Rowing Club News
Single scull for sale
04-Sep-08: In case you haven't spotted the ad on the club notice board, Kate Eadie is selling her single. It's racked at club, on the very top inside on the left, rated at 65Kg. Contact Kate on kateeadie89@hotmail.com if you're interested. This post will be updated with more details such as price, age etc, which are all on the notice board.
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Calling all commentators!
03-Sep-08: Are you a budding commentator? Do you fancy a stint behind the microphone on Pubs and Clubs day? If you think you can rival Dan Topolski or Garry Herbert, drop Claire a line on eercsocial@hotmail.co.uk to let her know.
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Be inspired
03-Sep-08: As we look forward to a new rowing season and the joys of Winter training, take a peek at the BBC video roundup of the GB rowing success at Beijing. Rowing - clearly the best sport on the planet! Click HERE. Click HERE for a replay of just the coxless four race. See you at circuits....
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Fish and Chip Quiz Night - are you coming?
31-Aug-08: If so, please drop Claire a line on eercsocial@hotmail.co.uk to let her know how many tickets you require. The quiz will be held on Saturday 6th September and starts at 7:30pm.
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Video and photographs of 07/08 season
31-Aug-08: As you know, we put together a DVD with highlights of the season for all club members. If you have any video clips, please forward them to Pete or if you have photographs, please forward them to Claire on eercsocial@hotmail.co.uk. We would like to make sure everyone who attends the dinner can see themselves on the big screen!
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Club Notice
27-Aug-08: We have an exciting couple of months ahead with lots of activity for you to get involved with. Please read on to see what you can get involved with and put the dates in your diary!
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2012 Olympic Fever!
26-Aug-08: Team Web has been contacted by a viewer in Germany asking if the 2012 rowing events woud be held at Eton. The chap wants to bring his son to watch - people are planning already it seems.
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Pics and Videos
25-Aug-08: A few more pics have been added to the Henley Vets gallery including one of St. Steve Redgrave slumming it with the mortals in a Vets' 4-!
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Olympic Rowing Round Up
20-Aug-08: Well, it's official, GB has the best rowers in the World! While the rowing events are now complete, there are other Olympic events remaining before the close. Time to take stock and the numbers look like this.
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Club History News
18-Aug-08: The club has been contacted by the descendant of a rower who was in the crew which won the Pair Oar event in the Eton and Windsor Regatta of 1852! Have a gander in the Photo Gallery to see two pictures of the ornate trophy. I am doing some research to see if we can find out the winner's club. Is this an omen from the watery Gods to get cracking with reviving the regatta?
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Review of the season by the frog
12-Aug-08: From a crafty lily pad, as I enjoy a swift Gin and Tonic, I thought I would quickly review the season. The highs and lows, the tears and smiles, shouts and screams, the burgers and cakes – I can go on. Please note the following is based on one frogs’s view and is based on no substance what’s so ever.
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Welcome Pubs and Clubs members
11-Aug-08: As of today, we welcome 96 temporary members to the club for the duration of the Pubs and Clubs training until they race on Sunday 14th September.
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Maidenhead Regatta report from Jane Kerr
10-Aug-08: Maidenhead regatta took place on Saturday, on one of the most miserable summer days we've seen. Grey skies, persistent drizzle interspersed with heavy showers and gusting winds made for some interesting conditions on the lake and also for the spectators huddling in catering tent between races.
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Urgently need "Minibus driver"
02-Aug-08: Can you drive a minibus? Ar you williing to give up 2-3 hrs once a month (on a Friday evening) for a good cause? If so please speak to JOHN SISMEY as the local Windsor Mencap group needs your help. The "Friday Club" relies heavily on voluntary drivers to collect their members on a Friday night about 6/6.30 pm (from homes in Maidenhead, Holyport and Windsor) and then take them home afterward about 9.00 pm There is a rota which means that drivers only have to do the "run" once a month (or less if more drivers).
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Missing winner! Can u help?
02-Aug-08: Sian Arion (EERC Treasurer) is trying hard to identify an unnamed WINNER of the 100 Club draw. On our bank statement Sian has noticed that someone has started to pay the monthly £5 entry during 2008, but Sian has been unable to identify the payee. Despite this the newly named "John Doe" has been entered in the draw and WON. Therefore IF you have joined the 100 Club during 2008 (i.e. since Jan 2008) can you please speak to Sian and give her details of when you think you joined and what day of the month your payment leaves your account.
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Dynamic Duo’s - Molesey Regatta Report from the Frog
21-Jul-08: All squads ventured to Molesey this year and it can be safely said that there were no easy wins due to the high level of competition. Not surprisingly Molesey crews were there in force and they are good… and tall and very big. The river was a bit rough which didn’t help but we did have some excellent wins.
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North Face jacket
16-Jul-08: Have you seen a navy blue North Face waterproof jacket around the club or picked it up by mistake? Please let Sam Wiggins know as he is cold and would like it back!
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EERC are cooking on gas at Centrica!
11-Jul-08: EERC visited the Centrica offices on Maidenhead Road today, to promote both the Pubs and Clubs Regatta and raise the profile of the club. With the help of Claire Yeoman’s smiley face, Annabel Virtue’s persuasive powers, and the ergo technique of Ed Smith & Liam Sloan (Windsor Boys School) and me, Pete Clements we set fourth to get as many crews entered for the Pubs & Clubs initiative.
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SAVE THE DATE - EERC Annual Dinner
04-Jul-08: The EERC Annual Dinner will take place on Saturday 11th October at the Castle Hotel in Windsor from 7pm.
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Windsor Regatta News
25-Jun-08: I've walked the course several times now and I cycle along it every day on the way to work! Here is a summary of the main features being considered and I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who has comments to make. Nothing is decided yet!
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