From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Sat Nov  1 20:19:31 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 20:19:31 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fishing matches - river closures
Message-ID: <641beeae0811011319u455d9763ifb304cd183a88f5b@mail.gmail.com>

Further to my message yesterday, the fishing match may continue a
little past 2.15pm.  If you go out after 2.15, please take great care
and preferably don't send novices past the Penny Ferry until it's
clear no fishing is happening.  Please do cooperate with any
instructions you are given.

Thanks and apologies again for the late notice,

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary

2008/10/31 Thomas Walton <cuwbc at cucbc.org>:
> Dear all,
>
> I apologise immensely for the short notice of this (I only found out
> myself this evening), but there will be a fishing match taking place
> below the Penny Ferry this Sunday (2nd November).  The river will
> therefore be closed below the Penny Ferry until 2.15pm.  If you take
> crews to the Penny Ferry, make sure you spin early on to avoid
> interfering with the fishing match.
>
> The following two Sundays (9th and 16th November) there will be a
> fishing match below the A14 bridge.  Please spin at the bridge on
> these dates.
>
> Thanks and sorry for the short notice,
>
> Thomas
> CUCBC Secretary
>



From coxing at cucbc.org  Sun Nov  2 19:28:41 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:28:41 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Points to consider
Message-ID: <6217AFC0844C424688A731DD3826C794@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Hi guys,

 

Two points that I ask you to bear in mind:

 

Winter is fast coming in on us and the result is that lighting up is getting
much earlier now.  

Please make sure that you know the times for lighting up and that you allow
for possible delays due to congestion around this period, to enable you to
make it back to the boathouses on time.  Also, make sure that you have
lights in the periods close to lighting up and lighting down - check the
CUCBC handbook if you are unsure.

 

A second point is that there is NO FIRM PRESSURE allowed upstream of
Chesterton.  Not only is this in place to reduce the wash on house boats,
but there are also likely to be slow moving/stationary boats in this zone as
well as novices/tubs.  As coxes, it is your job to ensure that your crew is
not steaming upstream in this part of the river, not the stroke or coach.

 

Take care, and keep safe,

 

Mark

 

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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Mon Nov  3 17:48:11 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:48:11 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] University Fours - day 1 results
Message-ID: <641beeae0811030948u4bdae7b6n8648643f1da19502@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Results from Day 1 of University Fours are now online.  Please follow
the link to the relevant event from the CUCBC homepage for details.
Thank you to all women's and coxless crews for waiting while we
re-rowed a dead heat from the men's coxed event, and commiserations to
Girton who lost the re-row by just over 2 seconds.

Coxes in the women's event, please ensure that you start well over to
your side of the river and stay on your side off the start - every
single race today moved towards the middle, which is unacceptable.
You must stay on your side for the entirety of the race, winning or
losing.  Crews marshalling at the Penny Ferry tomorrow, please park
either on the towpath side at the Penny Ferry or directly opposite it,
not on the meadow side down towards Chesterton (where we can't
communicate with you!).

See you tomorrow,

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Mon Nov  3 22:57:51 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:57:51 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Courtesy and responsible behaviour
Message-ID: <641beeae0811031457h3ff2e73fkc6ffda57736335ad@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

I have been disappointed to receive several complaints from members of
the public about crews' and coaches' behaviour over the last week or
so.  Please note the below points and try your hardest not to cause
problems.

Firstly, crews should avoid contact with moored barges as much as is
possible.  They are NOT an extension of the bank, and it is almost
always possible to avoid touching them at all.  If you absolutely have
to push off them, push off very gently with blades touching the black
section just *above* the waterline.  By pushing off you are likely to
scratch and damage the moored boat.  Be particularly careful along
Jesus Green, Midsummer Common and Riverside, as this is where the
majority of incidents occur.  Novice coxes should stop if in danger of
colliding.

Secondly, be civil to members of the public, particularly those living
on boats.  If you unfortunately do have to push off a moored boat and
the owner speaks to you or your coach, apologise and do not, under any
circumstances, be rude to them - I have had reports of this.  Abusive
behaviour carries a ?25 minimum fine under our rules and your college
Senior Tutors will, I am sure, be thoroughly unimpressed with any such
reports.

Thirdly, coaches must be sensible when cycling, keeping eyes on both
the road and the river.  You are reminded that cycling on pavements is
an offence - along Riverside you should cycle on the road.  Please
also be considerate on paths, and try to avoid getting in the way of
joggers and other members of the public.

We must try to promote a positive view of the rowing community and
everyone has a part to play in this.  Please pass on this message to
all coaches.

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From jessie.hohmann at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 08:47:23 2008
From: jessie.hohmann at gmail.com (Jessie Hohmann)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:47:23 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] cox needed for Darwin Ladies senior outing Wed am
Message-ID: <ce1946cf0811040047j73ecb6a5tb806112f8f3b3c97@mail.gmail.com>

Darwin Women are looking for a cox for a senior ladies outing Wednesday am.

If you are interestred, please contact Jessie Hohmann on
jessie.hohmann at gmail.com.

Apologies for the late notice,

Jessie

-- 
Jessie M Hohmann
PhD Candidate
University of Cambridge Faculty of Law



From peter.convey at btinternet.com  Fri Nov  7 13:25:35 2008
From: peter.convey at btinternet.com (PETER CONVEY)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:25:35 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] contact & mornings
Message-ID: <288193.8577.qm@web86403.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Dear all

please be aware that I will be away from Cambridge with limited e-mail access from tomorrow afternoon (Sat) until next Sunday morning. If there are any messages you would normally send to me that you want to be sure have been seen and dealt with in my absence, please ensure you also send or copy them to the committee or to Ian Thompson in this period.

There are starting to be questions raised about the adoption of the 'two boat' early morning restrictions. For information, certainly until a couple of days ago (latest sheets not analysed), the maximum number of boats out on any morning so far has been 55, ie less than the c. 64 that the 'restriction' would permit. There also appear to have been only 4 or 5 clubs commonly putting out more than two boats on a morning.

I'm pleased (and a bit surprised) we've got this far into term without bringing in restrictions. We will keep the numbers of boats and congestion experienced under review, and will also not bring in the restrictions based on the experience of a single 'bad' morning. It will help delay this if you can try and plan crews to spread their outings in the time available (ie not all dash for home at the same time at 0830), though I appreciate this is not entirely under your control and will become more difficult as lighting down gets later.

Thanks
Pete
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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Fri Nov  7 17:41:47 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:41:47 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fishing matches - reminder
Message-ID: <641beeae0811070941x6f82cff1k836e1f5145da6d5@mail.gmail.com>

A reminder - the river is closed below the A14 bridge this coming Sunday
(9th November) and the following Sunday (16th November) until 3pm for
fishing matches.  This includes the river below the lock.  Spin at or
slightly before the bridge during these times, and do not interfere with the
fishing matches.

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary
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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Fri Nov  7 17:54:34 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:54:34 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] University Fours - final results
Message-ID: <641beeae0811070954o5ab13b73oee6c8ec4dd26d4c2@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Final results from University Fours are now available on the CUCBC
website.  Thank you to all competitors for some good racing and
congratulations to the winners:
Men's Coxless Fours - Lady Margaret M1
Men's Coxed Fours, First Division - Fitzwilliam M1 dead-heated with Caius M1
Men's Coxed Fours, Second Division - Emmanuel M2
Women's Coxed Fours, First Division - Downing W1
Women's Coxed Fours, Second Division - Emmanuel W2

If you have any comments about the organisation of the event, I would
be interested to receive them so that this information can be passed
on to next year's committee.  In particular I would like to hear
whether having semi-finals and finals on the same day was an
improvement or otherwise on previous years.

Thanks again to all competitors, and extra thanks to my umpiring team.

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Nov  8 11:04:54 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:04:54 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1Kylcc-0002x8-62@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Sun Nov  9 11:27:06 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:27:06 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1Kz8Re-0008P2-JS@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Nov 10 07:18:57 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:18:57 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1KzR33-0001wJ-Gd@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Tue Nov 11 07:41:32 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:41:32 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1KznsS-00036B-3K@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Wed Nov 12 06:47:28 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:47:28 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1L09Vg-0003gQ-BA@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From mb578 at cam.ac.uk  Wed Nov 12 11:39:35 2008
From: mb578 at cam.ac.uk (M. Barbagallo)
Date: 12 Nov 2008 11:39:35 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] cox sub needed! tomorrow
Message-ID: <Prayer.1.3.1.0811121139350.20365@hermes-1.csi.cam.ac.uk>

hi! I need a sub to cox my girls tomorrow morning at 7, they are lovely and 
you'll also get homemade baked dessert for coming.


Max, Wolfson



From coxing at cucbc.org  Thu Nov 13 21:31:09 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:31:09 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Keep it courteous!
Message-ID: <25093071BC3F41A49107DB83D03529F7@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Guys,

 

Emails are starting to float in regarding our behaviour on the Cam.  

 

A few things then:

Be aware that town crews are not bound by any of our restrictions and you
may therefore encounter boats going in the opposite direction to all the
college crews (ie around lighting up time in the afternoon or after 8am in
the morning).  So please don't try dodgy overtaking manoeuvres because you
assume all the traffic is going one way!

 

When you are pushing off, check that it is clear to do so - don't push off
into the middle of the river and then sit there because there isn't anywhere
for you to go.

 

If you see a queue of boats formed up, don't try and skip past it to get
home a full one minute earlier.

 

If you find yourself in the wrong, then apologise!  It's especially
frustrating if you;ve had to hold it up because another boat is on the wrong
side of the river.  It is even more annoying when the same boat then moves
off like nothing has happened.

 

Please move out of the spinning zones as soon as you can - don't spin and
then do exercises in the same place for 5min.  Move upstream so that other
boats can spin in the correct place.

 

Be especially careful around scullers and remember that they are really
vulnerable if you clash into them.

 

 

I think in general, you guys have done a good job so far this year, so keep
it up & happy coxing,

 

 

Mark 

CUCBC Coxing Rep

 

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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 15 12:58:58 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:58:58 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Early mornings: 2-boat rule
Message-ID: <641beeae0811150458g49ac741ofe43845e4d1ac34d@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

The restrictions in rule 8 of the Rules of the River will come into effect
as of (and including) *Tuesday morning* (18th November).  This means that
each college club may have *no more than two boats* on the water at any time
*between lighting down and 8.30am* from Tuesday until further notice or the
end of Full Term.  Singles, pairs or tubs do not count towards the two
allowed boats.

Unfortunately boat numbers have risen substantially over the last few days
and we are now at the level where the committee feels that restrictions are
necessary to avoid severe congestion of the river.  Please note that
breaches of this rule with be heavily punished as laid out in the online
Handbook.

If anyone has any questions about the implementation of this rule or
specific details then please contact myself or the committee as soon as
possible.

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary
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From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Nov 17 06:27:32 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:27:32 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1L1xa8-00036y-OR@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Nov 17 10:13:34 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:13:34 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1L216s-00024j-Jt@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Fri Nov 21 06:27:38 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:27:38 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1L3PUQ-0004fh-53@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Fri Nov 21 08:09:39 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:09:39 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1L3R59-0000y3-PI@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From mb578 at cam.ac.uk  Thu Nov 20 10:29:59 2008
From: mb578 at cam.ac.uk (M. Barbagallo)
Date: 20 Nov 2008 10:29:59 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] sub to cox saturday at 12am
Message-ID: <Prayer.1.3.1.0811201029590.14364@hermes-1.csi.cam.ac.uk>

hi! I need a sub to cox my girls saturday at 12, we'll be doing some
standing starts for Clare Regatta, and you get some homemade dessert.

100% needed.

Max, Wolfson




From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 22 10:44:09 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:44:09 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1L3pyD-0006Gs-28@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 22 14:03:33 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:03:33 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1L3t5B-00039J-BS@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 22 19:23:05 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:23:05 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Emma Sprints tomorrow
Message-ID: <641beeae0811221123l7dfb9067scd194f90ed91c929@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Emma Sprints is taking place tomorrow.  The river is closed below
Chesterton all day to non-competing crews unless you have already
arranged a row-through (after midday only) with the organisers.

Please note that the weather forecast is cold and windy, and probably
wet in the morning too.  It will feel very cold indeed, especially
whilst marshalling.  All coxes and coaches MUST make sure their crews
have more than enough kit to stay warm.  If we do not wish crews to
boat for any reason then we will try to change the flag to yellow,
although please do use your common sense and don't boat if your crew
can't handle the conditions.

Obviously we hope everyone has a good day of racing if conditions permit!

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From coxing at cucbc.org  Sun Nov 23 11:51:33 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:51:33 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Cold Weather
Message-ID: <CAAABBBEE49D42418E4A4630E8A87589@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Guys,

 

This should be fairly obvious.Right now, the weather is really cold and wet,
so it is essential that you have full waterproofs when you are coxing.  In
addition, make sure that you are wearing enough warm clothing.  If in doubt,
put on an extra jumper, even at the expense of becoming a Michelin Man!
Obviously, when you are coxing, you aren't moving around, so generating
extra body heat is not easy, so please make sure you have enough warm
clothes.  

 

 

Happy Coxing, 

 

 

Mark

CUCBC Coxing Rep

 

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From coxing at cucbc.org  Sun Nov 23 17:18:11 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:18:11 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Bouyancy Aids
Message-ID: <9133DB8B101940FE85FB1E2193E1BB1D@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Hi Guys,

 

I saw a few crews out today wearing costumes over their life jackets.
Please remember that you must have a life jacket, and it must be worn on top
of everything else, even in regattas where you are encouraged to dress up
like Santa, a cow, whatever.

 

The other thing I wanted to bring up is the rating of buoyancy aids.  All
life jackets have a weight rating.  It is essential that you check that the
jacket you are wearing has a high enough rating to keep you afloat.  The
rating is clearly marked on a label usually on the inside of the jacket.  

 

Life jackets must also be properly secured - If they are not fastened up
correctly then you are negating their purpose. a bit like cyclists who ride
with helmets hanging off their handle bars!

 

Mark

CUCBC Coxing Rep

 

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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Mon Nov 24 21:35:09 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:35:09 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Weather forecast
Message-ID: <641beeae0811241335i6810e734s629868474302f8d5@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Unfortunately the weather is slightly unpleasant at the moment so we
are monitoring the flag status.  Tonight the flag is staying green
overnight as conditions and the forecast are very similar to last
night.  Wednesday and Thursday look a little better but Friday is
worse again.  Hopefully there will be no need for a yellow flag but
please do check your email and/or the website before boating in the
early-morning period - we are currently aiming to change the flag
about 6.30am if necessary.

The weather should not, however, interfere with Clare Novices' Regatta
- please note that the river will be closed below Chesterton from 2pm
on Thursday and Friday and all day on Saturday for this event to take
place.

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From coxing at cucbc.org  Thu Nov 27 21:07:13 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:07:13 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Pushing off & spinning zones
Message-ID: <308BD49C09644D5C82F530AAE3E00484@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Guys,

 

This morning, a couple of issues came to light:

 

Firstly, concerning pushing off times.  A few novice crews this morning
pushed off early and later claimed that they thought it was okay since other
novice crews had pushed off.  This is completely wrong.  The time which you
can push off is determined by the lighting down times and the relevant rules
governing novice boating.  If you push off early, regardless of whether
other boats pushed off in front of you, then your club will be fined.  So,
check your watch before getting your rowers to push off.

 

Secondly, there was a "bit of a mare" at the bottom of the reach this
morning.  Problems stemmed largely from boats being stagnant, so please make
sure that you:

a)       spin in turn between the posts

b)       Once spun, get out of the spinning areas as quickly as you can so
that traffic continues to move.

 

Novices: If you find yourself being blown over the wrong side of the river
while in a queue, try to remedy the situation by using your rowers to first
point you at the correct side of the river, then get over as far as you can.


 

Good luck to all the novices racing this weekend.

 

Yours,

 

Mark Stringer

CUCBC Coxing Rep

 

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From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Fri Nov 28 19:19:00 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:19:00 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Racing, rules and common sense
Message-ID: <641beeae0811281119p7ef7e318s4ecaee5039a74d5d@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

I know Clare Novices is the first experience of racing for many novice
crews but I would like to remind all coxes and coaches that you must
use common sense and remember to obey the usual rules of the river on
your way to/home from racing.  In particular:
- crews in the last races of the day will need LIGHTS (if on the water
after 4pm, and possibly earlier)
- there may also be non-college crews on the water, so stay on the
correct side of the river at all times
- crews out early in the morning or in poor visibility may also need lights
- you must be quiet in the early morning period, especially crews in
the first two divisions tomorrow

In particular, visibility tomorrow morning is likely to be limited, so
crews are very likely to need lights.  You should also obey the flag
if one is set. (We are in communication with the race organisers and
hope to avoid a flag if at all possible.)

Regards and the best of luck to all crews racing tomorrow,

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 29 06:40:15 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:40:15 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red/Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1L6JV1-0007q8-5y@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Red/Yellow.

The river is closed, except to tub pairs between Jesus Lock and Chesterton and University crews with the express permission of their Head Coach.


The CUCBC Committee




From cuwbc at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 29 07:08:08 2008
From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:08:08 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Racing is currently ON
Message-ID: <641beeae0811282308g73152234r37cc8a4d7a378b5c@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Despite the flag status, racing this morning is currently ON - please
use good lights and take a great deal of care when heading down to the
course.

Thanks,

Thomas
CUCBC Secretary



From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Nov 29 07:23:02 2008
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:23:02 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1L6KAQ-0004g7-93@vps.cucbc.org>


The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From jcbc-fairbairns at jesus.cam.ac.uk  Sat Nov 29 16:33:39 2008
From: jcbc-fairbairns at jesus.cam.ac.uk (Dan Wilkins)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:33:39 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fairbairn Cup 2008 - Important Information
Message-ID: <007c01c95240$3ddb3310$b9919930$@cam.ac.uk>

***THIS E-MAIL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CREWS COMPETING IN THE
FAIRBAIRN CUP 2008***
(Please forward to all competitors within your club)

The final start order is now available online -
http://jcbc.jesus.cam.ac.uk/Fairbairns/start_order.php - if there are any
problems, it is important that you get in touch ASAP. Likewise, if you feel
you are significantly faster than the crew in front and will likely need to
overtake before Chesterton (THERE IS NO OVERTAKING BEFORE MEN'S TOP FINISH)
given a 30 second gap, let me know and I can leave a longer gap.

***IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL COMPETITORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT http://jcbc.jesus.cam.ac.uk/Fairbairns/info.php***,
particularly the Marshalling Instructions and the Rules and Regulations. All
coxes should have read the Coxes' Notes available on that page.

The times shown for divisions are the START TIMES, not the marshalling
times. The first 10 crews in each division are to marshal 30 minutes before
the published start time, all others 20 minutes before. ***PLEASE DO NOT
ARRIVE LATE!*** All crews are expected to marshal and no crew may skip the
marshalling by pushing out from their hard without first having requested
permission from me. Permission will only be given if in pushing out to their
place in the queue they do not impede the rest of the circulation pattern.

THERE IS NO WARM-UP OR PRACTICE PADDLING ON THE WATER - all crews must warm
up on land. Crews should bring enough warm, dry kit to wear when marshalling
(particularly after racing).

Crews must not stop rowing on the finish line - wind it down and paddle
light. Stop, spin and pull in in the finish marshalling area when instructed
to do so by a marshal. Crews may not row home until the entire division has
finished racing and are instructed do so by the Senior Finish Marshal.
Results will not be available from the finish marshals - results will be
published online at the end of each day's racing (all results will be
available and prizes will be awarded at 17:00 on Friday 5th December at
Jesus Boathouse).

The crews racing in the last division of each day (that is the Novice VIIIs
Divison 2 and the Senior IVs) must have lights - these may be carried by the
bank party during the race, however they must be fitted to boats if rowing
home in the dark.

A representative from each club should collect ALL the race numbers for that
club from Jesus Boathouse (the control desk) before 08:30 on Thursday (clubs
not racing until Friday may collect their numbers on Friday). All the race
numbers for your club will be in a pack along with a copy of the start order
and safety pins. Space blankets for competitors may also be collected from
Jesus Boathouse (at any time).

During racing, marshals will be along the course wearing yellow bibs. Senior
umpires will wear red coats. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT MARSHALS' INSTRUCTIONS ARE
OBEYED AT ALL TIMES. Any queries or disputes should be directed to myself as
Chief Umpire at Jesus Boathouse.

If you have any queries, please get in touch...Sorry for the lengthy e-mail!

I'm looking forward to a good couple of days' racing - see you there!

Dan

--
Dan Wilkins
JCBC Fairbairns Secretary 2007-9
jcbc-fairbairns at jesus.cam.ac.uk

www.fairbairns.com
The Fairbairn Cup is sponsored by Merrill Lynch






From coxing at cucbc.org  Sun Nov 30 14:18:59 2008
From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer)
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:18:59 -0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] The last week of term...
Message-ID: <41FF5A2D36AC4CC094E81E6C21D4E72A@pet.cam.ac.uk>

Guys,

 

The end of term is rapidly approaching, which means fairbairns is coming up
soon.  Inevitably, there are going to be loads of crews out in the mornings,
so please be especially cautious, particularly downstream of Ditton.  It
goes without saying that under NO circumstances should you be overtaking on
a corner.  Even if you are one of the top senior eights and there is a slow
novice boat ahead of you, don't steam past them on a corner - take it down
and wait till it is safe to overtake.  I accept it is particularly
frustrating if you have to slow down when you are trying to get racing
pieces in, but if you collide into another boat at full speed, it is going
to be unpleasant.

 

The other point I wanted to make is that the weather forecast is pretty wet
and cold for the whole week, so once again make sure that you have enough
warm clothes AND waterproofs.

 

 

Mark

CUCBC Coxing Rep

 

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