Cambridge Winter League (Jan.)

Race report and results from the first stage of the Winter League, thanks to Julian Haywood Smith:

The highlight was the impromptu regatta race between the WJ18 4x, and the Chris/Kyle double, tearing down the river to the finish bow to bow, with a Cantab Ladies VIII shouting for the Deben Girls, whilst being overtaken on both sides.

The Masters D4+ crew excelled themselves overhauling 'The Happy Rowers' and, most incredibly, scored an identical time as the Masters E4+ boat.  A case of honours even, but surely the gloves have to come off now...

Astonishingly, there was another dead heat between Chris in his single and the girls' quad...

Well done to the J18 4x, coming 14th overall out of the 204 entries in the 4 divisions ... big ask to improve that performance over the next 2 months.

And finally, a mention for the WJ15 4x girls in their first competitive event, for finishing the race without undue mishap.  A personal best for them all.  Great to see so many happy relieved faces at the end, and I'm not just talking about the parents.

 
Fastest Time 9m 18s posted by Cantabs IM3 8

Deben Racers Times

J18 4X		10:38	14
J18 2X	Game/Eadie	11:48	42
IM3 2X	Wix/Wix	12:01	48=
WJ18 4X		12:17	66=
J18 1X	Game	12:17	66=
J18 2X	Williams/Ward	12:21	73=
Nov 1X	Wix	12:43	102=
WJ18 2X	Stocker/Feller	12:57	116=
Mas E 4+		13:08	126=
Mas D 4+		13:08	126=
WJ18 2X	Stockton/Haywood-Smith	13:24	137
WJ15 4X		14:11	164

 

Suffolk Indoor Rowing Champs, 2013

Deben Rowing Club are proud to host:

The Fifth

Suffolk Indoor Rowing Championships

March 23rd (Saturday)

10.30am

 

Deben Rowing Club Boathouse

Woodbridge, Suffolk

                

Juniors events to British Rowing levels

Mens and womens events at Veteran and Open

over  2000m and Gold Standard for Juniors

£5 for Adults

£2 for Juniors

Proceeds to DRC

For more information and bookings, please contact Neil Cawthorn:

 NSC@NCALegal.co.uk

01473 363 162

Cambridge Head, 17th November 2012

Both the boys and girls Junior quads were entered in for the Cambridge Winter Head with some trepidation on Saturday.

On the previous occasion, on their first attempt in the Cambridge Autumn regatta, the boys made a slight detour via the bank, and the girls hadn't raced together before at all... There was also the fact that they were racing at WJ18 and J18 level, with four of the crew being underage.

We needn't have worried, however. Both came back in high spirits, with a win in their respective events, beating several Cambridge based and University crews into the bargain.

The trophies will be sent on to them shortly... A classy hip flask each apparently. Congratulations to them all, as well as coach James, who is as pleased as the fruit punch they will put in the flasks!

We also had the company of the early bird Senior IV, in their first outing, who came a creditable third in their class.  It needn't be mentioned how many entries there were, surely.

WJ18  4x  Megan, Katy, Olivia & Izzy

J18  4x  Chris, Simon, Dylan & Kyle

Report from: Julian Haywood Smith

Norfolk Sculls Results

Congratulations to all 9 Deben Racers who took part in this event, on a beautiful stretch of the river Yare in Norwich. The trailer took a full capacity 9 boats to the race, sadly 2 were unused as Spencer and Megan both succumbed to a nasty bug the day before.

The honours went to Katy and Olivia in winning their first pot in the Novice category in the Short Course, and only the second time they have raced together. They beat 5 other crews from Norwich, Beccles and Ely in the process. 

Simon came very close to winning his Novice 1x category, in his first ever race in a single, coming equal second, only 9 seconds behind the winning Beccles rower who was familiar with the river.

Chris and Kyle came 1st and 2nd respectively in their singles, but were the only two entrants, so could not claim a pot.

Izzy came 2nd in her singles event, and the Junior double of Chris and Kyle showed the very experienced Senior double, Michael and Neil, how speedy they have become since they were paired together only last Summer, coming 2nd in their event to a very classy Norwich double.

(Full report, as well as other essential information for racers can be found on the DRC racing GroupSpace - click here)

Julian Haywood Smith (Juniors Secretary)

Circuits are back!

This year Nick Redman and John Cross have organised the sessions which are to take place at:

Farlingaye School on Wednesday evenings starting on 7 November

Never done circuits before? Don't be put off by thinking they are too hard, or that you're not fit enough - everyone can do as much or as little as they feel able!

Most sessions will be in the gym (though during school exams we will be moved into the fitness suite). Please ask around the club if you are new to circuits and not sure where to find the gym.

As before, the plan is to assemble in the gym around 6:30pm. Those who wish can go out for a run.  Others must warm up in the gym. 

Attendance will cost £20 per half term (or £3 per session).

The sessions will focus mostly on moving body weight, though for the heroic ones small weights will be available. After a warm down in the gym, sessions will close at 8:00pm.

Doing regular land training will pay dividends when we get on the river.  Nick and John ask that you bring appropriate music to encourage us during the sessions.

Forthcoming Socials

Have fun and support the club by attending and offering to help with the forthcoming social events and contact Sue Stockton for more information:

·        2^nd December: stall at the Christmas Market in the Thoroughfair, Woodbridge, for selling Deben calendars

·        14^th December: Club Party with licenced Bar.  Please see poster in clubhouse for more details

·        29^th December: post-rowing Mince Pies and Mulled Wine at the clubhouse

·        January : video night aimed at the juniors - aimed at a night to fit in around exams and 18^th parties)

·        February: pub night - To be arranged, half term looks good!

·        March: Fish and Chip Quiz Supper

Greg Searle Event Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to other commitments, Greg has had to cancel his visit to Woodbridge and sends his apologies