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February 2010
 
In the last Banter I closed by saying that autumn and winter were the best time of the year to be on the river. Sadly the weather took a hand immediately and the rowing section has not had an outing since.
 
We will get back on the river just as soon as the river level gets back to normal, but for the time being we remain frustrated on the bank.
Just to remind us of what a boat looks like I have included a photograph, opposite, which will also help us to recognise one another when the time comes!
 
David Baker
 
Further information at: rowing@wargraveboatingclub.co.uk
 
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Rowing News - May 09

posted 20 May 2009 01:02 by Wargrave Boating Club   [ updated 20 May 2009 06:38 ]

The big news is that the contractors have gone and we can now get our fine boats back in the water. Building works and winter weather have conspired to keep most of us off the river for the last six months and now is the time to get started again. The tub pair has provided some much needed outings through the winter but there is nothing like the excitement of a real rowing boat to get the adrenalin going.

For those who would like to take things a little further and compete, there will be a WBC crew (or crews) entered for this year’s Goring & Streatley Regatta on Saturday 18th July, following an invitation extended by Goring Gap Boat Club. So if you wish to compete in a coxed four this will be a very good opportunity to do some proper racing. There is plenty of time for training and they will provide the restricted fours, blades and even coxes, so you are guaranteed a seat if you want to compete. 

For further information about rowing, please email rowing@wargraveboatingclub.co.uk    


     
Whatever the weather!
Returning in the coxed IV from a wet Sunday May morning outing

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Rowing News

posted 24 Oct 2008 10:22 by chris jennings

The adverse weather has continued to disrupt outings which saw the postponement of the Henley Meander in November and put paid to the Thursday Crew’s Christmas outing. However they recovered their spirits in the normal way with a much extended lunch at The White Hart, where John Spinks was awarded ‘Thursday Rower of the Year’.

Overdue restoration work has started on the smaller boats. The Eton pair has now undergone a complete makeover and I would like to thank Bill Brennan for all his hard work. Work has also started on the Tub Pair. She is now fitted with proper shoes and the riggers have been straightened and refinished.

The pattern of use for the boats will change over the coming season, with more emphasis on the smaller boats to gain greater flexibility to cater for the various groups. With the Eton Pair now restored, and by utilising the Viruses, along with the tub pair, coxed and coxless IV and VIII, we can cater for any combination of rowers. So when you come down on a Sunday morning there will be a seat in a boat for you.

David Baker


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