BMI Baby

Skinny, chubby or just right? Here's a handy chart to help you find out.

Any coxswains that are not in the yellow zone should run 3 laps of the docks wearing a bin liner.

Round and Round(ers)

Second time lucky for the Dee/Nicky rounders tournament. They have apparently managed to get everything organised this time round, and have found a bat and ball... Lets just hope the weather will play ball....

If you don't already have a ticket, but want to come along, then drop either Dee or Nicky an email, and they will buy you some beer....

The match 'kicks off' tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm at the water tower on the Downs....

Hope to see you all there tomorrow

Grrrrr

A casual observor passing the boathouse last night heard screams of 'You're a Tiger!,'You're a TIGER!' coming from the back of the building.

Upon closer inspection he found two of the novice ladies in the middle of a 5km erg test reciting the lyrics from a popular song by Survivor.

I'd suggest they invest in a CD player next time and save their breath for the last 1000m push!

Marcus’ Diary Part IV

Well the last race has been rowed, the last pair of shoes collected and the last medals awarded at the WRC 06.

During the traditional kit swap amongst the athletes and volunteers I was offered some Ukranian underwear from one of the women’s heavyweight 8 but had to decline the offer as beige really isn’t my colour and she would never have fitted into my y-fronts. The Swedish lightweight double were all too keen to swap phone numbers (purely for sculling coaching) and Andy Triggs-Hodge presented me with some shampoo to keep my hair a rich golden colour, just like his.





Swedish sisters Lena and Sara Karlsson


So now back to the relative normality and correctly proportioned (well mostly) folk of CBRC but I’ll be back at Dorney in 2012 for more international athlete bothering…

Time for Cider?!?

Whilst recovering from the events of Sunday at the Regatta (all that bing bonging from the control tent gave me a head ache!!) I came across an article in one of the local papers....

It now appears that drinking Cider is good for you - apparently it helps prevent heart disease, and cancer. So it now looks like there will be a few of the Rowing club living for a LONG time!!

I really must find out where they find volunteers for these studies!!

Marcus's Diary - Part III

In a kind of Big Brother/Dom Hall type stylee

"Later on Day 4"

Having been seen off by SMP at the bar, I decided to return to duties. I couldn't control myself when I saw this man catch one of the finest crabs I have ever seen off the start. Step forward sculling legend that it is:


Marcel Hacker






Honestly, I have seen Crusher get off the start more cleanly!

Marcus's Diary - Part II

And now for your update of that unpublished blog...

Day 4

Stone the crows! Look who I met today :


HRH Annie




I promise you she's even lovlier in the flesh!

Then just as I had got over the thrill of meeting one of my All Time Top 10 Beauties I bumped into none other than Sir Fat Matt.

Well, we were twiddling our thumbs waiting for the next race to start, and we started to discuss 2k times. We too'ed and fro'ed with some banter, and I pulled his leg a bit. Then I told him my real time... at altitude... I never expected this:


Sir Matthew Pinsent






To those who respect the peers of realm - I'm sorry. I made it up to him with a burger and 17 pints of real ale.

Happy Days

time for tea?!?

Bored of water in you bottle during training...

Why not take a flask of tea with you next training session.... after all it is better for you!!

I knew there was a reason I had so many tea breaks at work!!

Yee Ha!

Imagine my surprise when I heard from this guy...

Stephen P Bathurst
Class of 2003 Lafayette, CA
Nicknames: Steve, Gimp
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Interests: Crew

Years 1 and 2: Studying, partying, and rowing.
Year 3: In Cambridge, England in the CMI program.
Year 4: Self-elected to Beta's most important house office. (This took up a large proportion of his time, causing near failure of 2.006.)






Couldn't believe my eyes!

Happy Birthday to Ya

Celebrating the birthdays of two of our treasured members...

We can see where Mr Beever gets his strength and dance moves from - sharing a birthday with Geoff Capes and Gene Kelly. Happy 36th!

We can also see where Miss Wright gets her poise and style from - sharing a birthday with actress Julia Lockwood and none other than Louis XIII. Happy 21st!

Don't forget - drinks tonight at LLandoger Trow from 6ish.

Yet another lookie likie?

Here we go again

There I was supping my Black Rat on Sunday afternoon whilst watching the MotoGP when I noticed a passing resemblance to one of our very own.

Whilst no-one has yet to see him astride one of the world's fastest two-wheeled machines, I hear he's pretty handy with a John Deere tractor!











Colin Edwards (MotoGP) James Young (TractorBoy)

I rest my case!

Marcus's Diary

If you have been keeping up with Debbie Flood in her online diary on the WRC2006 website www.wrc2006.com/thediary.html , you will no doubt be delighted to see this unpublished blog from our very own volunteer:

Monday August 21
Here we are then - Day 2 of competition. After the intial excitement of getting my volunteers kit yesterday I was concerned that today just couldn't compare. But how wrong could I be?

I made sure I was looking my best for the first heat of the day, when as luck would have it the Romanian women's 8 went past me on their warm up. Luckily, I had been given finish pontoon duties for the morning, so imagine my excitement when I knew they would be coming back.... All that lycra, all those muscles, all the hairy armpits, and not a bra in site.

Well the race went past in a flash with my new found lovelies qualifying easily for the semis, and arriving at my pontoon in a sweaty, panting mess. I was absolutely convinced bow winked at me on her way in...

Then, out of nowhere 4 came up to me and handed me a note. What was I to do? Cool as a cucumber, I slipped it into my sharp new trousers, and winked back. It was time for her to go, but I knew we'd catch up later.

So, in a quiet moment half an hour later how was I to guess my world was to come crashing down?

When I opened the note I never expected it to read:

Darling Charlie
I can't wait to see you. I am so pleased you have waited so long for me my darling. I will hurry to see you as soon as I have finished here. Call me.
love forever
Petrova

Good luck Dr Jones, because for me tomorrow brings the Ukranian 4!

My juices are flowing already.

Check out my flowing locks...

Ever wondered why so many members of the mens squad sport such lovely heads of hair?

Could it be the pro-v, the Tigi, or the Hydrostyle?

Well, I have it on good authority that they have been trying out the latest product from next season's new sponsor:

http://www.yajieli.com/

I am currently working on a new formula for the women...

Keen for more or had enough? (Friday Poll #4)

With the last few regattas of the summer rapidly approaching there is much talk about next year’s season, the big question being “Who’s carrying on?”.

50 Coolest Websites

Sadly the Lush just missed out on a place in Time Magazine's list this year...

Rain Stops Play

Everything seemed to be under control for tonight’s Rounders match apart from one thing: the weather. Due to the soggy pitch conditions the event will be postponed until 31st August.

However there will still be a gathering this evening in Zero Degrees at 7:30 to enjoy a few pints of Bristol’s finest home brew.

Eye in the Sky

The newly installed Gurt-O-Vision satellite surveillance system captured this picture on Sunday morning showing the boathouse doors wide open but with no-one around. Please make sure the doors are closed and locked before taking to the water even if it seems too early for burglars to be out of bed.

City of Bristol Swimming Club

There seemed to be more people in the docks than on them last night as 2 novice doubles and a certain grey squirrel took an early bath shortly after leaving the landing stage.

Luckily one of the concerned boat owners in the marina managed to remind the passing quad that they should be checking that the swimmers were OK rather than just laughing at them.

I hope they have all had their injections…

The hills are alive with the sound of panting

Cross training and altitude training are both great ways to improve your fitness levels.

Here’s an opportunity to combine the two that may be even more effective than a quick jog over Brandon Hill.

He’ll be here all night

Apparently the club’s resident psychological comedian, Dr. Charlie Jones, has been practicing for an attempt on the world record for the number of jokes told in an hour.

I hope he realises that the jokes actually have to be funny in order to qualify.

Work Safe

This handy website allows you to browse your favourite blog at work while appearing to actually be doing something useful.

I accept no responsibility for the £millions your work place may loose as a result of your cyberslacking though.

Run oF the Mill

I tried this with Gurtrude at Cannons.

They asked me to leave and to never come back.

A Familiar Sight

Here's a little game to keep you occupied on a Friday.

I managed to get him to stumble 8.6m which is coincidentally the exact same distance from La Rocca to the nearest taxi rank.

Happy Days

It's nice of Marcus and Russ to throw a street party outside their house:

"Party at the Pineapple"

I've not heard them use their pet names "Dan" and "Troy" before though...

Ceremonial

It's just over a week before the World Champs kicks off over at Dorney and I've just been sent details of the Openining Ceremony that takes place on Saturday 19th. It's a free party and should be a fun way to end the day after racing at Oxford.

Bag of Wind

Early morning outings often bring out the best in a crew due to the nice calm water and bright sunshine but the 4+ that ventured out on Tuesday must have been performing particularly well as their cox was heard to exclaim wow, wow. WOW! as they came onto Welshback. Strangely she then called for ‘easy oar’ and told the crew to look up.

Unfortunately she was not reacting to the crew’s expertise but had seen 20 hot air balloons ascending from Queens Sqaure.

Apparently the balloonists were saying, wow, wow, WOW! as they looked down at the rowing boat below them.

Get the lowdown on all the Fiesta action here. I can't wait to see Blazin' Squad on Thursday...

Hit and Run

In preperation for the upcoming CBRC Rounders extravaganza one of the organisers has asked me to inform participants of the rules.

The game will be played in accordance with the National Rounders Association rule book rather than the Gaelic Athletic Association version and full details can be found here.

Candidates for team captains (2 no. required) should put forward their application to Dee or Nicky at least 3 days before the event.

I hear that there are still tickets available, but not many....


Photos courtesy of AA

Squeal Like a Pig

There are many things to admire about the French including their love of garlic, body hair and strikes but it takes a truly great nation to consider holding a festival entirely devoted to pigs.

Apparently the highlight of the fun filled day is the pig imitation competition where competitors have to eat, squeal or look like a pig; it sounds a lot like an average CBRC ball…

Stand Up and Fight….

I think I know the solution to this new found drinking problem, feed them Exhibition Cider and see how many can stay standing.

Not a Pretty Sight

But of course too much cider and you are at risk of making an exhibition of yourself so make sure you dress to impress.

Learn to Erg

It’s amazing how many people are keen to take up rowing this year but let’s hope the young ladies who attended on Wednesday weren’t put off by the comments from the erg instructor.

I hear he was a bit too enthusiastic about encouraging them to push their shoulders back at the finish…

Endangered Species

Maybe this is why the Red Squirrel has been absent from the headlines recently.

Darn those pesky grey squirrels….

Let's go fly a kite...

.....up to the highest height.

Or maybe I'll just stick to rowing...

Wave Catcher

I was surprised to hear that Mr Dunbar was found in a crumpled heap in the middle of a campsite in Devon on Saturday night. Not at all surprising you might think but this time it was not due to having one too many wee drams but the result of a nasty surfing injury.

Apparently he was hanging ten while carrying out a gnarly 360 tail throw when the board sideslipped and bailed him into the wet stuff…..or something like that.
The result was that his back took a hammering and left him incapable of walking, not even as far as the pub.

Hopefully he will be upright again within a few days but in the meantime there will be a collection pot in the boat house to help buy the poor chap a zimmer frame.

Starry Eyed Surprise

While attending my niece’s graduation at Bristol Uni. (I’m proud to say that she gained a Desmond in ovine pelt interlacing) I found the time to peruse the programme and was pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face gracing the back page.

Our very own Dr Lancaster was shown stood next to an impressive apparatus in an article about Astrology.

Apparently if you ask her nicely she can predict your future.

Reap the Benefits

Short of cash? Then learn how to become a sponging state dosser.

There's something for everyone apparently!