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Archive 20/01/01-31/07/01
31st July 2001 CODE RED VIRUS - Although
the servers on which the Staines Boat Club web site resides have taken every
precaution to ensure that this virus will not affect them, it is quite likely
that many companies may not have been so careful. The likely consequence of
this is that the Internet generally will slow down considerably. Therefore
if you have difficuilty in viewing the Staines web site, or any part of it
since it is held on more than one server, in the near future, it will be the
clog up in the system that is at fault and nothing to do with the site. Let
us hope it is not too prolonged.
31st July 2001 A message here directly from
our friends at SAS Roklubben - .... "The Danes wish to thank all the
members from Staines BC and BA rowing section for a brilliant weekend in Staines.
We are sorry we lost both our invitation races, but ..... we will be back
! And next year we might have trained a little more - three times instead
of two times ! Thanks very much to Murray and Gurli for coxing us, we hope
you will be coxing us again next year. Don't forget to look at our website,
there might be something in English now and then" ! Johnny Bügel,
President
30th July 2001 A message from Hayley Vrublevskis
- CAN YOU HELP.......Pubs & Clubs Regatta 2001 is on September 2nd 2001.
Can you take on a crew to coach/cox for a minimum 5 hrs before the regatta
or even just come to the club on the day as we also need help with catering,
bar and landing stage etc. Please let Clare
Wood or me Hayley Vrublevskis
know as soon as possible.
29th July 2001 Latest news for future events is
that the mens novice four are entering Henley Town and Visitors Regatta next
week and the womens novice four are combining with the Weybridge Ladies novice
four and entering Maidenhead Regatta as a composite eight.
28th July 2001 STAINES REGATTA - Friends
from the past reunited today and enjoyed a great days racing during one of
the hottest days of the year. While there were wins for Staines crews the
Victor Ludorum went to Maidenhead. See results page here
and photographs page here.
26th July 2001 A message now from our President,
Don Moore, who has just returned home after heart surgery:
"The surgeons found a couple of narrow spots in the arteries which hopefully they have rectified, but I will not know how effective the cardio angioplasty has been for a couple of weeks as I have to rest until the stent has healed over. I am cautiously optimistic that I will be back exercising gently before the end of the month. Good luck for Staines Regatta. I hope to pop down for a couple of hours around lunch time."
"The surgeons found a couple of narrow spots in the arteries which hopefully they have rectified, but I will not know how effective the cardio angioplasty has been for a couple of weeks as I have to rest until the stent has healed over. I am cautiously optimistic that I will be back exercising gently before the end of the month. Good luck for Staines Regatta. I hope to pop down for a couple of hours around lunch time."
22nd July 2001 The draw for Staines Regatta
is now available and can be found here
22nd July 2001 Graham Standbrook and John Lusty
have fitted the missing ceiling tiles to the mens changing room this afternoon.
22nd July 2001 Molesey Regatta took place
yesterday. See results page here and
photographs page here.
20th July 2001 A new link has been added
for Roklubben SAS on the links page
19th July 2001 The Clubhouse Officer, John
Lusty, reports that the roof has been chemically treated and this accounts
for the strange smell in the changing rooms. He advises that the ceiling tiles
will be replaced in time for Staines Regatta at the end of next week.
18th July 2001 The draw for Molesey Regatta
has now been released and is available here
16th July 2001 Exciting racing yesterday at Bedford
Quarts Regatta with a win for Robin Dunlop. See results page here
14th July 2001 Staines crews lose in both
Henley Veterans and Kingston regattas. See results page here
13th July 2001 Robin Dunlop has advised us
that he is leaving the Country and that this weekends regattas will be his
last competing for Staines. He is racing with Duncan Speight at Kingston tomorrow
and sculling at Bedford Quarts Regatta on Sunday. Robin is emigrating to Seattle
and we wish him good luck for his future.
11th July 2001 The draw for Bedford Quarts
Regatta has now been released and is available here
11th July 2001 THE VIKINGS ARE COMING (AGAIN)!!!
Adrian Fletcher has advised the SAS Rokkluben of Copenhagen will again be
entering our waters to compete at the Staines Regatta. Please give them a
warm welcome at the club and on the water. - Can they win again this year?
11th July 2001 NEW ITEM ITS' ON from the
pen of Murray Litvak. - The Annual regatta party WILL take place on the Saturday
as normal. Beer and burgers available - license till Midnight, then everyone
turns in to a pumpkin.
11th July 2001 The entry details for Staines
Regatta are now available on the Staines
Regatta page. We hope to be able to publish the draw and
results on that page and we request the cooperation of the Regatta Committee
in providing the appropriate link to the web page on which it will reside
as soon as possible.
8th July 2001 Lots of photographs now published
from Henley Royal Regatta, mainly taken in and around Remenham Club. Photographs
page here
6th July 2001 The 150th Anniversary dinner
at Remenham Club took place last evening. Many faces that represent the past
and present of the Club were there. Everyone agreed that it was a most enjoyable
evening. Bryan Griffin called upon the rest of the seven Founding Clubs of
Remenham Club to replicate the get together in their own clubs. Our thanks
to Bryan for his organisation. Photographs have been published on this web
site and are available from the photographs page. Click here
5th July 2001 Full results of Henley Royal
Regatta are available from their official web site here
1st July 2001 Exciting racing today at Egham Regatta
with a win for Tom Goldswain. See results page here
30th June 2001 Vet C four win at Reading Town Regatta.
See results page here and photograph
page here.
29th June 2001 The draw for Henley Veterans Regatta
has been released and is available here
28th June 2001 A new page has been added
and a link to to it from the Masters page covering the Veteran Classes and
Handicap System. To view it click here
27th June 2001 The novice mens coxed four
will be racing at Egham Regatta on Sunday 1st July 2001. The Veteran C four
will be racing a Reading crew in this Saturday's Reading Town Regatta (30th
June 2001). The race time is 3.04 pm.
26th June 2001 Unfortunately Duncan Speight will
not be able to compete in the qualifying race for the Silver Goblets at Henley
Royal. The pair have now withdrawn from the event. Duncan says that pressure
of work has forced him to concede. Apparently he has a meeting with his company's
Finance Director on a boat in the middle of the English Channel discussing
e-procurement. He is unable to rearrange this meeting.
26th June 2001 For those of you wishing to view
the qualifying for the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal in which Duncan Speight
and Robin Dunlop are competing, here are the details. Friday 29th June 2001,
5.40 pm. There are 11 crews required to qualify for this event with the first
five gaining entry. We wish them good luck.
25th June 2001 Forthcoming regattas - Sarah
Goldswain entering Womens Henley. Duncan Speight and Robin Dunlop entering
Henley Royal. The Vet C four entering Reading Town (30th June) and Henley
Vets (14th July). Our best wishes to all of them.
24th June 2001 Club members are warned not
to leave valuables in or around the Clubhouse or grounds. This follows the
theft of property belonging to two of the younger members of the club. Please
keep your eyes open for anyone who looks suspicious and report any
sightings immediately to a member of the committee or to the Police.
22nd June 2001 New face added to Goo Game
page - click here
22nd June 2001 Automatic site translation
link added to bottom of home page using Alta Vista Babelfish. Perhaps the
linguists among you might like to try this out and advise me if there are
any howlers in the translation process. The site will respond somewhat slower
using this service and some of the animations may not work correctly but good
fun anyway. Have a go! Click here
to translate this page.
14th June 2001 A message from the Captain, Peter
Smith, re the Staines Regatta Party on the 28th July. ---- This event may
have to be cancelled unless volunteers come forward quickly to organise the
whole evening. This includes buying the beer and spirits, booking a disco
and arranging bar staff etc. Please telephone Peter to offer your services
as soon as possible using the following numbers. --- day
020 8745 0812 --- mobile
07961 804438
13th June 2001 The mallard duck has returned to
the hanging basket on the Boat Club wall for for its second sitting. The number
of eggs this time is unknown nor is the whereabouts or health of the first
brood. The swans that nested on the Clubs lawn however, are in good health
and have retained the seven cygnets from the batch of eight eggs, one failing
to hatch. See the photographs page
for swan and duck photographs.
10th June 2001 Weybridge Ladies Regatta -
No Staines victories but good competition - please look on the Results
Page
9th June 2001 Walton Regatta - Staines duo
win again - please look on the Results
Page
6th June 2001 PUBS AND CLUBS EVENT "Its
bigger and better this year" This year like last it'll be run by Hayley
Vrublevskis and Clare
Wood. Please contact either of them for further details and dates.
6th June 2001 ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR!!
from the pen of Murray Litvak. The legendary
Staines Regatta Party is ready to go …. - The bar extension has been
applied for.- The floor has been hoovered.- The Barbie has been tested. Only
one slight problem….We need people to offer their services to run the
bar between 7pm and midnight on 28th July 2001.
QUALIFICATIONS- be an SBC member- ability to count (the till still doesn't work).- sense of humour and the ability to tell jokes ( when the beer runs out). But no seriously- we need people who are prepared to put in an hour or so. Email - party@otterproperty.co.uk or phone 01784 449393 and I will sort out a schedule. PS Don't think because of this I am organising the whole evening - I have nothing to do with the music or bar b q!!!
QUALIFICATIONS- be an SBC member- ability to count (the till still doesn't work).- sense of humour and the ability to tell jokes ( when the beer runs out). But no seriously- we need people who are prepared to put in an hour or so. Email - party@otterproperty.co.uk or phone 01784 449393 and I will sort out a schedule. PS Don't think because of this I am organising the whole evening - I have nothing to do with the music or bar b q!!!
4th June 2001 Draw for Walton Regatta on
9th June released here.
1st June 2001 Four new photographs of the past just
in from Phil Wigley including Ted Dyos with hair. Click here
27th May 2001 Club swans hatch. Seven cygnets
wait for last egg to hatch. See photograph on swan page here
21st May 2001 Worcester Regatta Committee have announced
the cancellation of their 2001 event, due to be held on 26th May. Even after
moving crews to make viable events, they had only 61 races, about 3 hours
of racing.
20th May 2001 Reports from the 150th Anniversary
Masked Ball last evening say that that the event was successful and everyone
had a good time. This could be seen from the Boat Club car park this morning
which was full of cars with no-one out on the water. Late outings for the
crews today then!
19th May 2001 Coate Water Regatta - Staines
win - please look on the Results Page
14th May 2001 The draw for Coate Water Regatta has
been released and is available here
9th May 2001 Evesham Regatta - Full results
released on the Results Page
29th April 2001 The novice men competed at Hammersmith
Regatta yesterday but unfortunately lost to Thames in the first round. The
clubs next regatta will be at Evesham next weekend, 5th - 6th May
29th April 2001 Peter Smith advises that a minibus
is being provided by Don Moore to transport people from SBC to Dorney for
the 150th Anniversary Masked Ball on the 19th May. It will leave the Club
at 6.30 pm for the trip there and will leave Dorney at 11.45 for the trip
home. Anyone requiring a seat must give their name to Peter Smith ASAP.
28th April 2001 Sara Sweeney reports that there
are only about 20 tickets left for the 150th Anniversary Masked Ball. Please
contact her ASAP if you wish to attend. Details on the Social
Calendar page
28th April 2001 Several members attended the Remenham
dinner last evening and all reports show an enjoyable evening for everyone.
Guest Speaker, Sir Stephen Redgrave, apparently made the same speech as
as the Twickenham dinner previously but it still went down well with the
diners.
27th April 2001 New photographs of the Clubs
nesting swans and ducks added to the photographs
page
27th April 2001 4.00pm The Captain, Peter
Smith, advises that the red boards are up on the Staines stretch of the Thames
and as more water is expected from upstream tonight and tomorrow morning,
they are likely to stay red for the whole weekend. Rowing will again take
place on the Tideway with most crews training there. Anyone intending to row
must ensure Peter is aware so that boats are available. The novice men however
are competing at Hammersmith Regatta and we all wish them good luck in their
endeavours.
24th April 2001 The mallard duck, upstaging
the swan, has returned to nest in the hanging basket halfway up the wall,
to the left of the clubhouse side doors. There are eggs but the number is
unknown. Photographs will follow in due course.
21st April 2001 Photograph of nesting boat club
swan added. Click here.
19th April 2001 7.30 pm There are now six eggs in
the swans nest on the Boat Club lawn.
16th April 2001 From Nikki Harris, Membership
Secretary.
There are still alot of people who have not paid their subs this year. Please be honest to yourself and the club and pay your membership. You would not expect to be allowed in a gym without paying your subs why should you expect to row! Please also note you cannot enter any regatta before paying your subs and should not have rowed in the HORR without paying your subs - please pay your subs now! Fee details on the membership page.
There are still alot of people who have not paid their subs this year. Please be honest to yourself and the club and pay your membership. You would not expect to be allowed in a gym without paying your subs why should you expect to row! Please also note you cannot enter any regatta before paying your subs and should not have rowed in the HORR without paying your subs - please pay your subs now! Fee details on the membership page.
15th April 2001 10.15am There are now three
eggs in the swans nest on the Boat Club Lawn.
13th April 2001 We are pleased to report
that the pair of swans that nested in the club grounds last year have returned
again this season. Currently, egg laying is in progress but if any member
gets the chance to count the number of eggs once complete, would they please
let us know. Last years clutch of six all hatched and were raised successfully.
12th April 2001 The captain, Peter Smith,
advises that he is coordinating the organisation for Evesham Regatta. Please
tell Peter as soon as possible if you are intending to row at this event so
he can ensure enough trailer space etc.
12th April 2001 The key for the inner door
of the Club has now been returned by an embarrassed committee member and now
resides permanently in its usual place.
12th April 2001 During the week beginning
4th June, Hyde Park Rowing Club (who are based in Oxford) are engaging in
a sponsored row from Oxford to Teddington. During this mammoth trip they will
stop over for one night at Staines Boat Club. If any club members encounter
them, please extend the welcome that the Club has offered over the years.
We will continue to be known as the friendliest club on the Thames.
6th April 2001 Details of the 150th Anniversary
Masked Ball are now available click
here
6th April 2001 Goo game added to website.
Deface your favourite person. click Here
6th April 2001 Bryan Griffin announces he
is arranging a Henley Royal Regatta reunion dinner which promises to be a
historic event for the club on Thursday 5th July 2001. Many old Club members
will be present. For details please click
here
5th April 2001 Sadly, the key to the inner
door of the Clubhouse has not been returned by the person who removed it in
the middle of last week. Yet again a member who wanted to train has been denied
access to the ergos. Whoever has got the key will be held directly responsible
to me for every race I lose this coming season!
3rd April 2001 From the pen of Tim Capell
- Re the Henley royal Regatta web site-- No plans to cancel the regatta
at the moment because of the Foot and Mouth outbreak.
1st April 2001 Adrian Fletcher advises that
on Friday March 30th, the key for the inner door of the Boat Club was missing
from its usual location. If anyone has recently been to the Club and accidently
put it in their pocket, could they please return it as soon as possible. If
you are locking up the Club please double check that you have put the key
back. Adrian says it is very frustrating to make the journey there only to
find you can't gain access to the ergos etc.
31th March 2001 The rowing lake at Eton
was fully booked today and crews were being turned away from this mornings
session. The afternoon session still had some places available. If any crew
wishes to row at Eton, please ensure that your telephone booking is confirmed
early enough to prevent a wasted journey.
29th March 2001 From the pen of Tim Capell -- Thursday
Morning River Level report. Recent overnight rainfall has increased river
levels. The landing stage at the hotel opposite SBC now 1 foot under water.
The river has lost its flow speed but is only 6 feet from the car park edge.
OUTLOOK-- I would not row on it unless river level drops significantly by
Friday night.
24th March 2001 Found in the trailer at the rowing
lake at Dorney Reach, one black leather jacket. This has been retrieved and
is being dried out by Paul Goldswain. If anyone knows the owner please contact
Paul by emailing:--- paul.x.goldswain@british-airways.com
22nd March 2001 Chairman Don Moore's address
for spring 2001 released click here
19th March 2001 For Sale page added to site click
here
18th March 2001 Vesta International Veterans
Head of the river results here.
17th March 2001 Main Head of the river results
here.
16th March 2001 Unfortunately Jo Wilby, due
to prolonged virus, has regrettably withdrawn from the London Marathon. Nikki
Harris however will continue to run.
9th March 2001 Bad news! Due to the rain earlier
this week the red boards are again out at Staines and rowing on the Thames
has once again been cancelled for the weekend 10-11th
5th March 2001 Womens Head of the river results
here.
3rd March 2001 Great news! The yellow boards have
been hung out by the Penton Hook lock-keeper signalling the resumption of
normal water levels in the Thames. Anyone wishing to row in these interim
conditions must seek the approval of the Captain, Peter Smith, prior to their
outing.
28th February 2001
Your Staines Boat Club membership subscriptions are due today. Please make
your cheques payable to Staines Boat Club and mark for the attention of the
Membership Secretary.
28th February 2001 Club Members Nikki Harris
and Jo Wilby are running the London Marathon in aid of the National Autistic
Society. Anyone wishing to sponsor their cause please pledge donations to
nharris9@csc.com
23rd February 2001 Peter Smith has decreed
that rowing will not take place on the Staines stretch this weekend (24-25th).
The river conditions will be reviewed during next week for a decision about
next weekend.
22nd February 2001 Rowing will be split this weekend
(24-25th) between the Tideway (boating from Putney Town BC) and Dorney Reach.
Any decisions whether to row on the Staines stretch will be made by the Captain.
Contact Peter Smith or Bob Slade for details
STOP PRESS "Tales from the River Bank" is launched. Writers are unknown, but the weasels are suspected, says Ratty!
STOP PRESS "Tales from the River Bank" is launched. Writers are unknown, but the weasels are suspected, says Ratty!
31st January
2001 Rowing this weekend will again be at Dorney Reach, Eton due
to the high water levels. Please book your place with Bob Slade
26th January 2001
The Thames has again risen and the Captain has made the
decision that rowing this weekend will be on the rowing lake at Dorney Reach,
Eton. The trailer will arrive at approx 8.30 am on Saturday 27/01/01. Be sure
to book your place with Bob Slade prior to turning up.
Results of the Oarsmen's cross country run
on 20th January 2001 CLICK HERE
Due to the recent dry weather,
the Thames water level has reduced and become rowable.
From this weekend (20th-21st January 2001) rowing will again take place on
our home stretch.
The relaunch of Staines Boat Club web site has taken place and as you can see, has some way to go. Any help towards its content and any constructive ideas are most welcome. Please send any content as an attachment to me graham@strokeman.com
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