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Regatta - What a fantastic day!
- the 2008 Goring & Streatley regatta proved to be
one of the best ever..... fabulous weather, great racing, a
huge crowd - everyone had a great time! Many thanks to
everyone who came along to the event, after the
disappointment of last year we really appreciate your
support.
The regatta is the result of a huge amount of hard work
from the GGBC members and friends - Guys and girls, you did
a brilliant job - many thanks to each and everyone of you.
Maidenhead v Derby in the 8s Challenge |
A special thanks to our sponsors -
The Swan at Streatley,
AVSI,
Prolinx,
and Datasat
Crowds listening to the great bands from Goring Unplugged |
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Online now - the
Regatta Gallery .... all the views from this years
fabulous event |
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Regatta Tickets -
Save money, buy your tickets
in advance.
There's a great saving to
be made by going online and buying your tickets.
Alternatively you can call in at Inspirations or the
Catherine Wheel.
Ferry & shuttle bus service -
come regatta day what better way to get to the big event
than take the ferry from Goring lock - every 30min.
Alternatively you can catch the shuttle bus ... again
running every 30mins. |
 Regatta
Draw - who's racing who and when.....
click here to download.
There is also a second chance to race for all those knocked
out on the first round of the beginners and Intermediate
categories ....look for the 'Consolation Plate'. |
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 Learn2Scull
- a great success! Despite the final day of the L2S course
having to be reorganise due to the gales earlier this year
our intrepid participants were keen to ventured out for
their single debut..... it was still rather windy, but that
didn't deter them.
Everyone had a great time.... exhausting yes, both mentally
and physically, but everyone made lots of progress.
The 'winner' of the fun regatta - a combination of skill
exercises and racing was Ian.... a close run thing which
came down to the final sprint race.
Darren winner the Wet Tee shirt comp!
Next L2S ~August
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Ian - top GGBC L2S sculler |
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 Scullers
wanted......to enter the Goring and Streatley
regatta.
Don't be shy, whatever your level of skill and fitness we
have a a division for you ..... beginners (Learn2Scull
standard), advanced (can scull in a straight line and
balance the boat), and even expert (ARA points holders) |
Go on, have a go......we've got four new sculls to show off
- so you'll look professional (well at least when you're
stationary!).
Still places available in the dongola racing.....an
ever popular fun event for all the family. Still pulling
that restricted four crew together....time is running
out!
On-line entry -
Click Here |
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ARA Award for GGBC Captain of Rowing -
Goring Gap Boat Club has received further
recognition from the Sport's governing body the ARA in the
news that our Captain of Rowing, Richard Bowsher, has been
named as Volunteer of the Year in the open class for clubs
in the Thames Region.
This is great news and a highly deserved accolade for
Richard - anybody who has been a regular participant at GGBC
over the past few years will have seen the fantastic efforts
which Richard has put in and the amount of sheer hard work
he has given to the club. We already knew that the ARA were
very impressed with our Learn 2 Row programme inspired and
managed by Richard, and |
it is our view that the judging panel will have had a very
easy decision in declaring Richard the winner of this
prestigious award.
Ironically, it's unlikely that Richard will be able to
attend the ARA awards lunch at the National Championships in
Nottingham on 19th July. Why? - because he will be giving up
his time directing competition operations at the Goring &
Streatley Regatta!
Well done and thanks Richard from everybody at GGBC!
Tim Gill
GGBC Chairman |
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Crew Members wanted! - a couple
of the clubs' best young talented rowers (graduates from
L2R) are in search of a two fit females to join them in a
women's crew at the regatta...... If you fancy being part of
a potential winning crew drop us a line and we'll put you in
touch -
email |
Regatta training gets underway
- the first few crews have taken to the water....some for
the very first time! With conditions being perfect they've
really come on in leaps and bounds..... we are already
tipping some for victory. If you've entered the regatta it's
best to get that all important coaching underway before
everything becomes rather hectic! |
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Regatta Entry - only a couple
of weeks before the regatta entries close.....so don't wait
too long or you'll be disappointed! A common problem is a
crew of 3 looking for that extra person before taking the
plunge (hee hee)....or the lone rower who'd really like to
compete but hasn't found a crew. Well we might be able to
help. Send us an
email and we'll do our best to get crews together...
All men or women crews.....why not combine your talents
and enter a couple of mixed crews? Again we can help...
either
email or leave a message on the white board at the
boathouse? |
 Regatta
Poster -
download
today.....Ideal to remind all your family and friends of a
great day by the river!
Print a couple for the office notice board, local pub,
village hall, shops etc.... we don't want anyone to miss
out! |
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Red Boards..again! - lots of
rain again this week has ensured that the river is on red
boards - all boats (powered or unpowered) not to venture
out. See
Environment agency for fully details. |
Safety Newletter - John, our
ever resourceful safety adviser has produced an excellent
safety newsletter.....download
a copy today! |
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Regatta crews - be quick the
entries are flooding in.....and the regatta
training sessions are booking up just as quickly. Looks
like being one of the most highly contested regattas ever.
We've also had lots of interest for our 'eights challenge'
- local clubs have been invited to put forward beginners
crews to compete against the GGBC elite eights. If your crew
didn't quite make the National Championships (also on the
19th July) then why not come along to the next best thing?
Interested -
drop us a line |
Lockkeepers cottages to be sold!
- As all regular river users will appreciate the Thames is
manned by a great bunch of dedicated lockkeepers. They are
always happy to advise on river conditions, support our club
and be on hand when needed. It is therefore rather worrying
that there are steps a foot to sell off the cottages that
are such a integral part of the lockkeepers life.
Log on to
www.saveourservice.org for full details, and on how
you can help try to save this valuable facility. |
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Sculling Sessions - With our
fleet of gleaming single and double sculls it seems a shame
not to use them more often, particularly during the summer
evenings..... So how about an evening just for small
boats?.....singles, doubles and pairs (including Snuffy) but
nothing bigger. We can have the launch patrolling to pick up
the 'wet ones'.....and to provide some valuable coaching. A
great way to get more time on the water with the reassurance
of help on hand if needed. How about
Tuesday evenings? - starting just after the regatta on
22nd July and continuing every week until 2nd
September. If you fancy the idea let me know....and if
we get enough interest it will happen...
Email
John - illustrating the need to look ahead....
and know how to do an emergency stop! |
The view from the sculling seat....
evenings are a great time to be on the river |
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Corporate Event exceeds expectations
- 12 Polish business men from Warsaw made the journey to the
Thames Valley for an intensive 2 day Learn2Row
course.....and had a great time! A combined effort between
GGBC and OSBC provided a fully structured L2R course with
expert coaching. For 11 of the participants the content of
their UK trip was a complete surprise....only revealed as
they boarded the plane. Little did they know how physically
and mentally demanding the two days would be!
Excellent teamwork....one of the key principles of success!
Rowing has to be the ultimate teambuilding sport - the
guys were determined to do well but they also needed to work
together towards the common goal. Considering they were
complete beginners it was amazing how quickly they
progressed from the first nervous strokes on day one to
racing 500m at firm pressure on day 2 - a real measure of
their perseverance, concentration and determination not to
let their colleagues down. A credit to both the participants
and also the many volunteers who helped out over the two
days.
The final event of the course was a 500m head to
head.....and what a race to proved to be....neck and neck
until one crew member caught a crab!
Perfect balance and timing......after just a few hours! |
Erging - one of the many challenges
The end result - a fantastic achievement
GGBC has an enviable record of producing
superb corporate events, each tailored to the client's
needs. It has proven to be an excellent means of reiterating
the fundamentals of good business practice, giving employees
a new and exciting experience and having an enjoyable and
fun filled time....
If your business would like to explore the ultimate
teambuilding activity please
drop us a line... |
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