With the men's squad dinner this evening, it's time for a quick trip down memory lane for all those stay at home types. Here, for your delectation, is a small slice of what went on after the Head of the River cancellation in March.
Gurt is reliably informed that not only were all participants willing and able to take part, but that they suffered no lasting ill effects from the experience.
Half a mars bar & a copy of last night's Evening Post to whoever can name all the observers who can be heard in the background giggling at the plight of our cheerful little Beever. Time to be named and shamed.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
How 'British' are you?!?
Came across this little bit of British Bureaucracy gone mad
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
A Death
Message From Pete.....
Some of you may know that my Great Aunt passed away a few weeks ago. I spent some time with her at her death bed, where I promised to name a boat after her dearest friend, the late Bibbi Boatt (the famous Kazakhstani international sculler).
My aunt met Bibbi in her university days, where Bibbi was known as 'Bali Fast' Boatt. I am not sure whether this was a reference to her way with men or her sculling skill. Apparently some years later, my aunt travelled with Bibbi to the Soviet Rowing Champs, where they encountered that famous Russian supremo - Paulaurarmoff, in his prime, and another conquest for Bibbi. Bibbi Boatt had many grand-children, many of whom were impressive rowers; we all recall the Kazakhstani eight in the Olympics in the eighties, and of course there is her famous grandson Borat .
Marcus will be officiating on Sunday with the boat naming ceremony, and the one minutes silence.
Pete
Some of you may know that my Great Aunt passed away a few weeks ago. I spent some time with her at her death bed, where I promised to name a boat after her dearest friend, the late Bibbi Boatt (the famous Kazakhstani international sculler).
My aunt met Bibbi in her university days, where Bibbi was known as 'Bali Fast' Boatt. I am not sure whether this was a reference to her way with men or her sculling skill. Apparently some years later, my aunt travelled with Bibbi to the Soviet Rowing Champs, where they encountered that famous Russian supremo - Paulaurarmoff, in his prime, and another conquest for Bibbi. Bibbi Boatt had many grand-children, many of whom were impressive rowers; we all recall the Kazakhstani eight in the Olympics in the eighties, and of course there is her famous grandson Borat .
Marcus will be officiating on Sunday with the boat naming ceremony, and the one minutes silence.
Pete
Monday, September 24, 2007
Crazy Fools
The thought of 31 miles sat in a rowing boat on a pretty much straight piece of drainage ditch between Boston and Lincon is not my idea of fun, but it obviously sounds like a good idea to some of us...
Message from David "walls look a bit dreary" Kearley follows!
Myself, David Cranstoun-Plemming, Billy, and John Thwaites entered and won our class and broke the course record for a novice quad with a time of 3:52 over the 31 miles or 50k for those who like metric.
So, City of Bristol has taken on clubs from all over the UK, Wales and Scotland included, beat them and shown what we can achieve. A very special mention must go to Nicole Fellows who drove all the way up and supported us providing drinks and encouragement all along the course, we couldn't have done it without her.
Our hands kill and I personally have booked myself in for re-constructive bum surgery.
You won't get any sympathy from me - if you are foolish enough to enter, then you deserve sore hands and arse!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Private Ads
Would you believe it? Not content with being the resident HoneyMonster it seems that a certain Gentleman of the Club has branched out into the horticultural scene.
Gurt knows of at least one 'happy' and now tomato-less customer already, who when asked about the work carried out commented: "It's like acid. The poor little blighters never stood a chance."
Gurt knows of at least one 'happy' and now tomato-less customer already, who when asked about the work carried out commented: "It's like acid. The poor little blighters never stood a chance."
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Fill in the Blanks
Well, OK it has nearly been a week since the half marathon. I have got some times, but I think some of the runners must have been running under other names. (cannot guarantee 100% correctness - especially if you have a common name!)
So here goes - if missing and you want it shown for general consumption, then post a comment!
Chris Sparrow (in dog outfit) - 2:15 - well done - I bet it was hot in there!
Russ - 1:58
Jo (Mrs Russ) - 1:35
Gav - 1:51
Marcus - 1:26 - Ousted
Rob McKenzie - 1:21 - Fastest so far
Jane - 1:42
Neil - 1:42
Colin - 2:07
Alex Chenery - 1:37
Malcom Cambell-Ritchie - 1:36
Philip Denny - 1:44
Nick Baker - 1:55
Katy - 1:59
Mrs Baggy - ?
Dr Jones - ?
Sam Bailey - ?
Beever - ?
Sniffer - ?
So here goes - if missing and you want it shown for general consumption, then post a comment!
Chris Sparrow (in dog outfit) - 2:15 - well done - I bet it was hot in there!
Russ - 1:58
Jo (Mrs Russ) - 1:35
Gav - 1:51
Marcus - 1:26 - Ousted
Rob McKenzie - 1:21 - Fastest so far
Jane - 1:42
Neil - 1:42
Colin - 2:07
Alex Chenery - 1:37
Malcom Cambell-Ritchie - 1:36
Philip Denny - 1:44
Nick Baker - 1:55
Katy - 1:59
Mrs Baggy - ?
Dr Jones - ?
Sam Bailey - ?
Beever - ?
Sniffer - ?
The Sparrow Dog....?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Rowers or Runners?
Now that the summer season is only a memory, it is the time of year when half the rowing club decide to become runners.....
The Bristol Half is almost upon us, and there should, as normal be a number of CBRC members running. A couple of names I have heard is Marcus Mumford, and more interestingly Chris Sparrow, who for the day will be turning into a guide dog.....
He will be collecting money for Guide Dogs For the Blind, and you can sponsor him on his justgiving site (including the picture of his costume, and why he is doing it). His aim is to do it in under 2h45.
The Bristol Half is almost upon us, and there should, as normal be a number of CBRC members running. A couple of names I have heard is Marcus Mumford, and more interestingly Chris Sparrow, who for the day will be turning into a guide dog.....
He will be collecting money for Guide Dogs For the Blind, and you can sponsor him on his justgiving site (including the picture of his costume, and why he is doing it). His aim is to do it in under 2h45.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
And the winner is....
The end of the regatta season has reached us yet again, marked as usual by the GBR weekend.
In most unusually sunny and wind free conditions the docks looked almost rowable this year - although the size of the buoys were a topic of hot debate - they were more man size that buoy size - with the outcome of a lot of coxless (end even some coxed) events being determined by who didn't hit one of the course markers.
The most important races of the day was the inaugural CBRC corporate rowing event where local companies were pitted against each other. The winning crew of the day went to Rach, and the Edward Drummond crew. Which saw Rach pocket the winnings from pot! The wooden spoon race was grudge match between the ParsonsBrinkhoff crews. I think that all involved enjoyed the day, and there were certainly many mumblings about joining up for real!
Other races of note was the S2 8+ with the CBRC crew showing the CBRC 'elvis' crew that age, experience and cycling training is not enough!
All the other results are on the CBRC site.....
All the other results are on the CBRC site.....
Thursday, August 23, 2007
In need of some help
We are still looking for volunteers for the Regatta this Sunday.
Any club members racing at the regatta will be expected to help out when not racing, but to be sure that you get a job you want to do, then volunteer NOW!
The weather is looking as if it will be kind to us, so if you are not racing, but have some spare time then come and sit outside in the sun and hold some boats on the stake boats, or flip some burgers on the BBQ!
Please let Nick Baker know if you are going to be around - or what you would like to do to help out.
A smooth running regatta will encourage more people to turn up next time, and the more people that turn up the more money we get to buy some new equipment!
OH - and you also get to watch the corporate rowers race after only a few weeks learning, so that should be quite comical!
Any club members racing at the regatta will be expected to help out when not racing, but to be sure that you get a job you want to do, then volunteer NOW!
The weather is looking as if it will be kind to us, so if you are not racing, but have some spare time then come and sit outside in the sun and hold some boats on the stake boats, or flip some burgers on the BBQ!
Please let Nick Baker know if you are going to be around - or what you would like to do to help out.
A smooth running regatta will encourage more people to turn up next time, and the more people that turn up the more money we get to buy some new equipment!
OH - and you also get to watch the corporate rowers race after only a few weeks learning, so that should be quite comical!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
what really did happen in Oxford?
It was a moderately successful weekend for CBRC at this years Oxford Regatta, although we failed to repeat the success of last year in the Mixed Medley by loosing out in the first round of the Mixed 8 on Sunday morning pushing us down from top to fourth....
The rowing success's went to the WS4+, in their first regatta since winning their novice pot at Llandaff, and the S34+ finally winning a pot that they deserved, and making sure that the heaviest cox in history came home with a pot! On Sunday it was the turn of the 8's to win with both the men's S3 and women's S2 8's winning.
Gildas won the value for money prize with a grand total of nine races over the weekend and a pot.
Special mention should also go to the youngsters in the N2x, who made a better job on the steering to beat Colin and Evan.... I think Colin was still drunk going by the line he took down the course!
But it was the off the river antics that was really the source of newsworthy gossip, with Billy and Jack attracting the attention of some of the women's squad (or was it the other way round?!?) Apparently there was much tent swapping going on in the dark of the camp site, but all members were keeping very quiet on the evening activities!
The rowing success's went to the WS4+, in their first regatta since winning their novice pot at Llandaff, and the S34+ finally winning a pot that they deserved, and making sure that the heaviest cox in history came home with a pot! On Sunday it was the turn of the 8's to win with both the men's S3 and women's S2 8's winning.
Gildas won the value for money prize with a grand total of nine races over the weekend and a pot.
Special mention should also go to the youngsters in the N2x, who made a better job on the steering to beat Colin and Evan.... I think Colin was still drunk going by the line he took down the course!
But it was the off the river antics that was really the source of newsworthy gossip, with Billy and Jack attracting the attention of some of the women's squad (or was it the other way round?!?) Apparently there was much tent swapping going on in the dark of the camp site, but all members were keeping very quiet on the evening activities!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Corporate Betting
It appears that things have moved on since the last post, and some actual money has been put down.
The format is £10 per cox into a winner takes all pot.
The word on the street, sorry docks, is that Nicole's crew is odds on favourite for the win.... But all will become clear when we see them in action on Sunday at Bristol and Avon Regatta
The format is £10 per cox into a winner takes all pot.
The word on the street, sorry docks, is that Nicole's crew is odds on favourite for the win.... But all will become clear when we see them in action on Sunday at Bristol and Avon Regatta
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Fears over drowning subside
Bet Lush is open once again....
We have 8 crews corporate crews racing at Bristol Avon Regatta in hope of winning some shiny pots, although the main aim for most crews will be avoiding the wooden spoon prize . Scenes of spidery crews drifting up and down the river are no more as each crew has come on in leaps and bounds in just 2 weeks.
Andy Porter has put forward two crews from his company, ParsonsBrinkhoff who are reported to be doing very well although doubts over one crew have been whispered as they've recruited 4 learn to row hopefuls (no experienced rowers allowed). This could go either way and after one outing, feedback is positive about their form as they managed to row all 8 together on their maiden voyage. Ruthy and Emily are currently holding the reigns and it will be the ex-women's squad coxswain, Katy, who takes Emily's place on the day. Could the club's best female coaching talents turn things around?
Nicky B/Emily/Katy joint effort- 3:1
Ruthy's L2R/Porter composite - 4:1
BAE, coxed by the our resident international coxswain Diego, have been moving together well. Could be a winner and have been consistent throughout.
Bet Lush odds - 5:3
Entec are also moving well but are disadvantaged by their coxswain, Jane - can she steer a straight line? If her sculling is anything to go by, doubts are well founded.
Bet Lush odds - 3:1
Gildas's employer, Nallatech have had a shaky start with holiday staking president over rowing. Still, they're a strong crew, possibly weighing in as the heaviest including their coxswain, and brute strength may prevail over technique in this instance.
Bet Lush Odds - 4:1
Unity, put forward by Stuart, have also had availability issues but are remarkably neat and tidy. The exact counter-argument to Nallatech's approach, could technique be the overall winner?
Bet Lush odds - 4:1
Edward Drummond are another crew benefiting from dedication and consistency. The keenest of the lot perhaps, inspired by the lovely Rach, and with an unparallelled competitive edge, they are hotly tipped.
Bet Lush odds - 5:1
Last but by no means least are an EC Harris, Bristol Airport composite who were introduced by ex-club member Nicky Heappy. They have had some early substitutions rocking the not-yet-stable boat. Just like their employer, this has caused problems in take-off but they have the potential and could put in a strong finish with Nicole's expert tuition.
Bet Lush Odds 3:1
Odds are changing rapidly, so keep up to date on their odds as the weeks progress...
We have 8 crews corporate crews racing at Bristol Avon Regatta in hope of winning some shiny pots, although the main aim for most crews will be avoiding the wooden spoon prize . Scenes of spidery crews drifting up and down the river are no more as each crew has come on in leaps and bounds in just 2 weeks.
Andy Porter has put forward two crews from his company, ParsonsBrinkhoff who are reported to be doing very well although doubts over one crew have been whispered as they've recruited 4 learn to row hopefuls (no experienced rowers allowed). This could go either way and after one outing, feedback is positive about their form as they managed to row all 8 together on their maiden voyage. Ruthy and Emily are currently holding the reigns and it will be the ex-women's squad coxswain, Katy, who takes Emily's place on the day. Could the club's best female coaching talents turn things around?
Nicky B/Emily/Katy joint effort- 3:1
Ruthy's L2R/Porter composite - 4:1
BAE, coxed by the our resident international coxswain Diego, have been moving together well. Could be a winner and have been consistent throughout.
Bet Lush odds - 5:3
Entec are also moving well but are disadvantaged by their coxswain, Jane - can she steer a straight line? If her sculling is anything to go by, doubts are well founded.
Bet Lush odds - 3:1
Gildas's employer, Nallatech have had a shaky start with holiday staking president over rowing. Still, they're a strong crew, possibly weighing in as the heaviest including their coxswain, and brute strength may prevail over technique in this instance.
Bet Lush Odds - 4:1
Unity, put forward by Stuart, have also had availability issues but are remarkably neat and tidy. The exact counter-argument to Nallatech's approach, could technique be the overall winner?
Bet Lush odds - 4:1
Edward Drummond are another crew benefiting from dedication and consistency. The keenest of the lot perhaps, inspired by the lovely Rach, and with an unparallelled competitive edge, they are hotly tipped.
Bet Lush odds - 5:1
Last but by no means least are an EC Harris, Bristol Airport composite who were introduced by ex-club member Nicky Heappy. They have had some early substitutions rocking the not-yet-stable boat. Just like their employer, this has caused problems in take-off but they have the potential and could put in a strong finish with Nicole's expert tuition.
Bet Lush Odds 3:1
Odds are changing rapidly, so keep up to date on their odds as the weeks progress...
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Llandaff international washout.
This weekend saw the start of the local pi$$up regatta season now that all the serious racing is over and done with!
The weekend did not get off to a good start, with the regatta being postponed by two hours while they waited for the water level to lower, as they were a little worried that they might loose some boats over the weir due to the faster than normal flow. They also shortened the Saturday course to 500m free start, and then due to even more rain on Saturday night, shortened the course even further on Sunday by finishing further up the river to give boats enough time to turn without getting mixed up and going over the weir - which caught some Bristol crews out on the Saturday.
The first casualties being Diego, and Katy, who after racing each other for WN4+ decided that they liked each other too much and very nearly going over the edge, with only the tree to cling to, and eventually a safety launch to pull them to safety. The men's novice 8, also had the same problems, but also holed their boat with the oppositions bow ball!
There were also some of our new juniors racing on Sunday, and the WJ124x+ coping with the weir a lot better that some of the more senior coxes out there!
As ever there was a very good BBQ selection, and cake stall, with Crusher talking himself into lots of free cakes from a certain Llandaff lady, not quite what the husband had to say!
It goes without saying, that there was also much drunkenness in the evening, eventually resulting in some nakedness, but only by some of the younger racers - and I know that there were several camera's around - so email some of the funny ones over, and I will post them up for all the none facebookers....
Winning Results
Saturday
WN 4+ (armstrong)
MN 8
MS3 2-
WS3 2x
MN 2x
Sunday
WN4+ (ford)
WS38
MN2x
More details on the CBRC website
Finally, a picture on how to tie a boat on woman's squad style!
The weekend did not get off to a good start, with the regatta being postponed by two hours while they waited for the water level to lower, as they were a little worried that they might loose some boats over the weir due to the faster than normal flow. They also shortened the Saturday course to 500m free start, and then due to even more rain on Saturday night, shortened the course even further on Sunday by finishing further up the river to give boats enough time to turn without getting mixed up and going over the weir - which caught some Bristol crews out on the Saturday.
The first casualties being Diego, and Katy, who after racing each other for WN4+ decided that they liked each other too much and very nearly going over the edge, with only the tree to cling to, and eventually a safety launch to pull them to safety. The men's novice 8, also had the same problems, but also holed their boat with the oppositions bow ball!
There were also some of our new juniors racing on Sunday, and the WJ124x+ coping with the weir a lot better that some of the more senior coxes out there!
As ever there was a very good BBQ selection, and cake stall, with Crusher talking himself into lots of free cakes from a certain Llandaff lady, not quite what the husband had to say!
It goes without saying, that there was also much drunkenness in the evening, eventually resulting in some nakedness, but only by some of the younger racers - and I know that there were several camera's around - so email some of the funny ones over, and I will post them up for all the none facebookers....
Winning Results
Saturday
WN 4+ (armstrong)
MN 8
MS3 2-
WS3 2x
MN 2x
Sunday
WN4+ (ford)
WS38
MN2x
More details on the CBRC website
Finally, a picture on how to tie a boat on woman's squad style!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Maunder makes the national press!
It has only been a week, and already she has managed to get herself into the national press.
For those of you who read the Sunday Telegraph, I am sure you read the article. For those of you who missed it here is the electronic version.
My favorite quotation being -
"The whole thing's shaking," exclaimed Julia Maunder, her face furrowed in concentration.
But also some of CBRC should take note of some of the training rules, one in particular -
"If they turn up late for a training session, they won't be allowed to train. If you turn up late for your Olympic final, you've missed your race and your chance of a gold medal"
For those of you who read the Sunday Telegraph, I am sure you read the article. For those of you who missed it here is the electronic version.
My favorite quotation being -
"The whole thing's shaking," exclaimed Julia Maunder, her face furrowed in concentration.
But also some of CBRC should take note of some of the training rules, one in particular -
"If they turn up late for a training session, they won't be allowed to train. If you turn up late for your Olympic final, you've missed your race and your chance of a gold medal"
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
And then she was gone
I think that everyone present at Julia's going away party had themselves a jolly good time. Now that she is safely up in Nottingham, here are a few photo's from the night!
There was drinking......
Dancing.....
Some mutual appreciation - especially by Jimmy!
Many successful attempts of the La Rocca Challenge....
Lots of dancing - so much that it started getting a little sweaty....
Which resulted in Nakedness (and more appreciation by Jimmy!)
There was drinking......
Dancing.....
Some mutual appreciation - especially by Jimmy!
Many successful attempts of the La Rocca Challenge....
Lots of dancing - so much that it started getting a little sweaty....
Which resulted in Nakedness (and more appreciation by Jimmy!)
HRR Result.....
Not good news to report today I am afraid to say - with a 1st round loss to tideway scullers by 1 and a quarter lengths in a time of 7.40
The unlucky Henley experience for CBRC continues!
The unlucky Henley experience for CBRC continues!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
HRR draw....
Luck does not appear to be smiling on CBRC in Henley this year, with the Men getting a tough draw in the Thames Challenge cup, which sees them up against the seeded Tideway Scullers' crew in the first round.
The full draw is available here
1st race 3pm tomorrow (Wednesday)
The full draw is available here
1st race 3pm tomorrow (Wednesday)
Friday, June 29, 2007
Qualification (with results)
Today is qualification day for Henley Royal Regatta.......
Good luck to all the boys in the 2nd eight racing today for a go at the real thing. Racing starts at 4pm with the 8's off at 6.30.
Will update when I hear any news.
Full results here....
Good luck to all the boys in the 2nd eight racing today for a go at the real thing. Racing starts at 4pm with the 8's off at 6.30.
Will update when I hear any news.
Full results here....
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