra pounds!! Robin
26th December 2003 The Boxing Day race took place today with a win for the Burway crew over Staines by 2 lengths. The Staines crew comprised of cox-Jodi Davis, Bow-Jackie Hawkins, 2-Bonny Howes, 3-Rob Oades, 4-Jason Beaumont, 5-John Lusty, 6-Paul Hopkins, 7-Helge Neumeister, Stroke-Steve Conner. The was some agreement amongst the Staines members that the race next year should be with full senior crews rather than the mixed crews who raced this year. See Photographs Page.
24th December 2003 In January 2004 Nigel Gower from Weybridge Rowing Club and a friend are to row the 2,900 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in aid of the charity Cancer Research UK. They are just about to leave for Tenerife to begin their journey. Nigel is a stalwart member Of Weybridge RC and has helped out Staines members and crews many times at regattas with boats etc. Please look at the Row the Atlantic website to see how they are getting on with their preparations. Look at the 'Recent Diary Entries' for the latest news. They are trying to raise £75,000 to fund the trip and provide a substantial donation to the charity so if you can help in any way then the team would be very pleased to hear from you.
24th December 2003 Staines Boat Club would like to wish all its members, friends and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
22nd December 2003 Steve Ballantine comments on the arrangements for the Boxing Day Race ----- The plan is to meet at the club at 10:00am for 11:30am race. The crew is as follows. Cox: Jodi - Jackie Hawkins - Bonny Howes - 2 of Teds juniors as yet un-named - Steve Conner (AKA 6pk) - Helge Neumeister - Graham Carey(Vet) - Paul Hopkins (Vet) I'm going to assume everybody can do this unless I hear otherwise. See you at 10.00am on the 26th. SteveB Mobile 07881 534898 Work 01753 224245
22nd December 2003 Bar officer, Terry Moore emails ----- Merry Christmas to all, the bar will be closed from Tuesday 23/12/03 until Monday 5/1/04 Once again Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
22nd December 2003 Once again, under the organisation of Roy Dauncey, the long established Veteran's Christmas Dinner dinner took place yesterday, this year at The Swan Hotel in Staines. The traditional meal of Roast Mute Swan was served with a Mulberry sauce. Speeches were given by club President, Don Moore. See Photographs Page.
21st December 2003 All club members are reminded that on Boxing Day, the annual race against Burway Rowing Club will take place on the Burway (Laleham) stretch of the river. The race will take place at approximately 11.00 am. Your support is needed as we are the current holders of the Edward Clarke Cup which dates from 1863 and we would like to retain it again this year. Steve Ballantine advises that Staines will be putting forward a mixed crew this year to match the available members at Burway as they are not able to assemble a full senior crew.
20th December 2003 Steve Smith wishes to remind all committee members that the next committee meeting will take place at 8.00 pm on Tuesday 13th January 2004. He advises that the first agenda items are 1. The Club Constitution and 2. The final organisation of the Remenham Challenge Race. Please advise Murray Litvak as soon as possible of any further points you want raised.
19th December 2003 Don't forget that Duncan, Jodi, Alex, Jo and Dan have their leaving party in the clubhouse tonight to which all members and friends are invited. Starts at 7.00pm. Duncan, Jodi and Dan are off on a year long round the world trip and Alex and Jo are moving to another part of the country, far away from SBC!
17th December 2003 Roger Pailes reports that he has found a black Staines splash top in the buoyancy tank of the bow seat in the Graham Carey. He has washed and cared for it and is now waiting for the rightful owner to claim it. Please ask Roger when you next see him at the club if you know who owns it.
16th December 2003 Lights, Camera, Action! Today saw filming by Carlton Television at Staines Boat Club. Channel 4 will be screening two programmes next year about the Olympics and the Ancient Greeks and required footage for the introduction. Organised by club president Don Moore, a team of experienced oarsmen was put together to shoot the sequences on the water. See Darren the cameraman.
15th December 2003 Liz Bernard has submitted 4 photos of the winning Sir William Perkins's School J14 girls collecting their pots. Two were taken at Walton Small Boats Head on the 6th December and two were taken at Burway Small Boats Head last Saturday. See Photographs Page.
15th December 2003 Jo Hawkes emails ----- I have been having a count of the Kit for Club tokens. To date we have managed to collect 370. Not quite enough to place and order yet but well on the way there. Big thank you to those who have been collecting, please continue to do so. Remember to ask family, friends and colleagues for their tokens too. Lets keep up the collecting and Merry Christmas to all. Jo
15th December 2003 Adam Gill writes ----- Here's the final (adjusted) times for yesterday's Plum Pudding races. Well done to all involved! Adam ----- Roger Moulding ii 9.20 (winner 8+) -- Den Shelton ii 10.22 -- Bryan Griffin i 10.33 -- Den Shelton i 10.47 -- Bryan Griffin ii 10.51 -- Ad Pontis i 10.57 -- Roger Moulding i 10.58 -- Ad Pontis ii 11.0 -- Don Moore i 11.20 (equal winner 4+=) -- BA Aylings i 11.20 (equal winner 4+=) -- Bob the Dog i 11.21 -- BA Aylings ii 11.22 -- Don Moore ii 11.23 -- Graham Carey ii 11.25 -- Bob the Dog ii 11.28 -- Graham Carey i 11.43 -- Aquaplane i 11.51 -- Smithy i 13.04 -- Janet Elizabeth ii 13.30 (winner 4x) -- Janet Elizabeth i 13.31 -- Roger Pailes ii 13.36 -- Roger Pailes i 13.56 -- Wooden Quad i 14.12
14th December 2003 The Plum Pudding races today were the largest ever with over 80 people competing and most of them were rowing in both divisions. The Christmas Dinner (lunch) followed, ably cooked by Jules Reichel and Alison Rolt. It was to be cooked by professional chef Steve Conner ( aka six pack) but he was taken ill at the last moment after cooking the turkey (rumours that he contracted food poisoning are unfounded). Thanks must also go to Caroline Gill for the fantastic organisation, Adam Gill for his mammoth work with the complicated handicap system and all the other volunteers who, while too many to name, worked so hard to make the day such a success. The Captain, Steve Smith, presented Caroline with a bunch of flowers for her efforts and congratulated all the competitors who raced. See Photographs Page.
13th December 2003 Burway Small Boats Head took place today with some wind and rain making the rowing more difficult. The Sir William Perkins's School J14 double of Sarah-Jane Gregory and Vikki Wardle won their event having won the same category at Walton Small Boats Head last weekend. Staines oarsmen Alex Fitzgerald and Steve Ballantine won the Novice doubles and J13 sculler James Kell also won his event. Relevant results are: S1 2x SBC Simpson/Speight (2nd of 2) 10.28 ----- S2 2x SBC Simpson/Speight (2nd of 2) 10.14 ----- Mxd S3 2x SBC Goldswain/Goldswain (4th of 4) 12.20 ----- Nov 2x SBC Fitzgerald/Ballantine (1st of 7) 10.07 ----- W/J16 2x SBC Incidon/Corless (9th of 10) 13.26 ----- W/J14 2x SWPS Wardle/Gregory (1st of 15) 12.03 ----- W/J14 2x SBC Goldswain/Morrison (12th of 15) 13.18 ----- W/J14 2x SWPS Stewart/Towie (13th of 15) 14.02 ----- W/J14 2x SWPS Bond/Corfield (14th of 15) 14.11 ----- S4 1x SBC Neumeister (7th of 9) 11.24 ----- J16 1x SBC Brett (5th of 15) 11.22 ----- Nov 1x SBC Vinson (18th of 20) 13.00 ----- J14 1x SBC Oades (6th of 11) 12.46 ----- J14 1x SBC Pollen (10th of 11) 14.16 ----- Vet E 1x BA Rawlings (5th of 5) 12.53 ----- J13 1x SBC Kell (1st of 2) 15.13 ----- W/J14 1x SBC Morrison (2nd of 6) 13.48 ----- W/J14 1x SWPS Martin (4th of 6) 14.44 ----- W/J14 1x SWPS Hudson (6th of 6) 16.56 ----- W/J13 1x SBC Goldswain (2nd of 4) 13.46 ----- W/J14 4x+ SWPS 'C' (3rd of 8) 11.29 ----- W/J14 4x+ SWPS 'B' (8th of 8) 12.23 ----- W/J13 4x+ SWPS (2nd of 5) 13.05 ----- Full results are available on the Burway web site.
12th December 2003 Caroline Gill has modified the draw for Sunday's Plum Puddings. Please refresh your browser if you do not get the modified document (changes highlighted in light green).
11th December 2003 Caroline Gill writes ----- Here is the draw for the 2003 Plum Puddings! Everyone is rowing at least once and most people are rowing twice, with the exception of some of the juniors (as we are limited on space in the quads) and the ladies preparing lunch during the 2nd race. For the first race please arrive by 8.30am and for the second by 10.30am. (anyone arriving more than 20mins late will not be able to row - sorry to be harsh but we've got a lot of boats to get on the water and want things to run as smoothly as possible. Hangovers from the night before are anticipated but will not be an excuse for turning up late!) Any errors or problems with the draw please let me know asap. Some of the more experienced members will notice that they have been asked to cox one race (and row the other) as we have a shortage of willing coxes - hopefully you will be happy to help out! On the same note, there is also a shortage of cox boxes and so they will be allocated before the race according to boat type and experience/volume of cox, please bear this in mind and don't rush to get one on Sunday morning. Oh, and wrap up warm if you're coxing! We anticipate that lunch will be from 12.30 however the huge numbers attending mean that you may have to be patient with us on the timing! The bar will open after the 1st outing. Racing costs £1 per person and lunch is £3.50 per person. Thanks in advance to all those helping out with the party, racing and lunch - it is much appreciated. This is going to be an excellent weekend! The party starts at 7.30pm on Saturday, see you there...... Caroline
10th December 2003 Caroline Gill sends this update for the weekend ----- We have now got around 85 people for the racing on Sunday and nearly 120 for lunch - it's turning into a logistical nightmare! Would anyone who has a hostess trolley for keeping food warm and/or a microwave with a grill function be able to lend us them on Sunday. I have a feeling we are going to be short of chairs too so would ask people to bring any folding chairs they might have. Other than that I think it's all under control(!) - it's going to be a great weekend! Many thanks Caroline
10th December 2003 Bigblade have released photographs available to purchase that were taken at Wallingford Head last Sunday. They can also be seen on the Photographs Page on this web site.
9th December 2003 Ex Captain, Duncan Speight and ex Kit Officer, Jodi Davis are off on a romantic trip together to the far corners of the world for a whole year ---- with Duncan's friend Dan!!! They have created a web site which, while still in its infancy, will keep all interested members informed of their travels. A link will be provided on this web site (in the column on the left) for the duration of their trip. Don't forget they have their leaving party in the clubhouse on Friday night to which all members and friends are invited.
9th December 2003 Caroline Gill emails with an update on the Christmas festivities taking place this weekend: A huge number of entries for this year's Plum Puddings race means that we will be unable to accept any entries after Wednesday 10th at midday. Crews will be drawn on Wednesday evening and published on this website on Thursday. If you know of anyone who does not have access to the online entry form and has not been down to the club recently to sign-up there, but would like to take part, now is the time to alert them as we need details asap and will not be able to include people who just turn up on the day. We also need numbers for the Christmas Lunch asap so if you have not signed up already, please do so now! At the moment, despite a huge number of entries for the racing, we are a bit short of coxes - anyone who is able and willing to cox (even just for one race, if you want to row as well) please let me know. We are also still on the hunt for prizes for the Christmas raffle - if you are able to donate a prize it would be very gratefully received. One final plea, we will be decorating the clubhouse on Saturday after training in preparation for the Christmas party so if anyone has any spare/unwanted Christmas decorations please do bring them down to the club then. To contact me about any of the above please email: plumpuddings@dsl.pipex.com. Thanks!
9th December 2003 Roy Dauncey has announced that the long established Veteran's Christmas Lunch will this year be held at the Swan Hotel in Staines at 1.30 pm for 2.00 pm on Sunday 21st December 2003. Will all guests please note that Roy MUST have the menu selection telephoned to him by Saturday 13th December at the latest. If you haven't received your official menu document then you can view and print the menu only here.
8th December 2003 News has just reached us about an incident at Wallingford Head yesterday. Apparently, just before the start of the race, a certain well known older male Staines coxswain was 'caught short'. He proceeded to hail a lift from a waterborne marshall who would only give his name as Ben. Ben then transported this ill prepared cox to a suitable field to relieve himself. The crew reported that at least it stopped him whingeing during the race!
8th December 2003 The draw has been published for Burway Small Boats Head that takes place next Saturday 13th December. The large number of Staines crews competing are ---Division A 11.30am - No.2 S1 2x Staines BC Simpson/Speight, - No.8 MXD S3 2x Staines BC Goldswain/Goldswain, - No.28 W/J16 2x Staines BC Incldon/Corless, - No.33 W/J14 2x Sir William Perkins's School Bond/Corfield, - No.37 W/J14 2x Sir William Perkins's School Wardle/Gregory, - No.72 S4 1x Staines BC Neumeister, - No.84 NOV 1x Staines BC Vinson, - No.98 J14 1x Staines BC Pollen, - No.106 VET E 1x British Airways RC Rawlings, - No.125 W/J14 1x Sir William Perkins's School Martin, - No.126 W/J14 1x Staines BC Morrison, - No.129 W/J13 1x Staines BC Goldswain, - No.143 W/J14 4x+ Sir William Perkins's School 'A', - No.144 W/J14 4x+ Sir William Perkins's School 'B', - Division B 1.00pm - No.147 S2 2x Staines BC Simpson/Speight, - No.189 J16 1x Staines BC Brett, - No.204 J14 1x Staines BC Oades, - No.223 Mxd J13 4x+ Sir William Perkins's School, - Division C - 2:30pm - No.255 W/J14 2x Staines BC Goldswain/Morrison, - No.257 W/J14 2x Sir William Perkins's School Stewart/Towie, - No.311 J13 1x Staines BC Kell, - No.317 W/J14 1x Sir William Perkins's School Hudson, - 329 W/J14 4x+ Sir William Perkins's School 'C'
8th December 2003
Caroline Gill and Julia Reichel remind us to use
this link to register for the next club pasta meal on Wednesday night
around 7.00pm.WHY not eat with us?? In the run up to Christmas (and in the
name of TEAM SPIRIT of course!) there will be a weekly Pasta Dinner on Wednesdays
at the club for everybody after training. The meal will be £2 a head
and the bar is open as well!! Wednesday night's menu is Pasta with Creamy
Mushroom Sauce and Mountains of baguette. The dead line is Tuesday 12
o'clock... no late drop outs please as it would "eat" into our club
funds! What better way to strengthen your weak muscles than pasta and a pint.
7th December 2003 Three Staines crews competed in today's Wallingford Head. Conditions were cold but bright and sunny. The Womens Senior 3 eight came 15th of 15 in their category and 94th of 105 overall in the eights in a time of 19mins 51secs. The Womens Senior 3 Four came 9th of 9 in their category and 61st of 69 overall in the coxed fours in a time of 21mins 27secs. The Vet C Four came second in their category, only beaten by a very fast Marlow four. They came 29th out of 69 overall in the coxed fours in a time of 18mins 16secs. This was their last competitive event at Vet C as in 3 weeks time they will achieve Vet D status. Full results are available here.
6th December 2003 Captain, Steve Smith gave a presentation to a large number of members today. He covered many aspects of why, where and how we row and introduced members of the committee with a slide show. Also covered were the new safety rules, club history, finance, equipment, kit and our social events. He announced that the draw for Plum Puddings would take place on Wednesday 10th December so anyone who has not entered must enter by clicking here NOW and completing the form.
6th December 2003 Walton Small Boats Head took place today in dry conditions but with a slight breeze blowing. Sir William Perkins's School had their first ever win since the inception of their rowing team earlier this year and it repays the many hours work of the Staines coaching team. Sarah-Jane Gregory and Vikki Wardle will go down in history by taking the J14 double sculls pennant with a very fast time that also beat the fastest J15 crew. See photo. They completed the course in 13mins 58.1secs and came 86th of 152 overall in the double sculls. The other results were 96th MJ16x Staines Brett 14mins 08.9secs 9th of 12, - 139th MJ14x Staines Oades 14mins 46.5secs 5th of 15, - 194th MVEx Staines A-Watson 16mins 41.3secs 3rd of 3, - 212th MJ14x Staines Pollen 18mins 24.15secs 15th of 15. Nice to see back in competition was Roger Moulding who raced in the MVH (70-75years) single sculls category and came 224th in 20mins 07.2secs 2nd of 2. Full results can be found on the Walton RC web site.
6th December 2003 Adam Gill reports with the results of December's sculling ladder from this morning.
| Roy Dauncey 11.12 Alex F/Steve B 11.24 Bryan Griffin 11.33 Mark S/Robin D 11.36 |
Ad Pontis 12.26 Roger Moulding 13.30 Mike Owen 13.57 Julian B 14.07 |
5th December 2003 Our Safety Advisor, Mark Rolt, has now released some up to date safety rules for Staines Boat Club. A new Safety Page has been created which every member must read to be fully aware of these rules. A link to the Safety Page has also been added to the list on the left of this page. If you have any comments or suggestions then please contact Mark.
5th December 2003 PLUM PUDDING RACE & XMAS LUNCH -- BOOK NOW
3rd December 2003 The start order for Wallingford Head which takes place on Sunday 7th December has now been published. Staines has 3 crews competing namely:-- (1st Division 10.30am) No.51 Womens Senior 3 eight, - No.96 Vet C coxed four and (2nd Division 1.30pm) No.200 Womens Senior 3 coxed four.
3rd December 2003 Alex Fizgerald emails ----- For those of you who remember big Andy (Newman) who rowed at Staines for 1/2 a season a few years back - a whopper! - Andy writes ----- In case I haven't called and spoken to you directly on the subject, apologies we have been a bit busy! On Saturday 29 November at 8:36pm Ali gave birth to Amelia Charlotte. Weighing 10lb 12oz she made an interesting entrance to the world but mother and baby are both well and have come home today. No photos are attached but if you are overseas, travelling or just curious you can visit the official 'mini A' website. Andy, Ali and Amelia
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December 2003 Social Secretary, Caroline Gill writes -----
Here is the entry
form for the Plum Pudding race. We would love to see as many members as
possible (seniors, juniors, novices, veterans etc) taking part this year.
Please could all entry forms be sent to me by Friday 5th December (better
still do it now). Entry is £1 per person to be paid on the day. We are
also looking for a few volunteers to help with timing etc, so if anyone is
able to lend a hand please let me know by filling in the box at the bottom
of the form. As usual the Christmas Lunch will take place after the race and
this year we will be cooking up a veritable feast for you! We also need numbers
for this by Friday 5th, so if you would like to join us for lunch, please
complete the form now (there will be a small charge, to be paid on the day).
We will be holding a raffle at lunchtime so if anyone is able to donate prizes
for this please email details
to me - all contributions gratefully received. I think that is everything
for the moment - looking forward to a great Christmassy weekend! Caroline1st December 2003 Walton Small Boats Head takes place this Saturday 6th December with several Staines crews competing. The first division at 10.00am has the following crews - 48 WJ14 Sir W Perkins Gregory/Wardle, - 189 WJ14 Sir W Perkins Martin, - 155 MVH Staines Moulding, - The third division at 1.00pm - 425 MJ16 Staines Brett, - 431 MVE Staines A-Watson, - 433 MJ14 Staines Oades, - 434 MJ14 Staines Pollen. Full details on the Walton RC web site.
29th November 2003 Adrian Tollett emails ----- Sadly, the Fitzwilliam II - 'Billygoats 60+' Vet 'F' crew will not be able to race in 'The Billygoat' because it has been pranged. We will be racing in the boat named after our secretary, John Adams, instead. It also appears that we will have 9 crews chasing us, rather than the 3 expected. Last minute delays at the start are off, so breakfast-time diuretics are banned ... Start order here.
29th November 2003 Helge Neumeister writes with news of the Scullers Head today ----- Hi Graham, just to let you know that since you recently advertised my entry into the 50th Vesta Sculler's Head, there will be no results because the event has been cancelled whilst all scullers were marshalling / marshalled. Dangerous / Unrowable conditions at the Putney-end were the cause, though the start at Chiswick was pretty ugly too. Kind regards H.
28th November 2003 Captain Steve Smith advises that the official time for his presentation on Saturday 6th December will be 11.30am. Steve adds that the presentation will give information on all aspects of Staines Boat Club that you should be aware of during the year and would like to stress the importance of attending as it is aimed at improving communication within the club over the coming year.
28th November 2003 The following, from Sarah Goldswain, has been added to the For Sale Page ----- Rowley Douglas has asked me to spread the word about a boat that is for sale. He writes: I have got a friend from the Olympic Team who has got a Stamfli Pair for sale, complete with oars and riggers to convert into a double. It is for sale at lowest price £4000. It is 1 year old and has seen the water less than 20 times. It is a 75kg boat. I thought you might ask around your contacts in the West Country, School and Clubs. They are desperate to sell it for financial reasons and £4000 is the lowest price they will go to. Thanks, Rowley Please contact : rowley.douglas@btinternet.com
| 27th
November 2003 Caroline Gill and Julia Reichel write -----
WHY not eat with us?? In the run up to Christmas (and in the name of
TEAM SPIRIT of course!) there will be a weekly Pasta Dinner on Wednesdays
at the club for everybody after training. The "menu" is attached
so have a look, if you fancy joining us after weights, ergos or water
outings just use
this link provided to register for the next Wednesday night around
7.00pm. The meal will be £2 a head and the bar is open as well!!
What a better way to strengthen your weak muscles than pasta and a pint
Hope to see many of you there, Caroline and Jules PS- please note -
dead line is Tuesday 12 o'clock... no late drop outs please as it would
"eat" into our club funds! 3/12/03 - Pasta with Bolognese
and Mountains of baguette 10/12/03 - Pasta with Creamy Mushroom
Sauce and Mountains of baguette 17/12/03 - Pasta with Veggy Sauce
and Mountains of baguette |
27th November 2003 Paul Hopkins emails ----- Dear Ergoer, Many thanks to everyone who took part in Tuesday's Ergo Challenge and to Terry for providing refreshments afterwards. Congratulations to Ian McHugh on setting a PB - and to Andy Murphy who, despite having just completed a weight training session, recorded a very impressive time, just 1 second off of his PB - that man can certainly pull an ergo!!! I think the next challenge should be to take on the SBC Men's squad after Christmas. The fastest eight Vet ergoer's versus SBC's finest. If you are interested in taking part please let me know your current best 2k ergo time.
27th November 2003 Following the removal and replacement of the blade rack from the boathouse last night resulting from the 5,000 metre ergo tests, two of it't wheels are broken. Members are warned that, until it is repaired, it will be very difficult to move without several strong people to help.
25th November 2003 Although crews from Sir William Perkins's School had entered Hampton Head that takes place this coming Saturday they will not be racing. The official web site reads ----- We have a very big entry, so please read the information CAREFULLY when it arrives. All J14 classes have been withdrawn in order to keep the event running as safely as possible. ----- In view of this the girls will be training at Staines as normal on Saturday.
25th November 2003 Social Secretary, Caroline Gill emails ----- The results of the pub crawl/scavenger hunt are now in, with some great photos from all the teams. The prize will go to the winning team of Mark & Alison Rolt and Steve & Sarah Tassell, who successfully completed the most challenges - check out the Photograph Page to see what the teams got up to on the night. Thanks to all who took part. We hope to see even more of you at the next social event, the SBC CHRISTMAS PARTY on Saturday December 13th, put it in your diary now!!
24th November 2003 Captain, Steve Smith writes ----- Message to ALL ROWERS... On Sat 6th Dec, after training and at a time that will be specified shortly, you are all invited to attend a presentation giving information on all aspects of Staines Boat Club that you should be aware of during the year. I would like to stress the importance of attending this as it is aimed at improving communication within the club over the coming year. If we all share the same goals then we can move forward with a lot more momentum and who knows where we'll get!! This is for EVERYONE, both new and old to the club: Squad Men and Women, Juniors, Vets, BA, SWPS.. EVERYONE!. Information will include introducing your committee, training times, tips on training, expectations for the next year and a heap of other stuff. Also, you can see the film stars amongst you in the advertising campaign Staines took part in! As for the next few weeks, keep warm, keep smiling, keep pulling hard, and keep having fun, and I’ll see you soon, Oz
24th November 2003 Staines is hosting the Remenham Challenge this season following the floods which prevented the race from taking place last time. The date will be Sunday 18th January 2004. More details will follow shortly.
23rd November 2003 Murray Litvak writes ----- CLUB WELFARE OFFICERS -- The club has appointed Clare Wood and Christy Speight to this position. Should any member of the club, and particularly juniors, feel there is anything that needs to be brought to their attention, please contact them. All matters will be treated confidentially. Their role is to ensure that the welfare of the junior members is safeguarded in line with the requirements of the Amateur Rowing Association. Their details are: Clare Wood, 107 Old Charlton Road Shepperton, Middx., TW17 8BT Clare.wood@swanhill.co.uk and Christy Speight, 12 Elizabeth Way, Stanwell, Middx., TW19 7QN.
23rd November 2003 Rumours abound that our Australian Captain, Steve Smith swam across the Thames following England winning the Rugby World Cup yesterday. As a consequence of his foolish wager on the result of the final he apparently stripped off voluntarily and went searching for surf while all the boat club ladies turned their heads in amazement! Photographs may be available later this week.
21st November 2003 Alex Fitzgerald writes ----- Duncan & Jodi are going travelling around the world for a year with friend Dan in January and Jo and I are moving to Norwich forever in December so I hope you can come and celebrate the moves with us. Here is our official invite -- DUNCAN, JODI, ALEX, JO and DAN ARE LEAVING - YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO OUR SEND OFF - STAINES BOAT CLUB - FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2003 From 7.00pm. Duncan adds----- It would be great to see you there for cheap beer and dodgy music... selling this well huh?
21st November 2003 After a long period of online stagnation, our neighbours, Royal Holloway Boat Club have a new web site. Staines has had a long association with Royal Holloway as they boated from our boathouse for many years and we still have members that were students there.
21st November 2003 An anonymous emailer announces ----- "Our illustrious Captain was spotted in a single-scull last night, it was unashamedly obvious that he was getting some practice in before the Aussie-whipping frenzy this Saturday! It seems he is preparing to scull the length of the Staines stretch of the Thames in the nude and thought some practice at keeping the round bit down might be in order - who knows what he might catch with his tackle waving about when he does go in!"
21st November 2003 Member from the past Linda Thomas (nee Hall) emails ----- It's Linda Thomas from 'the calendar crew' with The Rowing Calendar 2004. Hope that you are well. It was good to see you at Pangbourne. We do get around! I even saw Pete Smith and I thought the only
regatta
he went to was Egham International! The reason I am getting in touch is because
I am plugging the calendar and I was wondering if it would be possible for
you to put up a link from your website to the calendar website http://www.thecalendarcrew.com
until Christmas. The calendar is full of top GB boys- many fresh new faces
in international rowing - as they prepare for the Olympics and includes 11
medal winners from the World Championships in Milan. It is the ideal solution
to a Christmas present crisis and is definitely one for the ladies! As I explained
to you, if your club is able to place an order for 20 calendars you will receive
a free ‘limited edition’ calendar, fully signed by all of the rowers
- brilliant for raising funds for the club at the club dinner, at auctions
or raffle. There are only 50 ‘limited edition’ calendars available
– so order early to avoid disappointment. Proceeds from the calendar
will be used to support The Rowing Foundation, a charity committed to putting
young people on the water, so grass roots rowing is also benefiting from your
support. Hope that you can help with a link to boost sales up to Christmas.
Thanks a lot and take care Linda. telephone: 0118 9402829 mobile: 07740 626640
20th November 2003 After our Antipodean Captain threw down the challenge of a wager on the outcome of the Rugby World Cup, the club members have been planning the punishment for the loser (the Captain). The rumour is that he will be sent out naked in a sculling boat to frighten the swans! There is also the threat that the gates must be left undone when he does so. Tickets for this spectacle are available from touts as is normal practice at these events.
20th November 2003 Robin Dunlop is organising 'Rugby plus Breakfast' at 9.15am on Saturday. Apart from viewing the game on a 29" TV, a full cooked breakfast will be served. Those wishing to attend please let Robin know immediately.
20th November 2003 Paul Hopkins emails with news of the Veterans Ergo Challenge ----- Now that we have all recovered from the Veteran Fours Head I thought that we should turn our attention to the Ergo Challenge. I therefore propose that we hold the first Ergo Challenge on Tuesday 25th November from 7.30pm at SBC. The purpose of the Challenge is not to beat each other, but instead to spur us on to better ergo times so that we can confidently throw down a challenge to other Club members and indeed to other clubs. Therefore for our Challenge I do not propose to operate any form of handicapping system to take account of age, weight, height, physical impairment or any other excuse. I propose that the format should be an individual 2k and a team event, with selection for the latter based on scores from the individual event. In anticipation that some of us will need resuscitation afterwards I will see if Terry could open the bar, purely for medicinal purposes. Although personal pride should be sufficient, if an additional incentive is required I would be happy to agree to the losers of the team event buying the winners a drink.
20th November 2003 Adrian Tollett writes ----- You may remember that last year, on the 5th December, I sent out an urgent S.O.S. for a bowside sub for a Billygoats 50+ crew, where 50+ was the average age. Well, we are now 1 year older (and wiser) and the average age is 60.125. "Fitzwilliam II - Billygoats 60+" Bow: A P Tollett [1972], 2: M J Bucher [1961], 3: R J Henning [1956], 4: I K Hall [1964], 5: A J Price [1967], 6: R S Wood [1960], 7:D A Knowles [1960], Stroke: E C Bates [1960], Cox: G J Harrison [1955] I don't know if we are the first Vet F crew ever to compete in the Fairbairn Head, but we will have a crack at improving on our finishing position last year of 39th out of 42 overall, only 10 seconds behind St. Cat's I ! Our stroke, Ted Bates, (known to many as secretary of MBC) has devised a cunning plan to achieve this : "Bow Four can do their own thing if they can go twice as fast as Stern Four." We hope to be rowing our preferred boat : "The Billygoat" and would welcome any support from the banks of the Cam for an expected start time of 12:00. Results will be available on www.fairbairns.com
19th November 2003 Mark Rolt advises ----- "We have now purchased 8 lights for club use. At the moment you will still need to tape them to the boat - ensure that they are not obstructed from the side so that each light is visible 180 degrees. We will be shortly sorting out Velcro attachments. Can you ensure that if you use a club light you return it to the store room below the cox boxes after use. Please don't take them home or leave them on a boat - they are for everyone's use."
19th November 2003 Terry Moore reports ----- Calling all members who have ever seen a cox box and charger. If you have taken a cox box and charger for a race or training session then that is fine, but when you have finished with them, BRING them back the SAME DAY so others can use them. The club has 2, yes TWO, chargers left; there are 8 about some where. Just to give you an idea, each cox box costs £600 that is over 3 peoples annual membership fee per cox box. So if you have missed the plot of this message BRING BACK THE COX BOXES AND CHARGERS. Thank you.
19th November 2003 Captain, Steve Smith emails ----- Right Guys, Here's the deal.... Because I am aware of how many of you are misguided enough to think that you could possibly beat the aussies...! in a game of rugby....! on their own soil...! whilst they are defending their title!?! your Club Captain is laying down a challenge.... I would like to declare that I'm up for a little wager, no money, but the loser of the challenge (i.e. you) will have to complete whatever punishment is set for being bold enough to believe that the Aussies could not possibly win! The punishment would be at the boat club in training time, and both are to be decided before kickoff on Saturday. Any of you who think that you can take on the likes of your club Captain....... BRING IT ON!!!!!!
19th November 2003 Roy Dauncey writes ----- To my very good friends at Staines Boat Club. Just a note to express my thanks for the surprise party - and indeed the painting and hip flasks (2 by jove) presented to me on Saturday night. To say I have enjoyed myself over the years, making friends, socialising and watching the crews winning races is an understatement. You lot at Staines are Aces High in my pack of cards. God bless and thank you. Roy
18th November 2003 Social Secretary, Caroline Gill reports ----- 'Thanks to everyone who attended the pub crawl/photo scavenger hunt on Friday. By all accounts it was a good night out and everyone threw themselves into the drinking and photo challenges with great enthusiasm! Particular thanks to Diane who stepped in to coordinate events on the night. The winners will be announced later in the week once the photos have been developed (I am anticipating some dodgy looks from the staff in Boots when I collect them, thanks mainly to Steve T's idea that everyone should capture some public nudity on film!) so watch this space for the results and the (censored!) photographic evidence........'
17th November 2003 The recent news here regarding the new speed cameras on the M4 has proven to be a hoax. See the Speed Check web site.
17th November 2003 The British Indoor Rowing Championships took place on Saturday at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. Results are available on the Concept2 web site.
15th November 2003 The Tiffin Small Boats Head took place today with Staines crews competing in several events. The results are --
No. 6 - 15th overall (4th of 6) SBC Fitzgerald (ME 4-) 19:22.1
No. 284 - 184th overall (9th of 9) SBC A (5 Sec Obs. penalty) (MS1 2-) 23:20.1
No. 229 - 23rd overall (3rd of 5) SBC A (MS2 4-) 19:53.8
No. 71 - 167th overall (5th of 5) SBC A (MS2 2-) 22:53.7
No. 15 - 80th overall (5th of 5) SBC A (MS3 4+) 21:38.1
No. 118 - 191st overall (18th of 20) SBC Neumeister (MS3 1X) 23:32.5
No. 250 - 237th overall (4th of 4) SBC A (MS4 4+) 25:17.6
No. 40- 129th overall (5th of 5) SBC A (MN 4+) 22:17.8
No. 76 - 196th overall (3rd of 4) SBC Rolt (WS3 2X) 23:53.4
Full results are available from the Mikrotime web site.
13th November 2003 The Vesta Scullers Head takes place on Saturday 29th November at 9.00am. Staines has two scullers competing namely 278 J.J.H. Neumeister MS4 and 517 P. Ansley-Watson MVE. Full details on the official web site.
13th November 2003 Richard Knowles emails ----- To all those that know/remember me and Sue the news is that Zachary Daniel Knowles arrived Tuesday Nov. 4 at 0612hrs, weight 6lb 5.5oz, Mother and baby doing fine, Josh is welcoming of his new brother, cheers Richard. See Pic1 - Pic2
12th November 2003 Captain of Boats, Steve Tassell advises ----- Due to the large numbers of active rowers down the boat club at the moment the committee have taken the decision to trial a more structured boat booking procedure. We have had similar things in the past and as crews get settled I’m sure this will become less of an issue. So for the time being if you wish to use a boat at peak times (the weekend) you must check the boat availability sheet which can be found on the notice board by the club entrance (on your right as you walk through the door). Any boats that have been allocated will be clearly marked. If you regularly come down at the weekends to row your requests should be handled through the Men’s and Women’s Coordinators Robin for the Men cutthemustarduk@yahoo.co.uk and Leanne for the Women Leanne.Johns@swanhill.co.uk. Otherwise leave it to chance and come down on the weekend but we can’t guarantee there will be a boat available.
11th November 2003 Dan Spring emails ----- I have just noticed this photo of the Staines Thames Cup eight at HRR on the Row2k.com
11th November 2003 Michelle O'Riordan still enjoying the hard life in Australia, emails today with her sixth news bulletin. Michelle is very keen to hear from all of you that know her so please write. See Michelle's Travels.
10th November 2003 Regatta Secretary, Adam Gill advises ----- We've got a number of entries (8 men's squad crews, 2 women's squad crews and a Vet single) in Tiffin Small Boats Head this weekend (Saturday). The draw is available here.
9th November 2003 Robin Dunlop reports ----- Well done everyone who took part in the sculling/rowing ladder today. A very good turnout. Many thanks to Terry and Bob for timing the event. Provisional time and places were given after the event these have now been checked and updated. Please see results.
9th November 2003 Last night saw Roy Dauncey's retirement from rowing coaching party with many rowing faces from the past being present. Roy was presented with 2 hip flasks and a painting of the River Thames at Staines by some of his more recent trainees. Also present were two members from the first crew he coached at Staines many years ago. See Photographs Page.
8th November 2003 Pangbourne Junior Sculls took place today with 500 crews competing. Notable successes were Rob Oades and James Kell who came 3rd in their respective sculling events and Sarah-Jane and Vicky from Sir William Perkins's School who came 3rd in the J14 double sculls. Results are:-
MJ16 1x SBC Brett (8th of 47), 13 mins 29 secs
MJ14 1x SBC Oades(3rd of 28), 14 mins 51 secs
MJ14 1x SBC Pollen (20th of 47), 16 mins 49.5 secs
MJ13 1x SBC Kell (3rd of 16), 9 mins 44.2 secs (1.75 kms)
WJ14 1x SBC Morrison (22nd of 23), 17 mins 28.9 secs
WJ14 4x+ SWPS A (7th of 10), 15 mins 19.7 secs
WJ14 4x+ SWPS B (10th of 10), 18 mins 39.9 secs
WJ14 2x SWPS A (3rd of 11), 14 mins 35.3 secs
WJ14 2x SWPS B (10th of 11), 16 mins 16.3 secs
WJ14 1x SWPS A (14th of 23), 16 mins 57.7 secs
WJ14 1x SWPS B (15th of 23), 17 mins 00.8 secs
WJ13 4x+ SWPS (8th of 8), 10mins 13.9 secs (1.75 kms)
Full results on the Mikrotime web site. Photos on the Photographs Page.
7th November 2003 Bar Officer, Terry Moore writes ----- What better way of clearing that morning after Roy's do than doing the sculling ladder this Sunday. Can all sculls please be at the M25 bridge by 8.00am. Remember Roy's party starts at 7.00pm and he is getting there about 8.00pm. Please keep it a secret. See you on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks Terry
7th November 2003 Murray Litvak advises ----- STAINES REGATTA MEETING MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER A reminder to all members of the Regatta Committee that there is a meeting at 8pm on Monday 17th November at the Club. If you can't make it, please let me know so that we can sort an alternative time if necessary.
6th November 2003 Safety Adviser, Mark Rolt emails ----- "Lights Again!! - I didn't think I needed to add this, but after last night it appears so. The requirement on having lights attached to the boat also encompasses SWITCHING THEM ON and having batteries which LAST THE TRIP!!! If you battery goes flat (which it shouldn't as you should notice the fade and come in before)-come in immediately - don't finish your outing. Please think about it folks - this is for your benefit as well as the clubs.... Thus ends the Sermon.."
6th November 2003 Alison Rolt advises ----- SALE OF WINTER KIT If you are in need of winter kit, the attached list is of kit which is already available in the kit box in the boat club - all at very good prices!!! Speak to or email me if you are interested in buying any of it. If there's nothing there for you, I can order NEW kit for you. Your order should be made on the printed form (download here in Word format) or on hard copies which will be available at the club. I need ALL orders to be returned to me, with full payment by the 13th November. I know it doesn't leave much time, however if you want them before Christmas we have to be quick! Please only buy new kit if you are really desperate. The commitee, at the last meeting agreed to look at trying to develop a club "brand" - therefore the designs MAY be changing. After the next committee meeting (when a decision has been made) I will be putting a full order in for all kit (including racing and wet weather wear etc, thanks ALISON
5th November 2003 Safety Adviser, Mark Rolt emails ----- The committee discussed lights at its meeting last night. It was endorsed that you cannot row/scull without 360 degree white light in compliance with ARA and PLA by-laws. If you cannot comply with this you cannot go out on the water after dusk. The committee will be enforcing this and I would ask that everyone respect this safety issue. The committee also agreed to purchase appropriate lights for rowing. (360degree/waterproof/attachable) Initially we will be purchasing 4 sets for crew use and intend to seek money for additional ones. I intend to order these in the next week. If a member wants me to order lights at the same time for their scull please let me know as soon as possible. Lights are (subject to numbers) £25 plus postage a set."
5th November 2003 Terry Moore writes to remind us that there will be a "bonfire party" this weekend which is a surprise party (he does not know about it) for Roy Dauncey's retirement. It will take place on Saturday evening from 7.00 pm. All members are welcome. Roy has been a member of SBC for many years and taught hundreds of novices to row. So sup