Message from Henry below for this weekends rowing

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 9th MAY.

8.30 AM 9.30 AM 10.15AM 11.00 AM 11.30 AM 12.00 PM
Henry Barlow Jackie O’Leary Michelle Prosser Hugh Corbin Exp. Rower Exp. Rower
Chris Walters Lis Dyer Mark Holland Pam Corbin Exp. Rower Exp. Rower
Neil Spurdle Helen Edwards Zac Hunt Marcus Dixon Rex Ireland Sam Pennington
Mike O’Leary Deb Hunt Tony Short Diana Dixon Jackie Ireland Alison Robinson
Cam Short Mandy Johns Brian Fletcher Gill Bailey Dawn Lathey Karen Hull
Paul Dyer Sue Beckers Geoff Legg Yvonne Sterry Liz Davis Bev Bailey

TRAINING ROTA, MONDAY 10th MAY.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45 AM 11.30 AM
Jackie O’Leary Henry Barlow Geoff Legg Hugh Corbin
Lis Dyer Chris Walters Tony Short Sue Beckers
Deb Hunt Cam Short Zac Hunt Pam Corbin
Michelle Prosser Brian Fletcher Paul Dyer Josh Beckers
Helen Edwards Mike O’Leary Marcus Dixon Liz Davis
Mandy Johns Mark Holland Diana Dixon Spare










Hi all.
Please find attached details of the regatta at Swanage later this month. If those wishing to go could please let me know if they want to camp and, how many nights, ASAP. I think it's likely quite a few of us will stay on the Saturday night at least, as entertainment has been laid on, and it will be good to socialise with other clubs. So far 10 clubs are attending.
Cheers,
H.

Hi all.
The club will be taking part in it's first regatta of the season, at Swanage on the 23rd of May. Swanage are always very hospitable, and put on a good event, so if any members fancy coming along and cheering the rowers on, we'd appreciate it.
On that note, could all rowers who wish to row in this regatta please let me know.
Cheers,
H.


TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 2ND MAY..

9.00 AM 9.30 AM 10.00AM 10.30 AM
Henry Barlow Jackie O’Leary Cam Short Hugh Corbin
Chris walters Lis Dyer Ben Short Kerry Maguire
Neil Spurdle Helen Edwards Zac Hunt Marcus Dixon
Mike O’Leary Deb Hunt Tony Short Diana Dixon
Andy Schmidt Mandy Johns Brian Fletcher Sue Beckers
Paul Dyer Michelle Prosser Geoff Legg Spare

TRAINING ROTA, MONDAY 4TH MAY.

10.00 AM 10.45 AM 11.30 AM 12.15 PM
Henry Barlow Jackie O’Leary Geoff Legg Marcus Dixon
Ben Short Lis Dyer Tony Short Sue Beckers
Chris walters Deb Hunt Zac Hunt Helen Edwards
Cam Short Michelle Prosser Paul Dyer Josh Beckers
Mike O’leary Sue Beckers Brian Fletcher Spare
Andy Schmidt Mandy Johns Diana Dixon Spare


Hi all.
Rowing this weekend will take place on Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday. We are not rowing on Sunday due to the powerboat race taking place in Lyme.
From 11am on Saturday we will be running taster sessions, so if you are available to help I would appreciate it. Rowing for members on Saturday will start at 9am, with time for 4 half hour sessions, so first come, first served.
Cheers,
Henry.


Hi all, rota attached.
Due to a poor weather forecast, Wendy Duffy , the coach from Weymouth, will not be over this weekend. Jackie is arranging another date, so we'll let you know. The weather is looking particularly bad for Saturday, with southerly winds gusting to force 8, and heavy rain. Please be sure to check the gig phone. Sunday, at the moment, looks a little better.
Cheers,
H.

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 25th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30 AM 12.00 PM
Neil Spurdle Jackie O’Leary Henry Barlow Hugh Corbin Yvonne Sterry
Chris Walters Lis Dyer Ben Short Pam Corbin John Watson
Cam Short Mandy Johns Geoff Legg Marcus Dixon Nicola Tee
Brian Fletcher Jo Schmidt Tony Short Diana Dixon Spare
Paul Dyer Helen Edwards Sue Beckers Kerry Maguire Spare
Andy Schmidt Michelle Prosser Deb Hunt Gill Bailey Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 26th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 11.00 AM 12.00 PM
Gemma Barton Ben Short Zac Hunt Marcus Dixon
Lis Dyer Henry Barlow Brian Fletcher Diana Dixon
Deb Hunt Cam Short Tony Short Josh Beckers
Jackie O’Leary Andy Schmidt Michelle Prosser Hugh Corbin
Sue Beckers Chris Walters Geoff Legg Pam Corbin
Mandy Johns Paul Dyer Jo Schmidt Nicola Tee

25th April
Hi all.
Lyme Regis Gig Club will be running a ‘taster’ session for non members (and lapsed members!) on Saturday 2nd May. Anyone interested in picking up an oar and having a go in a gig, come down to the Victoria Pool (the pool in the ‘fork’ of the Cobb behind the Aquarium) on Saturday morning at 11am.
Cheers,
Henry.

p.s. Don't forget to tell any friends you have who may be interested.


Hi All

For rowing sessions this Saturday, 25th April, Wendy Duff ex-ladies captain from Weymouth has offered to come over and give us some coaching tips.

For a chance to row with her just email Henry before Thursday night as normal for your place on this weekend's rota.

Cheers

Jackie




TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 18th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30 AM
Henry Barlow Jackie O’Leary Paul Dyer Hugh Corbin
Chris walters Lis Dyer Brian Fletcher Pam Corbin
Cam Short Gemma Barton Geoff Legg Marcus Dixon
Mike O’Leary Jo Schmidt Tony Short Diana Dixon
Ben Short Sue Beckers Helen Edwards Yvonne Sterry
Andy Schmidt Michelle Prosser Mandy Johns Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 19th APRIL.

9.30 AM 10.30 AM 11.15 AM 12.00 PM
Gemma Barton Mike O’Leary Ben Short Marcus Dixon
Lis Dyer Henry Barlow Cam Short Sue Beckers
Deb Hunt Zac Hunt Tony Short Josh Beckers
Jackie O’Leary Andy Schmidt Michelle Prosser Susan Riley
Jo Schmidt Chris Walters Geoff Legg Juliet Hankey
Mandy Johns Paul Dyer Diana Dixon Spare











TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 19th APRIL.

9.30 AM
10.30 AM
11.15 AM
12.00 PM
Gemma Barton
Mike O’Leary
Ben Short
Marcus Dixon
Lis Dyer
Henry Barlow
Cam Short
Sue Beckers
Deb Hunt
Zac Hunt
Tony Short
Josh Beckers
Jackie O’Leary
Andy Schmidt
Michelle Prosser
Susan Riley
Jo Schmidt
Chris Walters
Geoff Legg
Juliet Hankey
Mandy Johns
Paul Dyer
Diana Dixon
Spare









Hi all.
Rowing will take place on Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday this weekend, with no rowing on Easter Sunday.
Cheers,
H.

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 11th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 11.00AM 11.45 AM
Brian Fletcher Jackie O’Leary Henry Barlow Hugh Corbin
Chris walters Lis Dyer Jo Schmidt Pam Corbin
Cam Short Helen Edwards Zac Hunt Sue Riley
Mike O’Leary Deb Hunt Tony Short Gill Bailey
Ben Short Sue Beckers Andy Schmidt Joe Broughton
Paul Dyer Michelle Prosser Mandy Johns Spare

TRAINING ROTA, MONDAY 13th APRIL.

9.30 AM 10.30 AM 11.15 AM 12.00 PM
Brian Fletcher Mike O’Leary Ben Short Marcus Dixon
Lis Dyer Geoff Legg Cam Short Pam Corbin
Chris walters Deb Hunt Zac Hunt Tony Short
Jackie O’Leary Michelle Prosser Henry Barlow Gill Bailey
Jo Schmidt Sue Beckers Mandy Johns John Kingwell
Andy Schmidt Paul Dyer Diana Dixon Spare









TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 4th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30 AM
Brian Fletcher Jackie O’Leary John Stork Hugh Corbin
Chris walters Lis Dyer Geoff Legg Pam Corbin
Cam Short Helen Edwards Deb Hunt Sue Riley
Mike O’Leary Gemma Barton Tony Short Marcus Dixon
Neil Spurdle Sue Beckers Ben Short Yvonne Sterry
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Diana Dixon Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 5th APRIL.

10.00 AM 11.00 AM 12.00 PM 12.45 PM
Henry Barlow Mike O’Leary Tony Short Spare
Paul Dyer Geoff Legg Marcus Dixon Spare
Chris walters Cam Short Gill Bailey Spare
Jackie O’Leary Diana Dixon Sue Beckers Spare
Sue Beckers Mandy Johns Josh Beckers Spare
Deb Hunt Lis Dyer Spare Spare




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TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 4th APRIL.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30 AM
Brian Fletcher Jackie O’Leary John Stork Hugh Corbin
Chris walters Lis Dyer Geoff Legg Pam Corbin
Cam Short Helen Edwards Deb Hunt Sue Riley
Mike O’Leary Gemma Barton Tony Short Marcus Dixon
Neil Spurdle Sue Beckers Ben Short Yvonne Sterry
Paul Dyer Mandy Johns Diana Dixon Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 5th APRIL.

10.00 AM 11.00 AM 12.00 PM 12.45 PM
Henry Barlow Mike O’Leary Tony Short Spare
Paul Dyer Geoff Legg Marcus Dixon Spare
Chris walters Cam Short Gill Bailey Spare
Jackie O’Leary Diana Dixon Sue Beckers Spare
Sue Beckers Mandy Johns Josh Beckers Spare
Deb Hunt Lis Dyer Spare Spare



Hi all.
This Saturday we are running some taster rows for the newly formed Bridport club. These will start at 12.15, after we have rowed. I need some help as I have 18 people coming over, and I will do 3 novices per boat. Therefore we will do 6 boats of 20 mins or so. If you can help to crew these boats let me know when you mail me your availability.
Cheers,H

Hullo from Henry for 28th February

TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 28st FEBRUARY.
9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.15 AM 11.45 PM
Brian Fletcher Jackie O’Leary Jo Schmidt Tony Short Marcus Dixon
Neil Spurdle Lis Dyer Geoff Legg Nicola Tee Hugh Corbin
Henry Barlow Sue Beckers Michelle Prosser Mandy Johns Pam Corbin
Paul Dyer Helen Edwards Sam Eyres Yvonne Sterry Spare
Chris Walters Mandy Johns Mike Lathey! Diana Dixon Spare
Andy Schmidt Deb Hunt Cam Short Sue Riley Spare
TRAINING ROTA

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 1st MARCH.

9.00 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30AM
Lis Dyer Chris Walters Tony Short Juliet Hankey
Helen Edwards Andy Schmidt Deb Hunt Spare
Jackie O’Leary Cam Short Sam Eyres Spare
Mandy Johns Zac Hunt? Spare Spare
Jo Schmidt Paul Dyer Spare Spare
Sue Beckers Henry Barlow Spare Spare


TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY.

9 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.15 AM 12.15 PM
Brian Fletcher Mandy Johns Brian Fletcher Marcus Dixon Spare
Neil Spurdle Lis Dyer Matthew Fletcher Nicola Tee Spare
Henry Barlow Jo Schmidt Spare Gill Bailey Spare
Paul Dyer Sam Eyres Spare Yvonne Sterry Spare
Michelle Prosser Diana Dixon Spare John Stork Spare
Cameron Short Deb Hunt Spare Sue Riley Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY.

10.00 AM 11.00 AM
Chris Walters Geoff Legg
Henry Barlow Lis Dyer
Neil Spurdle Diana Dixon
Paul Dyer Marcus Dixon
Jo Schmidt Mandy Johns
Michelle Prosser Sam Eyres




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Hi all.
Attached is this Saturdays rota. Due to lack of numbers, I have not put together a rota for Sunday, but it is very unlikely we will be rowing either day anyway, so please check the phone message.
Cheers,
Henry.
TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY.

9.30 AM 10.15 AM 11 AM 11.45 AM 12.15 AM
Sue Beckers Sam Eyres Zac Hunt Sue Riley Spare
Paul Dyer Jackie O’Leary Cameron Short Gill Bailey Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Ben Short John Stork Spare
Gemma Barton Deb Hunt Brian Fletcher Nicola Tee Spare
Andy Schmidt Helen Edwards Tony Short Yvonne Sterry Spare
Henry Barlow Mandy Johns Spare Spare Spare





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Hullo just to keep you informed from Henry

Hi all.
Attached is this Saturdays rota. Due to lack of numbers, I have not put together a rota for Sunday, but it is very unlikely we will be rowing either day anyway, so please check the phone message.
Cheers,
Henry.
TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY.

9.30 AM 10.15 AM 11 AM 11.45 AM 12.15 AM
Sue Beckers Sam Eyres Zac Hunt Sue Riley Spare
Paul Dyer Jackie O’Leary Cameron Short Gill Bailey Spare
Mike O’Leary Lis Dyer Ben Short John Stork Spare
Gemma Barton Deb Hunt Brian Fletcher Nicola Tee Spare
Andy Schmidt Helen Edwards Tony Short Yvonne Sterry Spare
Henry Barlow Mandy Johns Spare Spare Spare





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TRAINING ROTA, SATURDAY 31st JANUARY.

9 AM 10.00 AM 10.45AM 11.30 AM 12.15 PM
Chris Walters Mandy Johns Geoff Legg Tony Short Spare
Neil Spurdle Lis Dyer Gemma Barton Cam short Spare
Henry Barlow Jackie O’Leary Sam Eyres Gill Bailey Spare
Paul Dyer Sue Beckers Michelle Prosser Ben Short Spare
Mike O’Leary Helen Edwards Brian Fletcher John Stork Spare
Andy Schmidt Deb Hunt Zac Hunt Spare Spare

TRAINING ROTA, SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY.

9.30 AM 10.15 AM 11 AM 11.30AM 12 PM
Chris Walters Geoff Legg John Stork Spare Spare
Helen Edwards Paul Dyer Yvonne Sterry Spare Spare
Jackie O’Leary Zac Hunt Lis Dyer Spare Spare
Michelle Prosser Ben Short Sue Beckers Spare Spare
Andy Schmidt Cameron Short Deb Hunt Spare Spare
Henry Barlow Tony Short Spare Spare Spare


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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

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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.
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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 …………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………….
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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.