Staines Boat Club's Latest News
Archive 2/8/01-30/12/01
30th December 2001 As you have probably noticed,
there is no water in the clubhouse at the moment. It has been turned off due
to the recent hard frosts. However, our maintenance officer, John Lusty, is
on the case and is trying to sort the problem out permanently. If you can
offer John any help to rectify this situation or if you want to find out exactly
what is being done then please telelephone him. 01932 563040
26th December 2001 The Boxing Day Race today was won by Staines Boat Club by a distance of 2 3/4 lengths over Burway Rowing Club thus retaining the Edward Clarke trophy which dates from 1863. In 25 years of rowing at SBC, this is the first time Paul Goldswain has raced in this event. See Photo Page
24th December 2001 Staines Boat Club would like to wish all its members, friends and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
21st December 2001 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 and we would like to retain it again this year. The Staines crew are Steve Ballantine, James Stewart, Duncan Speight, Pete Sweeney, Paul Goldswain, Paul Hopkins, John Lusty, Graham Carey and coxwain, Murray Litvak.
17th December 2001 British Airways rowing member, Peter Blake, is offering rowing and skiing holidays at his home in France. He has a self contained flat available for hire. See Holidays page.
16th December 2001 The Plum Pudding Fours was undertaken today but included eights as well as fours! It was followed by the annual Christmas lunch which was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody. Thanks must go to Bob the chef from Foxhills and his girlfriend for for their sterling effort in preparing the excellent food and the men who organised and served it. See Photo Page
16th December 2001 The results for Burway Small Boats Head that took place yesterday will be available here shortly.
15th December 2001 Our Captain, Clare Wood requests that anyone who is willing to become Regatta Secretary and can help with the co-ordination of the forthcoming Heads, contacts her as soon as possible.
9th December 2001 The annual Veterans Christmas
Dinner took place today at the Phoenix in Staines. The traditional meal
of roast swan was eaten whilst our President, Don Moore entertained with
his speech. See Photo Page
9th December 2001 Wallingford Head took place
today with 2 Staines crews finally rowing. See Results
Page
9th December 2001 STRANGE NEWS !!! - Congratulations
to Rob Strange and Janie on the birth of their son, Oliver Michael who was
born last Tuesday, 4th December, at a weight of 8lb 12oz. Mother and
son are said to be doing well.
8th December 2001 Photos just in from Leanne
Johns for the SOBS dinner last Thursday. See Photo
Page
5th December 2001 Added today to the Links
Page is a new web site ( The Rowing Portal ) which is a collaboration
between the Rowing Service and Supersprint Rowing. It has a brand new user
interface and is currently being filled by more and more content. It is certainly
worth a look.
4th December 2001 The start
order for Wallingford Head on 9th December has now been published.
Staines has 4 crews entered. They are - Womens S1 4+, Mens Nov 4+, Womens
S2 4+ and Mens E 4-.
3rd December 2001 
An
email here from Chris Harrison from Putney Rowing Club - Dear Sir or Madam,
As you may know, Putney Town Rowing Club have recently launched their 'Naked
Ambition' 2002 rowing calendar. The calendar is raising money for the Sir
Steve Redgrave Charitable Trust, which aims to raise 5 million pounds in five
years for various children's charities. I am writing to you to request that
you display one of the attached banners on your website, in order to advertise
the calendar. If possible, a link to the PTRC website (http://www.putneytownrowingclub.co.uk)
or the Crewwear website (http://www.crewwear.co.uk)
can be added, which give details of how the calendar may be obtained. May
I thank you in advance for your support. - Chris Harrison Putney Town Rowing
Club
An
email here from Chris Harrison from Putney Rowing Club - Dear Sir or Madam,
As you may know, Putney Town Rowing Club have recently launched their 'Naked
Ambition' 2002 rowing calendar. The calendar is raising money for the Sir
Steve Redgrave Charitable Trust, which aims to raise 5 million pounds in five
years for various children's charities. I am writing to you to request that
you display one of the attached banners on your website, in order to advertise
the calendar. If possible, a link to the PTRC website (http://www.putneytownrowingclub.co.uk)
or the Crewwear website (http://www.crewwear.co.uk)
can be added, which give details of how the calendar may be obtained. May
I thank you in advance for your support. - Chris Harrison Putney Town Rowing
Club1st December 2001 Visiting the club today
was long distance British Airways member Pete Blake and his wife who now reside
in France. Pete has just collected a new custom scull from local boat builder
Carl Douglas. Made in highly polished rosewood with a Kevlar liner, it has
a birds eye maple 'canvas' and can be split into 2 parts for transporting
on his car whilst towing his caravan. Very nice it is too!
30th November 2001 The British Airways Rowing
Section Christmas Dinner took place last evening at the Out and Out restaurant
(formerly the Twynersh) in Chertsey. Photos are available on the Photographs
Page.
29th November 2001 Clare Wood advises that
the next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday December 11th at 8.00pm.
28th November 2001 This weeks Surrey Herald
has a report about our very own Publicity Officer, Leanne Johns who, at the
ripe old age of 21, has been appointed as marketing coordinator of her company,
housebuilder Swan Hill. She said "Studying for marketing qualifications
has given me new ideas and focus for my job. I am grateful to the company
for being supportive".
27th November 2001 Roy Dauncey is pleased
to announce that the annual Staines Boat Club Veterans Dinner will be held
at 2.30 pm on Sunday 9th December 2001 at the Phoenix in Church Street, Staines.
As is traditional, the meal will consist of roast swan, courtesy of Her Majesty
the Queen. All details from Roy whose telephone number is on the Contacts
Us page.
26th November 2001 The British Airways Rowing
Section Christmas Dinner will take place this Thursday, 29th November 2001
at the Out and Out restaurant (formerly the Twynersh) in Chertsey. Times are
7.30pm for 8.00pm.
25th November 2001 For those intending to
compete in the World Masters Regatta in Prague next year, new links have been
added to the Links Page.
21st November 2001 Tim Ackroyd reminds us
that, as well as the bar being open every Tuesday evening, food will also
be available. Last evenings offering was spaghetti bolognese with french bread.
Everyone is invited to support the club.
20th November 2001 Our Captain, Clare Wood
has kindy asked one of her best friends, Anne Summers to visit the clubhouse
on Wednesday 28th November 2001 at 8.00pm to give a talk and Anne has accepted.
Clare has requested the presence of all female members and has specifically
barred all men as apparently Anne is a little shy!
19th November 2001 Steve Tassell has released
the dates for the Christmas Party, Christmas Lunch and Plum Pudding Fours.
See Social Calendar page.
18th November 2001 Adrian Fletcher has reported
that one of the wheel bearings on the British Airways trailer has seized.
He requests that on no account must the trailer be towed prior to confirmation
(from a BA member) that the repair has been undertaken. A wheel could fall
off with dire consequences if this notification is not adhered to. The trailer
can however be man handled around the car park if required.
15th November 2001 We are pleased to announce
the birth of a baby boy to Sue Jones and Richard Knowles, born on Tuesday
13th November at 3.10 am. His weight at birth was 5lb 12oz so it looks as
though the club will have another coxwain! Mother and baby are reported to
be doing well. His name has been disclosed as Joshua Brett.
11th November 2001 The Veterans Head of the River
Fours took place today with the Staines/British Airways Senior B coxless four
of Adrian Fletcher, Adrian Tollett, Simon King and Alan Douglas, starting
25th. They finished in 43rd position overall (provisionally) and 4th out of
the 5 in their division, with a time of 22 mins 26.3 secs. Full results here
10th November 2001 The Head of the River
Fours took place today with the our open coxless four of Tim Ackroyd, Duncan
Speight, Alex Fitzgerald and Gideon Shalom starting 145th. They finished in
109th position overall and 13th out of 16 in their division, with a time of
20 mins 7.1 secs. Full results here
8th November 2001 Duncan Speight reports
in an email today - The SOBS Christmas dinner is on the 4th December starting
at 7.30 at Bar 163 in Chertsey, tickets are £35 each and will cover
food and entertainment. If people are interested please give them both mine
and Tim Akroyds e-mail address
so that I can add them to the list. So far we have approx 50 people who have
expressed an interest so hopefully it should be a good night.
8th November 2001 Steve Tassell our social secretary
reports the following exciting events -
1 - Good News! The SBC bar will be re-opening soon! Look out for posters down the boat club for the opening date. Timings will be every Tuesday evening after training (to coincide with the club evening meal). We also hope to open the bar on Sunday lunchtimes (subject to demand). If you would like to help out with the odd bar shift please contact Steve Tassell, day 0118 9094572/eve 0208 8421209 or tass102@hotmail.com.
2 - Staines Boat Club Fireworks Party, Saturday 17th November - a real whizz-pop of an evening! The bonfire will be lit at 7pm then get ready for the last word on the Fireworks season! The bar will be open from 6pm and hot dogs and mulled wine will be served from 7pm. Entry for adults is £5 each, children go free. If you have anything you wish to burn on the bonfire, please bring this down to the boat club over the next week and leave at the end of the car park close to the river. Any questions please contact Steve Tassell, day 0118 9094572/eve 0208 8421209 or tass102@hotmail.com.
3 - Staines vs. Burway Boxing Day race! - Wednesday 26th December 2001 - Steeped in tradition Staines have historically issued a lesson in the art of rowing to Burway, however, recently the scales have tipped in favour of Burway. This simply won't do! So if you fancy a quick burn to shed that bloated feeling or simply want a stroll along the bank to support your fellow club mates, then please contact Steve Tassell, day 0118 9094572/eve 0208 8421209 or tass102@hotmail.com.
4 - The Social Secretary wants your feedback! This is your club, your membership pays for the running of it so we want you to have a say in how things are run. As Social Secretary I want to build a real community spirit within the boat club, for that to happen it needs your buy-in! If you have a view on any aspect of the boat club please feel free to contact me, Steve Tassell on tass102@hotmail.com or day 0118 9094572/eve 0208 8421209.
7th November 2001 Good news in a message
here from our new Treasurer, John Walton - I am delighted to advise you that
the club will be putting £5000 from its reserves into the building fund
in the coming couple of weeks as soon as the changeover from our last Treasurer,
Tim Capell, has fully taken place.
7th November 2001 The web site for the Veterans
Fours Head is now online. The Staines / British Airways coxless Vet B
Four will be starting at No. 25. There are only three entries in this category.
The race takes place this Sunday 11th November 2001 at noon.
6th November 2001 The time for the committee
meeting this evening has been changed from 8.00 pm to 7.00 pm
2nd November 2001 New committee members are
reminded that their first committee meeting is on Tuesday 6th November at
8.00 pm prompt. Can you also double check your contact details on the Contact
Page of this web site. Details and a photograph are still required for
Steve Tassell.
29th October 2001 Adrian Fletcher has announced
that a British Airways/Staines composite four are entering the Veterans Fours
Head on the 11th November 2001.The starting number of this crew is not yet
known.
24th October 2001 Email from Gus Gait - Graham,
You may like to do this and put it on your web site. Also, info on next year's
FISA Masters is here http://www.racicemasters2002.cz/
and here http://www.ceskeveslovani.cz/masters.html
- Angus.
From: Birgith Sims [mailto:BirgithSims@blueyonder.co.uk] Subject: Masters survey . Hi all, have been sent request from the Norwegian girls via Judith in Copenhagen asking as many as possible to complete the survey to be found on http://svar.agderforskning.no/fisa/fisa.htm So if you have a spare moment please oblige. And if anyone knows how to stop that damn rain please enlighten me. Best wishes Birgith
From: Birgith Sims [mailto:BirgithSims@blueyonder.co.uk] Subject: Masters survey . Hi all, have been sent request from the Norwegian girls via Judith in Copenhagen asking as many as possible to complete the survey to be found on http://svar.agderforskning.no/fisa/fisa.htm So if you have a spare moment please oblige. And if anyone knows how to stop that damn rain please enlighten me. Best wishes Birgith
24th October 2001 A belated email here from
Adrian Fletcher about the recent trip to Copenhagen. - On the 29th September
SAS Rowing Club celebrated their 50th Anniversary, and to mark this event
a dinner was held at their club in Copenhagen. Both Staines and British Airways
clubs were invited to send members to join them on this special day. In all
seven of us attended, Myself, Gurli, Brian Drew, Adrian Tollett, Don Moore,
Ted Dyos and Pete Smith. We arrived on Thursday and Friday to take advantage
of enjoying the city of Copenhagen before the splendid dinner and dance that
took place at their club on Saturday evening. The party went on till the early
hours of the morning and everyone had a good time. Staines club represented
by Pete, Don and Ted presented SAS with a brass Megaphone engraved commemorating
the event. There was plenty to drink and eat, followed by a formal dance for
the brave, then a disco. There were many speeches, and one notable aspect
was the attendance by all the previous club presidents. I would like to thank
Valther, Hanne and Erik for their hospitality and for providing accommodation
at their homes.
22nd October 2001 The draw for the Fours
Head on Saturday 10th November 2001 has been published and is available here.
Our mens coxless four is starting 145th.
21st October 2001 Just in from Murray Litvak
- AGM UPDATE - Following this morning's AGM, the minutes of the meeting will
appear on the web site in the next few days. The new rules will also be available,
before being sent to all members. If any members move home, would they please
supply their new details to Hailey Vrublevskis , the membership secretary.
The AGM took place at 11.00 am today and, as usual, triggered some lively
debate. The minutes will be published on the Members
Only page. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the new 2001/2002
committee on the Contacts Us page.
Your support for them in their voluntary positions would be much appreciated.
16th October 2001 COXES AND COACHES URGENTLY REQUIRED
- A desperate plea from Clare Wood - We need everyone who can help with coxing
and coaching to contact Clare as a matter of urgency as we have a resurgence
of rowing members. Please contact Clare at - clare.wood@swanhill.co.uk
16th October 2001 Just in from Alex FitzGerald
- a few belated photos of the Lord Mayor's Regatta which took place last month.
See photographs page here
14th October 2001 Congratulations to ex Staines
oarswoman Angela Garman who was married yesterday. From now on she will be
known as Angela Spencer.
11th October 2001 Please check the For
Sale page from time to time in case there is something you wish to buy.
If you have anything for sale then be sure to tell us. Also let us know if
you have sold your equipment so we can remove it from the page.
10th October 2001 Winter
training at Magna Carta School starts Monday 15th October 2001 and continues
every Monday and Wednesday until Wednesday 19th December
2001. All club members are welcome whatever your level of fitness. Please
note that no changing facilities or showers have been booked. See the
the Training Page here for map.
8th October 2001 All scullers are reminded
that the Sunday morning sculling ladder is operational and will continue throughout
the winter. Meet at the club at 8.00 am to ensure that you are at the upstream
lock by 8.30 am. Timing facilities will be in place and will also time other
boats if required. Any queries you may have can be answered by Peter Smith
or Alison Bond. Contact details on the Contact
Us page.
5th October 2001 Roy Dauncey has announced
that he is presenting a static exhibition this Sunday (7th October) on behalf
of SBC, at the Runnymede 'Have a go day'. The events take place at Abbeylands
school in Addlestone and many varied sport clubs in the area will be in attendance.
Roy will be taking a four and a set of blades, weather permitting. Anyone
who can visit to give Roy moral support will be most welcome.
3rd October 2001 An email just in from Jo
Wilby - Nikki Harris and I completed the Berlin Marathon on Sunday 30th September
- now thinking about taking rowing up again as its much easier............
3rd October 2001 A report here from Don
Moore who attended the SAS Roklubben 50th anniversary celebrations in Copenhagen
last weekend. - Pete Smith, Ted Dyos, Adrian and myself went over to SAS for
their 50th birthday Bash. Brian Drew, Adrian Fletcher and Gurhlie went over
from BA. They had the reception in the club house and the dinner dance in
the boat house. They had cleared all the boats out including the racking and
decorated it. It was really effective. A good time was had by all.
Pete presented a "Cox Box" ie a megaphone to them as a memento from
us all at SBC. See photographs page here
24th September 2001 A notice now from Hayley
Vrublevskis re the Pubs and Clubs membership- To new rowers. The introductory
membership rate of £20 is available if you wish to continue rowing at
Staines Boat Club after September 2001. This entitles you to the insured use
of equipment and facilities up until March 1st 2002 after which the full membership
rates are applicable. A membership application
form can be downloaded from this site & should be returned with payment
to the boat club.
19th September 2001 A report from the Staines
Amateur Regatta Committee has been submitted by Roger Moulding and can be
viewed from the Members Only page here
19th September 2001 An email request now
from Eve Singfield - Desparately seeking Dreissigacker macon sculls. If you
have any lying around in the boathouse gathering dust, (or if any of your
club members have sets) that you may be willing to sell please contact Eve
Singfield Bedford High School BC e.singfield@ntlworld.com
18th September 2001 Crew report just in for
the Boston Marathon last Sunday. See Results Page here
17th September 2001 The 31 mile Boston Marathon
took place yesterday with one Staines crew entered. See our Results Page here
or the official results overall
and by
event.
12th September 2001 A note here from Treasurer
Tim Capell - Winter training at Magna Carta School starts Monday
15th October 2001 and continues every Monday and Wednesday until Wednesday
19th December 2001. All club members are welcome whatever your level of fitness.
Please note that no changing facilities or showers have been booked.
See the the Training Page here for map.
11th September 2001 News of veteran member and
clubhouse maintenance officer, John Lusty, who celebrates his 50th birthday
today. Happy birthday John!
10th September 2001 Worcester Regatta took
place yesterday with 2 fine wins for Staines crews. See results page
here and photographs page here.
6th September 2001 An email just in from
Carl Boon of Weybridge RC - Just a quick note to say that Weybridge
RC are again running a minibus & trailer with driver to Boston marathon
next week (Sun 16 Sep). If anyone would like to join the party, please let
me know. There are both bus seats and boat racks available. First come, first
served. Please pass the word. best regards Carl. *** 01932 883014 (home) 07831
747230 (mobile)
5th September 2001 You can download the draw
for Worcester Regatta by clicking the following links. Saturday here
Sunday here
2nd September 2001 The results and photographs
of the Pubs and Clubs Regatta are now online and can be found here
All competitors are reminded that they are very welcome to continue rowing
and to come to the club on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.00 am.
1st September 2001 Don't forget the party
this evening to mark the annual Pubs and Clubs Regatta tomorrow (Sunday).
Anyone who would like to support the regatta by helping, then please speak
to Hayley or Clare or just turn up on Sunday morning. See Social Calendar
page here
29th August 2001 Worcester Regatta is due
to take place on the 8th September. Full entries are not yet known but confirmed
are the veteran squad in the Vet B and Vet C Fours and the Goldwain family
in various sculling events.
27th August 2001 Ross on Wye Veteran and
Junior Regatta took place yesterday with another Staines win. See results
page here and photographs page here.
23rd August 2001 Ross on Wye sees their Veteran
and Junior Regatta this weekend (Sunday). The veteran squad are competing
in the Vet B and Vet C events and Tom, Carol and Sarah Goldswain are all competing
in their respective sculling events. If anyone can make it to support the
crews, it will be appreciated.
17th August 2001 An email message here from
Hannah Birch & Steve Fraser - An oar signed by the Sydney Olympic gold
winning crew of Sir Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell, Tim
Foster and their coach Jürgen Grobler is to be auctioned in aid of Macmillan
Cancer Relief. The full size Concept oar, which is 3 metres long, was donated
by Oarsport,. and the signatures were collected by Steve Fraser and Hannah
Birch, both rowers, at Henley Royal Regatta this July. Please visit the web
site here
13th August 2001 BLAZERS - Do you fancy wearing
a brand new blazer as you stride out at Henley next year? There is a thought
from a couple of members that they would like a Staines blazer for next year.
It would make sense to get as many people as possible who want one at this
point so that we can get the best possible deal. Please advise Murray
Litvak if you are interested as soon as possible.
12th August 2001 A party night has been declared
at the Club on the 1st September 2001 on the eve of the Pubs and Clubs Regatta.
See Social Calendar page here
12th August 2001 From Riverside Drive, a
cat has been lost. Jasper is a long haired black/white timid tabby with a
bushy tail. He was lost on the 28th July. If anyone finds such an animal would
they please call Beryl and Dave Dibden on 01784 466872.
11th August 2001 Maidenhead Regatta took
place today with a win for Sarah Goldswain and also the womens Royal
Holloway crew. See results page here
8th August 2001 IMPORTANT - All members are
asked to keep their eyes open in and around the Club after suspicious characters
have been seen and damage caused to property. One witness was approached by
two 'itinerant' youths and asked "do you sell fishing tackle here".
This was yesterday evening at 7.30 pm. Another witness saw youths running
away. There was some damage caused later the same evening. Would all members
please check all personnel they do not recognise and ensure they have a valid
reason for being at the Club. The Captain, Peter Smith, asks that anyone arriving
at the club and seeing an unknown vehicle leave, take the registration number,
just in case.
8th August 2001 The draw for Maidenhead
Regatta is available from the Regatta web site here
5th August 2001 Henley T&V Regatta took
place yesterday. See results page here
4th August 2001 Final results for Staines
Regatta that took place last Saturday are now available here
3rd August 2001 PRESENTATION TIME - SAS -
BA - STAINES At the regatta party last Saturday, SAS
Roklubben pulled a rabbit out of the hat by making some presentations. The
first was by Johnny Bugel, assisted by Susanna, to Brian Drew of the BA Rowing
Section to mark the 25th Anniversary of the "twinning" of the two
clubs. The second was by Walter to Peter Smith, Captain of Staines Boat Club,
to mark the 150th anniversary of rowing at Staines. Both were complete surprises
and warmly received by members of both the clubs. The bronze blades were etched
with suitable descriptions as shown in the photographs. A little birdy has
told us that it's the SAS 50th Birthday in September- so lets try to think
up something novel for them. Replies to tftrb@otterproperty.co.uk
2nd August 2001 Due to the large quantities
of rain today, the mens changing room has developed another leak. A small
section of ceiling tile has had to be removed to establish exactly where it
is coming from. Peter Smith is undertaking the job of overseeing the repair.
