TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 24th JANUARY.

9 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.15 AM 11.45 AM
Chris Walters Henry Barlow Geoff Legg Tony Short Spare
Neil Spurdle Lis Dyer Sue Beckers Cam short Spare
Helen Edwards Mike O’Leary Brian Fletcher Gill Bailey Spare
Paul Dyer Sam Eyres Deb Hunt Ben Short Spare
Jackie O’Leary Andy Schmidt Nicola Tee John Stork Spare
Mandy Johns Michelle Prosser Zac Hunt Spare Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 25th JANUARY.

9.30 AM 10.15 AM 10.45AM 11.15AM 11.45AM
Chris Walters Gemma Barton John Stork Cam Short Spare
Gemma Barton Michelle Prosser Geoff Legg Ben Short Spare
Sue Beckers Jackie O’Leary Sue Riley Spare Spare
Mike O’Leary Mandy Johns Tony Short Spare Spare
Andy Schmidt Nicola Tee Zac Hunt Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Yvonne Sterry Deb Hunt Spare Spare




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Hi all.
Due to the state of the tides this weekend, we will be starting early on Saturday and Sunday. 9am on Sat, and 9.30 on Sun.
Please be aware of this when informing me of your availability.
Cheers,
H.


TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 17th JANUARY.

9.30 AM 10.15 AM 10.45 AM 11.15 AM 11.45 AM
Michelle Prosser Sam Eyres Zac Hunt Sue Riley Spare
Paul Dyer Jackie O’Leary Deb Hunt Gill Bailey Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Sue Beckers Cameron Short Spare
Neil Spurdle Gemma Barton Brian Fletcher Spare Spare
Andy Schmidt Helen Edwards Tony Short Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Jo Schmidt Geoff Legg Spare Spare

Hi all.
I've attached the rota for Saturday in the vain hope we will be rowing, but it looks highly unlikely, so please check the gig phone in the morning.
I've also already made the decision to cancel the taster session on Sunday as the sea is going to be rough at best, and so not the conditions to be rowing for the first time. If you had a friend/acquaintance/family member coming down, please could you let them know. I will reschedule for Sunday 1st of Feb.
Thanks to all those who offered to help.
Cheers,
H.



Hi all.
This Sunday's rowing will be predominantly taster sessions for new rowers. If you are available to help with these sessions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Henry.

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 10th JANUARY.

9 AM 10 AM 10.45 AM 11.15 AM 11.45 AM
Chris Walters Sam Eyres Zac Hunt John Stork Spare
Paul Dyer Jackie O’Leary Deb Hunt Marcus Dixon Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Mandy Johns Gill Bailey Spare
Neil Spurdle Sue Beckers Susan Riley Tony Short Spare
Andy Schmidt Helen Edwards Diana Dixon Cameron Short Spare
Henry Barlow Jo Schmidt Yvonne Sterry Spare Spare



Hi all.
Due to a combination of low tide, and forecast wind, we will not be rowing this Sunday(11th). Saturday will still be on, and we will be starting at 9am, using Victoria pool for crew changes. Let me know if you can make Saturday.
Cheers,
Henry.

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 3rd JANUARY.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.30AM 12.15PM 12.30PM
Chris Walters Deb Hunt Henry Barlow Spare Spare
Paul Dyer Jackie O’Leary Sam Eyres Spare Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer John Stork Spare Spare
Neil Spurdle Mandy Johns Susan Riley Spare Spare
Zac Hunt Michelle Prosser Tony Short Spare Spare
Bryan Fletcher Jo Schmidt Andy Schmidt Spare Spare






Hi all.
I was going to post a rota for Sundays rowing, but I'm afraid the weather is going to be worse than today, with force 9 easterlies forecast, so there really will be no chance of rowing. We will row again on Saturday the 3rd of January; let me know if you're available.
Happy New Year!
Henry.

Hello all.
It was hoped that we would row on Boxing day, but due to the amount of drying out Rebel needed, the oiling has only just begun, so she will not be ready. Looks like stong easterlies anyway! We will also not be going to Swanage on the 28th, but if anyone fancies a row on Sunday, let me know, and I'll put a rota together.

Can I take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy Christmas, and thank you all for your help, co-operation and patience, during the last year. It's been a privilege getting to know those of you I'd not met before, and here's to a great 2009!

Cheers,
Henry.

Hi all.
I'm afraid rowing is cancelled this weekend due to maintenance on the gig. We are drying her out, which is taking longer than anticipated. After this she is being cleaned, oiled inside, and some paint work touched up. This is going to take us into next week.
I apologise for this, but this is essential work.
Cheers,
Henry.


Hi all.
Rebel was moved into the Boat Building Academy today, to allow her to dry out, and for some much needed maintenance.
Over the last 6 months she has been used a lot, and because of this there is a lot of work to be done. Unfortunately this means that there will definitely be no rowing on Saturday, and possibly not on Sunday either. I apologise for this, but this week is the only opportunity we have to get her under cover, to get the work done.
Cheers,
Henry.

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.30AM 12.15PM 12.45PM
Chris Walters Jackie O’Leary Geoff Legg Yvonne Sterry Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Diana Dixon Brian Watson Spare
Zac Hunt Sue Beckers Marcus Dixon Gill Watson Spare
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Sam Eyres Susan Riley Spare
Andy Schmidt Jo Schmidt Nicola Tee Myra Heno Spare
Michelle Prosser Deb Hunt Gill Bailey Spare Spare





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Training Rota for November 22nd\23rd Enjoy

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.30AM 12PM 12.30PM
Chris Walters Jackie O’Leary Geoff Legg Andy Schmidt Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Sue Beckers Darren Saunders Spare
Neil Spurdle Helen Edwards Marcus Dixon Gill Bailey Spare
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Sam Eyres Susan Riley Spare
Brian Fletcher Jo Schmidt Nicola Tee Pam Corbin Spare
Henry Barlow Michelle Prosser Zac Hunt Deb Hunt Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.30AM 12PM 12.30PM
Chris Walters Diana Dixon Marcus Dixon Andy Schmidt Spare
Jackie O’Leary Lis Dyer Geoff Legg Nicola Tee Spare
Sue Beckers Helen Edwards Mike O’Leary Susan Riley Spare
Paul Dyer Miranda Horsfield Mandy Johns Paul Bester Spare
Michelle Prosser Jo Schmidt Yvonne Sterry Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Joe Street Zac Hunt Spare Spare




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Training Rota Saturday/Sunday 15th/16th November 2008

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.15AM 11.45AM 12.15PM
Chris Walters Jackie O’Leary Geoff Legg Zak Hunt Paul Bester
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Mark Holland Sue Beckers Chris Walters
Neil Spurdle Helen Edwards Marcus Dixon Spare Spare
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Gill Bailey Spare Spare
Brian Fletcher Jo Schmidt Nicola Tee Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Jo Street Deb Hunt Spare Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 11.15AM 11.45AM 12.15PM
Chris Walters Michelle Prosser Marcus Dixon Spare Spare
Jackie O’Leary Lis Dyer Mark Holland Spare Spare
Sue Beckers Helen Edwards Diana Dixon Spare Spare
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Tony Short Spare Spare
Andy Schmidt Jo Schmidt Nicola Tee Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Geoff legg Deb Hunt Spare Spare




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November News Letter

Come cheer up, my lads, 'tis to glory we steer,
To add something more to this wonderful year,
It’s hard to believe that four months have passed since we launched Rebel. That wonderfully colourful day in June seemed to somehow capture the spirit of dynamism, positivity and commitment that is Lyme Regis Gig Club.

The Gig Club has also rather magically captured the imagination of people of different ages, old families and new, in and around Lyme Regis and in a short period and without too much promotional activity has a membership of over one hundred.

It was clear that Lyme Regis Gig Club needs to continue to grow rapidly if it is going to meet this high level of interest. Which is why the Club’s Committee decided that significant resources would be devoted to reach a ‘critical mass’ if we are to deliver on expectations. This has seen the Club commission a second gig in October 2008 for completion in July 2009 and the building of the gig shed on Monmouth Beach.

The last four months have seen Lyme Regis Gig Club running a rowing programme that has had Rebel being rowed in the evenings and weekends and the Club participating in its first competitive events in Swanage and Weymouth. In parallel the Club members have put in a herculean effort to build the gig shed and be ready to start to build gig two. On top of this we have produced a very professional Members Handbook, a copy of which you can pick up at our office or download from the Gig Club website.

To help fund its development Lyme Regis Gig Club is now registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) which means it can apply for Gift Aid from donations that are made to the Club. This means Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise will give the Club an additional 28p for every £1 raised - for example, a single gig oar will cost the club £305 which would be covered by donations of only £239 and we will very soon need a minimum of 6 new oars!

I am conscious that whilst The Club has achieved a lot, this has been at the cost of not perhaps communicating with members as regularly as we might have wished. The Management Committee would like help with communications and please contact me if you would be willing to help with this. The membership of Lyme Regis Gig Club is its lifeblood and it’s important that you feel actively involved in developing our activities in the future.

The hearty singing of shanties is now very much a part of Lyme Regis Gig Club we are very lucky to have a crew of singers led by Honorary Musicians Ian Thompson and Adrian Pearson who have helped to make Rebel’s launch and our social events such fun. So remember ‘We will rant and we’ll roar like true British sailors, We’ll rant and we’ll roar on the salt sea!

The success of Lyme Regis Gig Club has been laid by the people who are working together to make things happen and by the Power Boat Club, the Boat Building Academy, the Town and District Council, West Country Vending and the generosity of our sponsor Otter Brewery and our generous patron George Eyre.

Consider this when you are next in the gig – It is ‘To honour we call you, not press you like slaves!’

Marcus Dixon - Chair

Rowing Update

Since the launch at the end of June Rebel has been at the centre of a robust rowing programme with sessions taking place in the evenings and at weekends when she has often been out to sea a dozen times a day.

Competition

Competitive events are taking place on one Sunday each month over the winter with the Weymouth and Swanage Clubs. Two events have been held so far with our performance improving each time and our crews beginning to be in serious contention. It’s terrific to see the Lyme Regis teams, who have only had access to Rebel for the last four months, doing so well against the other clubs who have had seven or eight years experience.

Lyme Regis will be hosting the next Winter Competition Event, which will be taking place on Sunday November 30th at 11am. There are likely to be seven or eight races during the course of the day and opportunities for members to participate as competitors, stewards and providing team, coffee and help as required. Ship aboard and contact me if you’d like to be involved.

Training

Training is now on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Mornings are set aside for the more competitive, experienced rowers, and from 2pm we will run training for those who wish to be competitive, but have not done a lot of rowing yet, and those who are rowing to keep fit or for fun. To check for the latest training information, times, etc. please check the website http://www.lymeregisgigclub.com/training.htm or ring: 07531191547 to check if training is still on. Please DO NOT leave a message on this number, it is for information only.

The effective management of the rowing programme is going to be crucial to the future of the Club, which is why the Management Team has formed a dedicated Rowing Sub Committee. The aim for the Rowing Sub-Committee is to introduce a training schedule to support the safe running of the club and coaching for members, particularly those who want to compete.

Coxswain Training

One key objective is for the Club to be able to field at least ten Coxswains by the launch of the second gig next year and a dedicated training course will be run over a winter weekend for those interested. Although some coxswains may wish to steer competitively, we also need competent people who can take the boat out at any time, whether for training or socially, so please do not think you have be Lester Piggot(?) size – I will be joining in for example!

Please contact the Rowing Captain, Henry if you’d like to become a Lyme Regis Gig Club Coxswain.

Gig Shed

Thanks to Lyme Regis Town Council the Club has been able to secure a site on the seaward side of the Boat Building Academy Car Park off Monmouth Beach on which to build a shed. Hardly had approval been given a team, under the direction of Club Bosun, Chris Douglas swung into action and acquired a marvellous wooden building but also constructed it and painted it white. The Gig Shed is designed to store two gigs and provide storage.

Gig Two

Its clear the Club needs a second gig if it is going to compete in regional events and provide local training. After a competitive selection process the Club in September appointed Gail McGarva to build the new gig. Work is advancing and please drop in to the Gig Shed to see the work underway, but don’t distract Gail for too long as we are planning to take delivery of the new boat in early July 2009 and every moment counts.


To enable this to happen Lyme Regis Gig Club has recently received grants from West Dorset District Council, Sports Relief and Dorset County Council. More news on this soon.

Fundraising

Inevitably the growth of Lyme Regis Gig Club comes down to our ability to raise funds to buy the kit we need and ensure we are generating revenue throughout the year to meet operating costs, The Club Committee’s has formed a Fundraising Team to continue to generate the monies needed to ensure financial viability and development plans. Please contact Kerry
Maguire at maguirekerry@googlemail.com if you’d like to joint the fundraising team.

The building of the gig shed and the second boat are the two main current capital projects and funds for these are being raised primarily through grant funding.

The on-going running costs will have to be met through a mixture of membership and rowing fees, sponsorship, fundraising events, merchandising and what ever entrepreneurial activities we can think of.

Lyme Regis Gig Club is fortunate to be sponsored by Otter Brewery who have provided both direct support and beer to enliven social events. The Club continues also to supported by a Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy, The Power Boat Club, Lyme Regis Town Council and others. This includes Nigel Clarke Publishing who have kindly offered Lyme Regis Gig Club a page on their forthcoming local Tide Times, of which 12,000 are printed and circulated each year.

Shirts, Caps and Cards

Lyme Regis Gig Club has a range of polo shirts, complete with logo, that retail at £15.00 each and stylish ‘Rebel’ Caps that sell for £10.00 each. These items are priced for each to raise a small amount of money for the Club and are available from Tony Short tony@short50.orangehome.co.uk. The Gig Club is now also able to offer a stunning pack of four atmospheric cards showing Rebel to her best advantage. The Cards retail at £3.50 for a pack of four and are good for Christmas, Birthdays and other occasions. Contact me if you’d like to buy a pack.

Events Programme

The summer rowing season came to a close with a Trafalgar Night Celebration at the Powerboat Club on October 18th where a good time was had by all!!! Trafalgar Night raised £600 for the Club and well done to all who made the evening such fun.

Events are being planned including a possible social evening in the run up to Christmas and a major Spring fundraising event to be held at Uplyme Village Hall on Saturday March 21st 2009.

Events Calendar

Event
Who
Where
When
Lyme Regis Gig Racing Event With Weymouth & Swanage
LRGC Competitive Rowing Members, Social Members, Public
The Cobb
11am 30th November
Christmas Event – To Be Confirmed



Summer Rowing Launch Event
Members
Uplyme Village Hall
21st March 2009
World Championships 2009
Members
Scillies
May 2009

For updated information on Lyme Regis Gig Club please visit www.lymeregisgigclub.com


GIFT AID

As you have read, we are hoping that Gift Aid will provide us with a significant boost to our funds. However, we have to receive the donations first! We are exploring, for example, whether our Social Membership subscriptions may be eligible.

Only one form needs to be completed that will cover any donations/contributions you may already have made or may wish to make in the future. Obviously, we should be delighted if you would also like to make a donation immediately. In any event, I’m sure that you see the benefit in completing and returning a form now. So, if you feel that any donation you may make will be eligible for Gift Aid please do complete the form below and return it to Diana Dixon at St Michaels Business Centre.
…………………………………………………………………………....
GIFT AID
LYME REGIS GIG CLUB
Please treat
¨ The enclosed gift of £ ……….. as a Gift Aid donation; OR
¨ All gifts of money that I make today and in the future as Gift Aid donations; OR
¨ All gifts of money that I have made since the 14 March 2008 and all future gifts of money that I make from the date of this declaration as Gift Aid donations.
þ Please tick the appropriate box

You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax in each tax year at least equal to the tax that the charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) will claim from HM Revenue & Customs on your Gift Aid donation(s).

Donor’s details

Title ………… Initial(s) ………………. Surname ……………………………………
Home address …………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Postcode …………………
Date ………………………
Signature ……………………………………………………

Please notify the charity or CASC if you:
1. Want to cancel this declaration.2. Change your name or home address.3. No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains.
Tax claimed by the charity or CASC
• The charity or CASC will reclaim 28p of tax on every £1 you gave up to 5 April 2008.
• The charity or CASC will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 you give on or after 6 April 2008.
• The Government will pay to the charity or CASC an additional 3p on every £1 you give between 6 April 2008 and 5 April 2011. This transitional relief for the charity or CASC does not affect your personal tax position.
If you pay income tax at the higher rate, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return if you want to receive the additional tax relief due to you.

More information from the Rowing Captain (Concerns)

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM12.15 PM 1 PM Chris Walters Michelle Prosser Gill Bailey Paul Bester Andy Schmidt Lis Dyer Sue Beckers Geoff Legg Neil Spurdle Helen Edwards Gill Watson Chris Walters
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Brian Watson Mark Holland Brian Fletcher Jo Schmidt Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Yvonne Sterry Spare Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER.

10 AM 10.45 AM 12.15 PM 1 PM Jo Street Chris Walters Jo Schmidt Andy Schmidt
Henry Barlow Geoff Legg

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Hello all.
A couple of minor concerns have been raised with regard to training/rowing matters.

1) Now the weather has changed, people are not so prepared to wait on the shoreline for their turn to row, quite understandably. With this in mind I am going to produce a rowing rota for the weekends, so members are given a time to row. The rota will be in 3/4 hour slots, starting at 10am till 1pm for the more experienced, competitive rowers, and 2pm onwards for less experienced, and social rowers.
To facilitate this, anybody who knows they will be rowing, should contact me with the day/s they can row, no later than the Thursday before. I will then draw up a rota, and email it out on the Friday. I will leave the 11.30am slot free, for those who happen to turn up, etc.
This is a bit of trial and error, but please bear with me. To contact me, either:

TEXT 07733017325 with name as I don't have all mobiles yet., or
EMAIL henrycbarlow@googlemail.com

2) There have been some concerns raised that there is a clique developing in the rowing side of the club. There is a hard core group of rowers who want to be very competitive, and subsequently have committed a lot of time to rowing practices. Because of this, they have become very friendly, through spending so much time together, but please let me assure all members that the club is very aware not to become cliquey. If any member has any problems at all regarding rowing matters, please do not hesitate to contact me.

3) Winter League.
The winter league with Swanage and Weymouth is a "fun" competition, designed to give us all a bit of racing experience. These meets are open to all, from novices up, who wish to compete. The next meet is in Lyme on the 30th of November, let me know if you wish to take part.

4) Dry training.
We're in the process of establishing some spin and circuit classes. Info to follow soon.

5) World Championships, Isles of Scilly. 2,3,4 of May 2009.
Anybody who wishes to go to the Worlds next year, now is the time to book camping etc. Please could any members who want to camp on St.Marys, whether rowing or supporting, let me know ASAP, so I can book some pitches for the club.


I think that is all at the moment, apologies for the length of the mail.

Cheers for now,
Henry.

Information from the Rowing Captain

Hello all.
Once a month, throughout the winter, we will be having race meets with Weymouth and Swanage. The first of these meets will take place in Weymouth on Sunday (not Saturday) the 26th of October. Any rowers who are available, and want to race, please let me know.
Training is now on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Mornings are set aside for the more competetive, experienced rowers, and from 2pm we will run training for those who wish to be competetive, but have not done a lot of rowing yet, and recreational rowers.
Regards,
Henry.

August News

Club members have taken part in their first race in Rebel. A mens and ladies crew raced at Swanage on August the 14th.
Membership to the club has now reached over 110.
www.lymeregisgigclub.commerchandise.Contac here for club shirts.
To check if training is on, ring 07531191547.

www.lymeregisgigclub.com
Membership Application

Subscription Prices for 2008 are half price as follows (if you are a new member you are asked to include a one off payment of £15:
No.
Membership Type
Subs

One off payment

Total

Family (2 adults + children 11-18)
£50
+
£15
=
£65

Adult Rower (18yrs +)
£25
+
£15
=
£40

Student (16yrs - 20 & students in full time education)
£15
+
£15
=
£30

Junior (under 16yrs)
£7.50
+
£15
=
£22.50

Social Member
£7.50
+
£15
=
£22.50

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Welcome…..join us

Lyme Regis Gig Club was formed for the benefit of everyone in our community. We want to share the pleasures and pains of rowing with anyone able and willing to take to the water – competitively, recreationally, occasionally or as often as time and tides permit! We are operating the Club with as few restrictions on membership as possible so come on, join us, make some friends and enjoy our heritage coastline from your seat in the gig!
Rowing is an all year round sport …..weather permitting.

Your Health & Safety

Rowing is a strenuous physical activity – everyone needs to be reasonably fit to row rather than intend to get fit through rowing! For your own welfare and safety, and that of others, please disclose any medical condition that could affect your fitness to row. x the boxes to indicate any condition affecting any of the persons registered as rowers:

o Heart condition eg. Angina o Asthma – treated with Ventolin/salbutomol y/n

o Epilepsy o Diabetes o Other ………………

Members affected: …………………………………………………………………………………..

If you have any concerns about possible undiagnosed conditions that could be made worse by rowing please consult your GP before taking to the water.

Swimming ability in open water: o Strong o Weak o Non-swimmer

Rowing ability: o Expert o Proficient o Novice

Club Rules

We want everyone to enjoy their rowing, club membership and the gig community – agreeing to a few simple rules should help make this possible:
ü Treat everyone – with the same respect you want to receive – all members whatever their age, gender, ethnicity or abilities, other gig club members, the public at large, spectators….
ü Show consideration and avoid causing offence through language or actions which may bring yourself, the Club and the sport of gig rowing into disrepute.
ü Always adopt a ‘safety first’ attitude and follow instructions particularly on the water and when launching, recovering and handling the gig.

Your Agreement

I confirm that I have provided complete and accurate information and have read, understood and agree to comply with the conditions of membership stated above. I understand that my personal information will be securely stored by LRGC and only used for the purpose of Club communications with the membership. I consent/do not consent (delete as appropriate) to images taken in the course of Club activities being used for promotion and fund-raising purposes.

Signed: ……………………………………………………. Date: …………………………..
(On behalf of all persons named overleaf and as parent/guardian if appropriate.)

PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO:Hugh Corbin, Whitty Down, Rocombe,

Latest Message from the Rowing Captain

To all rowing members.
The new rowing schedule is on the training page of the website: http://www.lymeregisgigclub.com/
Regards, Henry.
Due to the large membership, the following schedule is for members only.
Training schedule, commencing Monday 28th of July.
DAY.
TYPE OF ROWING.
TIME.
MONDAY. Competitive Men.6pm.
WEDNESDAY.Competitive Women.5pm.
FRIDAY.Mixed Social.6pm.
SATURDAY.Mixed Competitive.12pm.
SUNDAY.Mixed.12pm.
The above sessions are dependant on weather, tides, and the availibility of coxes

A note from your Rowing Captain please read and digest

Hello to all Gig club members.
My name is Henry Barlow, and I'm the rowing captain of the L.R.G.C. Now Rebel has been launched, it is my duty to devise a rowing schedule to allow as much rowing as possible. As I'm sure you're all aware, there are lots of people who want to have a go, and so I will endeavour to get Rebel out on as many evenings and weekends as possible. This is all weather dependent, and it has not been kind to us so far. There are also only a few of us who have coxed a gig, and so we going to have to commit a lot of time.

The website will have the rowing schedule on it by the end of the week, and we also have a designated mobile number members can ring to check if training is still on in iffy weather.

The number is:07531191547

I'm also looking into the possibility of taking Rebel on the river Axe when the sea is too rough.

To make my job a little easier, please could all members who wish to row, email me back with your name, age, gender, and whether you want to be a social rower, or a competitive rower.

We are hoping to have Rebel out this Saturday and Sunday for a few hours from 12 noon, weather permitting! Please let me know if you can make it.

Cheers to all.
Henry.
REBEL HAS LAUNCHED! Our first gig, Rebel, was succesfully launched on Sunday the 29th of June.
HELP NEEDED! The club has a huge task ahead of it in order to raise the funds needed for a boat shed, and our second gig. If you can help in any way Click here.
Club members have taken part in their first race. Henry Barlow, Chris Walters,& Andy Schmidt joined 3 guys from Cattewater, and raced in Weymouth's regatta.
Membership to the club has now reached over 110.
Click here for club shirts.
To check if training is on, ring 07531191547.

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