From flag at cucbc.org Sun Feb 1 12:39:19 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:39:19 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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 Feb 2 20:45:13 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:45:13 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag Message-ID: The flag is Green. There are no restrictions on which crews may boat. The CUCBC Committee From cuwbc at cucbc.org Wed Feb 4 19:57:58 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:57:58 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Early morning traffic Message-ID: <641beeae0902041157r166cdb26qb3b39ab13eb30a5b@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, >From various reports I have received, traffic this morning was extremely high and unsustainably so. There was also a lot of poor behaviour at the spinning and crossing points. If this continues, the committee will have no choice but to bring in the "two-boat rule". In the meantime, the situation will be reviewed daily, and the rule may be brought in with no more than 48 hours' notice. I urge you all to avoid the early-morning period and to remember basic traffic rules: - give way to upstream crews at all times, especially at the crossing points - spin between the posts at Ditton or after the corner before Baitsbite - don't overtake a queue - don't sit obstructing the river for coaching - only overtake if it is safe to do so (and clear ahead) Infringements of these rules may be fined. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary From jv279 at cam.ac.uk Wed Feb 4 17:54:40 2009 From: jv279 at cam.ac.uk (Jurgen Van Gael) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:54:40 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Emergency Sub Message-ID: Hi, Wolfson M2 is participating in the Robinson head on Friday but due to an unexpected illness we are short a cox for the race. Is anyone available to cox us on Friday afternoon? Cheers, Jurgen From flag at cucbc.org Wed Feb 4 21:15:23 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:15:23 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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 Thu Feb 5 08:31:21 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:31:21 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag Message-ID: The flag is Green. There are no restrictions on which crews may boat. The CUCBC Committee From coxing at cucbc.org Thu Feb 5 23:23:13 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:23:13 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Crossover Signs Message-ID: <64A61737EBC141D79C6985F61D3D6837@pet.cam.ac.uk> Guys, There might have been some confusion at the Gut Crossover regarding which sign was actually the crossover. To make this 100% clear, I've gone and taken photos and put them in another slide pack for your enjoyment. If you had any doubts as to which signs were the crossovers, make sure you read the attachment. As usual, email me with any questions. Yours, Mark Stringer CUCBC Coxing Rep -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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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 cuwbc at cucbc.org Tue Feb 10 06:27:09 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:27:09 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] River conditions this morning Message-ID: <641beeae0902092227i36baaca9l554d323c7df9f0ff@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, There is a strong and gusty wind this morning, and the water level is substantially above the banks in the boathouse area. The flag will remain yellow to give more experienced crews the choice, but you must adapt your training to the conditions. Coxes, you have the final word on whether or not you wish to boat, and should not be forced into going on the water if you are not confident. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary From flag at cucbc.org Tue Feb 10 06:55:14 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:55:14 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red Flag Message-ID: The flag is Red. The river is closed to all crews. The CUCBC Committee From flag at cucbc.org Tue Feb 10 08:21:37 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:21:37 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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 cuwbc at cucbc.org Tue Feb 10 08:32:34 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:32:34 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] River conditions this morning In-Reply-To: <641beeae0902092227i36baaca9l554d323c7df9f0ff@mail.gmail.com> References: <641beeae0902092227i36baaca9l554d323c7df9f0ff@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <641beeae0902100032v5050eb0bge65be52e6a2e7b95@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, I apologise for the late change of flag this morning. The stream worsened noticeably between my check of the river at 6:15 and lighting down, and it became unsafe for the volume of crews intending to boat in the early-morning period, as I told many crews in person. The wind has now dropped, although the stream is fairly fast and the river is high at the boathouses, so I have changed the flag to yellow to give the best crews the ability to go out. However, I advise that only very competent first eights should consider boating in this stream; it is boating and landing that are the problems. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary 2009/2/10 Thomas Walton : > Dear all, > > There is a strong and gusty wind this morning, and the water level is > substantially above the banks in the boathouse area. The flag will > remain yellow to give more experienced crews the choice, but you must > adapt your training to the conditions. Coxes, you have the final word > on whether or not you wish to boat, and should not be forced into > going on the water if you are not confident. > > Regards, > > Thomas > CUCBC Secretary > From bryony.enright at gmail.com Tue Feb 10 10:23:43 2009 From: bryony.enright at gmail.com (Bryony Enright) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:23:43 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Coxing for the Pembroke Regatta Message-ID: <4c98f4470902100223w50fc4999kb7bb1b5572f3c4b@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, Would anyone be willing to cox our W2 boat in the Pembroke Regatta, Our cox is unavailable but we are entered for the race. We would be extreeemely grateful if anyone wanted to? Many thanks in advance! Bryony Enright (Darwin Women's vice-captain) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From flag at cucbc.org Tue Feb 10 13:10:00 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:10:00 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red Flag Message-ID: The flag is Red. The river is closed to all crews. The CUCBC Committee From mes38 at cam.ac.uk Tue Feb 10 21:14:59 2009 From: mes38 at cam.ac.uk (Mark Stringer) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:14:59 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] URGENT - Spinning point at the lock temporarily altered Message-ID: <9FBC5787583F4594835283B045D0ED58@pet.cam.ac.uk> Hi Everyone, Under the high stream conditions, spinning your VIII isn't going to be as easy as normal and will require much more distance to complete the manoeuvre. Until Further notice: Boats are to proceed with EXTREME caution and slowly around the final corner before the lock. As soon as you are on the straight, start spinning if it is clear, otherwise hold position using your rowers. Immediately on completing your spin, move out of the spinning area. Absolutely no stopping (unless for safety) before you have gone upstream of the final corner. 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The provisional schedule is as follows: 5.45pm - captains 6.30pm - umpires 7.15pm - senior coxes (have coxed Bumps previously) 7.45pm - novice coxes (haven't coxed Bumps before) Please note that due to University requirements, you MUST arrive slightly early for the meetings, and must bring your University Card or other student ID, as otherwise you may not be able to get into the building. Times will be confirmed nearer the date. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary From flag at cucbc.org Wed Feb 11 08:16:15 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:16:15 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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 cuwbc at cucbc.org Wed Feb 11 08:17:06 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:17:06 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] River levels Message-ID: <641beeae0902110017g11916dbcs481ece4d8e373fa6@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, Based on an update from the CUCBC Safety Advisor, the flag has been changed to yellow. The river level is now slowly starting to fall and the stream is minimal. However, I still advise that a land training session would be more useful to most crews than an outing in these conditions, given the particular dangers when boating and landing, and generally in the boathouse and Riverside area where many banks are under water and invisible. As an absolute minimum, coxes with less than a full year's experience MUST NOT take crews out today. We will continue to monitor the conditions; if there are incidents due to insufficiently competent crews on the water then the flag may return to red. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary From rmd36 at cam.ac.uk Wed Feb 11 10:40:21 2009 From: rmd36 at cam.ac.uk (Rebecca Dowbiggin) Date: 11 Feb 2009 10:40:21 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Coxing clinic in Cambridge Message-ID: Dear coxes, I'm holding a coxing clinic on Thursday 19 February in Cambridge, open to all coxes in Cambridge and any other interested parties. See below for details. **Pulling your Weight: a Coxultancy Clinic** Goldie Boat House, Thursday 19 February, 7.30pm, ?7pp. All topics covered will be accompanied by video or audio recordings and analysis, and will include: **Steering **Coaching your crew in training **Calling races effectively **Acclerating your progress **Q & A The clinic will start on time and will last about an hour. After a short break, there will then be an optional 15-minute presentation on steering the Tideway, for those coxes who are planning to compete at WeHorr or HORR. The clinic will be presented by Rebecca Dowbiggin. Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing rebecca at coxultancy.com. We hope to see you there! Rebecca From flag at cucbc.org Wed Feb 11 13:37:35 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:37:35 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red Flag Message-ID: The flag is Red. The river is closed to all crews. The CUCBC Committee From flag at cucbc.org Fri Feb 13 07:21:21 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:21:21 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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 cuwbc at cucbc.org Fri Feb 13 07:26:19 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:26:19 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] River conditions Message-ID: <641beeae0902122326u721424f4jd3394656013fc9d@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, The river level has dropped substantially overnight and the stream is generally low. The flag has therefore been changed to yellow, after a full assessment of the river up to Baitsbite. I apologise that this change was not made before lighting down but it is difficult to fully assess the river in the dark. Only experienced coxes should boat, given that much of the bank is not visible along Riverside and downstream of the Railway Bridge. Please take care, and spin in plenty of time because the stream is still noticeable. Please also take care along the towpath as the wintry conditions have made part of it very slippery. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This may happen if the water level rises again with melting of last night's snow further upstream, or through the EA's use of the sluices at the different locks to control water levels further downstream, or if a current forecast of fog tomorrow morning comes to pass. At present I am hoping the regatta can go ahead as planned, but we will reassess conditions by the end of today, or, if there is any appreciable change overnight, first thing tomorrow. If the decision is made for the event to proceed, then the purpose of this message is to explain how competing crews should proceed should we also use any flags to indicate river conditions. If yellow or red flags are used during a racing event, you need to be aware that they are used to control access to the river for non-racing crews. They do not indicate that the event itself or any part of it has been stopped. This is because events take place under more controlled conditions than on normal days, with more limited numbers of crews at any one time, of more similar standard and doing the same thing,under the control of marshalls. Decisions to stop the event or part of it will be made by Pembroke BC in consultation and agreement with CUCBC, and will be commincated directly to the competing clubs by Pembroke (so keep an eye on e-mail and their website!). This means that non-racing crews will be subject to the same restrictions as normal tomorrow should the yellow flag be used, and no non-racing crews are allowed on the river should a red flag be used. Please also note that current conditions below Bait's Bite, and in particular near the sluice at the lock, continue to mean that it is unsafe for any rowing crews to use this stretch, and I would not assume that conditions will have improved enough to allow crews over the lock tomorrow. 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Once you have spun, make sure you get out of the spinning zone immediately, as other crews will need the space to spin as well. 2) When you go round corners, you'll find that the river tends to push you towards the outside of corners and you'll need to start steering a fraction earlier to get round. 3) Remember that how well your rudder works is related to how fast you are going relative to the water. So, even if you feel like you are moving quickly relative to the bank, unless you are moving relative to the water, you won't get any steerage. 4) When you are holding position on the river, you'll find that the river starts to spin your boat very quickly. You therefore need to be really switched on if you are stationary and keep your bow pair taking taps/strokes so that you don't find yourself perpendicular to the flow when you don't want to! 5) When the river is high, there is a big possibility of large objects drifting downstream (in the last few days, there have been large chunks of trees, a fire extinguisher, a narrow boat(!)...). the bottom line is that you need to be constantly looking out for hazards in the water. 6) If the river is high, you often can't see where the bank is, so make sure you approach with caution - your captain will get a bit irritated if you run your boat up the bank because you have come in too quickly! 7) Finally, it is even more important for you to make the decision as to whether you think you handle the conditions or not. It's really hard for coxes to say no to an outing, and even more so if the river has been closed for a week. BUT, the decision lies with you, and if you are not confident that you will be able to deal with the river, then don't go. Talk to your captains if you are getting hassled into going out when you don't think it is safe. Best Regards, and good luck to racing crews tomorrow. Mark Stringer CUCBC Coxing Rep -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kmh43 at cam.ac.uk Sat Feb 14 20:26:30 2009 From: kmh43 at cam.ac.uk (Kate Hillman) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:26:30 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] cox tomorrow? Message-ID: <499728F6.8020802@cam.ac.uk> Hi all, is anyone available to cox Newnham W1 tomorrow at 12.30? I'm their regular cox and I've got 'flu so I'd hugely appreciate it if anyone could sub for me. Thanks, Kate From cuwbc at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 00:06:35 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:06:35 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] River closures Message-ID: <641beeae0902141606s346c89cdh271c3f6d546660f6@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, A reminder of river closures from now until Lents: - Friday 20th - Getting-On Race, closed below Chesterton from 1.40pm to 4.00pm - Saturday 21st - river open all day to college crews - Sunday 22nd - CRA Winter League, closed below Chesterton until 3pm (although marshals may request you to wait if the event overruns) - Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th - Lent Bumps, see CUCBC website for details. The flag is likely to change to green at some point tomorrow, though possibly not midday; all inexperienced crews must have competent bank parties to help them at all times, particularly whilst boating and landing. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From culrc at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 00:26:22 2009 From: culrc at cucbc.org (Christopher Kerr) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:26:22 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Coxing in a high stream In-Reply-To: References: (sfid-20090213_211510_890788_176E0C96) Message-ID: <200902150026.22655.culrc@cucbc.org> Here are some more coxing tips for strong currents (also valid for coxless boats). If you know what you're doing then you may choose to disregard these (I'm not a cox after all), but be aware - accidents can happen to anyone, so if you're not following these guidelines then you should be able to give a reason why. The general principle is that you should not allow yourself to have reduced manouevrability when facing downstream, because when facing downstream you have to back it down to remain stationary relative to the bank and if backing down was as easy and efficient as rowing on then backing down races wouldn't be confined to the preliminary rounds of Catz Cardinals' Regatta. [Numbered to continue from Mark's points] 8) When you have just boated, you probably won't be able to call on the full crew because some rowers will be fiddling with their footplates, putting kit away etc. Whenever there is a strong stream, and particularly if the river is also a long way up the hard so you can't easily hold on to or push off the bank, you should boat facing upstream and should not start turning to face downstream until the entire crew is ready. Start your warm-up rowing upstream if necessary. 9) Trying to land facing downstream (not really relevant for the Cam unless you are pulling into the bank) is a recipe for disaster. Once your bows are pointed into the bank, you need to be moving faster than the current in order to steer closer in - if you slow down then your stern will be dragged out into the middle of the river. This is obviously incompatible with stopping at a particular place on the bank. 10) If you really need to pull in facing downstream (e.g. marshalling for Bumps) then stop in the middle of the river, level with your intended marshalling space, angle the stern towards the bank, and back it down slowly in pace with the current. This will bring you into the bank in a controlled fashion. 11) When spinning, use the stream to help you turn. Keep the end of the boat you want to be facing upstream near the bank, and the end you want downstream near the middle of the river. As with (8), if you're turning to face downstream then make sure everyone is ready to row before turning, whereas if you're turning to face upstream then don't let anyone start faffing until you have turned. On Friday 13 February 2009 21:13:24 Mark Stringer wrote: > Dear Coxes, > > > > It looks like the river is starting to return back to normal again, but for > the next few days, there will still be more stream than most people are > used to. > > > > There are a few things that people need to be aware of: > > > > 1) Most importantly, you need much more room to complete > manouevres! You will find that when you try and spin that the boat wants to > stay perpendicular to the river, so it can be quite difficult to get your > boat round - Don't panic, just make sure that people are switched on and > working together to spin the boat. The other thing about spinning is that > you will be drifting downstream MUCH faster, so you need extra room to > compensate for this as well. Once you have spun, make sure you get out of > the spinning zone immediately, as other crews will need the space to spin > as well. > > > > 2) When you go round corners, you'll find that the river tends to > push you towards the outside of corners and you'll need to start steering a > fraction earlier to get round. > > > > 3) Remember that how well your rudder works is related to how fast > you are going relative to the water. So, even if you feel like you are > moving quickly relative to the bank, unless you are moving relative to the > water, you won't get any steerage. > > > > 4) When you are holding position on the river, you'll find that the > river starts to spin your boat very quickly. You therefore need to be > really switched on if you are stationary and keep your bow pair taking > taps/strokes so that you don't find yourself perpendicular to the flow when > you don't want to! > > > > 5) When the river is high, there is a big possibility of large > objects drifting downstream (in the last few days, there have been large > chunks of trees, a fire extinguisher, a narrow boat(!)...). the bottom > line is that you need to be constantly looking out for hazards in the > water. > > > > 6) If the river is high, you often can't see where the bank is, so > make sure you approach with caution - your captain will get a bit irritated > if you run your boat up the bank because you have come in too quickly! > > > > 7) Finally, it is even more important for you to make the decision > as to whether you think you handle the conditions or not. It's really hard > for coxes to say no to an outing, and even more so if the river has been > closed for a week. BUT, the decision lies with you, and if you are not > confident that you will be able to deal with the river, then don't go. > Talk to your captains if you are getting hassled into going out when you > don't think it is safe. > > > > Best Regards, and good luck to racing crews tomorrow. > > > > Mark Stringer > > CUCBC Coxing Rep -- Christopher Kerr St Catharine's College Cambridge CB2 1RL CULRC Hon: Sec: 2008-09 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From coxing at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 09:55:39 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:55:39 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fins Message-ID: Guys, For crews which are on the water today, please bear in mind that although the river has dropped, so that the stream is less of a problem, you need to be especially careful with your shells. The river is at the level at the moment where you could probably just about float your eight just over the hard. However, if you do this, you will damage your fin and rudder. So take care special care when boating and landing today. If you still can't see the edge of the hard, make sure you take things slowly as people approach the edge and ask people to "feel for the edge" as they start to get close. Finally, as always it is up to the cox as to whether it safe to go out or not. I heard several crews scratched yesterday - good on you for making the call. Happy Coxing, Mark Stringer CUCBC Coxing Representative -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From flag at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 11:31:48 2009 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:31:48 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag Message-ID: The flag is Green. There are no restrictions on which crews may boat. The CUCBC Committee From peter.convey at btinternet.com Sun Feb 15 12:12:58 2009 From: peter.convey at btinternet.com (PETER CONVEY) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:12:58 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] practice bung starts Message-ID: <951036.86854.qm@web86405.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear all before someone asks, time to remind about these: Practice bung line starts are permitted from boathouses on the Monday and Tuesday of Bumps week. Even though racing starts on Tuesday, they are not permitted on Sunday, not least as many crews will be boating or returning from the Winter League next Sunday. The function of these is to practice the act of pushing off and lining up, it is NOT an opportunity to practice full starts and longer pieces. At the very most a crew should do the first 3-5 strokes of a start, in order that the cox can gain experience of what happens at the actual moment of start. There is no restriction from practicing starts during outings, and clubs have sometimes set up a chain and pole from an actual start position. However, if you do this, obviously be aware of (and avoid!)?the potential to obstruct other crews. Please be aware that longer starts create considerable wash and disturbance to boats moored along the river near boathouses, as well as creating potential problems when crews are doing this from several boathouses. Thanks Pete -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cuwbc at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 12:47:11 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:47:11 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Rowing below Baitsbite Message-ID: <641beeae0902150447r45618b4r5ce5fc1d29bbbeb4@mail.gmail.com> Dear all, Rowing below Baitsbite is now possible, as the river has dropped sufficiently for boating to be safe. When heading downstream, crews should only use the bottom half of the boating area and ensure that they are comfortable with the stream before heading over the lock. Regards, Thomas CUCBC Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cubc at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 14:20:15 2009 From: cubc at cucbc.org (Karla Borland) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:20:15 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Rowing below Baitsbite In-Reply-To: <641beeae0902150447r45618b4r5ce5fc1d29bbbeb4@mail.gmail.com> References: <641beeae0902150447r45618b4r5ce5fc1d29bbbeb4@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Dear all, I was out early this morning over the lock and there is a lot of debris and some fairly large peices of wood drifting along so take care and make sure your coaches check ahead of the boat. Karla 2009/2/15 Thomas Walton > Dear all, > > Rowing below Baitsbite is now possible, as the river has dropped > sufficiently for boating to be safe. When heading downstream, crews should > only use the bottom half of the boating area and ensure that they are > comfortable with the stream before heading over the lock. > > Regards, > > Thomas > CUCBC Secretary > -- CUBC Honorary Secretary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From coxing at cucbc.org Sun Feb 15 17:28:49 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:28:49 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Change back to normal spinning point at the lock Message-ID: <305399F22D4A48198D039D805F7729FB@pet.cam.ac.uk> Hi guys, The river has dropped sufficiently that we are ok to revert back to the normal spinning point at the lock. All boats should now spin at the orange posts. As always, please clear the spinning zone after you have got round. Yours, Mark Stringer CUCBC Coxing Representative -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From peter.convey at btinternet.com Mon Feb 16 14:27:32 2009 From: peter.convey at btinternet.com (PETER CONVEY) Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:27:32 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] river incidents and threats Message-ID: <21504.30626.qm@web86403.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear all particularly in the light of the most recent incident, involving air gun use, please be aware of the attached message. Our standing advice in the event of any incident involving the threat of or actual violence (ie ANY situation in which you feel under threat) is to call 999 immediately, and this is the advice of the police as well. For reporting incidents after the time (which it is still important that you do), then do so either at or by calling Parkside Police Station (and get an incident number, which ensures it is recorded) or through the ecops route. Further to these, the attached message provides a means of contacting directly an officer with greater responsibility for the area in which rowing is affected by these incidents. Please do ensure that all incidents are reported as, without evidence of a problem, it is inevitable that police resources will be devoted elsewhere. Thanks Pete ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Rebecca.Williams at cambs.pnn.police.uk" To: PETER CONVEY Sent: Friday, 19 December, 2008 9:23:34 PM Subject: Re: Youths throwing stones at Fen Ditton ~[NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]~ Dear Dr Convey, Thank you for your reply. I appreciate you forwarding this on to others who you think may be able to assist us.? If you could also pass it on to the relevant contacts in the colleges when they come back up for Lent term, that would be great.? The more information we have to direct our efforts, the better. Unfortunately this kind of behaviour is difficult for us to deal with due to the relatively hard to reach location.? Our ever-limited resources and other priorites may mean you don't get as prompt or effective response as you would like.? In order to make best use of the time that our team may be able to allocate to this, could you give me some direction as to particular times/days this occurs? i.e does it occur more in the school holidays/summertime/evenings?? This would allow us to police it more effectively when we do get the opportunity, rather than taking an ad hoc approach which may mean we go there at the wrong times. Again, thank you for your help in this. Kind Regards, Rebecca Rebecca Williams PS 1900 - NPT South Cambs Federation Rep - Sgts Reserve mobex 7111114 tel. 07736087521 E mail: Rebecca.Williams at cambs.pnn.police.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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See below for >details. > >**Pulling your Weight: a Coxultancy Clinic** > >Goldie Boat House, Thursday 19 February, 7.30pm, ?7pp. > >All topics covered will be accompanied by video or audio recordings and >analysis, and will include: > >**Steering > >**Coaching your crew in training > >**Calling races effectively > >**Acclerating your progress > >**Q & A > >The clinic will start on time and will last about an hour. After a short >break, there will then be an optional 15-minute presentation on steering >the Tideway, for those coxes who are planning to compete at WeHorr or HORR. > >The clinic will be presented by Rebecca Dowbiggin. > > Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing rebecca at coxultancy.com. We > hope to see you there! > >Rebecca > > > > > > > > > > > > > From coxing at cucbc.org Tue Feb 17 14:52:02 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:52:02 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Early mornings and racing starts Message-ID: Hi Everyone, Bumps is one week away and inevitably that means loads of traffic in the mornings. Unfortunately, the sheer number of people out on the river during the mornings means that any problems get magnified. Lighting down is now at the point where you might find yourself spinning at the P&E and heading downstream for your second run before 07:30. Please be doubly aware of the time and make sure that all noise is kept to an absolute minimum before 07:30. Please don't crank cox boxes up to full volume as soon as it goes 07:30.there just isn't any need. The large numbers of boats on the river also means that crossing points are going to be difficult. Remember that crew heading UPSTREAM (towards the boat houses) has the right of way. However, this does not give you the right to be in the middle/wrong side of the river, especially in the gut. Finally, be prepared to move off as quickly as you can in the crossing points if you have had to stop (ie. If you've easied, don't spend the next 5minutes having a coaching chat) Lots of crews are putting in racing starts all the way up the course. There is no problem with this per se, except please be considerate of other people - It is incredibly frustrating and dangerous for boats following if you continually stop, then do a start for five strokes and suddenly easy and stop again. If you are going to do racing starts, make sure it is safe to do so. Also, if you know you are just doing the first three, or the first 3+5, consider letting boats which are going on to come by. Last point - try and keep right over to your side if you are going to be doing lots of starts (obviously not so close that you might crash) so the option is available for other crews to pass you when you stop. Nearly there. If people start shouting at you, please keep in control of both your crew and your coaches and not get involved in shouting matches while on the river. Last but not least, remember that the pre-bumps safety meetings are this Sunday at the Engineering Department on Trumpington Street: Senior Coxes: 19:15 Novice Coxes: 19:45 ALL coxes taking part in bumps MUST attend one of these sessions - if you are not there, you will NOT race bumps. As a security requirement everyone must bring University cards or they will not be allowed in. Yours, Mark Stringer CUCBC Coxing Rep -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jrd42 at cam.ac.uk Tue Feb 17 20:34:37 2009 From: jrd42 at cam.ac.uk (J.R. Dewes) Date: 17 Feb 2009 20:34:37 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] (no subject) Message-ID: Hi everyone, Homerton Boat Club are having problems with our cox boxes which are deciding to die in the lead up to bumps. I was therefore wondering if anyone had a spare one that they could loan us for bumps week? I can promise you that I (coxing captain and cox of M1) would be the only one to use it and would keep it on me as oppose to in the boathouse. If anyone can help out I will be very grateful and will provide suitable tokens to demonstrate my thanks! Thanks for reading, Jessie Dewes Homerton College Coxing Captain 2008-09 From coxing at cucbc.org Tue Feb 17 22:32:09 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:32:09 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Police Reporting Message-ID: <9778EF5C37894175B1F9DE683A5A6437@pet.cam.ac.uk> Guys, Before I start, please let me make it clear that incidents on the Cam are not hugely common and therefore no-one should feel particularly worried, however vigilance is always a good thing. There have been a few incidents on the river recently involving the general public threatening either rowing crews or their coaches. In light of this, please would all coxes and coaches make sure that they have a mobile on them at all times when on the water. If you encounter people threatening you with physical violence, try to get out of any dangerous situation immediately (obviously!) and then call the police. There are two numbers which might be needed: The first is 999 - use this if the people threatening you are still in the area - this should provide a direct response. The second is 0845 456 456 4 - use this if you have been threatened/physically abused, but the criminals are no longer in the area. It goes without saying that if you witness anything happening to another crew then please stop and check they are ok. Would all coxes please also make sure that the numbers are stored on their phone in case they are needed, particularly the second which is not so obvious to remember. Finally, there is a misconception that "E-Cops" replaces the need to report a crime. This is wrong as E-Cops is intended as a means of establishing communication between citizens and the police and a report through this channel may not even generate a record. Therefore, any incidents must be reported through one of the above two numbers. 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Regards Derek Taylor CHBC Men's Captain From cuwbc at cucbc.org Wed Feb 18 14:37:56 2009 From: cuwbc at cucbc.org (Thomas Walton) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:37:56 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Spinning and noise Message-ID: <02e601c991d6$7dcaee90$7960cbb0$@org> Dear all, Please remember that rule 26 is currently in force: "That during the ten days preceding the Lent and May Bumps [...], no boat may spin between the Little Bridge and Peters Posts except at its own risk.". This means that you should NOT expect to be able to spin at the end of the Reach, particularly in the mornings. Spinning there causes lots of congestion in the early-morning period and you should avoid it. Also, please remember the rules about noise. As Mark said yesterday, cox-boxes must be kept to a minimum volume before 7.30am, and coxes should cox minimally before 7.30 in areas where members of the public are likely to be disturbed (e.g. Riverside, Stourbridge Common, Grassy Corner). This includes being moderately quiet even when your crew are doing a piece if it is before 7.30. It is possible to get to the lock and back to the P&E before 7.30 at present! There are only a few mornings left before Lents - please keep it considerate. Thanks, Thomas CUCBC Secretary From seniortreasurer at cucbc.org Wed Feb 18 17:51:19 2009 From: seniortreasurer at cucbc.org (Ian Thompson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:51:19 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Spinning and noise In-Reply-To: <02e601c991d6$7dcaee90$7960cbb0$@org> References: <02e601c991d6$7dcaee90$7960cbb0$@org> Message-ID: Just to reiterate what Thomas has said here - especially since I have had notice for a formal complaint to the Conservancy from a member of the public who lives near the boathouses. PLEASE keep things quite before 7.30am, and be considerate about noise levels after it. Ian On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 2:37 PM, Thomas Walton wrote: > Dear all, > > Please remember that rule 26 is currently in force: "That during the ten > days preceding the Lent and May Bumps [...], no boat may spin between > the Little Bridge and Peters Posts except at its own risk.". This means > that you should NOT expect to be able to spin at the end of the Reach, > particularly in the mornings. Spinning there causes lots of congestion > in the early-morning period and you should avoid it. > > Also, please remember the rules about noise. As Mark said yesterday, > cox-boxes must be kept to a minimum volume before 7.30am, and coxes > should cox minimally before 7.30 in areas where members of the public > are likely to be disturbed (e.g. Riverside, Stourbridge Common, Grassy > Corner). This includes being moderately quiet even when your crew are > doing a piece if it is before 7.30. It is possible to get to the lock > and back to the P&E before 7.30 at present! > > There are only a few mornings left before Lents - please keep it > considerate. > > Thanks, > > Thomas > CUCBC Secretary > > -- Ian Thompson Senior Treasurer, CUCBC King's College Cambridge CB2 1ST -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ojl23 at cam.ac.uk Thu Feb 19 10:22:25 2009 From: ojl23 at cam.ac.uk (Olivia Lewis) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:22:25 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Cox needed for Darwin W1 tomorrow morning Message-ID: <730C0230-5913-41D0-BC49-8E4CDD0A8471@cam.ac.uk> Hi, I'm looking for a sub for an outing with Darwin W1 tomorrow morning as our regular cox is unavailable. If anyone would be able to help us out we'd be really grateful. We're a really friendly crew in the last stages of Bumps preparation so it should be a fun outing. Thanks! Olivia - 07939 111602 Darwin Women's Captain From peter.convey at btinternet.com Fri Feb 20 17:36:08 2009 From: peter.convey at btinternet.com (PETER CONVEY) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:36:08 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Rights of way below Bait's Bite Message-ID: <367264.1536.qm@web86403.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear all in the light of a serious accident below Bait's Bite, which many will be aware of from the message boards, I need to remind clubs and in particular coxes of the rights of way below the lock. You need to remember that: 1) for much of the available length below the lock the river is narrower than it is above the lock, and two crews cannot pass each other in opposing directions 2) in circumstances where two crews meet (or a crew meets any other vessel), the vessel travelling upstream (ie towards Cambridge)?has right of way. The downstream crew should therefore, if necessary, stop, pull in towards the side (nb?towards the 'true' right hand bank), and pull in its oars. This applies whatever the downstream crew is doing in terms of training. 3) although rowing crews will typically row in the centre of the available water along this stretch, remember that standard navigation practice is to 'keep right', so that is the direction you should move in order to get out of the way of an oncoming vessel I'm obviously well aware that eligible crews go over the lock for the opportunity to practice full pressure pieces. If you are sufficiently aware of the rules applying, and the cox and coach are observant and aware of other crews around and respond correctly and quickly, it is perfectly safe to do so. Thanks Pete -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dan at cucbc.org Sun Feb 22 14:52:51 2009 From: dan at cucbc.org (Dan Wilkins) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:52:51 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Reminder: Meetings Tonight Message-ID: <002301c994fd$3c822a50$b5867ef0$@org> A gentle reminder of the meetings tonight. 17:45 - Captains 18:30 - Umpires 19:15 - Senior Coxes 19:45 - Novice Coxes ALL COXES competing in the Lent Bumps are required to attend at least one meeting. Those who have not coxed bumps before should attend the Novice Coxes' meeting. Those who have coxed Bumps before can attend either. Meetings will be in LT4 in the Engineering Department (in the front door, on the right). Please turn up at least 5 minutes early so we can let you in. You will need to bring your University Card. Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=CB2+1PZ&sll=52.2 07113,0.121948&sspn=0.070692,0.129089&ie=UTF8&ll=52.198322,0.120699&spn=0.00 8838,0.016136&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr See you this evening! Dan -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org :: 07817 657717 www.ubs.com/graduates From dan at cucbc.org Sun Feb 22 22:17:51 2009 From: dan at cucbc.org (Dan Wilkins) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:17:51 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Lent Bumps 2009 Start Order Message-ID: <004f01c9953b$67469da0$35d3d8e0$@org> Please find attached the start order for the Lent Bumps 2009. Please note that this is liable to change in the run-up to the event if crews scratch. The up-to-date start order is also available on the website (where results will appear after each day's racing along with Notes and Fines from the umpires): http://www.cucbc.org/lents The website also contains more general information about the Bumps including rules and division times. Regards, Dan -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org :: 07817 657717 www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Division times are on the website (http://www.cucbc.org/lents/times) o The first division of the day (M4 or W3 on Friday) marshal 10 minutes before, at the start. o W3 and M3 (and W2 on Thursday) marshal on the Meadow Side of the Long Reach, 45 minutes before the start. o All other divisions marshal at Chesterton, 45 minutes before the start. o If you are late marshalling, you may not be allowed to race! o When doing practice starts on the way down, please only count down from 10 so as not to hold everyone up! Practice starts may be eliminated if we are running late (but you can still do rolling starts). ? First Post Reach is not a litter bin (or a toilet)! Take your rubbish with you in the boat (it?s not heavy enough to slow you down) and if you need to relieve yourself, use the toilets at Baitsbite (or do it out of sight of the public!) ? Hold the bung up high on the start so the umpires can see it. ? When you bump, HOLD IT UP! When you get bumped, KEEP ROWING! Do not celebrate before clearing the river ? it is DANGEROUS! ? Listen to and obey the Umpires and Marshals at all times. ? Bank parties are limited to 4 cyclists. This includes the boatman and any VIPs. ? Keep it sporting! Bumps is meant to be fun! Abusive language or behaviour towards the umpires or anyone else will not be tolerated. Also please do not strip the bank of greenery entirely! ? College clubs are required to provide marshals as per the rota (http://www.cucbc.org/lents/marshals) ? please make sure your club provides all their marshals and that they turn up on time. The website contains a lot of information about the Lents (http://www.cucbc.org/lents) including rules and where to watch from. Results and notes & fines from the umpires will be published online and e-mailed around after each day?s racing. Remember that for official purposes, the crew on the first day is your ?crew? ? any changes thereafter are substitutions and permission must be sought from the CUCBC Executive Committee in advance. Please e-mail the entire committee (committee at cucbc.org) with such requests to increase the likelihood someone will pick it up. During racing, any queries can be directed to the Control Desk at Peter?s Posts (who will be able to refer them to the Chief Umpire). If you are looking for somewhere to watch from, the Plough at Fen Ditton (whose garden backs on to the river) will be serving food and drink all day. CUR1350 will also be providing commentary (http://www.cur1350.co.uk/). We will be selling Bumps Programmes for ?2.50 at the Control Desk. Good luck to all crews racing! See you at the river Dan -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Clubs must ensure they provide marshals as per the rota. Fines All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org). ? Jesus: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? Pembroke: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? Girton M1: Celebration before clearing - ?20 ? Hughes Hall M4: Late holding-up after bump ? warning ? LMBC W2: Dropped bung, no advantage - ?15 ? Queens? M2: Excessive bank party - ?15 ? Selwyn M3: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Trinity Hall M2: Incompetent coxing while marshalling - ?30 ? CUCBC Coxing Rep: Poor line around Grassy ? round of drinks for the umpires. -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The clinic will consist of a tailored presentation for the 2009 WEHORR including a detailed walk-through of race preparation and race day scenarios and how to cope with them like a pro! Aimed at intermediate and experienced coxes - although novices are also welcome to attend. After the presentation there will be an opportunity for an informal discussion, Q&A session and a natter with other coxes. Guest Speaker Simon Blackburn (Chief Marshal, 2009 WEHORR) will also be available for Q&A. The clinic will be presented by: Phelan Hill Phelan has over 7 years of tideway experience. He has represented GB at World Championships, World Cups and European Champs. Domestically he most recently won HORR 2008 overall in addition to a list of achievements that includes winning Henley Royal Regatta and other domestic races. Please note that if you attended our HOR4s clinics, we have listened to your feedback (and thank you for providing it!). As a result the presentation will be more scenario-based and will include more photos. If you have any further suggestions, please get in touch! (Clinic at coxultancy.com) All details at www.coxultancy.com. We hope to see you soon, Phelan and Rebecca p.s. Join the facebook group! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=34382962029 From seniortreasurer at cucbc.org Wed Feb 25 09:42:11 2009 From: seniortreasurer at cucbc.org (Ian Thompson) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:42:11 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fwd: Rowers urinating in public again In-Reply-To: <5A7A214B68554145BEE25D815A6E391E@PhilippasPC> References: <5A7A214B68554145BEE25D815A6E391E@PhilippasPC> Message-ID: See the message from the River Manager about a complaint received from a resident yesterday. A complaint to the Police would result in offenders being given an on the spot fine (?80, I think). This is NOT acceptable behaviour. It is an offence and also brings the University and the Rowing Community into disrepute. DON'T DO IT! Further complaints may lead to the Chief Umpire using his discretion to introduce an ?80 fine for crews/crewmembers involved. Ian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Philippa Noon Date: Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM Subject: Rowers urinating in public again To: committee at cucbc.org Dear All Received from a Chesterton resident yesterday: ?Today, Tuesday 24th rowers were urinating on Stourbridge Common in full view of walkers, joggers and dog walkers. Can you please remind them that this is not acceptable in public. During Bumps week can portaloos be placed on the common?? I trust that a message can be circulated to all Bumps competitors reminding them that they are committing an offence? Many thanks, Pip River Manager Conservators of the River Cam -- Ian Thompson Senior Treasurer, CUCBC King's College Cambridge CB2 1ST -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This includes the boatman and any VIPs and anyone joining during the race. ? Please take litter with you in the boat rather than leaving it on the towpath. Fines All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org). ? Clare: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? Emmanuel M1: Foul and abusive language ? warning ? First and Third M4: Late acknowledgement - ?20 ? Homerton II: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Jesus M1: Excessive bank party - ?15 ? LMBC M1: Dropped bung (no advantage) - ?15 ? Sidney Sussex M2: Slow clearing ? warning ? St. Catharine?s W1: Celebration before clearing - ?20 ? Wolfson M2: Foul and abusive language towards official - ?20 -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From: Dan Wilkins [mailto:dan at cucbc.org] Sent: 25 February 2009 18:36 To: CUCBC Captains; CUCBC Contacts; CUCBC Coxes; CUCBC Boatmen Cc: CUCBC Committee Subject: Lent Bumps 2009 - Wednesday Results and Notes and Fines Results from Wednesday?s racing are now available online: http://www.cucbc.org/lents/results Thursday?s start order is attached. Notes from the Umpires ? Bank parties must not obstruct the umpires ? please let the umpires cycle along the side of the towpath closest to the river. ? When pulled in on the inside of a corner, bury blades rather than pulling them in (if you pull all your blades in, you may capsize). ? If pulled in to the bank, please pull in blades as racing crews approach. ? Coxes should concede when a bump is inevitable ? there is no point letting boats get tangled up unnecessarily! ? Bank parties are still restricted to 4 cyclists, even for first boats! This includes the boatman and any VIPs and anyone joining during the race. ? Please take litter with you in the boat rather than leaving it on the towpath. Fines All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org). ? Clare: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? Emmanuel M1: Foul and abusive language ? warning ? First and Third M4: Late acknowledgement - ?20 ? Homerton II: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Jesus M1: Excessive bank party - ?15 ? LMBC M1: Dropped bung (no advantage) - ?15 ? Sidney Sussex M2: Slow clearing ? warning ? St. Catharine?s W1: Celebration before clearing - ?20 ? Wolfson M2: Foul and abusive language towards official - ?20 -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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LMBC: Failure to provide marshal (2nd offence) - ?30 ? LMBC: Failure to provide marshal (3rd offence) - ?45 ? Churchill W1: Late concession - warning ? Clare Hall M1: Bank party obstructing umpire ? warning ? Corpus Christi M2: Late clearing - ?20 ? Emmanuel M2: Failure to concede - warning ? Fitzwilliam W1: Late arrival for marshalling - warning ? Jesus W2: Late arrival for marshalling - warning ? LMBC W1: Extra practice start ? warning ? LMBC W2: Bank party coaching with megaphone - warning ? Queens? M2: Excessive bank party (2nd offence) - ?30 ? Queens? M2: Early celebration - ?20 ? Queens? W1: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Trinity Hall M1: Excessive bank party - ?15 -- Dan Wilkins CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 dan at cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Lents2009_StartOrder_Fri.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 29564 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dan at cucbc.org Thu Feb 26 19:00:47 2009 From: dan at cucbc.org (Dan Wilkins) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:00:47 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Lent Bumps 2009 - Thursday Results and Notes and Fines Message-ID: <005201c99844$88fcb270$9af61750$@org> Results from Thursday?s racing are now available online: http://www.cucbc.org/lents/results Friday?s start order is attached. Notes from the Umpires Thank you for another good day?s racing ? a few points to note for tomorrow: ? Bank parties must not use megaphones for coaching ? they may be used by bank parties in emergencies only. ? Note tomorrow?s earlier start ? W3 race at 13:20. ? Know where you are marshalling (and when) ? W3 marshal at the start, M3 on the Long Reach and W2 at Chesterton. Fines All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org). ? LMBC: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? LMBC: Failure to provide marshal (2nd offence) - ?30 ? LMBC: Failure to provide marshal (3rd offence) - ?45 ? Churchill W1: Late concession - warning ? Clare Hall M1: Bank party obstructing umpire ? warning ? Corpus Christi M2: Late clearing - ?20 ? Emmanuel M2: Failure to concede - warning ? Fitzwilliam W1: Late arrival for marshalling - warning ? Jesus W2: Late arrival for marshalling - warning ? LMBC W1: Extra practice start ? warning ? LMBC W2: Bank party coaching with megaphone - warning ? Queens? M2: Excessive bank party (2nd offence) - ?30 ? Queens? M2: Early celebration - ?20 ? Queens? W1: Failure to clear - ?20 ? 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Please be aware that the River Manager will be in the vicinity this afternoon and has threatened to take action under Conservancy Byelaws against anyone caught with their trousers down, so to speak. Will -- Will Richards CUCBC Web Team www.cucbc.org www.ubs.com/graduates From peter.convey at btinternet.com Fri Feb 27 11:36:12 2009 From: peter.convey at btinternet.com (PETER CONVEY) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:36:12 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fw: Urinating in public - again! Message-ID: <219951.89782.qm@web86402.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Dear all this has come up again. Ian's last message could not be clearer...DO NOT do this. You will see from the last line from the message below that people and clubs who ignore this are likely to find themselves in court. Pete ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Philippa Noon To: committee at cucbc.org Cc: Mark Stringer Sent: Friday, 27 February, 2009 11:24:40 AM Subject: Urinating in public - again! Hello CUCBC I?ve had two more complaints about this since my last missive. The eyewitness reports read as follows: Received Thursday morning (in respect of Wednesday 25 February): ?Again, yesterday at 4.30pm I saw three chaps relieving themselves on the Common, in full view of passers-by! Not even hiding behind a tree! ? Received Thursday 26 February: ?Today, Thursday 26th, they were still urinating on the Common. 3.30pm Several girls from the LMBC were under the Green Dragon Bridge using it as a toilet. Their boat was by the bridge on the Stourbridge Common side - I couldn't see the boat nos etc. 4.00pm Several from the Black Prince " " Sims " " Baron Charles de Gohr Plus numerous others.? Clearly we need to discuss what can be done in the future to improve welfare arrangements for competitors. I shall be cycling into the City later for a meeting so if I do catch anyone ?in the act?, I may be required to take action under our Byelaws. 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Use the toilet before boating ? Stourbridge Common and First Post Reach are not public toilets! ? Know where the finishes are ? particularly note where Men?s Top Finish is (post just downstream of Chesterton Footbridge) and try not to crash in to marshalling crews! Fines All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org). ? Trinity Hall: Failure to provide marshal - ?15 ? Anglia Ruskin: Incompetent marshal provided - ?10 ? Caius M2: Failure to obey marshal?s instructions - ?20 ? Christ?s M2: Excessive bank party - ?15 ? Emmanuel W1: Excessive bank party - ?15 ? Hughes Hall/Lucy Cavendish W1: Early celebration - ?25 ? LMBC W2: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Magdalene M2: Failure to hold it up after bumping - ?20 ? Magdalene M2: Early celebration - ?20 ? Queens? M2: Serious failure to clear - ?50 ? Queens? W1: Failure to clear - ?20 ? Selwyn W1: Incompetent coxing - ?25 ? 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Don't do it. Ian On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Dan Wilkins wrote: > Results from Friday?s racing are now available online: > > > > http://www.cucbc.org/lents/results > > > > Saturday?s start order is attached. Please note the earlier division times > on Saturday (M4 race at 12:40) and know where you are marshalling! > > * * > > *Notes from the Umpires* > > Thank you for another good day?s racing ? a few points to note for > tomorrow: > > ? Paddle home safely ? it is probably not a good idea for the cox > to swap with one of the rowers! > > ? There will be no rerows on Saturday (unless the majority of a > division has to be rerowed). > > ? Take your litter with you in the boat ? don?t leave it on the > towpath. > > ? Use the toilet before boating ? Stourbridge Common and First > Post Reach are not public toilets! > > ? Know where the finishes are ? particularly note where Men?s Top > Finish is (post just downstream of Chesterton Footbridge) and try not to > crash in to marshalling crews! > > * * > > *Fines* > > All fines may be appealed within 48 hours of this e-mail being sent by > contacting Ian Thompson, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (seniortreasurer at cucbc.org > ). > > ? *Trinity Hall:* Failure to provide marshal - ?15 > > ? *Anglia Ruskin:* Incompetent marshal provided - ?10 > > ? *Caius M2:* Failure to obey marshal?s instructions - ?20 > > ? *Christ?s M2:* Excessive bank party - ?15 > > ? *Emmanuel W1:* Excessive bank party - ?15 > > ? *Hughes Hall/Lucy Cavendish W1:* Early celebration - ?25 > > ? *LMBC W2:* Failure to clear - ?20 > > ? *Magdalene M2:* Failure to hold it up after bumping - ?20 > > ? *Magdalene M2: *Early celebration - ?20 > > ? *Queens? M2:* Serious failure to clear - ?50 > > ? *Queens? W1:* Failure to clear - ?20 > > ? *Selwyn W1:* Incompetent coxing - ?25 > > ? *Trinity Hall M2: *Excessive bank party - ?15 > > > > -- > > Dan Wilkins > > CUCBC Web Team 2007-9 > > dan at cucbc.org > > > > www.ubs.com/graduates > > > > > -- Ian Thompson Senior Treasurer, CUCBC King's College Cambridge CB2 1ST -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From coxing at cucbc.org Sat Feb 28 09:55:00 2009 From: coxing at cucbc.org (Mark Stringer) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:55:00 -0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] On the way down to race Message-ID: Guys, A couple of things I want to send out before the final day of racing: Firstly, complaints have been flooding in this week about people urinating in public. This sounds silly, but unfortunately it is causing offence to a lot of people, especially in the Chesterton area. Please make sure that you make it clear to your crews not to do this. As Pete's last email points out, things have got quite serious and anybody caught out could find themselves in court. On bumps related stuff: Please make sure you stick to the normal navigation lines as you row down to the start and when you return from the race. Especially between the reach and Chesterton, there are going to be lots of boats going both ways in the changeover between divisions, so make sure you keep over to your side. It's the last day of bumps, and things can get a bit out of hand on the way home. It is NOT acceptable for a rower to swap places with the cox on the way home. No matter how much you might feel it is a nice thing to do at the time! When these kinds of swaps are made, crashes inevitably happen. If you cause a serious accident, you could still have your bump stripped away from you. Keep things sensible! Finally, have a good final day, best of luck to all racing crews. 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