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Learn2Row - in just 6 sessions (only the fourth on
the water) our Learn2Rowers have made great progress. As can
be seen from the photo opposite they also seem to be
enjoying themselves too. Lots of new friends, a beautiful
riverside setting, moderate exercise and a great team
spirit....all this in less than a month!
Already there is talk entering the regatta, camping trips,
and adventures abroad....and for one member a marathon row
across Scotland!
The next Learn2Row is planned for the
autumn.....get your name down quick as it's sure to be
popular. Worried you might be too old or unfit? - don't be!
GGBC is proud of it's inclusive culture.... if you fancy
rowing we'll do our very best to help you. |
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Round the Island
Head results - great weather and perfect river conditions
gave our crews the ideal opportunity to show the benefit of
all that winter training. 5 scratch crews competed for the
main event - the restricted fours, with some very
respectable sub 11 minutes times.
The winning crew in action
The results:
First place - 10min 45s - Richard, Catherine, Howard &
Tim
Second place - 10min 59s - Andy, Chris, Sally & Andy
Third Place - 11min 20s - Romilly, Annie, John & Trish
The fastest boat of the day was an exception sculling
effort by Pete who just missed being the first boat ever to
break the 9 minute barrier - his superb 9min 1.9s was
a fantastic row. Andy also made a strong showing in the
single .... our scullers are really showing great potential.
1min erg challenge:
Top women - 276m - Annie (a new L2R course member)
Top guy - 327m - John (a member of the spring 2007
L2R course)
And finally - Richard, Annie and a three man coxing team
managed 16min 8s in Snuffy!
For full coverage of the day's events
click here
A great day of rowing - many thanks for all who came down
and help out. |
Winning crew receive their medals posing with cox Stuart |
Pete winner of the fastest boat of the day |
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A top GGBC crew pushes to the line |
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Learn2Rowers make the grade -
it may be only their third time on the water but the latest
batch of learn2row participants are exceeding all
expectations....must be the superb tuition!
They've progressed from the restricted fours to the super
fast eight .... with stunning results. Well balanced,
powerful and fast, these guys and girls have already turned
the heads of the riverside walkers.
Almost perfect.....the spring L2Rers |
From G&S competitor to Mayor of London!
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Boris Johnson MP makes the grade winning the top London
job.... Obviously his row at the 2006 Goring & Streatley
regatta proved the turning point in Boris's fortunes -
although unfortunately he failed to win that time!
Boris in action.... |
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 Happy
Event - a very proud mum shows off her new
arrivals.
Romilly's cat has given birth to 3 kittens ....ahhhh! Two
standard tabbies plus a grey tabby.She's obviously
enjoying the extra attention, food and warmth....listen for
the contented purring as you row pass the narrow boat.
RYA Powerboat
level II - two of our members have recently
passed the launch drivers course. Romilly and Pete West
attended to one day course at Longridge, Marlow and had a
great day. Many thanks to the TRRC for their support in
helping fund the day. |
Learn2Row course update
- the latest GGBC L2R course is going exceptionally well
despite some inclement weather! Everyone is make great
progress and the boats are flying along..
Bow and 2 could do with some extra coaching! |
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Touring Weekend - reserve your
place NOW. An exciting
weekend of rowing, camping, and merriment. See the
Touring page for
full details. To book your place please
email
Round the Island Head - this
annual fun event is being held on Sunday 4th May....just
turn up, and put your name down to compete. Bring your
friends and family....I'm sure they'd like to see what you
get up to on weekends! |
Swim Test - at GGBC we take
safety very seriously. In line with ARA recommendations
we've organised a swim test at Oratory school pool on
Wednesday 21st May, 6-7pm. Just a quick drip in your
rowing kit and a few lengths of the pool....to prove to
yourselves you can confidently swim the required minimum
distances. Should be fun....we'll also have a go at
practicing using throw lines just in case one day we need to
use them in an emergency.
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email if you'd like to come along. |
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Learn2Row Talent - it may have
been a very wet and windy day for the first session of the
spring Learn2Row course but that didn't dampen the
enthusiasm of our latest group of novice rowers.
A very impressive first session....everyone has already
progressed to the advance erging techniques.
Lots of potential for some first class crews at this years
regatta.... there should be some great racing this year.
The next session is based in the rowing tank at Oxford -
we'll build on the excellent rowing machine technique and
start moving some water! |
Punt facilities get a boost - a
bunch of GGBC members have been working hard to improve the
punting access at the The Swan hotel.
Thanks to Stuart the task of removing and replacing the
rather heavy covers from the punts is now a thing of the
past.....a floating cover protects the boats from the wind
and rain.
Should be so much easier to take to the water and enjoy an
evening on the river.... Why not join GGBC and take
advantage of this superb local facility. Social
membership which includes use
of the punts is just £25 for the year! For more punting
information click here. |
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