Nostalgia Piece. Herne Bay South Coast Rowing Championships.

Nostalgia Piece. Herne Bay South Coast Rowing Championships. 

This Saturday, 3rd September, Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club will be competing at the South Coast Rowing Championships being hosted by the Coast Amateur Rowing Association at Herne Bay in Kent. The last time the Club competed at Herne Bay was thirty-one years ago - in 1985 - the last time they hosted the Championships - in what was one of the most significant days in the Clubs 139 year history.

In the same season as the Club won its first ever Hants & Dorset Senior Fours points and the Association Senior Four Championship the crew was selected to represent the Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association in the Senior event at the Championship Regatta and went on to win one of the closest ever Championship races in an epic struggle with the  host Club from Hearne Bay in a race which is still rightly remembered as a classic as the following report by the late Arthur Chatfield, the Hants & Dorset Association Secretary at the time relates - "On a bleak and Cold Herne Bay coastline the supporting events gave little to enthuse about and the Regatta and needed a lift. The Senior Championship event provided the answer with a memorable race and a superlative performance from two crews, Ryde and Herne Bay that will live long in the memory. By halfway on this superb 2000 meters straight course, Herne Bay racing with all the flair of a host club giving a party, had established a three-length lead and appeared indestructible. Christchurch and Ryde in that order were the nearest challengers. Within 500 meters of the finish Ryde on the outside gave notice of intent by raising the strike to an incredible forty. Herne Bay responded both crews leaving Christchurch for dead. At 200 meters Ryde had reduced the lead to a length and were throbbing on all four cylinders, power was but part of their ploy, perfect timing and swing gave them the impression of being mechanised, hands steady as rocks, eyes drilled on the neck in front, it was perfection, they were gaining every stroke on a Herne Bay crew giving a repeat performance of perfection. Within 50 meters they were level, Herne Bay in desperation raised their strike yet again and inched to the front as a rogue wave raised the bows of both boats horrifying the watching supporters, but neither crew faltered. Courage was now the name of the game and Ryde were not found wanting as they threw their bodies forward with a last ditch effort that gave them the verdict of three feet at the line. The immediate silence on the crowded beach was indicative of having seen an epic." The Club also had two open event wins that day - the Men's Junior Fours and the Men's Novice Fours, won after a re-row and in a borrowed boat.  

Ryde's winning Senior Crew - which went on to win two more Hants & Dorset ARA and South Coast Senior Fours titles in 1986 and 1987 -in the most successful period in the Club's history Mark Singleton, Nick Pike, Lee Rayment (Cox), John Pike and Russell Page.

BTC REGATTA. Saturday, 20th AUGUST, 2016.

BTC REGATTA. Saturday, 20th AUGUST, 2016.

There was a much depleted team from Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing club for the last Regatta of the Hants & Dorset ARA Season, hosted by the BTC Rowing Club in Southampton on Saturday (20th August). The high winds forecast led to the BTC Club making an early call to switch the Regatta venue from Western Shore, Southampton, a very open stretch on Southampton Water to the far more sheltered Coalporters Rowing club course on the River Itchen – but this meant a much earlier start and the cancellation of all but one of the small boat events – leaving the Ryde Club with just one crew to compete at the Regatta.

The Ryde Club are grateful to sponsors Wightlink IW Ferries who were able to switch the Clubs Minibus and trailer carrying Ryde and Shanklin Rowing Clubs boats to an earlier ferry to allow then to reach the Regatta in time for the earlier start.

The one remaining Ryde crew still in the Regatta – the Ladies Junior crew - of Kristy Newnham, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing comfortably won their heat and finished 2nd in the final narrowly loosing to the Hants & Dorset ARA Champions from Poole. However the strong performance from the Ryde Junior Ladies Crews since their promotion from Novice status earlier in the season led to the Hants & Dorset Rowing Association extending an invitation to the Club to represent the Association at the South Coast Rowing Championships at Herne Bay in September if one of the other two South Coast Rowing associations fail to fulfil their quota – which would be the thirty-fifth time the Club has represented the Association at the Championships.

The Association Council meeting that extended this invitation also confirmed that Ryde Rowing Club’s three wins in the Men’s Novice Sculls this season made the Hants & Dorset ARA Champions at this status for 2016 and the two wins at Ladies Novice Fours gave them a share in the Ladies Novice Fours Championship – taking the total of Hants & Dorset ARA Championships won by the club since their first in 1962 to forty-one.

RYDE ROWING CLUB The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 25th AUGUST AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse

RYDE ROWING CLUB  

The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK

takes place on THURSDAY 25th AUGUST AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is on - "Back from the Brink” – Saving species in Mauritius." 

ALSO – MONTHLY “150 CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 150 Club Members plus family and friends welcome.

FISH & CHIP SUPPER: £7.50

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 22nd AUGUST at the LATEST - NOTE ONE DAY EARLIER THAN USUAL.

TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com

NB. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MEALS IF ORDERS ARE PLACED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

It is our intention to have one of Goddards Craft beer's available as the guest beer, subject to availability.

Fish & Chips Suppers and talks will continue – usually on the last Thursday of the month - until October when there will be a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Coming up are –

Thursday, 29th September. Bill Wyke (Aid Worker) – “Mission to Moldova”.

Thursday, 20th October.  A brief history of W J Nigh & Sons Ltd

ITCHEN IMPERIAL REGATTA. Saturday, 13rd AUGUST, 2016.

ITCHEN IMPERIAL REGATTA. Saturday, 13rd AUGUST, 2016.

Although there were no wins the Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club Team produced a strong set of results while competing at the Itchen Imperial Rowing Clubs Regatta, on Saturday (13th August). The regatta, staged over a 1600m course on the River Itchen has a three boat race format requiring heats and semi-finals and a final in most of the events. 

There were good performances from the Clubs two Coastal Junior Ladies crews – both crews fighting their way through to the semi-finals where the “A” crew of Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Allan Evans coxing went out to a crew from Southampton who went on win the event after beating the Ryde “B” crew of Courtney Edmonds, Emily Pike, Julie Cole and Kate Whiterhurst coxed by Karen Crook in the final.

The two Murphy sisters – Catherine and Lisa – then competed together in the Ladies Coastal Junior Pairs with no great expectations as this was a new event for them – but they reached the final comfortably before narrowly loosing out to the Hants & Dorset ARA Champions from Lymington.

The Men’s Coastal Junior Four of Dom Douglas, Jacob Redstone, Ben Toms and Joe Groves with Karen Crook in the Coxswains seat once again showed an improved performance to reach the semi-finals where they were narrowly defeated – Jacob and Joe then competed in the Men’s Coastal Junior Pair – going one better than the four to reach the final where again they suffered a narrow defeat finishing in 2nd place.

Men’s Novice sculler James Smith, competing in the single for only the second time, sculled well to win his heat before being narrowly defeated in the semi-final. 

Steve Bull. Ryde R. C. 14th August, 2016.

D.erek Sandy’s “Love Mondays” in Appley Park

There is insufficent interest being shown in opening the Bar on Monday evenings by the members and their guests for the Derek Sandy "Love Mondays" in Appley Park - so we will not now be opening.

Article in IW County Press "Weekender" Wight Memories pages

Article in IW County Press "Weekender" Wight Memories pages.

Some of you may have noticed that there was an article on the Club in the "Wight Memories" section of the Weekender Magazine published as part of this weeks IW County Press - which is of interest.

The piece is written by Annie Grant, who with her family - and in particular her brother Nigel - who was a cox at the Club - were all members in the mid 1950's. She describes a Regatta at the club in 1955 when it was located on Ryde Pier with the headline "Rowing Club has been a happy way of life"

Check it out.

Fish & Chip Supper and talk at the Clubhouse on Thursday, 28th July - at 7.30pm.

Final Reminder regarding this weeks Fish & Chip Supper and talk at the Clubhouse on Thursday, 28th July - at 7.30pm.

Talk is on the IW Zoo. Final Food Orders must be with Josie Bull today - 

TEL: IW 556481 or Text to 07964 424417 or EMAIL : josiembull@googlemail.com

Also - news on the Guest Ale that will be available - it's Goddards summer only brew - "Inspiration". A pale refreshing citrus-y ale which despite its strength - 5.0% abv is amazingly zingy and fresh and packed full of hops and flavours.

Ryde R. C. Vice President Mike Merritt's Ben Nevis climb.

Ryde R. C. Vice President Mike Merritt's Ben Nevis climb.

Ryde Rowing Club Vice President Mike Merritt - who has made a number of significant donations to the Club over many years and negoiated our first "Wightlink" deal turns 60 on August 6th, 

To mark this landmark he will be climbing Ben Nevis with the head of the mountain rescue team that brilliantly and courageously goes to the aid of nearly 100 walkers and climbers on the Ben each year.

Not having a head for heights, will make it more of a challenge for him – especially after they re-calculated the height of Britain’s highest mountain by nearly four feet this year to 4413 feet!

He is appealing to club members join him in making a contribution to Lochaber Mountain Rescue and you can do so on the following links http://www.lochabermrt.co.uk/support-us/ andhttps://www.justgiving.com/lmrt/Donate

Information about the rescue team can be found here http://www.lochabermrt.co.uk/

RYDE ROWING CLUB The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK. Thursday, 28th July, 2016

RYDE ROWING CLUB.  

The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 28th JULY AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is on - "THE IW ZOO." 

ALSO – MONTHLY “150 CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 150 Club Members plus family and friends welcome.

FISH & CHIP SUPPER: £7.50

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FOR FOOD ORDERS THIS MONTH -

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO JOSIE BULL PLEASE, BY MONDAY 25th JULY at the LATEST.

TEL: IW 556481 or Text to 07964 424417 or EMAIL : josiembull@googlemail.com

NB. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MEALS IF ORDERS ARE PLACED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

It is our intention to have one of Goddards Craft beer's available as the guest beer, subject to availability.

Fish & Chips Suppers and talks will continue – usually on the last Thursday of the month - until October when there will be a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Coming up are –

Thursday, 25th August. "Back from the Brink” – Saving species in Mauritius

Thursday, 29th September. BILL WYKE (Aid Worker).

Ryde Rowing Club. SOUTHSEA REGATTA. Saturday, 16th JULY, 2016.

Ryde Rowing Club. SOUTHSEA REGATTA. Saturday, 16th JULY, 2016.

Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club travelled the short distance across the Solent on Saturday (16th July, 2016) to compete in the largest one day rowing Regatta in the country –at Southsea – where the two South Coast Rowing Association’s Clubs compete against each other for the only time before the South Coast Rowing Championships which takes place in Herne Bay, Kent, on Saturday, 3rd September, 2016.

The best result of the day came from the Ladies Coastal Junior Four “A” crew of - Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing who comfortably qualified for their final where they finished in 3rd place. The “B” crew of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Karen Crook and Emily Pike with Alan Evans coxing just failing to make the final.

The Men’s Coastal Junior Four of James Smith, Ben Toms, Jacob Redstone and Joe Groves with Dale Buckett coxing – had a reasonable row – in only their 2nd outing at this status but failed to make their final

Coastal Junior sculler Dale Buckett, who has shown great progress since his promotion from Novice status at the beginning of the season, had a “bad day at the office” failing to make it through to the final but there was a better performance from Senior Sculler Joe Evans-Murrey who finished in 4th place in his final – and there was another 4th place for Novice Sculler Joel Smith in his final after winning his heat.

Joel then competed with James Smith in the Men’s Coastal Junior Pair finishing 4th in their heat to take their place in the final after where they finished in a slightly disappointing 8th place. In their heat they narrowly defeated the Clubs other Coastal Junior Pair of Jacob Redstone and Joe Groves who finished 5th in the same heat, narrowly missing out on a place in the final – in their first race in a pair at this status.

SWANAGE REGATTA. Saturday, 25th June, 2016.

SWANAGE REGATTA. Saturday, 25th June, 2016. 

 A strong team from Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club travelled to Swanage for the Association run Swanage Hants & Dorset ARA Championship Regatta on Saturday (25^th June) knowing that it would difficult to repeat the previous week’s strong performance of four Championship wins at Newport Regatta – and so it proved.

The best performance of the day probably came from Coastal Junior Sculler Dale Buckett who finished 2^nd in his final - just behind the Association Champion from BTC.  

The Ladies Coastal Junior Four of Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Emily Pike and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing also produced a strong performance to finish 2^nd in their final in only their 4^th race at this status following their promotion earlier in the season – and it was an encouraging 5^th place in the same final for the newly promoted Ladies Coastal Junior B Crew of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Karen Crook and Kate Whitehurst with Dale Buckett coxing.

Following their impressive win the previous week at Newport the Men’s senior Four of Joe Evans-Murray, Henry Gove, Ollie Gove and Adam Edwards, coxed by Becca Nigh were a little of the pace finishing in 5^th place in a very close race. Earlier Joe Evans-Murry had competed in the Men’s Senior Sculls event finishing in 4^th place in another closely contested race.

The Coastal Junior Pair of Joel Smith and James Smith – who are improving – each week finished in 4th place in their final. Both of them also competed in the Men’s Novice Sculls event but failed to make the final.

The Club J14 Coxed Four of Freya Drage, Tom Starkey, Tye Cameron, Austin Smith and Cox Eirann McClumpha did exceptionally well to finish in 5^th place in the J16 Coxed Fours event – racing against crews that were two years Senior to them.

The one win in the day came from Micky Jenner – competing in a composite four with BTC who won the Master 50 Coxed Fours event.

To conclude the Regatta a mixed fours race was staged with a Ryde crew of Abi Locke, Julie Cole and Henry and Ollie Gove with Austin Smith coxing finishing in 5th place.

Report on Newport Regatta in the IWCP

The Club made a complaint to the IWCP regarding their coverage of Ryde's performance at Newport Regatta over the weekend of 18th/19th June. 

The point was made that while fully appreciating that Newport as hosts would and should receive most of the coverage it was very disappointing that's Ryde's Senior Fours win - against all odds - in the "blue riband" event of the day received only a passing comment and that there were no photographs of Ryde's four winning crews - the best performance of any of the three Island Clubs over the weekend - in spite of us having a submitted a full report and photographs.

I have since received an apology from the IWCP Sports Editor.

As well as the "blog" on the regatta results there was - and usually is good coverage - of the Club's results on the two main IW on-line news sites - On the Wight at -  http://onthewight.com/sports/ - and the Island Echo - at http://www.islandecho.co.uk/

Our Senior Win Fours win at Newport also had the Sorts Headline in the Southern Evening Echo during the week.

Also - for those of you who pickup the "Island Life" Life style glossy magazine might be interested to know that The Clubs Annual Regatta features in the June/July edition with photographs from the regatta.

Final reminder - The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

Final reminder - The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is on - "HISTORIC RYDE". 

ALSO – MONTHLY “150 CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 150 Club Members plus family and friends welcome.

FISH & CHIP SUPPER: £7.50

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 27th JUNE at the LATEST - NOTE ONE DAY EARLIER THAN USUAL.

TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com

NB. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MEALS IF ORDERS ARE PLACED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

The guest Craft Beer is -  Goddards. Scrum Diggity - described as - a harvest bronze Golden Ale, brewed with Challenger, East Kent Goldings and Fuggles Hops to give a fruity citrus bite of hoppiness with a palate of citrus notes and vanilla, leading to a long dry finish.

Fish & Chips Suppers and talks will continue – usually on the last Thursday of the month - until October when there will be a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Coming up are –

Thursday, 28th July. The IW Zoo.

Thursday, 25th August. “Back from the Brink” – Saving species in Mauritius.

Thursday, 29th September. Bill Wyke (Aid Worker) – “Mission to Moldova”.

Thursday, 20th October.  A brief history of W J Nigh & Sons Ltd

NEWPORT REGATTA WEEKEND.

NEWPORT REGATTA WEEKEND. Saturday, 18th June & Sunday, 19th June, 2016.

Saturday, 18th June & Sunday, 19th June, 2016.

Ryde Rowing Club, sponsored by Wightlink IW Ferries, had their best results of the season to date over the weekend of 18th and 19th June when they competed at Island neighbors Newport Rowing Club – at their Annual Regatta’s on the River Medina – where the three boat racing with no racing turn presented a different challenge to the usual multi-lane with racing turn format.

On the Saturday, in the Fours racing, three of the Clubs four crews that were entered fought their way through to their respective finals – the only crew missing out being the Clubs newly promoted Ladies Junior Four of Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing who narrowly lost out in the semi-final. The Clubs remaining three crews raced one after the other in their respective finals – achieving a hat trick of wins.

First to go were the Men’s Senior Four of Joe Evans-Murray, Henry Gove, Ollie Gove and Adam Edwards, coxed by Becca Nigh – who were running late and had to race to the start and very nearly missed the race. This appeared to have ruined their chances as rivals and race favorites BTC forged ahead off the start – but the Ryde crew stayed in touch and in a blistering finish rowed through BTC to win by half a length – to claim Ryde’s First Senior Fours win since their Open South Coast Senior Championship win in 2012.

In the very next race it was the turn of the Clubs Novice Ladies Four of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Karen Crook and Kate Whitehurst with Allen Evans coxing to compete in their final – and unlike the Senior Men there was no need for them to overhaul their opponents as they leapt straight into the lead which they held to the end of race to gain promotion to Coastal Junior status.

It was then the turn of the Men’s Novice Four of Dom Douglas, Jacob Redstone, Joel Smith and Joe Groves with Austin Smith coxing to race their final – and like the Ladies Novice crew they too took the lead just after the start and although challenged during the race they comfortably held of the opposition to secure Ryde’s 3rd win of the day and their promotion to Coastal junior status.

On the Sunday, in the Small Boats and Junior Regatta the club added another win – when Stephen Johnson, in a brief return to the Club from university before volunteering for three months with Raleigh International in Tanzania - romped home in the final of the Men’s Novice Sculls – with Club colleague Joel Smith finishing in 3rd place. Earlier in the closely fought semi-finals two other Ryde Novice Scullers – Nick Christopher, making his first competitive appearance for the Club for several years and James Smith, in his first competitive Novice Sculls race just failed to join their colleagues in the final. Coastal Junior Sculler, Dale Buckett finished 2nd in his final in a very close an incident packed race.

James Smith and Joel Smith also competed in a Coastal Junior Pair finishing in 2nd place in their final – but the Senior Pair of Andy Hicks and Stephen Johnson were unfortunately disqualified in their semi-final for an infringement close to the finish line as they tried to snatch victory. But there was a good performance from the Coastal Junior Ladies Pair of Lisa Murphy and Julie Cole who, racing for the first time in this boat type, finished 2nd in their semi-final.

The Club had two J14 Coastal Quads racing – the A crew of Ben Sanderson, Tye Cameron, Tom Starkey and Freya Drage with Dan Sanderson coxing and the B crew of Paddy Kearney, Austin Smith, Lyle Winfield and Harry Jones Drage with Erin McClumpha coxing – most of whom were making their racing debuts for the Club at a Hants & Dorset Regatta – and both crews performed well but failed to progress to the final. However Ben Redstone racing in a composite crew with host Club Newport made the final – finishing in 2nd place.

Austin Smith then competed in the Boys J14 Single Scull – winning his semi-final and finishing 2nd in the final.

The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

RYDE ROWING CLUB  

The next FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK takes place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is on - "HISTORIC RYDE". 

ALSO – MONTHLY “150 CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 150 Club Members plus family and friends welcome.

FISH & CHIP SUPPER: £7.50

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 27th JUNE at the LATEST - NOTE ONE DAY EARLIER THAN USUAL.

TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com

NB. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MEALS IF ORDERS ARE PLACED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

It is our intention to have Goddards "Wight Squirrel" available as the guest beer, or an alternative, subject to availability.

Fish & Chips Suppers and talks will continue – usually on the last Thursday of the month - until October when there will be a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Coming up are –

Thursday, 28th July. The IW Zoo.

Thursday, 25th August. “Back from the Brink” – Saving species in Mauritius.

Thursday, 29th September. Bill Wyke (Aid Worker) – “Mission to Moldova”.

Thursday, 20th October.  A brief history of W J Nigh & Sons Ltd

Christchurch Regatta. Saturday, 4th June, 2016.

Christchurch Regatta. Saturday, 4th June, 2016.

Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club were the Islands sole representatives at Christchurch Regatta on Saturday (4th June) where the two boat racing for coxed fours only, presents a different challenge to the usual multi-lane format and involves crews fighting through a number of rounds to reach the final in their status.

The best performance of the day came from the Clubs Men’s Senior Four of Joe Evans-Murry, Henry Gove, Ollie Gove and Adam Edwards, coxed by Becky Nigh -  who although clearly the underdogs came within just one second of beating the favorites from BTC in their final, in spite of a broken collar on one of their blades.

There was also a strong performance from the Ladies Novice Four of Emily Pike, Julie Cole, Karen Crook and Kate Whitehurst with Allen Evans coxing who battled their way through to the final where they were narrowly defeated after a poor turn.

The newly promoted Ladies Novice Coastal Junior Four of Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing, although defeated in the heats produced another encouraging performance. The same fate befell the Men’s Coastal Junior Four of Dom Douglas, Joel Smith, Henry Gove and James Smith with Mick Jenner coxing and the Men’s Novice Coxed Four of Dom Douglas, Joel Smith, Ben Toms and Joe Groves with Dale Buckett coxing – who’s performance may have been effected by the doubling-up required – and both crews will be disappointed with their results.

Ryde R, C, Regatta. Saturday, 21st May, 2016. Thanks for your support.

On behalf of the Officers, Committee and Regatta Committee can I thank all those who helped at the recent Ryde Club Regatta.

Without the help of many of our members and supporters with the tasks required over the regatta weekend and the generous donation of a stunning array of cakes - we would clearly struggle to run such a successful and popular event.  I am sure you will be pleased to hear that the Regatta was a great success and that several Clubs commented on how much they enjoy the Ryde event and how they feel that it is the best Regatta in the Hants & Dorset Calendar.

 The Club had also had some success on the water with wins for our Ladies Novice Four and Men’s Novice Sculler. So all in all it was a very successful weekend both on and off the water.

The Regatta has also been a financial success and some hi- lights are indicated below for your interest.

 Again my thanks for your help and I hope we can rely on you again next year.

 REGATTA FACTS:

The Regatta, including late entries, had an entry of 90 crews and scullers – a little down on last year r - of which 86 actually raced. The 19 event program started around 15 minutes late - but finished on time with all races completed. The regatta itself, less Bar & Catering, is expected to just about break even. The Bar take over the weekend was just under a thousand, the BBQ made a profit of £400 and the refreshments and Breakfasts made a combined profit of £798 – with the Raffle making a profit of £400.On behalf of the Officers, Committee and Regatta Committee can I thank all those who helped at the recent Ryde Club Regatta.

Club Member Stephen Johnson. Volunteering in Tanzania for 2 months with Raleigh International,

One of our Members – Stephen Johnson is volunteering in Tanzania for 2 months with Raleigh International, an international non-government organization that provides sanitation education in third-world countries.  He needs to raise £800 to show his dedication to the charity (none of the money going towards funding his trip). 

As part of his fundraising he is doing a 24hr cycle challenge around the Isle of Wight on the 4th/5th June.  

If members want to find out more about the challenge itself and the motive they can read his blog entry via: https://challengestephen.wordpress.com/2016/05/24/the-plan-my-24-hour-cycle-around-the-isle-of-wight/
 

In regards to donation, people can either:
1) donate through the just giving website at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/StephenJohnson96
2) Text CRIW62 followed by the amount you want to donate (e.g £10) to 70070
3) send him an email at iowsj@outlook.com or text him on 07539604127 the amount they want to donate. This is good for people who do not or cannot donate immediately and cash in hand.

Lymington Regatta. Saturday, 28th May, 2016.

Lymington Regatta. Saturday, 28^th May, 2016.

There were no wins for Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club at Lymington Rowing Clubs Regatta on Saturday (28^th May) but the Club produced a good set of result which bodes well for the rest of the season. Had they had the luck of the draw on their side – on the Milford-on-Sea based regatta course – which clearly favored the inside crew they may well have achieved even better results.

The best performance of the day probably came from the young Novice Single Sculler – Joel Smith – who finished 2^nd in his race – before teaming up with James Smith to race in Coastal Junior Pair – where an incident at the turn led to their disqualification.

There was also fine performance from the newly promoted Ladies Coastal Junior Fours crew of - Kristy Newman, Lisa Murphy, Ayesha Russell and Catherine Murphy with Mick Jenner coxing - who finished 2^nd in their final – in only their 2^nd race at this status.

There was also a 2^nd place in the final for the Men’s Novice Four of Dom Douglas, Jacob Redstone, Ben Toms, Joe Groves and Cox Dale Buckett – and a surprisingly good performance from the Men’s Senior Four of Joe Evans-Murry, Henry Gove, Ollie Gove and Adam Edwards, coxed by Becky Nigh who also finished in 2^nd place and may yet mount a challenge at this level.

The Ladies Novice Four of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Karen Crook and Kate Whitehurst with Allen Evans coxing raced well to secure a place in the final but will be disappointed with their 4^th place finish.

Dame Buckett raced well to secure a 3^rd place in the Men’s coastal Junior Sculls but Joe Evans-Murry had a more difficult time finishing in 5^th place in the Men’s Senior Sculls event.

 

Fish & Chip Supper & Talk - the IW Rifles - this Thursday - 26th May, 7.30pm at the Clubhouse.

Final reminder - Fish & Chip Supper & Talk - the IW Rifles - this Thursday - 26th May, 7.30pm at the Clubhouse. Food orders to Steph by the end of tomorrow - 24th May please - 

TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL - steph.hickman1944@gmail.com

Steve Bull. Ryde R. C.