Sunday 25th April
A Victory for Calstock RC
The Debbie Rendle Memorial Race was held at Truro to Restronguet today. This race is organised by the CRA and honours the memory of Debbie Rendle who was an excellent rower for Moushole Rowing Club.
We entered one boat with crew, Nick Bradley, Sam North, Ali Trotter and Leighanne Alford and Ben Bradley one of our youngest members as the cox. Our crew came in first place beating some fierce competition. Congratulations to you all and a fabulous start to what promises to be an exciting season.
The Debbie Rendle Memorial Race was held at Truro to Restronguet today. This race is organised by the CRA and honours the memory of Debbie Rendle who was an excellent rower for Moushole Rowing Club.
We entered one boat with crew, Nick Bradley, Sam North, Ali Trotter and Leighanne Alford and Ben Bradley one of our youngest members as the cox. Our crew came in first place beating some fierce competition. Congratulations to you all and a fabulous start to what promises to be an exciting season.
11th March 2010
Calstock Rowing Club is looking forward with great excitement to the 2010 season.
Following an extremely successful season in 2009 a lot has happened over the winter months in terms of the growth in the club, both in members and the number of boats that we now own. Last season our crews acheived podium positions in the Cornish Championships with 1st won by our U14 crew, a 2nd in the U16 Cornish Randan, 3rd in U18s girls, the Ladies came 3rd. We also were awarded once again, the prize for the "Most Sporting Club" by our fellow CRA clubs. A fitting tribute for a community club run by volunteers and a recognition of the hard work and camraderie displayed by our members. The gig crews also performed extremely well in the CPGA tribute events and started the season by improving their positions in the World Championships at the Isles of Scilly.
Sponsorship - In 2009 we were also successful in securing two major sponsorships and a grant from Sport England. Ginsters funded the cost of a GRP gig. This is a training gig made of fibreglass. This has been fantastic for winter training as we have to bring Zeus out of the water every winter for a rest and refurbishment. Having replaced 34 ribs last year and spent £5000 on her we want to make sure we look after her as she is a fantastic boat and will serve us well for many years to come. This winter, the club has repainted her, both inside and out and she looks beautiful. Our other sponsorship is from Roddas who have part funded the cost of a new wooden gig. Roddas have also given us an interest free loan. "The Cream of Cornwall" as she will be known has been built and is now waiting to be painted. She will be shipped out to the Isles of Scilly in early April ready for the World Championships in May.
Zeus -During the summer, Zeus is kept in Calstock boatyard but due to lack of space in the winter it has always been a challenge to find a place for storage and maintenance until the spring when the boatyard has space for her. However, this year, since her new coat of paint she has been back in the water earlier than ever, for training along with the GRP gig. This has enabled several crews per session to train and we have had as many as 40 rowers out on the water every saturday morning. Training at Saltash over the winter means we can row for several hours giving all our crews an opportunity to train without the fear of losing water or light. Another advantage of having 2 gigs to train in has been our ability to share our plastic gig with our neighbouring gig club, Tamar and Tavy who usually train from Weir Quay. They currently do not have a gig in the water yet as they have been refurbishing their 2 gigs. This has been a very positive experience as they are willing to let us use their oars when ours go with Zeus to Scilly in April
Calstock Boatyard - Calstock Rowing Club would like to welcome Rob and Liz the new owners of Calstock Boatyard to our village. In the past, the boatyard have been very kind to the club as we have always kept Zeus there during the summer months, Rob and Liz have kindly agreed to allow us to continue to keep one gig here at the boatyard . However, as we will have 3 gigs we have been actively looking for other places to store them. Cotehele Estate have agreed that we can store one gig there and we are still deciding where to store the third boat.
Membership - Our adult membership looks very healthy as we approach the new season. We have 3 ladies crews for the Scillies championship and 2 ladies vets crews. We also have 2 mens vets crew and 2 mens crews, a total of 9 crews in all. We are delighted that we have attracted some younger men and women into our club building strong fit crews throughout this season and for the future. We have a diverse range of adult members from the village and the parish and we positively welcome new members. Anyone wishing to join or to have a go are welcome and can find information on our website about how to join in with any of our sessions.
The junior members start training in the first week of April when the clocks go forward and we look forward to another great season ahead.
Flashboats -Following our successes last year our aim is to continue to develop the junior squad both in flashboat and gig regattas and we plan to obtain new boats and kit for our flashboat rowers. One of our our main objectives in 2010 is to concentrate our energy into raising funds for the flashboats and skiffs. We will also be offeringolder junior rowers the opportunity to train in our training gig and the wooden gigs will be rowed by the older juniors. Hopefully we will be coaching gig rowers and adult flasboat rowers of the future.
British Rowing -Another new initiative is a project that is being supported by the British Rowing Association. Calstock Rowing Club has been priveleged to have been chosen by the BRA to work with Duchy College and Callington School. This has offered us the chance to obtain professional training for some of our rowers to provide good quality coaching to our members and the wider community.Students will be given the opportunity to learn rowing skills with our club. The aim is to attract more young people onto the water and into rowing at the same time as giving our members the opportunity to receive excellent coaching and recognised qualifications.
Training Nights - Our junior and adult training nights will commence on Tuesday the 30th March 2010. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday on the slipway at 6pm hours. Children aged 11 in Year 6 upwards are very welcome to come and have a go at rowing. All sessions are well supervised and children will receive coaching Fun is the most important aspect of this club. Rowing success will naturally follow fun and enjoyment. Without the element of fun any results mean very little. All are welcome at whatever level or ability.
Calstock Rowing Club is looking forward with great excitement to the 2010 season.
Following an extremely successful season in 2009 a lot has happened over the winter months in terms of the growth in the club, both in members and the number of boats that we now own. Last season our crews acheived podium positions in the Cornish Championships with 1st won by our U14 crew, a 2nd in the U16 Cornish Randan, 3rd in U18s girls, the Ladies came 3rd. We also were awarded once again, the prize for the "Most Sporting Club" by our fellow CRA clubs. A fitting tribute for a community club run by volunteers and a recognition of the hard work and camraderie displayed by our members. The gig crews also performed extremely well in the CPGA tribute events and started the season by improving their positions in the World Championships at the Isles of Scilly.
Sponsorship - In 2009 we were also successful in securing two major sponsorships and a grant from Sport England. Ginsters funded the cost of a GRP gig. This is a training gig made of fibreglass. This has been fantastic for winter training as we have to bring Zeus out of the water every winter for a rest and refurbishment. Having replaced 34 ribs last year and spent £5000 on her we want to make sure we look after her as she is a fantastic boat and will serve us well for many years to come. This winter, the club has repainted her, both inside and out and she looks beautiful. Our other sponsorship is from Roddas who have part funded the cost of a new wooden gig. Roddas have also given us an interest free loan. "The Cream of Cornwall" as she will be known has been built and is now waiting to be painted. She will be shipped out to the Isles of Scilly in early April ready for the World Championships in May.
Zeus -During the summer, Zeus is kept in Calstock boatyard but due to lack of space in the winter it has always been a challenge to find a place for storage and maintenance until the spring when the boatyard has space for her. However, this year, since her new coat of paint she has been back in the water earlier than ever, for training along with the GRP gig. This has enabled several crews per session to train and we have had as many as 40 rowers out on the water every saturday morning. Training at Saltash over the winter means we can row for several hours giving all our crews an opportunity to train without the fear of losing water or light. Another advantage of having 2 gigs to train in has been our ability to share our plastic gig with our neighbouring gig club, Tamar and Tavy who usually train from Weir Quay. They currently do not have a gig in the water yet as they have been refurbishing their 2 gigs. This has been a very positive experience as they are willing to let us use their oars when ours go with Zeus to Scilly in April
Calstock Boatyard - Calstock Rowing Club would like to welcome Rob and Liz the new owners of Calstock Boatyard to our village. In the past, the boatyard have been very kind to the club as we have always kept Zeus there during the summer months, Rob and Liz have kindly agreed to allow us to continue to keep one gig here at the boatyard . However, as we will have 3 gigs we have been actively looking for other places to store them. Cotehele Estate have agreed that we can store one gig there and we are still deciding where to store the third boat.
Membership - Our adult membership looks very healthy as we approach the new season. We have 3 ladies crews for the Scillies championship and 2 ladies vets crews. We also have 2 mens vets crew and 2 mens crews, a total of 9 crews in all. We are delighted that we have attracted some younger men and women into our club building strong fit crews throughout this season and for the future. We have a diverse range of adult members from the village and the parish and we positively welcome new members. Anyone wishing to join or to have a go are welcome and can find information on our website about how to join in with any of our sessions.
The junior members start training in the first week of April when the clocks go forward and we look forward to another great season ahead.
Flashboats -Following our successes last year our aim is to continue to develop the junior squad both in flashboat and gig regattas and we plan to obtain new boats and kit for our flashboat rowers. One of our our main objectives in 2010 is to concentrate our energy into raising funds for the flashboats and skiffs. We will also be offeringolder junior rowers the opportunity to train in our training gig and the wooden gigs will be rowed by the older juniors. Hopefully we will be coaching gig rowers and adult flasboat rowers of the future.
British Rowing -Another new initiative is a project that is being supported by the British Rowing Association. Calstock Rowing Club has been priveleged to have been chosen by the BRA to work with Duchy College and Callington School. This has offered us the chance to obtain professional training for some of our rowers to provide good quality coaching to our members and the wider community.Students will be given the opportunity to learn rowing skills with our club. The aim is to attract more young people onto the water and into rowing at the same time as giving our members the opportunity to receive excellent coaching and recognised qualifications.
Training Nights - Our junior and adult training nights will commence on Tuesday the 30th March 2010. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday on the slipway at 6pm hours. Children aged 11 in Year 6 upwards are very welcome to come and have a go at rowing. All sessions are well supervised and children will receive coaching Fun is the most important aspect of this club. Rowing success will naturally follow fun and enjoyment. Without the element of fun any results mean very little. All are welcome at whatever level or ability.
22nd February
British Rowing, in conjunction with the CPGA and CRA,have developed a workshop outlining the key aspects of fixed seat rowing technique. The workshop covers the key concepts of effective technique, including correct posture and grip, and the correct sequence for catch, drive, finish and recovery/return.A series dates have been organised to provide opportunities for coaches, coxes and rowers from clubs across the region to attend the workshop. Each session will be delivered by coaches from the leading clubs within the CPGA and/or by British Rowing staff.
The next session will be on 17th March at Caradon Sailing Club, Saltash. Please use the contact form if you wish to attend this course.
10th January 2010
Happy New Year to all our members.
At the AGM that was held in December 2009 the following positions that were appointed.
Chairman - Steve Gentry
Secretary - Fiona MacInnes
Treasurer - Jerry Jones
Club Captain - Joy Treliving
Gig Captain - Jeremy Lawrence
Flash Captain - Leigh Anne Alford
Welfare Officer - Sophie North
Grants Officer - Jenny Coleman
Fundraiser - Theresa Middleton.
Thank you to all those who attended and we all look forward to a great year ahead.
We have our new training gig that is ready for crews to train in ernest, the Zeus is all repaired and ready to row thanks to the hard work and dedication of the mens vets squad. A huge Thank you guys on behalf of all the club members. The Cream of Cornwall progress is constantly updated on this website and is due to be finished early spring, possibly in time for the first race which is the 3 Rivers at Saltash in March - (fingers crossed).
I would like to take this opportunity to report the current status of all the boats and the intended training regime for the 2010 season.
Zeus
She is currently being stored in Peter's shed at Trecoombe. She has been painted and is looking splendid and ready to be put back into the water. However, the old gig cover has succombed to the elements and we have placed an order for a new one, so when we have received it Zeus can be put back into action immediately. Please bear in mind that the date for boats to be shipped to IOS has been brought forward which will mean that Zeus will have to go when requested.
Training Gig
Our new plastic training gig sponsored by Ginsters has already facilitated training (see pictures below) and is a tremendous asset to the club. We have been able to row from Saltash on saturdays and we have been able to regularly put out four or more crews. The Ginster gig is currently being stored at Ginsters factory so that it can be trailered to Saltash where training can take place at all states of the tide. This has proved very successful as crews are enjoying having a regular slot and can train for a solid hour (or more if required) at a time. If however there are crews that prefer to row on sundays, this can be arranged.
Cream Of Cornwall
As previously mentioned, our new gig, Cream Of Cornwall sponsored by Roddas, is nearing completion. Brian Nobbs has been very happy for us to visit and many club members have witnessed the building progression which has been very exciting to follow,
A new trailer has been ordered and will be collected at the beginning of February from Tyrone Snell trailers. At this time of writing it is very likely the the Cream of Cornwall will be one of the first gigs to be shipped to the IOS, shipping commences on 22nd Feb.
Cream of Cornwall will be furnished with a full set of new oars, lifejackets, safety bag and contents.
Ladies will be delighted to know that Suttons have been commissioned to provide a set of Ladies macons which we hope will be ready for the World championships which will also be suitable for the juniors to use.
Training Prior to World Championshps
We have been training at Saltash for a number of weeks now with the new training boat. Saltash is favoured over launching at Calstock because we have had no room at the Calstock boatyard to store the gig up till present. Further to this, with no constraints with the tide we have been able to have the gig on the water for 5 hours or more! This has been such a bonus as we have never been able to train in a gig in the winter in previous years and this has allowed us to get new people on the water far earlier than before.
Following the world championships, we fully intend to locate the training from the boatyard and the training gig can be used as part of club nights so that we can start regularly using the gig as part of the training schedule for the youth members as well.
The gig captain will be introducing a booking procedure to be agreed at the next committee meeting and this will be announced when appropriate.
Prior to The World Championships, the training gig will be available throughout the weekends at Saltash. We are planning to leave the gig at Saltash overnight on saturdays so it can be used both days. At present, the men vets are using the 8am and 9am saturday slot and when other crews have been established, a regular slot for them can be decided upon.
Our next priority is to establish crews and to appoint skippers for those crews.
Ladies training is currently at 10am and 11am at Saltash, please let me know that you intend to come to training via the website on the training page by Thursday evening, The website will also provide information as to whether training is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Future
We now have 3 gigs which can be used by the club. Along with this privilege goes a logistical challenge. One gig will be located at the boatyard, another at Callington and another we hope to store and possibly launch at Cothele.The committe are now actively investigating all possibilties and will endeavour to resolve long term launching, storing and training issues.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions queries or suggestions using the
contact page.
Next committee meeting thursday 14th January in Calstock Village Hall at 7.30pm in the small hall. All are welcome or if you cannot attend but wish to raise an issue, please email me using the contact form.
Joy
At the AGM that was held in December 2009 the following positions that were appointed.
Chairman - Steve Gentry
Secretary - Fiona MacInnes
Treasurer - Jerry Jones
Club Captain - Joy Treliving
Gig Captain - Jeremy Lawrence
Flash Captain - Leigh Anne Alford
Welfare Officer - Sophie North
Grants Officer - Jenny Coleman
Fundraiser - Theresa Middleton.
Thank you to all those who attended and we all look forward to a great year ahead.
We have our new training gig that is ready for crews to train in ernest, the Zeus is all repaired and ready to row thanks to the hard work and dedication of the mens vets squad. A huge Thank you guys on behalf of all the club members. The Cream of Cornwall progress is constantly updated on this website and is due to be finished early spring, possibly in time for the first race which is the 3 Rivers at Saltash in March - (fingers crossed).
I would like to take this opportunity to report the current status of all the boats and the intended training regime for the 2010 season.
Zeus
She is currently being stored in Peter's shed at Trecoombe. She has been painted and is looking splendid and ready to be put back into the water. However, the old gig cover has succombed to the elements and we have placed an order for a new one, so when we have received it Zeus can be put back into action immediately. Please bear in mind that the date for boats to be shipped to IOS has been brought forward which will mean that Zeus will have to go when requested.
Training Gig
Our new plastic training gig sponsored by Ginsters has already facilitated training (see pictures below) and is a tremendous asset to the club. We have been able to row from Saltash on saturdays and we have been able to regularly put out four or more crews. The Ginster gig is currently being stored at Ginsters factory so that it can be trailered to Saltash where training can take place at all states of the tide. This has proved very successful as crews are enjoying having a regular slot and can train for a solid hour (or more if required) at a time. If however there are crews that prefer to row on sundays, this can be arranged.
Cream Of Cornwall
As previously mentioned, our new gig, Cream Of Cornwall sponsored by Roddas, is nearing completion. Brian Nobbs has been very happy for us to visit and many club members have witnessed the building progression which has been very exciting to follow,
A new trailer has been ordered and will be collected at the beginning of February from Tyrone Snell trailers. At this time of writing it is very likely the the Cream of Cornwall will be one of the first gigs to be shipped to the IOS, shipping commences on 22nd Feb.
Cream of Cornwall will be furnished with a full set of new oars, lifejackets, safety bag and contents.
Ladies will be delighted to know that Suttons have been commissioned to provide a set of Ladies macons which we hope will be ready for the World championships which will also be suitable for the juniors to use.
Training Prior to World Championshps
We have been training at Saltash for a number of weeks now with the new training boat. Saltash is favoured over launching at Calstock because we have had no room at the Calstock boatyard to store the gig up till present. Further to this, with no constraints with the tide we have been able to have the gig on the water for 5 hours or more! This has been such a bonus as we have never been able to train in a gig in the winter in previous years and this has allowed us to get new people on the water far earlier than before.
Following the world championships, we fully intend to locate the training from the boatyard and the training gig can be used as part of club nights so that we can start regularly using the gig as part of the training schedule for the youth members as well.
The gig captain will be introducing a booking procedure to be agreed at the next committee meeting and this will be announced when appropriate.
Prior to The World Championships, the training gig will be available throughout the weekends at Saltash. We are planning to leave the gig at Saltash overnight on saturdays so it can be used both days. At present, the men vets are using the 8am and 9am saturday slot and when other crews have been established, a regular slot for them can be decided upon.
Our next priority is to establish crews and to appoint skippers for those crews.
Ladies training is currently at 10am and 11am at Saltash, please let me know that you intend to come to training via the website on the training page by Thursday evening, The website will also provide information as to whether training is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Future
We now have 3 gigs which can be used by the club. Along with this privilege goes a logistical challenge. One gig will be located at the boatyard, another at Callington and another we hope to store and possibly launch at Cothele.The committe are now actively investigating all possibilties and will endeavour to resolve long term launching, storing and training issues.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions queries or suggestions using the
contact page.
Next committee meeting thursday 14th January in Calstock Village Hall at 7.30pm in the small hall. All are welcome or if you cannot attend but wish to raise an issue, please email me using the contact form.
Joy
01 Jan 2010
The Cream of Cornwall is really taking shape and approaching the final stages to completion.
26 December 2009
Santa brought Calstock Rowing Club their shiny new training gig
The old boys of Calstock get a lovely surprise when Santa delivers their new toy
Santa was a real hit with the ladies... Fiona just didn't quite know what had hit her!
And all Lin wants for Christmas is a new set of Ladies Oars Please
09 December 2009 Cream of Cornwall
Timbers/ribs are now going in following their steaming into shape.
7th December 2009
Zeus is undergoing essential maintenance during the winter months and will be ready fo the new season in 2010
Thanks to Peter for the use of his workshop and to the dedicated memebers who have given up their spare time to paint our lovely Zeus.
Thanks to Peter for the use of his workshop and to the dedicated memebers who have given up their spare time to paint our lovely Zeus.
20th November 2009
Calstock Rowing Club went down to Brian Nobbs' workshop to look at progress of the build of the Cream of Cornwall.
6th November 2009
Arrival of our new GRP Gig
17th October 2009 Cream of Cornwall
Latest photos on the new gig
1st Oct 2009 Latest news on New Gig
The building of The Cream of Cornwall
The keel has been laid and you might see that the first plank is being securely attached at the bow and stern on the port side. It will take about six weeks for the all the planking to be attached and then work will started on the inside of the hull. The gig is being built strictly to the new specifications laid down by the CPGA and the grey coloured "formers" or templates are being used to ensure the shape of the hull complies with the spec. When the interior of the gig is started and timber/ribs are put into the hull, the formers are withdrawn. For more pictures of the building of Calstock Rowing Club's new gig The Cream of Cornwall CLICK Here
Calstock Rowing Club's new Training gig 28th Sept 2009
Artiist impression of new GRP gig
The new GRP gig is due to be delivered in November. This is great news for the club as it will mean that training will be possible during the winter months and we will be less restricted by the tide.
News 18th August 09
Calstock Regatta was held this weekend of the 15th and 16th August, this was the first year in many where it has been held separately to the Bike show but necessary due to both events becoming so large the village could not cope with them going on at the same time. Thankfully despite looking ominous the weather over both days was dry and even sunny in parts extraordinary for recent August weekends.
The village green was packed with stalls selling clothes, jewellery, facepainting, bouncy castle and a Punch and Judy show meaning that spectators had plenty to do when not watching the racing. The rowing club maintained an excellent array of refreshments from the Village Hall and a queue was always in evidence keeping the volunteers working hard all day long on both Saturday and Sunday.
These were however just a sideshow to the main event, clubs from all over Cornwall competing in traditional racing that has taken place in the village since the turn of the century. This weekends regatta was the final in the racing calendar and therefore points from the racing influenced the overall standings in the Cornwall Rowing Association Championships. There were more than 30 races held over the 2 day event including the heats, heats were held where too many boats entered and they could not fit accross the river. The highlight of the weekend was the Under 14's Mixed 4 oar in 18ft flashboats where despite having a crash and ending up 3rd on the day the Calstock crew clinched the Cornish Championship and join a long line of successful Calstock youngsters that have can call themselves a 'Cornish Champion'. In the Under 14's Randan held in 15ft coxless skiffs, Calstock had to beat Saltash to take that championship as well but it was not be and Saltash pipped them at the post after a turbulent season of racing between the 2 crews.
Other notable results for the home crews were Leigh Ann Alford taking second in the Ladies Pair of Paddles and managing to grab 2nd place overall in the championship when her main rival was disqualified for an indiscrection on the buoy turn, Charlotte Roberts from Polperro taking the victory at Calstock to complete a perfect season. Calstock Ladies 4 oar managed to hang onto third for the season despite coming fourth on home water. The Under 18's Girls 4 oar taking second on the day and 2nd overall for the year, missing out to a very dominant Polperro crew. In the Men's Pair of Paddles Jan Wilkins of Saltash finished a lowly fourth place but still managed to take the championship, the winner on the day being James Howells from Saltash. In the Under 18's Boys 4 oar, Penryn capped an impresive season with yet another win, and the same crew came a creditable 5th in the Mens 4 oar which was won by Saltash.
Following the end of the days racing a total of nearly 300 'pooh' sticks were released, the winner being the first through the viaduct, when announced a loud cheer went up as the winner was local girl Bethany Dingle who received a cash prize. The presentation of 'shiney' medals and 'glittering' cups cherished by younger rowers was then made by club supporters Joshua Preston and Jeanette Stebbings to all the 'placed' crews. all competitors and spectators agreed that it was 'one of the best' regattas in recent history. Thanks must go to Tina North who worked tirelessly on fundraising and organising ably assisted by many members of the club, thanks also to Keith Ingram for doing all of the starting of races and all members and supporters of the club for all their hard work and generosity however large or small over the weekend.
Calstock Rowing Club is always looking for new members to compete in all age ranges, from 10 and 11 year olds up to Veterans (40+) and Super Vets (50+). There is no better way to get fit, socialise and enjoy magnificent scenary all over Devon and Cornwall competing against some of the best rowers in the region, possibly becoming a 'Cornish Champion', check out our website www.calstockrowingclub.co.uk, our membership is drawn not just from Calstock but from the Callington, Launceston and Tavistock areas.
1st August 09
Ladies A crew chasing Top Catch to the finish line
NEWS 19th July 09
Sunday 26th July will be Trelawney Regatta held at Stithians Lake near Redruth. FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE
This weekend we rowed at Point nr Truro the weather wasn't great but it didn't rain too much. It was another race topping day for the club. Under 14 fours got yet another 1st which sees them running away with the championship this year. Unfortunately the umpire boat broke down in the Under 14 Cornish randan which meant the race wasn't run for championship points however Calstock romped home well clear in 1st place. The Under 18 girls crew registered the second straight 1st place this season and if it weren't for us being generous in lending Polperro rowers we would now probably be winning the championship.
This weekend we rowed at Point nr Truro the weather wasn't great but it didn't rain too much. It was another race topping day for the club. Under 14 fours got yet another 1st which sees them running away with the championship this year. Unfortunately the umpire boat broke down in the Under 14 Cornish randan which meant the race wasn't run for championship points however Calstock romped home well clear in 1st place. The Under 18 girls crew registered the second straight 1st place this season and if it weren't for us being generous in lending Polperro rowers we would now probably be winning the championship.
On saturday we competed at Cawsand Bay in the last of this season's Tribute Events.
The Under 18 girls crew registered the second straight 1st place this season and if it weren't for us being generous in lending Polperro rowers we would now probably be winning the championship. In the Under 16 Girls Pair of Paddles Rosie Bradley finished in first place, beating a few of the boys that were in the same race. And in the Ladies Pair of Paddles Leigh-Anne Alford capped a wonderful year with a second place chasing the winner from Polperro within a length, an amazing result when you look at the quality of the field Leigh-Anne was rowing against. These regattas are immense fun and I would encourage everyone who hasn't attended one to put themselves forward, come down on Tuesday and Thursday evening and we can see about getting you out in a crew. We have 3 flashboats which means that for the Ladies 4's and Mens 4's we can put out 12 people of each gender, 2 skiffs in the Randans is another 6 finally add the Senior Mixed and we should be able to guarantee every adult at least 1 race possibly 2. I have to say people who come along have the privilege of watching the young rowers, the future of this club, competing against their peers in very exciting races and it's hard not to be affected by their enthusiasm. Don't be shy, it only takes a couple of races and you could become hooked like so many others including me!!! Cheers, Nick.