Trip to Henley Royal Regatta. Wednesday, 28th June, 2017.

The Club is planning a trip to Henley Royal Regatta this year - on Wednesday, 28th June, 2017.

The round trip will be made in the Clubs Minibus - and will cost £65 for RRC members - and £75 for non-members. This will include your return boat fare, parking at Henley (right next to the Regatta), entry into the Stewards enclosure and entry into Leander Rowing Club. Note there is a strict dress code for entry into both of these establishments. 

For more details or to book a place contact the Club Captain - Pete Allsopp on - 01983 611081 or 07890 063748 or by E Mail on peterallsopp@btinternet..com

Due to the limitations on how many can travel in the minibus this trip is limited to the first seventeen to request a place. A deposit may be required.

Ryde Rowing Club. Southampton Coastal Fours Head of the River Race, Saturday, 1st April, 2017.

Ryde Rowing Club. Southampton Coastal Fours Head of the River Race, Saturday, 1st April, 2017. 

Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed in the Southampton Coastal Fours Head of the River Race, on the River Itchen, on Saturday (1st April, 2017) – a timed processional event over four miles raced in two divisions.

Ryde’s Coastal Junior Ladies Four of sisters Lisa and Catherine Murphy, Courtney Edmonds and Kate Whitehurst with coach Micky Jenner coxing produced an outstanding performance comfortably winning their section and recording the 2nd fastest Ladies Fours time of the day – just three seconds behind the winning Ladies Senior Four.

There was also a much improved performance from the men’s Coastal Junior Four of Dom Douglas, Joel Smith, Ben Toms and Joe Groves – with Micky Jenner coxing again – who had been disappointed in the result from their last head race. Racing in the first division they finished in 4th place in their section beating three crews from the next status up.

Ryde’s young Men’s Novice Four of Tye Cameron, Tom Starkey, Austin Smith and Josh Smith with Daniel Sanderson coxing –  also racing in the first division and racing against much older and larger crews produced an encouraging performance finishing in 13thplace in their section.

A day out at Newbury Races. Saturday, 22nd April

On Saturday 22nd April we are going to the Newbury races for a fun day out.

The ticket price covers the cost of all travel, entrance fee into the race course, £10 towards your food and drink, a race card and £3 bet.

The cost for this is only £45 per head and we have 17 spaces only - some this is strictly first come first served.

If you would like to come then contact Dave Redstone by email on daveredstone1968@gmail.comor or call 07788 235138.

Ryde Rowing Club. Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK.

Ryde Rowing Club. Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK.

British Rowing has joined forces with Cancer Research UK for the “Great Row” and are encouraging thousands of rowers across the nation to take on an indoor rowing challenge.

Ryde Rowing Club, in partnership with Churchers Solicitors of Union Street, Ryde, joined forces with British Rowing and Cancer Research UK on Saturday (26th March 2017) to take part in the “Great Row” to raise funds for the charity and the Club.

The Clubs Coastal Ladies Junior Squad, the recent winners of the Senior Team Award at the IW Sports Foundation Sports Achievement Awards, supported by the Men’s Coastal Junior Squad set-up shop in Churchers Union Street Office to complete a marathon on indoor rowing machines – a target they comfortably exceeded during the day.

The Club and Churchers also organized a cake sale and raffle and there was face painting and balloon modelling available and the club was able to show off its replacement Minibus, purchased in parts with funds raised at a similar event last year.

During the day more than four hundred pounds was raised which coupled with the on-line appeal is expected to eventually raise more than seven hundred pounds.

Anyone who would still like to make a donation to the Cancer Research UK appeal can do so at – https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rrc-great-row  

RYDE ROWING CLUB FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK. THURSDAY 30th March AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

RYDE ROWING CLUB  FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK. THURSDAY 30th March AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The second FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK on the new season takes place on THURSDAY 30th March AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is by Terry Barrett  "Metal Detecting on the IOW – Look what I’ve found!"

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 March at the LATEST. 

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

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

We hope that a Goddards Craft beer will be available. 

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 we have –

Thursday 27th April 2017 – Stephen Fisher from the Maritime Archaeology Trust (Southampton) – Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War.

Thursday 25th May 2017 – Derek Needham – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Thursday 29th June 2017 – Stuart Bennett – Life in the Freezer - Talk on the Falklands.

Thursday 27th July 2017 – Monkey Haven – Home for rescued animals – from whooping gibbons and cheeky capuchins to owls, meerkats and many more exotic creatures. 

Also - on Saturday, 25th March – from 10.00am to 4.00pm - at Churchers Solicitors, in Union Street, Ryde - members of the Club’s Ladies Squad – and others – will complete a full marathon on indoor rowing machines raising funds for Cancer Research UK. 

Please come along and give us your support for this great cause or make a donation at - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rrc-great-row

and

Caroline Douglas, mother of Dom - who rows for the Club and is a members of the Men's Coastal Junior Squad - is running her first half marathon in Southampton on Sunday 23rd April 2017 and fund raising for Ryde Rowing Club's new boat . If you can please give Caroline - and the Club - your support. To donate go to -

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/caroline-douglas?utm_id=2&utm_term=JyqkP4RKx

Reminder - this Saturday, 25th March. Indoor rowing challenge for Cancer Research UK. Ryde Rowing Club in partnership with Churchers Solicitors.

Can I remind you all that this Saturday, 25th March - sees our Indoor rowing challenge for Cancer Research UK taking place in partnership with Churchers Solicitors. 

The Club has joined forces with Churchers Solicitors, British Rowing and Cancer Research UK for “The Great Row”.

Cancer Research UK and British Rowing are encouraging thousands across the nation to take on an indoor rowing challenge.

Ryde Rowing Club – in partnership with Churchers Solicitors in Ryde – are joining this challenge – to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Club.

The Challenge is taking place at Churchers Solicitors office in Union Street, Ryde on -

Saturday, 25th March – from 10.00am to 4.00pm

- where members of the Club’s Ladies Squad – and others – will complete a full marathon on indoor rowing machines.

The public are welcome to “come and have a go” – and there will be a cake sale and a raffle.

Please come along and give us your support for this great cause or make a donation at - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rrc-great-row

“Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, which is why we need to pull together, get active, commit to a challenge and raise as much money as possible to help bring forward the day that all cancers are cured.”

Itchen Eight & Fours HORR. Sunday, 19th March.

Ryde Rowing Club had expected to compete at the Itchen Rowing Club Eights & Fours Head on Sunday, 19th March - but unfortunately the event was cancelled on the Friday because of the conditions that were forecast.

The Clubs next competitive outing will now be on Saturday, 1st April - the Southampton Coastal Fours HORR.

Ryde Rowing Club New Boat Fund. Just Giving Crowd Funding appeal by Caroline Douglas.

Caroline Douglas, mother of Dom - who rows for the Club and is a members of the Men's Coastal Junior Squad - is running her first half marathon in Southampton on Sunday 23rd April 2017 and fund raising for Ryde Rowing Club's new boat .

Caroline states that - "The positive impact of rowing changes lives, and our family has benefited so much from Ryde Rowing Club over the last 7 years that I'm hoping my personal challenge to run 13 miles (!) will contribute in some small way towards them achieving their fundraiser goal."

The Club are currently raising funds to purchase a new Coxed Coastal Four which will cost the club around £12,000 of which just over half has been raised to date. To remain competitive against Island and Mainland opposition it is critical that the latest design of coastal four is acquired - the newly designed "Wessex" Coastal Four, designed and built by Design Craft of Southampton being the target. 

The provision of this new boat will also increase the current capacity, allowing us to get more members afloat and will have a cascade effect freeing-up existing equipment to other groups and will extend access and participation, expand the range of skills we can teach and the events we can participate in.

If you can please give Caroline - and the Club - your support. To donate go to -

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/caroline-douglas?utm_id=2&utm_term=JyqkP4RKx

Ryde R. C. Christchurch Head of the Stour, Sunday, 12th March, 2017

Ryde R. C. Christchurch Head of the Stour, Sunday, 12th March, 2017.

There was a mixed set of results for the Wightlink Sponsored Ryde Rowing Club in their first competitive outing of the season – at the Christchurch Head of the Stour – a two mile timed event, raced over two divisions and staged last Sunday (12th March).

The Club’s best result came in the first Division from the Ladies Coastal Junior Four of Emily Pike, Kate Whitehurst, Courtney Edmonds and Catherine Murphy, coxed by Coach Micky Jenner who not only won their status event but were also produced the fastest time of any Coastal Ladies Four on the day beating the times of the Ladies Senior Coastal Fours. The Clubs 2nd Ladies Junior Coastal Four of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Lisa Murphy and Becca Nigh – making her competitive debut rowing for the Club – with their Coach Allan Evans coxing – finished in 5th place in this event.

Also racing in this Division was a Men’s IM3 coxed four of Dom Douglas, Joe Groves, Ben Toms and Joel Smith with young cox Dan Sanderson who performed particularly well in his first race at this level – as they finished in 2nd place in their status. The Club also had a Men’s Novice Coastal sculler – James smith – racing in this division who finished in 6th place and a very young Men’s Novice Four of Josh Lee, Austin Smith, Tom Starkey, Ben Sanderson and cox Eirann McLlumpha who finished twelfth in a strong field.

In the 2nd division two of the successful coastal Junior Ladies Four – Kate Whitehurst and Courtney Edmonds raced in a Ladies Coastal Junior coxless pair – securing another first place for the Club and there was second place in his event for Men’s IM3 River Sculler – Dale Buckett and a 4th place for Men’s Novice Sculler Joel Smith.

Also racing in this division was a Men’s Coastal Junior Four of Jacob Redstone, Joe Groves, Ben Toms and Dom Douglas with Becca Nigh coxing who will be a little disappointed with their 8th place and the Ladies IM3 Coxed Four of Julie Cole, Abi Locke and Lisa and Catherine Murphy with young Dan Sanderson coxing once again who finished in 3rd place.  

Reminder - this Friday - Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse to celebrate St Patricks Day. From 8.00pm.

Reminder - this Friday - Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse to celebrate St Patricks Day. From 8.00pm.

(slightly) reduced prices on Irish Drinks -  Guinness, Magners Cider and Guinness Larger – yes they brew a larger! (subject to availability), Irish music and games and Jacket/Baked (Irish Famine) Potatoes available.

Special "Captains Prize" for the best Irish themed attire!

Indoor rowing challenge. For Cancer Research UK. Ryde Rowing Club in partnership with Churchers Solicitors. Saturday, 25th March, 2017.

Ryde Rowing Club in partnership with Churchers Solicitors.  

British Rowing has joined forces with Cancer Research UK for “The Great Row”.

Cancer Research UK and British Rowing are encouraging thousands across the nation to take on an indoor rowing challenge.

Ryde Rowing Club – in partnership with Churchers Solicitors in Ryde – are joining this challenge – to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Club.

The Challenge is taking place at Churchers Solicitors office in Union Street, Ryde on -

Saturday, 25th March – from 10.00am to 4.00pm

- where members of the Club’s Ladies Squad – and others – will complete a full marathon on indoor rowing machines.

The public are welcome to “come and have a go” – and there will be a cake sale and a raffle.

Please come along and give us your support for this great cause or make a donation at - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rrc-great-row

“Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, which is why we need to pull together, get active, commit to a challenge and raise as much money as possible to help bring forward the day that all cancers are cured.”

Friday, 17th March - its St Patrick's day! So we have an Irish Themed night at the Clubhouse.

Friday, 17th March is St Patrick's Day!

So we thought - as its one of the evenings when the bar is open anyway we would make it an Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse from 8.00pm in the main Lounge.

There will be (slightly) reduced prices on Irish Drinks -  Guinness, Magners Cider and Guinness Larger – yes they brew a larger! (subject to availability), Irish music and games and Jacket/Baked (Irish Famine) Potatoes available.

So why not come along – for a Guinness or two - and bring your family and friends – all are welcome.

Final Reminder. Ryde R C Subscriptions. Reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March.

Final Reminder. Ryde R C Subscriptions. Reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March. 

A big thank-you to all of you who have paid so promptly - and a final reminder that the reduced rates ends on the 1st March, 2017. 

The rates of subscription for 2017 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2017/Payable after 1st Marach, 2017.

Rowing                                        £100*/£140

Social Rowing                             £60*/£80

Country (non IW res. inc Uni)     £60*/£80

Cadet Under 18                          £60*/£80

Cadet Under 16                          £30/ £35

Associate                                    £20/£20 

Note: For new members, who have joined since October, 2016 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2017 AGM on 1st January, 2018.

Subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible – over the bar at the Clubhouse or sent to the membership Secretary, Steph Hickman at 145 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33 1AZ. Telephone number 01983 613077. E Mail:steph.hickman1944@gmail.com  Cheques should be made payable to "Ryde Rowing Club". You can also pay by electronic bank transfer - please transfer the appropriate subscriptionto Account Number - 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 and put RRC Membership in the reference field - and it would also be helpful if you could E Mail Steph Hickman if you choose to pay this way - advising her that you have done so. Standing order forms are also available on request and are available at the Clubhouse. 

RRC Quiz Night. Saturday, 18th February

Around fifty members and friends attended a Quiz Night - a Ryde Rowing Club "Boat Fund" Fund raiser - at the Clubhouse.

A good evening was had by all - with thanks to Graham the Quiz master - and Josie & Steph behind the Bar.

The quiz was a tie - the winning teams with 107 points each were - "The Magnificent Seven" - although there was only four of them! - and "Where's Henry" - the Adams family - without Henry!

£40 was raised for the boat fund. 

Reminder - Ryde Rowing Club Quiz Night. This Saturday - 18th Feb - at the Clubhouse.

A reminder - 

The RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night - A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser -  takes place this SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 7.45pm for 8.00pm start, in the main lounge of the Clubhouse.

Teams of Four - Entry fee £4 per team - with a Cash prize.

Quiz Master - Graham Reeve.

Please support our efforts to raise funds for a new boat - all welcome - bring your friends.

Steve  
Steve Bull.

Committee Member & Trustee.
RYDE ROWING CLUB.

A gentle reminder. Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions fell due on the 1st January.

A gentle reminder - and a thank-you to all of you who have paid so promptly. 

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions fell due on the 1st January.

REMEMBER to get the reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March.

Following the amendments to the Clubs Rules at the Annual General Meeting in November, at which, as well as a small increase in subscriptions being agreed, the subscription year was changed from 1st March to 28th Februray - to 1st January to 31st December the Clubs Annual Membership Subscription's are now due – with the discounted rate available until 1st March. 

Both Newport and Shanklin Rowing Clubs have also increased their rates of subscription this year and it should be noted that, on average, if paid at the reduced rate – our rates of scubscription remain the same or less than any other Island Rowing Club – and membership fees – at all levels – at mainland clubs are significantly higher. The Associate membership – at just £20 – where the only restrictions are on the use of the Clubs boats and training equipment are an ideal level of membership for parents wanting to support their sons and daughters who row. 

The rates of subscription for 2017 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2017/Payable after 1st Marach, 2017.

Rowing                                        £100*/£140

Social Rowing                             £60*/£80

Country (non IW res. inc Uni)     £60*/£80

Cadet Under 18                          £60*/£80

Cadet Under 16                          £30/ £35

Associate                                    £20/£20 

*New members joining as Rowing, Social Rowing or under 18 cadets will pay an additional £5 joining fee which will give them 3 months membership of British Rowing – which includes insurance cover and copies of Rowing and Regatta magazine. Continuation of British Rowing after the three months is optional but all active members are encouraged to take out British Rowing Membership if only for the insurance cover – and it is compulsory to race on the river, or if you want to store a scull in one of the Club boathouses and boat from them.  

Note: For new members, who have joined since October, 2016 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2017 AGM on 1st January, 2018.

Subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible – over the bar at the Clubhouse or sent to the membership Secretary, Steph Hickman at 145 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33 1AZ. Telephone number 01983 613077. E Mail:steph.hickman1944@gmail.com  Cheques should be made payable to "Ryde Rowing Club". You can also pay by electronic bank transfer - please transfer the appropriate subscriptionto Account Number - 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 and put RRC Membership in the reference field - and it would also be helpful if you could E Mail Steph Hickman if you choose to pay this way - advising her that you have done so. Standing order forms are also available on request and are available at the Clubhouse. 

Early payment helps the Club and saves you money – and saves us having to chase-you up! Please help the Club and yourself and pay promptly.

Why not come along to the Quiz Night  on the 18th February - where we will be happy to receive your subs!

RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night. A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser. Saturday, 18th February.

RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night. A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser.

The Club is staging a quiz night at the Clubhouse on SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 7.45pm for 8.00pm start

in the main lounge of the Clubhouse.

Teams of Four - Entry fee £4 per team - with a Cash prize.

Quiz Master - Graham Reeve.

Ryde Harriers 10 Mile Run. From RRC Clubhouse and CLUBHOUSE DECORATION.

Ryde Harriers 10 Mile Run. Sunday, 5th February, 2017. from RRCClubhouse. 8.30am to 5.00pm.

RRC Premises will be used for changing, registration etc. Changing facilities & showers will be used by runners along with Main Clubroom from 9.00am to around 5pm. Boathouse will be used for secure storage of kit bags - and will NOT be available for training. Bar will be open from 12 midday. Times to be confirmed.

CLUBHOUSE DECORATION. 

During the week - Monday 6th February to Friday 10th February parts of the Clubhouse are being decorated. This includes the Main Lounge, Back bar, Hall – upstairs and downstairs, the stair well and the upstairs toilets. This will be taking place during the day and on some evenings and will restrict access to these areas. Please be aware and take extra care if using the Clubhouse and try not to get in the way of those doing the work.

Ryde R. C. The return of the 150 Club Talks and Fish & Chip Suppers - plus other Club events.

The return of the 150 Club Talks and Fish & Chip Suppers - plus other Club events.

RYDE ROWING CLUB announces the return of the ever popular

150 CLUB TALKS and FISH & CHIP SUPPER'S On THURSDAY 23TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM

The talk is from Island Photographer - and friend of the Club - Graham Reading and is titled - ‘Flashing the Famous and Shooting the Stars.’

ALSO the 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, 20th FEBRUARY at the LATEST.

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

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

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.

Planned to date are - 

Thursday 30th March 2017 – Terry Barrett – Metal Detecting on the IOW – Look what I’ve found!

 Thursday 27th April 2017 – Stephen Fisher from the Maritime Archaeology Trust (Southampton) – Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War.

 Thursday 25th May 2017 – Derek Needham – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

 Thursday 29th June 2017 – Stuart Bennett – Life in the Freezer - Talk on the Falklands.

 Thursday 27th July 2017 – Monkey Haven – Home for rescued animals – from whooping gibbons and cheeky capuchins to owls, meerkats and many more exotic creatures.

 Thursday 31st August 2017 – TBC

 Thursday 28th September 2017 - TBC

 Thursday 26th October 2017 – Carol Saunders – Rosemary Vineyard – One of the largest producers of English Wine. TBC. 

We also have a Quiz Night on Saturday, 18th February and a Horse Race Night on Saturday, 25th March and are planning an Irish Themed evening on Friday, 17th March - St Patricks Day – with more details to follow. on all of these Club events. 

Ryde R. C. Donation to IW Youth Trust.

Ryde R. C. Presentation to IW Youth Trust.

Sponsors, supporters and helpers of Ryde Rowing Club were entertained at an informal gathering at their Clubhouse on Friday evening (27th January) to thank them for their support during the last year. In addition to the Club's main sponsors Wightlink, Main Regatta Sponsors Carisbrooke Shipping, the event sponsors at the Regatta and all those who had supported and helped the Club during the last year - a special mention was made of those who had supported the Clubs major fund raising project for the year - to secure a replacement Minibus Bus - which was on show. A special thank you was made to those who had supported this project - Spinlock, Churchers Bolitho Way, Sydenhams, the Horse and Groom and TLM Laser - who are also the Club Regatta's new main sponsors.

After a welcome and thanks from Club Captain Peter Allsopp, and a short presentation on the clubs activities and successes in 2016 - which included winning the Hants & Dorset ARA Men's Novice Sculls Championship's and a share in the Ladies Novice Fours Championships - and two crews - a Men's and Ladies Coastal Junior Fours being selected to represent their Association at the South Coast Rowing Championships - a presentation was made to Felicity Radak, a Fundraiser with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, who - working in conjunction with Wightlink - were the Clubs nominated charity, once again in 2016 . 

Following various fund raising activities -  the club was able to hand over another cheque for £500 to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, matching the donation made last year. The IW Youth Trust are a charitable independent and professional organisation offering counselling, advice, information and support services to young people under 25 on the Isle of Wight and, in some cases their parents or carers.