CHRISTCHURCH HEAD OF THE STOUR CANCELLED & JUNIOR INTER REGIONAL TRAINING DAY.

CHRISTCHURCH HEAD OF THE STOUR CANCELLED. Sunday, 4th March, 2018.

There was disappointment for the Ryde Rowing Club crews that were scheduled to Race at the Christchurch Rowing Club Head of the Stour on Sunday (4th March) in what would have been their first competitive outing of the new season – when the event was cancelled due to the extreme weather, poor forecast and threat of flooding.

The Wightlink sponsored Club had a Women’s J16 Double, a J14 Mixed Double, and a Masters Coxless Pair plus a Men’s Open Sculler, two Men’s Novice Scullers and a Boys J14 Sculler as well as three fours – a Senior Ladies Four, a Men’s Novice Four and a Boys J16 Four hoping to compete.

The Boys J16 Four of Austin Smith, Ben Sanderson, Tye Cameron and Tom Starkey with Dan Sanderson coxing – who have been selected to represent the Wessex Region in this event at the GB Junior Inter Regional Championships at the National Waters ports Centre, Nottingham on 21st April were able to attend a Wessex Regional Team training day at Dorney Lake, Eton the venue of the 2012 Olympic Regatta the previous Sunday – along with the Clubs Freya Drage who has been selected as part of a Girls J16 composite eight for the regional championships. 

Christchurch Head of the Stour. Sunday, 4th March. Cancelled.

The following message has been received from Christchurch Rowing Club ref. cancellation of Sundays Head of the Stour.

Dear All

We have been closely monitoring the weather forecast for the next few days. It now seems clear that we can expect some very wintry weather through Thursday, Friday and Saturday and whilst the forecast currently shows a gradual thaw commencing on Saturday evening, we do not believe that the conditions will be suitable to safely run the Head of the Stour this Sunday, 4th March and as a result we are taking an early decision to cancel the event today. 

Whilst we understand that this will be disappointing for those who entered and are keen to compete, we hope that by making an early decision we will avoid putting both competitors and our club volunteers to the inconvenience that a late cancellation of the event would cause.

To put this decision into context, the forecast for Sunday is showing fairly strong and gusty SE winds, which combined with cold temperatures would result in substantial wind-chill. There will be an outgoing tide throughout both divisions, which when combined with a SE wind is likely to produce choppy water conditions, and the water temperature is also below normal at 8C. The entry this year comprised a substantial number of small boats and we do not believe it would be sensible to expose competitors to the expected conditions on the day.

We will look into alternative dates to re-arrange the event later in March, and will make a further announcement if this is possible. In the meantime we will refund all entry fees returned and would like to thank you for your continued support of the event.

Many thanks and kind regards

Emma Kelly

Regatta Secretary - Christchurch Rowing Club

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now overdue - and a reminder - the DISCOUNTED RATE ENDS 1st MARCH, 2018.

A FINAL reminder - if you want to get the reduced rate - and a big thank-you to all of you who have paid so far.  

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now overdue - and a reminder - the DISCOUNTED RATE ENDS 1st MARCH, 2018.

Can we thank all the Club Members who have renewed their Annual Subscriptions to date -  your 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.

We are pleased to be able to say that there has been no increase in our rates of subscription this year - it should be noted that, on average, if paid at the reduced rate – our rates of subscription 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 2018 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2018/Payable after 1st March, 2018.

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, 2017 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2018 AGM on 1st January, 2019.

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 subscription to 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. 

Sent on behalf of Dave Redstone. RRC Treasurer by -

Steve Bull. For RRC Main committee.

Saturday, 17th March. Join us on St Patrick’s Night.

Saturday, 17th March.               
Join us on St Patrick’s Night
For a night of fun & games!
£5.00 admission to include –
IRISH PLOUGHMAN’s & PUDDING
including Raffle ticket

At the Club. From 8.00pm in the main Lounge.

Tickets available behind the bar!

or Apply by E Mail to josiembull@googlemail.com and pay by BACS transfer to -  RRC Account 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 – putting “IRISH” in the reference field

Reminder - RYDE ROWING CLUB The first FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK on the new season takes place on THURSDAY 22nd February AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

Reminder - RYDE ROWING CLUB  

The first FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK on the new season

takes place on THURSDAY 22nd February AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is by –  

Thursday 22nd February 2018 – Mike Kelleway – It’s not just Rocket Science – Black Night & Black Arrow Test Site – The Needles IOW

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 19th 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.

Coming up is –

Thursday 29th March 2018 – Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance

Thursday 26th April 2018 – Stewart Bennett – Antarctic – South with Endeavour

Thursday 24th May 2018 – Note - ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL - Barry Groves – The Story of Somerton Works

Thursday 28th June 2018 – Kevin Shaw – Sir Robert Holmes: The extraordinary story of this Daring, Dashing Cavalier and Forgotten Hero of the 17th Century. As Captain- Governor of the IOW he made Yarmouth his home

Thursday 26th July 2018 – Adrian Searle – Sophie Dawes (an English ‘adventuress’) best known as a mistress of Louis Henry 11.  She was born in St Helens and was the daughter of an alcoholic fisherman.

Also on Saturday, 17th March join us on: ST Patrick’s Night - For a night of fun & games! - at the Club. £5.00 admission to include: IRISH PLOUGHMAN’s & PUDDING, Raffle ticket. Tickets available behind the bar soo - watch out for further E Mails!

 

Hants & Dorset ARA Safety Meeting. On the IW. Saturday, 17th February, 2018.

The Hants & Dorset ARA Annual safety Meeting takes place this coming Saturday - 17th February. This year the meeting is on the IW with delegates from all other H&D ARA Club expected to attend. They will visit all three Clubs - and the Folly - to carry out a brief audit of the safety facilities & procedures and then the meeting will take place in the main lounge at Ryde.

It is anticipated that the delegates will visit the Folly at around 11.00am and be at Ryde soon after midday. They will only be at the Folly for around 15/20 minutes but will be at Ryde all afternoon.

Could everyone either boating from the Folly on Saturday or training at Ryde on Saturday or any anytime this week please make an effort to keep things as clear and tidy as possible so we create as good an impression as possible. Tidy-up your rubbish put away the weights and all equipment stored neatly and sensibly.

With my thanks for you your cooperation

Rowing Sub.

RYDE ROWING CLUB. The first FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK on the new season  takes place on THURSDAY 22nd February AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

RYDE ROWING CLUB  

The first FISH & CHIP SUPPER AND TALK on the new season

takes place on THURSDAY 22nd February AT 7.30PM at the Clubhouse.

The talk is by –  

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 19th 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.

Coming up is –

Thursday 29th March 2018 – Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance

Thursday 26th April 2018 – Stewart Bennett – Antarctic – South with Endeavour

Thursday 24th May 2018 – Note - ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL - Barry Groves – The Story of Somerton Works

Thursday 28th June 2018 – Kevin Shaw – Sir Robert Holmes: The extraordinary story of this Daring, Dashing Cavalier and Forgotten Hero of the 17th Century. As Captain- Governor of the IOW he made Yarmouth his home

Thursday 26th July 2018 – Adrian Searle – Sophie Dawes (an English ‘adventuress’) best known as a mistress of Louis Henry 11.  She was born in St Helens and was the daughter of an alcoholic fisherman.

 Also on Saturday, 17th March join us on: ST Patrick’s Night - For a night of fun & games! - at the Club. £5.00 admission to include: IRISH PLOUGHMAN’s & PUDDING, Raffle ticket. Tickets available behind the bar soo - watch out for further E Mails!

RYDE ROWING CLUB.
www.ryderowingclub.co.uk
Sponsored by - Wightlink IW Ferries.
Sport England Clubmark Accredited
An ARA "Go-Row" Club accredited
to run the National Junior Rowing Programme.
Affiliated to OAR - Open Adaptive Rowing.

 

Ryde Harriers. 10 Mile Race. Sunday, 4th February, 2018.

Ryde Harriers are staging their Annual Ten Mile run on Sunday, 4th February which takes place from the Ryde R. C. Clubhouse and uses the Clubs Facilities. A large entry of more than 450 runners is expected. The Main and Back Lounge and Men's and Ladies Changing Rooms will be in use as will the boathouse for storage of kit - therefore all land training at the Club is suspended from 8.30am on the 4th February until around 3.00pm. 

Ryde R. C. Presentation 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 (26th January) to thank them for their support during the last year.  

The newly elected Club Captain Graham Reeve welcomed and thanked all those in attendance and offered a special thanks to the Clubs main sponsors Wightlink and to the main Regatta Sponosr TLM Laser. A short presentation on the clubs activities and successes in 2017 - which included winning the South Coast Championships and the Hants & Dorset ARA Championships in the Ladies Coastal Junior Fours and a share in the Hants and Dorset ARA Ladies Novice Sculls Championship was then given. This was followed by a presentation 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 2017. 

Following various fund raising activities -  the club was able to hand over another cheque for £400 to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust. 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 and the Club were delighted to be able to support them once again.

Issues with Ryde R. C. Web Site. www.ryderowingclub.co.uk - now reinstated.

Issues with Ryde R. C. Web Site.

The issue we had with the Ryde Rowing Club Web site domain name - www.ryderowingclub.co.uk - has now been resolved and the domain name reinstated.

You can now, once again, access the web site by using - www.ryderowingclub.co.uk - or by using  -  www.ryderc.org

For RYDE ROWING CLUB. 

Steve Bull

Bingo Night. This Friday. 18th January with Cheese & Biscuits & an opportunity to pay your subs by Credit Card.

A final reminder that its the Club Bingo" night from 8.00pm at the Clubhouse - this Friday, 19th January.

Please also not that complimentary Cheese and Biscuits will be served during the evening.

+ an opportunity to pay your annual subscription if you have not already done so - including an opportunity to pay by Credit Card if this suits.

Ryde Rowing Club Fund Raiser – for Boat Fund - BINGO NIGHT. This Friday - 19th January.

Ryde Rowing Club Fund Raiser – for Boat Fund - BINGO NIGHT. This Friday - 19th January.

THIS TIME IT REALLY IS THIS COMING FRIDAY!

  • Friday, JANUARY 19th, 2018. 8:00pm

  • Ryde Rowing Club.Appley Lane. Ryde, England, PO33 1ND.  

Ryde Rowing Club Fud Raiser – for Boat Fund. BINGO NIGHT
Main Lounge, Clubhouse.

PRESENTED BY RESIDENT “CALLERS” JOSIE BULL & PETE ALLSOPP. 
“EYES DOWN” AT 8.00PM

Issues with Ryde R. C. Web Site. USE www.ryderc.org

Issues with Ryde R. C. Web Site. USE www.ryderc.org

There is a relatively minor issue with the Ryde Rowing Club Web Site at the moment - the site is working fine - but at the moment yo can not reach it by using the old web site domain name - "ryderowingclub.co.uk" 

When we re-vamped the site a year or so ago we acquired a new web site domain name - www.ryderc.org - but linked the old site name so you could still access the site if this is the one you use. However this domain name is currently not available - and may not be again - so if you want to log on to the Ryde R. C. Web site you need to use the new domain name - www.ryderc.org - which will take you to the site.

A "google" search for Ryde Rowing Club - will bring up the correct link first. 

If the situation changes we will let you know.

For RYDE ROWING CLUB. 

Steve Bull.

Ryde Rowing Club Fund Raiser – for Boat Fund - BINGO NIGHT. This Friday - 19th January

Ryde Rowing Club Fund Raiser – for Boat Fund - BINGO NIGHT. 19th January.

  • Friday, JANUARY 19th, 2018. 8:00pm

  • Ryde Rowing Club.Appley Lane. Ryde, England, PO33 1ND.  

Ryde Rowing Club Fud Raiser – for Boat Fund. BINGO NIGHT
Main Lounge, Clubhouse.

PRESENTED BY RESIDENT “CALLERS” JOSIE BULL & PETE ALLSOPP. 
“EYES DOWN” AT 8.00PM

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now due.

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now due.

The Clubs Annual Membership Subscription's are now due – with the discounted rate available until 1st March. 

We are pleased to be able to say that there has been no increase in our rates of subscription this year - it should be noted that, on average, if paid at the reduced rate – our rates of subscription 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 2018 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2018/Payable after 1st March, 2018.

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, 2017 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2018 AGM on 1st January, 2019.

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 subscription to 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.

Special "Subs Pay Fridays" will be held on the 12th and the 19th - which is also the  Bingo Night - with further dates in February - when a Club Officer will be available at the Clubhouse from 8.00pm to around 9.30pm to take your subscriptions - and the Clubs performance kit will be available to view - and order (saving you the postage) - or to purchase from the stock we have available. So why not come along on one of these Fridays - pay your sub - view the kit and have a drink and a game of Bingo - with a free RRC Car Sticker for everyone who turns up. The opportunity to pay your subscription by Credit Card will also be available on these evenings.

Sent on behalf of Dave Redstone. RRC Treasurer

 

Press Release. Ryde R. C. Awards Presentation Evening. Friday, Dinner. 22nd December, 2017.

Press Release. Ryde R. C. Awards Presentation Evening. Friday, Dinner. 22nd December, 2017.

Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club celebrated another successful season at an Awards Presentation at their Clubhouse on the Friday before Christmas (Friday, 22nd December, 2017).  

The newly elected Club Captain Graham Reeve welcomed around fifty members and guests and thanked them for attending and for their support of the Club over the last year with a special thanks to the Clubs main sponsors Wightlink and the main sponsor of the Regatta - TLM Laser.  

Following a presentation on the Clubs achievements in 2017 which included the Clubs Coastal Ladies Junior Fours squad winning the Hants & Dorset ARA Championships before being selected to represent the H&D ARA at the South Coast Rowing Championships where they became South Coast Champions. The Clubs share in the Ladies Novice Sculls Hants & Dorset ARA Championships was also recorded as well as Ben Sandersons victory in the J16 Coastal Single Sculls event at the South Coast Championships Regatta.

The Club's Rowing Captain Mick Jenner then presented the Clubs Annual Awards. The Coxswain's Cup was awarded to Dan Sanderson, in his first year as a competitive coxswain for the Club; the First Year Oarsman Trophy went to his older brother Ben; First Years Ladies was awarded to Freya Drage; Dale Buckett received the Oarsman of the year award - for his four wins in the Coastal Junior Sculls event during the season which earned him the runners-up slot for this Hants & Dorset ARA Championship and Courtney Edmonds received the Ladies award for her part in the Junior Ladies Squad and her two wins in the Novice Ladies Sculls. The Coaches Cup was awarded to Steve Cook - who has taken up an active role in the Club once again. The Committee Cup was awarded to Martin Drage for his support of the Club coaches and the Captains Cup awarded to Tye Cameron for the commitment he has shown. Finally the traditional "First Hants & Dorset ARA win" Club spoons were awarded to Courtney Edmonds and Emily Page with a special "spoon" awarded to retiring Captain and newly elected President of the Club - Pete Allsopp - who "raced" for the Club in the Wightlink Dragon Boat Team.

A Happy Christmas to all our Members & Friends from Ryde R. C

On behalf of the Executive Officers and Committee of Ryde Rowing Club can we wish all our members and friends a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and successful 2018. 

I hope we some of you at the Club this evening for the Christmas draw. The Club will be open from 8.00pm - and there will be a free cocktail for those attending.

 

Reminder - RRC Christmas Draw. Christmas Eve at the Clubhouse.

Reminder - RRC Christmas Draw. Christmas Eve at the Clubhouse.

Reminder The Ryde R. C. Christmas Draw takes place at the Clubhouse - on Christmas Eve. 

The Club will be open from 8.00pm until around 12 midnight with the draw taking place at around 9.00pm.

Tickets from the draw can be purchased now from the bar at the clubhouse - just 20 pence a square/£2 a row - and will, of course, be available on the night. There will be the usual range of festive prizes.

So come along - bring your family and friends - and enjoy the Club priced drinks, some light refreshments - and the good atmosphere - and a FREE COCKTAIL!

We hope to see you there.

You don't have to be there to win - although it would be nice if you are - but we will tell you if you have won a price.

If you are unable to get down to the Club but would like some draw tickets you can "buy them" up to Saturday, 23rd December - by transferring the money for the required amount to - Account number – 36292176. Sort Code – 07-01-16.  Please put "XmasDraw" in the reference field and advise by E Mail to stephencbull@gmail.com