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Learn2Row
- the next
L2R
course in October is already fully booked! If you are
interested in the spring 2011 course
drop us a line and we'll add you to the mailing list. In
the meantime why not come down to the club for a trial
outing? |
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David Coombs - our ever
faithfully Eton 8 has just had a revarnish - she's looking
like new despite the rigors of last winter. |
Small Boats Tuesday - these
ever popular extra sessions during the summer have come to
an end.... You'll have to join us on Thursday and Sunday to
get your sculling fix! |
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Row to Reading a great experience
- On Sunday 10 GGBC members took advantage of the excellent
Bank holiday weather (!!) and rowed to Thames Valley Park on
the east of Reading.
Our convoy consisted of an eight, a single scull.....and
most importantly Karl in his launch (with lunch on board).
With the Waterways festival in full swing at Child Beale
the locks were rather busy....and conditions a little
blustery, but despite this we came through unscathed.
.....and of course there was Reading Festive ..... lots of
youngsters cheering us on our way....well I think it was
encouragement!
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Our friends at Thames Valley Park RC were most welcoming and
we put on an impressive spread of food for our lunchtime
refuelling. Then it was back into the boats for the long
journey home.....a slight damper experience than the row
down.
An excellent day on the river. Many thanks to Ros for
organising the event and to all those who took part.
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Dinner Dance -
booking form now on line - act now to avoid
disappointment....
Boat for Sale - 85kg Glyn Locke
wooden single, well looked after, £500ono, racked Maidenhead
Tel 07779 250704 |
Pilates Classes - there are a
few places available for these ever popular classes -
Wednesday evenings 7-8pm at Goring Heath village hall.
Cost - just £5 per session.
If you are interested please
drop us a line. |
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Reading invite GGBC to race -
We need two mixed crews to compete at the 'Make it 8'
challenge at Reading Rowing Club - Sat 4th Sept -
2-5pm. 500m head to head - one beginners crews and one
experienced .... so something for everyone. Don't be
shy....we need YOU to represent the club!
Interested?
Drop us a line. |
Round the Island Head - just a
reminder that this ever popular event is on Sunday 19th
Sept.....scratch crews, intensive competition and a BBQ.
Dinner Dance tickets - Remember to
keep Saturday 30th October free....for THE social
event of the year. Ticket available soon. |
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New Boat arrives - okay an old
boat but with new owners! We've just purchased a super fast
octuple...that's eight scullers and a cox. In the right
hands the fastest boat on the river. It went for a trial run
on Sunday...the verdict, a really fun boat to row.
She is now being refurbished - checked over, glued and
varnished.... but should be ready for action in a couple of
weeks. |
Picnic Rowing Trip 29th August
- Would you like to venture further afield and row beyond
our usual boundaries past the lock? We are hoping to do this
on Sunday 29th August (bank holiday weekend). If you are
able to join us between 10am and 3pm
email
ros.crowder@btinternet.com
You will need to bring something to drink and a contribution
to the picnic. Here’s hoping for good weather! |
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 Coupe
des Dames / Messieurs - 9/10 October 2010.
Plans for the annual GGBC trip to complete on the
international stage are well underway. If you'd like to
come along and enjoy the fun then
drop us a line - we're sorting out the transport
arrangements now - to keep the costs as low as possible.
A superb weekend - fantastic hospitality, great food,
lots of wine and dancing ..... plus a 15km race!
What better way to end the season than a top class race
in sunny France..... |
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Learn2Row SPECIAL
OFFER - If you book your place on the autumn
course now we'll make you members immediately so you can get
out onto the river throughout the summer. See the
L2R
page for full details
Places going fast....just four places left! |
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Coast Rowing experience
- when a group of GGBC rowers were invited to sunny Devon
for an outing in a coastal quad little did they expect to be
racing in a local regatta! Ever up for a challenge they set
out from shore with high hopes....taking care to watch out
for oil tankers! The course was marked with huge buoys.....but
even so they were just distant specs.
Coastal quad....big, strong and heavy
....just like the crew!
The Teign Scullers boat sets off for a
tough 8km sprint around the harbour |
The girls left on the beach worrying about their boys at sea
 
Sunny Paignton - The Teign Scullers boat comes
in a excellent
4th place - 8km in 32mins
Many thanks to the
Teign Scullers rowing club for a great weekend, and
especially Sally & Adam Livett for their superb hospitality.
Sally and Adam were on the very first Learn2Row
course....and are still active rowers on the Teign estuary.
Coastal rowing is a whole new experience....tough, but still
requiring excellent technique. The waves are rather off
putting....the wash from a pleasure cruiser is nothing in
comparison. |
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Regatta gallery now
online -
click here to relive the day |
Learn2Row places going fast -
if you want to join the next course then please act
now.....half the places have already been snapped up! Full
details
here |
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Reading invite GGBC to race -
after a stunning victory on Saturday RRC have asked the
crews from GGBC to a return match at their corporate rowing
regatta - Sat 4th Sept. Interested in taking on the
competition?
Drop us a line. |
Small Boats Tuesdays are back -
by popular demand the extra club session on Tuesday evening
will be available throughout August. Just singles, doubles
and pairs....and the safety launch just in case. Your chance
to perfect your skills while the water is still warm! |
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Party Time - Reading RC are
organising a party, BBQ and games to get to know the local
clubs. Sat 24th July, starting at 3pm. Prices for the
BBQ are £5 for adults and £3 for juniors/underage members,
and bar prices will be the same as for RRC members -
£2.50/pint of lager/cider. Let
Sally
know if you fancy going... |
A BIG THANK YOU - to all of you who came to the
regatta. It was a great day, fabulous weather, and a superb
atmosphere.
A special thanks goes to all the GGBC members and friends
who volunteered to organise and help over the past few
months..... a great effort and an excellent result. |
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Regatta - What a fantastic Day!
More pictures and news from the regatta coming
soon...
Full Results:
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Race |
Winners |
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Men's coxed fours (beginner) |
Concorde Solutions |
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Men's coxed fours (intermediate) |
Making up the Numbers are Back |
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Men's coxed fours (Experienced) |
Oarsmen of the Apocalypse |
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Women's coxed fours (beginner) |
Catch us if you can |
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Women's coxed fours (intermediate) |
Girl's Afloat |
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Women's coxed fours (Experienced) |
Mummy's Boys |
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Mixed coxed fours (Beginners) |
Good Prospects |
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Mixed coxed fours (Experienced) |
Stoking Strokers |
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Men's single sculls (beginners) |
Mike Morton |
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Women's single sculls (beginners) |
Ros Crowder |
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Dongolas |
Surface Tension |
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The Goring v Streatley Challenge |
Streatley |
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Eights Invitation |
Goring Gap Boat Club |
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Corporate Challenge |
Prolinx |
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Consolation Plate |
Tollbooth Marytrs |
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GGBC member gets GOLD! -One of Goring
Gap Boat Club's younger members has put the club's
reputation for relaxed recreational rowing at risk, firstly
by being selected for the GB J-16 squad, and then by coxing
the winning men's eight to victory over the French in the
annual GB vs France match, held in Nantes. Neil McKenzie
normally coxes for Abingdon School Boat Club, but you may
well find him coxing a crew or two at Saturday's regatta!
No Club Rowing this week - if
you haven't noticed it's the REGATTA this Saturday!
We still need more volunteers
for the set-up (Wed, Thurs, Friday, on the day of the
regatta, and the clear-up on Sunday. Contact
Tim if you can help out. |
That's Neil nearest the camera..... |
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Corporate Rowing Day a great success
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Zenopa, a local company from High Wycombe visited GGBC for a
fun afternoon on the river.....and in just 4 hours went from
complete beginners to racing fine eights! 24 employees braved
the scorching conditions to undertake a gruelling high
intensity course in the noble art of rowing.
No holding back during the erg team challenge
First steps were on the ergs....where their technique was
honed ready for the highly competitive erg challenge race. 4
team of 6 people locked in head to head combat - a great
effort from all involved with the winning team just creeping
over the line in front of their rivals.
Crews locked in a final 500m race - superb rowing from a
crew that had only just taken to the water!
The main competition was during the final
half hour of the day - skill plus speed were the key
ingredients.
The top crew in the chopping and minimum strokes were
the Proactive |
Pussycats...but on the
final race the Ownership Otters took a convincing
victory. Overall a tie for first place...a fitting results
for these talented crews.
The Ownership Otters after a stunning final race
Zenopa crews celebrate after a fantastic day of rowing
Well done to all the crews on what proved to
be an exhausting physical and mental challenge....you did
superbly well.
Also many thanks to all the GGBC and Oratory members who did
such a great job getting the rowers up to speed.
Interested in a corporate team build day?
It's a great way to reward your staff and learn some
important team building skills
see the
Corp rowing
webpage for full details |
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Race Card available online - A
sneak preview of the superb
2010 race card for the Goring & Streatley regatta.
Articles, competitions, site plan with exhibitors and of
course most importantly details of the days packed programme
of racing.
You'll get a free printed copy when you come to the
regatta - a collectors item for sure. In the meantime take a
look at all the exciting events planned for the
regatta.....it's sure to be a great day for all the familly!
Many thanks to Loraine and Pete for all their hard work
bring the race card together. |
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Regatta Information |
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Crew Information:
Regatta
Draw
Running Order
Instructions for Crews
Circulation plan |
Risk assessments:
Regatta Training
Regatta - dry side
Regatta - wet side |
Safety:
Safety Plan
Incident Reporting |
Officials:
Notes for Officials |
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Regatta Volunteers Needed
- we urgently need your help!
- set up the regatta site
(14th -16th July),
- help on the day (17th July)
- assist with the clear up (18th July).
If you can spare some time then please let
Tim know ASAP – he’ll co-ordinate your efforts and direct
you to the right place. |
Pre-Regatta BBQ
Thursday 8th July, 6pm -
Oratory Boathouse
We provide the fire....all you need to do
is bring some food to cook and a few drinks to wash it down!
All are welcome |
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