<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:10px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12382"><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12383">Dear all<br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12513"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12534">Initial
inspection this morning confirms that the river is not frozen, however
wind and temperature conditions at present are very similar to
yesterday's, therefore the risks of serious problems arising following
any obstruction during racing remain. The wind is forecast to drop
gradually from early afternoon. At this stage, therefore, we are
CANCELLING W3/M3 for today, but at present will delay a decision on
W2/M2 and W1/M1 until as late as we can following further inspection
late morning/lunchtime. We will announce the decision on whether these
divisions will run by 1300 AT THE LATEST. Should any racing go ahead,
please be aware that bank parties will be limited to a maximum of 2,
preferably 1, cyclists (any others who get to the start may only cycle
back on the towpath AFTER the divsion has raced). We would also
emphasise that racing crews and coxes should remind themselves very
carefully about the safety aspects of bumping itself, and in the
circumstances be prepared to use common sense to acknowledge inevitable
bumps as early as possible, to help with subsequent river clearing.</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12551"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12598">Should racing of these divisions go ahead, W2 will start at 1440, and the remaining divisions every 40 mins thereafter. Please can all crews be sure to marshall well on time (not least this will allow us to start each division as soon as we can when we have you all on the start, rather than havig to wait for sometimes several minutes with the higher divisions). Please also remember and apply the general advice about bringing and wearing when necessary dry warm clothing, hats, gloves.</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12613"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thanks, and sorry for the frustration all this must be causing.</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12646"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12645">Pete</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12643"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519984115322_12644">(on behalf of Chief Umpires and CUCBC Committees)<br></div></div></div></body></html>