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From Peter Harvey:
The Staines Boat Club Junior Women’s Squad were racing this weekend in wild ’n’ windy conditions on the river Thames at Weybridge. The Weybridge Winter Head of the River competition is a timed race over 3000 metres upstream form Walton to Weybridge. The prize, a winner’s medal goes to the fastest crews in each of the Junior age groups racing.
The Staines Boat Club girls were competing in a number of age categories and achieved a favourable set of results. They had an exciting win in the Women’s Junior 14 double sculls event where the Staines Boat Club crew Georgia Conner & Abigail Mason, time exactly matched that of rival competitors form Henley Rowing Club. Whilst rowing over the course both the crews were able to see each other which just increased the pressure of the race. Spectators, supporters and the Rowing Coaches following this race from the riverbank could see that the times surely must be a close. It was a Surprize for all to learn the official time and result which was a dead heat. Both crews were therefore able to claim the first place title and extra medals were found and awarded to all the girls in both the crews.
The Staines Boat Club Junior Squad will be racing again next weekend the Dorney Lake near Windsor which is the venue for this year’s Olympic Rowing Regatta. The junior crews will be racing over the same distance as the Olympic competitors which will be a fantastic experience.
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From President Ian McHugh:
The annual SBC Veteran's Dinner (apparently the 82nd!) was held at The Swan yesterday afternoon and it was a very enjoyable event. Guest of Honour was Mr Dave Lusty of Molesey Boat Club.
Following the meal, an auction raised £270 for the club and a collection for clubhouse bricks raised a further £210.
A memorial bench, kindly provided by The Swan, was also unveiled in memory of club stalwart Ted Dyos.
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The annual boxing day match versus Burway RC took place earlier today on the Burway stretch. The Staines crew took an early lead and started to pull away, but whilst passing through the narrow section the two crews clashed. The 4 man in the Staines crew lost control of his blade, and whilst he regained it the Burway crew nipped ahead. They went onto to win by around a length.
So onto next year then - on the Staines stretch!
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Merry Christmas All!
Tomorrow's Boxing Day race is at 11am, at Burway RC this year.
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Further to the below from Peter Smith:
Keri's Funeral is on the 20th December at 12noon.. the Horse and carriage will be leaving from 13 Grand avenue Southbourne BH6 3SU at approximately 11.30am.
All flowers are to be sent to The Brian Wilton Funeral Home, 156 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth BH6 3JX.
The Church is St Katherines Church, Church road, Southbourne BH6.
People wishing to attend the service are welcome to meet at 13 Grand Avenue at 11am and follow the procession to the church or otherwise go straight to the church.
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This from Peter Smith:
Keri Jones passed away this morning at 9:45, he had been ill for some time, he rowed as a junior at Staines, in one of the first crews coached by Ted Dyos and Roy Dauncy, back in the mid 80's, so he wasn't that young, he finished at Staines to join the Royal Marines. I believe he rowed in Michael Owen's four.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed, his parents have expressed SBC members are welcome.
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Just a reminder that you can help raise funds for SBC with your Christmas Shopping by making use of Easyfundraising.
Many of the big retailers are part of Easyfundraising and when you do your online shopping through it a donation will be made to SBC. It doesn't cost you a penny more and you will be helping to raise funds for the club.
To start shopping through Easyfundraising simply click on the banner on the SBC Homepage.
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Here's some dates for your diaries:
Saturday 10th December - Christmas Party
The Christmas Party starts at 7:30pm, the bar is fully stocked and ready to go! Just turn up and be prepared to party!
Sunday 11th December - Plum Puddings and Christmas Lunch
The plum puddings races will be held in two divisions at 9am and 10:30am. Prizes for winning crews will be handed out at lunch. Sign up sheets will be by the bar. This event fills quickly so to guarantee a place in a boat, sign up fast!
For all those who wish to enjoy a Christmas Lunch on Sunday 11th at 1pm, please sign up by WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER at the very latest. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO SIGN UP NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!! Sign up sheets are by the bar.
Hope to see you there!
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On a sunny but windy day at Burway. There was a strong showing from the Staines & Brunel Women.
WNov 2x a win for Nikki and Marie (Brunel)
WNov 1x went to Judy
WIM2 1x won by Nicola
The following were won by the Girls; sorry I do not know who was in the crews
WJ15 2x won by STN-Tench
WJ16 2x was won by STN- Griffiths
W17 1x went to STN- Horan
Well done to all and bring on 2012
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We plan to do a Safety Presentation on Sunday 13th November at 10am in the clubhouse. It should only take around 20-30 minutes and so will not disrupt training too much.
It's primarily for the benefit of the new Brunel intake and the new juniors. It would also be good if both senior squads attended as it's VERY important that everyone is familiar with the safety rules - you may have been a club member for a number of years but are you up-to-date with the safety rules and do you follow them?
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