Dart Totnes ARC Autumn Head. Saturday, 19th November, 2022.

Dart Totnes ARC Autumn Head. Saturday, 19th November, 2022.  

Two crews and a single sculler from Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed in what will almost certainly be their last mainland event of the season travelling to Totnes, in the West Country to compete in the Dart Totnes ARC Autumn Head on Saturday (19th November, 2022).

The event was a time trial, with crews and scullers starting at intervals and raced in three divisions over a 3000 metre course on the River Dart.

Ryde had a Men’s J15 Double Scull of Charlie Watts and Isaac Gibson and a Men’s J18 Single Sculler – Bradley Whiting - racing in division 2. Charlie and Isaac finished in 38th position from 57 entries in the Division in a time of thirteen minutes eight seconds but had limited opposition with no other crew in their category in the race. Bradley finished in 43rd place in a time of thirteen minutes seventeen seconds – in 5th place in his category.

The Ryde Club also had a Men’s Open Coxed Four of Charlie Watts, Will Hall, Bradley Whiting and Paddy Kearney with Joe Bird coxing, competing in Division 3. They finished in eleventh place in their division in a time of twelve minutes forty five seconds – and were the third Men’s Open Coxed four to finish.

Final Reminder - Last 100+ Club Talk & Fish & Chip Supper of the Year. Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz, 1942.

A final reminder - The tenth and final Talk/Supper of the year will be held on Thursday 24th November and is by Sarah & David Burdett – on The East Cowes Blitz, 1942.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY  21st NOVEMBER. 

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

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

This is the last Talk/Supper of the year - and they will resume in February, 2023. See below.

The Club is staging three other events in the run up to Christmas - 

Saturday, 26th November, 2022 - the Clubs Annual Presentation of Awards Night.

Saturday, 3rd December - RRC 100+ Club Draw & Buffett. All 100+ Club Members & their guests are welcome. 

Saturday. 24th December - Christmas Draw at the Clubhouse. All members, 100+ Members, family and friends welcome.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting also takes place at the Clubhouse at 8.00pm on Friday, 25th November, 2022. Could all members try and attend.

We have the following 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers planned 2023 -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoological Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - for both events - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below - 

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. 

2) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

3) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone although cash will be accepted.

4) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

5) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

6) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Steve Bull

RRC Bar Committee. 

Ryde R. C. AGM.

Dear Member,                                                                                      November, 2022.

RYDE R. C. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

In accordance with Rule 11 the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of RYDE ROWING CLUB will take place at the Clubhouse, Appley Park, Ryde, on FRIDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, 2022 at 8.00pm. 

AGENDA

1) To read the notice convening the Meeting.

2) Apologies for absence.

3) Minutes of the last meeting.

4) To receive the Hon. Secretaries Report on the year ending 31st September, 2022.

5) To receive the Hon. Financial Secretaries Report and to review and adopt the Account for the year ending 31st December, 2021. (Rule 11) [See attached – if available - provisional accounts].

6) To elect Honorary Members. (Rule 4F)

7) To elect Officers for the ensuing year (Rule 13):-

i) President.

ii) Vice Presidents

 iii) Captain

iv) Vice/Rowing Captain.

 v) Hon. Financial Secretary.

 vi) Hon. Secretary.

 vii) Hon. Assistant Secretary.

 viii) Reporting Accountants (Hon. Auditors).

8) To elect Members of the General Committee (Rule 14)

9) To elect Members of the Bar Committee (Rule 14b):-

 i) Chairperson.

 ii) Manager.

 iii) Assistant Manager.

 iv) Secretary.

 v) Committee Member.

10) To consider an amendment to Rule 7. 

11) To consider any other business sanctioned by the Committee or submitted in accordance with Rule 11D.

 Ref. Items 7, 8, 9 and 10. Proposals/Nominations for Hon. Members, Officers, Committee Members and Bar Committee can be added to the notice on the Committee Noticeboard in the downstairs hall of the Clubhouse or sent be E Mail to the Club Secretary – Darrell Reeve - darrell.reeve1965@gmail.com

Ref. Item 10.  To consider an amendment to Rule 7. To change the rates of the annual subscriptions.         

Ryde Rowing Club. Presentation Evening/Awards Night.Saturday, November 26th, 2022. 8.00 PM to approx 11:45 PM at the Clubhouse.

To: All members of Ryde Rowing Club - especially the Rowing/Active Members. URGENT.
Ryde Rowing Club. Presentation Evening/Awards Night.
Saturday, November 26th, 2022. 8.00 PM to approx 11:45 PM at the Clubhouse. Tickets are just £5.

Awards Presentation. Buffet style food. Presentation on season.
Dress – smart/casual.
If you would like some tickets please contact Steve Bull on - stephencbull@gmail.com Mobile 07786 034941 or Graham Reeve on grdre1962@gmail.com Mobile 07871 093349.

Preferably can we have payment in advance by BACS Transfer to - Account Name - Mr S. C. BULL. Account number – 36292176. Sort Code – 07-01-16.
Please put Presentation Evening in the reference field.

This is the same date as the Newport Rowing Club Head of the Medina so Rowers attending from off the Island should get an opportunity to compete in this event. Contact Graham or Paddy.

Last 100+ Club Talk & Fish & Chip Supper of the Year. Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz, 1942.

The tenth and final Talk/Supper of the year will be held on Thursday 24th November and is by Sarah & David Burdett – on The East Cowes Blitz, 1942.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY  21st NOVEMBER. 

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

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

This is the last Talk/Supper of the year - and they will resume in February, 2023. See below.

The Club is staging three other events in the run up to Christmas - 

Saturday, 26th November, 2022 - the Clubs Annual Presentation of Awards Night.

Saturday, 3rd December - RRC 100+ Club Draw & Buffett. All 100+ Club Members & their guests are welcome. 

Saturday. 24th December - Christmas Draw at the Clubhouse. All members, 100+ Members, family and friends welcome.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting also takes place at the Clubhouse at 8.00pm on Friday, 25th November, 2022. Could all members try and attend.

We have the following 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers planned 2023 -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoological Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - for both events - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below - 

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. 

2) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

3) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone although cash will be accepted.

4) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

5) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

6) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Reminder. Fish & Chip Supper & Talk is by Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

Reminder -

The ninth Talk/Supper will be held this Thursday 20th October - NOTE - THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL DUE TO SCHOOLS HALF TERM HOLIDAY - and is by Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 17th OCTOBER AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

Next 100+ Club Talk & Fish & Chip Supper. Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

The ninth Talk/Supper will be held on Thursday 20th October - NOTE - THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL DUE TO SCHOOLS HALF TERM HOLIDAY - and is by Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 17th OCTOBER AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. So the last talk/Fish & Chip Supper will be on Thursday 24th November –  and was due to be by Philip Norman – (to be continued …) but unfortunately he can't now make it but has promised another talk next year.  So at the moment we are looking for a replacement in November and have a number of people in mind and will confirm who it is as soon as possible.

The Club is staging three other events in the run up to Christmas - 

Saturday, 26th November, 2022 - the Clubs Annual Presentation of Awards Night.

Saturday, 3rd December - RRC 100+ Club Draw & Buffett.

and 

Saturday. 24th December - Christmas Draw at the Clubhouse.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting also takes place at the Clubhouse at 8.00pm on Friday, 25th November, 2022.

We have also started planning next years 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers ans so far we have booked in -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoological Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

again - All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - for both events - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below - 

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. 

2) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

3) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone although cash will be accepted.

4) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

5) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

6) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Reminder. Next 100+ Club Talk & Fish & Chip Supper. by Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton: An Astonishing Life-Story.

A Final reminder -

The eighth Talk/Supper will be held on Thursday 29th September  by Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton: An Astonishing Life-Story of Leadership and Endurance (it being the centenary of his death this year).

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. Talks planned to date are - 

Thursday 20th October – Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

NOTE - Change of date from 27th October - to 20th October - due to schools Half Term Holiday.

Thursday 24th November – Philip Norman – (to be continued …)

All provisional and subject to change.

We have also started planning next years 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers ans so far we have booked in -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoologica Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

again - All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - for both events - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below - 

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. 

2) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

3) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone although cash will be accepted.

4) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

5) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

6) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Steve Bull

RRC Bar Committee. 

REMINDER. RRC Fund Raiser - Bingo Night! and Next 100+ Club Talk & Fish & Chip Supper.

Just a couple of reminders -

The Club is staging a fund-raiser - a Bingo Night - this Friday - 23rd September, 2022 - 8.00pm at the Clubhouse.

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

All members and friends are welcome

Also -

The eighth Talk/Supper will be held on Thursday 29th September  by Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton: An Astonishing Life-Story of Leadership and Endurance (it being the centenary of his death this year).

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. Talks planned to date are - 

Thursday 27th October – Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

Thursday 24th November – Philip Norman – (to be continued …)

All provisional and subject to change.

We have also started planning next years 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers ans so far we have booked in -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoologica Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

again - All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - for both events - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below - 

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11.00pm. 

2) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

3) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone although cash will be accepted.

4) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

5) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

6) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Steve Bull

RRC Bar Committee. 

The South Coast Championships Regatta, Paignton, Devon, Saturday, 10th September.

Ryde Rowing Club travelled to the concluding event of the 2022 Coastal Season on Saturday (10th September) – the South Coast Rowing Championships – at Paignton in Devon – and hosted by the West of England Rowing Association and very well organised by Paignton Rowing Club. With the passing of Her Majesty the Queen on the Thursday before the event there was some discussion if it should be cancelled but in line with the guidance of British Rowing and Sport England the Organisers decided to go ahead with the event – those in attendance showing their respect with a minutes silence at the Friday evening Reception for the Championship draw which was then repeated during a break in the racing programme on the Saturday.

The South Coast Rowing Championships is an event held annually on a three year cycle, shared between the Hants & Dorset ARA, the Coast ARA and the West of England ARA where the two best crews from each Association complete in the Championship event with other crews who did not qualify for the Championships competing in the open events. Unusually at this year’s event the West of England had decided to race the Regatta in Coastal boats and the Ryde Club was able to help out Plymouth Rowing Club with the loan of Boats.

Unfortunately the Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club did not have any crews in the Championship event this year but their open crews put up a pretty good showing with one win and a second and third place.

The Club’s Men’s Open Junior Senior Coxed Four of Ben Sanderson, Dale Buckett, Joel Smith, Austin Smith and coxed by Niamh Murphy took an early lead in their final which the never looked like losing, eventually winning the race comfortably.

The Clubs Men’s Coastal Junior Coxed Four of Bradley Whiting, Paddy Kearney, Will Hall, Callum Hynd and again coxed by Niamh Murphy rowed well in their heat to finish 2nd – qualifying for the final where they finished 4th.

Unfortunately the two young Ryde Men’s Novice Crews were drawn in the same heat forcing the Club to borrow a coxswain from Poole. However both crews - the A crew consisting of Issac Gibson, Charlie Watts, Harry Jones, Dan Sanderson and Niamh Murphy, coxing and the “B” crew of (Cox) Matthew & Lars Groothius, Yogi Ashworth, Edward Williams with the Poole Cox raced exceptionally well to finish first and second in their heat both qualifying for the final where they again both raced well to finish in second and third place.

The Club also had a Boys J15 Coxed Quad racing of - Issac Gibson, Charlie Watts, Edward Williams, Yogi Ashworth & Niamh Murphy coxing once again who finished 5th in their heat.

Ryde R. C. 100+ Club and Fish & Chip Supper. Thursday 29th September - Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton.

The eighth Talk/Supper will be held on Thursday 29th September by Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton: An Astonishing Life-Story of Leadership and Endurance (it being the centenary of his death this year).

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. Talks planned to date are - 

Thursday 27th October – Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

Thursday 24th November – Philip Norman – (to be continued …)

All provisional and subject to change.

We have also started planning next years 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers ans so far we have booked in -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoologica Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

Thursday 28th September – Jessica Danson – Isle of Wight Distillery

Thursday 19th October – Alan Jenkins – The Radar Wizards - How the ‘magic’ of RADAR affects our lives today and why it played such a vital role in the defeat of Nazi Germany

Thursday 30th November – Tales of Wihtlore – Ghost Ships – Smugglers & Monsters of the Isle of Wight.

again - All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below -

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) Those attending MUST book in advance -  TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com   - but there is no longer any need to sign in or to scan the QR code with their NHS COVID-19 App - the QR code has now been removed.

2) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 10.45pm – and must be closed by 11.00pm

3) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

4) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone.

5) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

6) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

7) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Steve Bull

RRC Bar Committee. 

RRC Summer "Olympics" and CLUB BBQ.

RRC summer "Olympics" and CLUB BBQ.

Around thirty members of Ryde Rowing Club “competed” in our “Summer Olympics” from the Clubhouse on Saturday, 10th September - followed by a Club BBQ.

Members “competed” in the light hearted event - involving rowing in singles, swimming races, athletics and a tug-of-war and a general knowledge and Club and Rowing specific quiz.

Following the “events” a Club BBQ was staged.

Ryde Rowing Club. Club Fund Raiser. Bingo Night.

Ryde Rowing Club.

Club Fund Raiser.

Bingo Night.

Friday, September 23, 2022

8:00 PM 11:00 PM

Ryde Rowing Club

Appley Lane Ryde, PO33 1ND United Kingdom.

BINGO NIGHT

RESENTED BY RESIDENT “CALLERS” JOSIE BULL & PETE ALLSOPP.

“EYES DOWN” AT 8.00PM.

All members and friends welcome.

ITCHEN IMPERIAL REGATTA. Saturday, 20th August, 2022.

It was another frustrating and slightly disappointing day for the Wightlink Sponsored Ryde Rowing Club’s crew and Scullers at the last Hants & Dorset Regatta of the season, staged at Itchen Imperial Rowing Club, Southampton, on the River Itchen. It was a long day with the three boat racing format meaning that most events had a heat and a final and some of the larger events had a semi-final as well with only the winners progressing to the next round.

The Men’s Double Scull of Paddy Kearney and Will Hunt won their heat fairly comfortably going on to finish 2nd in the final. Paddy and Will also competed in the Men’s coastal Pairs event as Ryde’s A Crew where they could only manage a second place in their heat. But the B Crew of Joel Smith and Elliott O’Sullivan had an excellent row in their heat which they won comfortably finishing 3rd in their final.

The Ladies Coastal Junior Pair of Niamh Murphy and Stella Baisley, who are only Novice Oars ladies, did well to finish 2nd in their heat. Niamh then went on to compete in the Ladies Novice Sculls finishing 3rd in her heat.

In the Men’s Novice Sculls the Ryde A Crew of Austin Smith will be disappointed with his 2nd place in the heat as will Ryde B of Ben Sanderson who won his heat but could only manage 3rd place in the semi-final.

Joel Smith racing in the Men’s Senior Sculls had a problem with his boat and unfortunately had to withdraw from the race.

The Boys J16 Sculling event saw the Ryde A Sculler, Dan Sanderson, finishing 2nd in his heat but the B Sculler, Bradley Whiting won his heat and finished a very creditable 2nd in his final.

The Men’s Coastal Four of Bradley Whiting, Paddy Kearney, Will Hall and Elliott O’Sullivan coxed by Mai McKay finished 2nd in their heat as did the Men’s Novice Four of Callum Hynd, Issac Gibson, Harry Jones and Dan Sanderson once again coxed by Mai McKay.  

Charlie Watts competed in a Men’s Novice Four composite Crew with Poole and they won their heat and finished 3rd in the final. It should also be noted that Charlie competed in the Ryde Clubs Novice Four the previous week at Worthing but his surname was incorrectly recorded as Williams when it should have been Watts.

RRC Summer Olympics and BBQ.

The biggest event of the year is finally here!

On SATURDAY 27th AUGUST we have our annual RRC Summer Olympics followed by a Club BBQ.

The day will begin for all rowers (and coxes) at 12pm at the Ryde Rowing Club Clubhouse, where we will begin with the opening ceremony and our days events. 

Please can the competitor all bring a towel, change of clothes, and all-in-ones. 

Then the members, friends, families and supporters BBQ will commence at 4:30pm, where we will hold our closing ceremony for the Olympics and the results. 

We look forward to seeing you all on the 27th,

Reminder - Ryde R. C. 100+ Club and Fish & Chip Supper. Thursday 25th August - by Terry Nigh – Postcards of the Isle of Wight

The seventh Talk/Supper will be held on Thursday 25th August - by Terry Nigh – Postcards of the Isle of Wight.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO JOSIE BULL PLEASE, BY MONDAY 22nd AUGUST AT THE LATEST.  

PLEASE NOT CHANGE of PERSON TO BOOK YOUR FISH & CHIPS WITH AS STEPH IS AWAY.

TEL - IW 566481. MOBILE OR TEXT -  07964 424417 OR EMAIL - josiembull@googlemail.com

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. Talks planned to date are - 

Thursday 29th September - Kevin Shaw - Sir Ernest Shackleton: An Astonishing Life-Story of Leadership and Endurance (it being the centenary of his death this year).

Thursday 27th October – Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

Thursday 24th November – Philip Norman – (to be continued …)

All provisional and subject to change.

We have also started planning next years 100+ Club Talks & Fish & Chip Suppers ans so far we have booked in -

Thursday 23rd February – Stuart Bennett – Ethiopian Southern Trails.

Thursday 30th March – Noel Stimpson – RNAS – Bembridge’s Royal Navy seaplane base of WW1.

Thursday 27th April – Mark Earp – Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. ‘Out of the darkness and into the light’.

Thursday 25th May – Damon Corr – History of the Islands fire services.

Thursday 29th June – Sarah & David Burdett – The East Cowes Blitz 1942 with moving first-hand accounts. (short film followed by talk celebrating the 80th anniversary).

Thursday 27th July – Tracy Dove (Zoologica Conservation Consultant) – Tiger – ‘Lord of the Forest’.

Thursday 31st August – Kevin Shaw – An Historical Introduction to the Isle of Wight – Interesting Aspects of its past presented.

again - All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below -

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) Those attending MUST book in advance -  TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com   - but there is no longer any need to sign in or to scan the QR code with their NHS COVID-19 App - the QR code has now been removed.

2) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 10.45pm – and must be closed by 11.00pm

3) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

4) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone.

5) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

6) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

7) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse. 

Steve Bull

RRC Bar Committee. Reminder -

WORTHING REGATTA. Saturday, 13th August, 2022.

The Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Clubs Crews produced some reasonable performances at Worthing Regatta on Saturday (13th August, 2022).

Race 1 of the day pitted the young J16'S Coxed Quad of Elliott O’Sullivan, Issac Gibson, Edward Williams and Dan Sanderson, coxed by Mai McKay against 7 other crews. They had a good race with a 2nd place achievement behind a bigger Herne Bay crew by about a length.

Next on the water was the Men's Novice 4 crew of Charlie Williams, Issac Gibson, Edward Williams and Dan Sanderson again coxed by Mai McKay - with Edward& Charlie experiencing Coastal conditions for the first time. In a 13 boat final they got to the buoys in 5th place but after a spirited row back overtook 3 crews to finish a close 2nd.

Next came the Clubs Senior Scullers – Joel Smith and Paddy Kearney. Joel was in a good position when problems on the buoy caused him to be disqualified, Paddy was close to the back of the race finishing in 9th place.

The Clubs two Coastal Junior Pairs Crews – the A Crew of Paddy Kearney and Will Hall and the B Crew of Joel & Austin Smith in an exciting race they came 2and 3rd behind a good Dover crew.

There was a win for the Coastal Junior Four of Bradley Whiting, Paddy Kearney, Will Hall and Elliott O’Sullivan coxed by Mai McKay. After a good start two crews, including Ryde, were neck and neck towards the buoys. An excellent turn by Mai gave Ryde the advantage and they steadily pulled away on the homeward leg to win by 4 lengths.

In the ladies sculls, an event that had all ranges of scullers in it from Senior to Novice – Niamh Murphy was the only Novice. Up against tough opposition and the sea getting a bit choppier, Niamh did well to finish 6th overall.

The Ryde Clubs Novice Scullers did well – Ben Sanderson finishing 2nd and Austin Smith 4th.

These two scullers then competed with Bradley Whiting and Joel Smith, once again coxed by Mai McKay, in the Men’s Junior Senior Four. They were hampered by having the Novice sculls event the race before but came home in a creditable 3rd place behind some very strong opposition.

POOLE REGATTA. Saturday, 6th August, 2022.

POOLE REGATTA. Saturday, 6th August, 2022.

It was a disappointing and frustrating day for the crews and scullers from the Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club at the re-run of Poole Regatta on Saturday (6th August, 2022) following the events cancellation earlier in the season.

The Junior Senior Four of Ben Sanderson, Dale Buckett, brothers Joel and Austin Smith with Niamh Murphy coxing were leading their race but unfortunately their turn proved to be something of a disaster and they dropped into second place which was where they remained for the rest of the race.

This crew then split into small boats – with Dale Buckett, racing really well in the Men’s Senior Sculls to finish in 2nd place.

Ben and Austin competed, in the Men’s Novice Single Sculls where, unfortunately having comfortably made it through his heat, Austin had to withdraw from the final after feeling unwell. However Ben Sanderson – who also made the final – produced one of the Ryde Clubs best performances of the day to finish in 2nd place.

The Clubs two Coastal Junior Pairs crews of Ben Sanderson and Austin Smith and Paddy Kearney and Will Hunt finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in their Final.

The Men’s Novice Four of Yogi Ashworth, Issac Gibson, Edward Williams and Dan Sanderson coxed by Mai McKay rowed well to finish 4th in their final.

The Boys J16 Coxed Quad of Edward Williams, Elliott O’Sullivan, Bradley Whiting and Issac Gibson will be slightly disappointed with their 4th place in their final.

Dan Sanderson raced well to finish 4th in the final of the Boys J16 Single Sculls event and  Niamh Murphy also performed well to finish in 5th place in the Ladies Novice Sculls.

The Men’s Coastal Junior Four of Bradley Whiting, Paddy Kearney, Will Hall and Elliott O’Sullivan coxed by Niamh Murphy unfortunately failed to make the start of their race after they had rowed too far away in their warm-up.

Newport Regatta. Saturday, 30th July and Sunday, 31st July, 2022.

Ryde Rowing Club had a strong team representing them at Newport Regatta on the River Medina on Saturday (30th July)  – the “fours” only event over 1800m - and on Sunday, (31st July) which was for the small boats events and Junior Quads over 1000m.

The Wightlink sponsored Club had three coxed fours racing on the Saturday – which should have been four – but one crew was lost to Covid.

As a result the Clubs Coastal Junior Four was a combination of their Junior A and B Crew consisting of Joel and Austin Smith from the “A” Crew and Paddy Kearney and Will Hall from the “B” crew and coxed by Mai MacKay who rowed really well to make their final where they finished in 2nd place.

The Club also had two Men’s Novice Fours competing on the Saturday – the A Crew of Isaac Gibson, Lars Groothuis, Dan Sanderson and Yogi Ashworth Coxed by Allan Evans won their heat and performed well in the final where they finished in 2nd place. The “B” crew of Matthew Jeacock, Edward Williams, Charlie Watts coxed by Graham Reeve just missed out on the final finishing 2nd in their heat.

On the Sunday Ryde had two crews in the J16 Coxed Quads – the A Crew of Bradley Whiting, Elliott O’Sullivan, Isaac Gibson and Dan Sanderson coxed by Mia MacKay and the “B” Crew of Charlie Watts – making his competitive debut for the Club, Lars Groothuis, Yogi Ashworth and Edward Williams coxed by Graham Reeve both finished second in their heats failing to make the final.

Three from the “A” Crew also competed in the J16 Boys Single Sculls event – Bradley Whiting, Dan Sanderson and Elliott O’Sullivan – unfortunately all finished 2nd in their heats – failing to make the final.

A similar misfortune also befell three of Ryde’s Novice Men’s Scullers Paddy Kearney, Will Hunt and Austin Smith – although he had an issue with his boat and would almost certainly qualified for the but for this. However Ben Sanderson comfortably won his heat to reach the final where he was very narrowly beaten into 2nd place.

Joel Smith competed in the Men’s Senior Sculls where he finished 3rd in his heat and he then joined forces with his brother Austin to compete in the Men’s Coastal Junior Pairs making up the “B” Crew with Paddy Kearney and Will Hall competing as the “A” crew with both crews finishing 2nd in their respective heats.

Reminder - Ryde R. C. 100+ Club and Fish & Chip Supper. Thursday 28th July - Mark Earp – Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight ‘Tales of the expected and the unexpected’.

Reminder -

The sixth Talk/Supper will be on Thursday 28th July - by Mark Earp – on Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight ‘Tales of the expected and the unexpected’.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions will be in place - see below - and we may have to limit numbers on a first come first serve basis.

ALSO – MONTHLY “100+ CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 100+ Club Members plus family and friends welcome subject to limit on numbers attending.

Unfortunately, and as agreed at the last 100+ Club Talk/Fish & Chip supper, due to price increases for the Fish & Chips, we have had to increase the charge to £12 for the FISH & CHIP SUPPER. 

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY 25th JULY AT THE LATEST. 

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

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

It is planned to continue the talks/Fish & Chip Supper monthly - on the last Thursday of the month - until November when we will take a short break over Christmas and the New Year. Talks planned to date are - 

Thursday 25th August – Terry Nigh – Postcards of the Isle of Wight.

Thursday 29th September - To be advised.

Thursday 27th October – Martin Woodward – The tragic sinking of the SS ‘Mendi’ off the Isle of Wight in 1917.

Thursday 24th November – Philip Norman – (to be continued …)

All provisional and subject to change.

Covid-19 Precautions and Restrictions

The Covid-19 Bar Opening Restrictions we have to have inforce are listed below -

Before entering the Lounge it is recommended that you use the Hand Sanitizer provided.

We will impose the following conditions -

1) Those attending MUST book in advance -  TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com   - but there is no longer any need to sign in or to scan the QR code with their NHS COVID-19 App - the QR code has now been removed.

2) The Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 10.45pm – and must be closed by 11.00pm

3) It is recommended that Hand sanitisers still be used on entry to the lounge.

4) Preferably payment by Credit card or smart phone.

5) Alcohol only to be served in bottles or cans.

6) Attending members are welcome to wear masks until they are seated and if they leave their table but this is no longer compulsory.

7) No one who feels ill or has Covid-19 symptoms should attempt to enter the Clubhouse