From flag at cucbc.org Wed Dec 1 06:25:00 2010 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:25:00 -0500 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red Flag Message-ID: The flag is Red. The river is closed to all crews. Outlook: The river is iced up from Goldie boathouse downstream. The CUCBC Committee From flag at cucbc.org Wed Dec 1 08:11:55 2010 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:11:55 -0500 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red/Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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. Outlook: The temperature is not forecast to rise above freezing until Saturday, so the ice currently on the river is likely to stay. However, there are currently some short ice-free sections by the boathouses and other areas where the ice is thin enough for the thicker hull of a tub pair not to have a problem. Tub pairs are therefore allowed out, but as always you should use your judgement as to the safety of the conditions in your stretch of river. Note that there are also areas of black ice on the hard and towpaths, so please take care on land also. The CUCBC Committee From jcbc-fairbairns at jesus.cam.ac.uk Wed Dec 1 11:58:12 2010 From: jcbc-fairbairns at jesus.cam.ac.uk (Stuart Scott) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:58:12 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fairbairns Schedule Change Message-ID: <1291204692.2284.67.camel@oo> The river is currently frozen, as far upstream as in front of some of the boathouses, with temperatures forecast to remain low over the next two days. We are hence in a position where there is a strong possibility that the Fairbairns course may be unrowable and at least some divisions may have to be cancelled. We will be monitoring the situation as it develops prior to making final decisions on the state of the course. As a result of the extreme weather today, the poor forecast tonight and discussions with members of the JCBC and CUCBC committees at this stage we are making the following changes to racing. As conditions often improve during the day and given we will also be be attempting to break up the ice in an attempt to increase the likelihood of the river clearing as the day progresses, we have made the decision to alter the schedule of racing tomorrow. 09:15 Men's and Women's Novice VIII's (Division 2) 11:30 Women's Novice VIII's (Division 1) 14:00 Men's Novice VIII's (Division 1) The first 10 crews in each division must be downstream of the start (Jesus College Boathouse) 30 minutes prior to the division start time. All other crews must arrive 20 minutes prior to the division start time. This has been done to increase the likelihood that the top Novice crews are able to race. We will email both the Fairbairns mailing list and the CUCBC contacts list with a decision about whether it is safe to row at least 15 minutes prior to the marshalling time for that division. Also, no crew should boat whilst a red flag is displayed outside Jesus College Boathouse. Further, we are likely to make the same change for Friday (swap the men's VIIIs division with the IVs division) but will not make a final decision on this until tomorrow morning. We hope that all crews are able to race at the new times but in the event that you have to scratch as a result of this change please email me with the subject "Scratching: Crew Name". I must also reiterate that captains and coaches are responsible for ensuring: * All crews have plenty of warm and waterproof clothing stored in a waterproof compartment or bag within the boat * All coxes and coaches are aware of the symptoms of hypothermia - http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Hypothermia/Pages/Symptoms.aspx - and know that space blankets will be available, in emergencies only, from start marshals, finish marshals and senior umpires. These marshals will also be in contact with St Johns Ambulance. * All crews are bank partied (1-4 people, no loud hailers) * All bank parties are warned about the dangers of black ice * All crews have a bow ball, properly adjusted heel restraints and all coxes have a life jacket. Regards Stuart Scott JCBC Fairbairns Secretary From flag at cucbc.org Wed Dec 1 12:53:29 2010 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:53:29 -0500 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Red/Yellow Flag Message-ID: 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. Outlook: Update 12.45pm: there remain extended sheets of ice on the river, including by the boathouses, so the flag stays red/yellow. The temperature is not forecast to rise above freezing until Saturday, so the ice currently on the river is likely to stay. However, there are currently some short ice-free sections by the boathouses and other areas where the ice is thin enough for the thicker hull of a tub pair not to have a problem. Tub pairs are therefore allowed out, but as always you should use your judgement as to the safety of the conditions in your stretch of river. Note that there are also areas of black ice on the hard and towpaths, so please take care on land also. The CUCBC Committee From sfs37 at cam.ac.uk Wed Dec 1 22:00:52 2010 From: sfs37 at cam.ac.uk (Stuart Scott) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:00:52 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fairbairns Reminders Message-ID: <1291240852.2284.276.camel@oo> Sorry for all the emails but there are a few important reminders: * It is likely to snow at any point tomorrow, all crews should have lights at all times * There will be a red flag outside Jesus College Boathouse if it is not safe to boat, in the event there is no flag crews should still proceed with caution * A decision regarding whether or not to go ahead with each division will be made at least 15 minutes before the marshalling time for each race and posted on the news here: http://jcbc.jesus.cam.ac.uk/Fairbairns * Race numbers may be collected from Jesus College Boathouse after 8am Also, please pass on the following advice regarding anyone who ends up in the water: Bank parties should remember the imperative of getting out of the water as quickly as possible in the event of a capsize or ejector crab and are encouraged to carry their own throw lines and space blankets. Additional throw lines and space blankets will be stationed with the static umpires at 250m intervals along the course in addition to with the mobile umpires who also have radio contact with the medical emergency team and other umpires. Regards Stuart From dan at cucbc.org Fri Dec 3 07:58:21 2010 From: dan at cucbc.org (Dan Wilkins) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 07:58:21 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fairbairns Fours Cancelled Message-ID: Due to the river being frozen over downstream of the P&E, the fours races WILL NOT GO AHEAD. At present, please do not attempt to boat as it is unsafe due to ice around the boathouses. It is currently unclear as to whether VIIIs races will go ahead. If the situation does not improve they will also be cancelled, however with any luck the ice may thaw out a bit and the VIIIs races will run over a shortened course (most likely to Peter's Posts). Condidtions will be reassessed at 09:30-10:00 and a further e-mail will be sent out to confirm the status of later divisions. -- Dan Wilkins (Jesus College) CUCBC Internet Secretary dan at cucbc.org :: 07817 657717 From dan at cucbc.org Fri Dec 3 10:13:36 2010 From: dan at cucbc.org (Dan Wilkins) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:13:36 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fairbairn Cup Abandoned - but Tub Pair Regatta Message-ID: As conditions have not substantially improved, we are forced to abandon the Fairbairn Cup Races. We make this decision due to the severe ice downstream of the P&E which is unlikely to improve. The senior races will be postponed until the beginning of the Lent Term, most likely on one day between the Monday and Wednesday before lectures start - this will let us have a meaningful competition with hopefully all competitors available. Full details will be confirmed ASAP. However, for anyone wishing to race, JCBC will be hosting a Tub Pair Regatta this afternoon on the upstream part of the river. Anyone who is keen to enter a crew should meet at Jesus Boathouse at 12:30 where we will work out a draw and final details based on the number of competitors. Hopefully see you this afternoon! Dan -- Dan Wilkins (Jesus College) CUCBC Internet Secretary dan at cucbc.org :: 07817 657717 From flag at cucbc.org Fri Dec 3 18:47:53 2010 From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org) Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:47:53 -0500 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Not Operational Flag Message-ID: The flag is Not Operational. CUCBC does not set the flag status during vacations. The CUCBC Committee From richard.hamersley at gmail.com Fri Dec 3 19:01:00 2010 From: richard.hamersley at gmail.com (Richard Hamersley) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 19:01:00 +0000 Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] INCIDENT 26th November - BOB MIDDLETON Message-ID: TO CAPTAINS TO COXES To BOATMEN FROM CHAIRMAN CUCBC FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2010 at 7.00pm RE: BOB MIDDLETON and his GREY BARGE INCIDENT AT DITTON CORNER at 0800-0830 FRIDAY 26th NOVEMBER (Clare Novices Regatta were on that day) URGENT APPEAL FOR WITNESSES: Darwin Ladies were spinning their VIII at Ditton Corner, having proceeded downstream, with Bob Middleton's Barge also coming downstream but some way behind them. It is alleged that he deliberately manoeuvred his vessel into the middle of the river and made no effort to slow down or stop until his vessel was only 8 feet from their hull (not blades), as they were across the river. This was a potentially disastrous manoeuvre which could have resulted in a hideous accident. We have Darwin's evidence but urgently need additional independent evidence. Did anybody in your Club see this incident? If so, can you please ask them to contact me now, as a matter of urgency. Thank you for your help. RICHARD HAMERSLEY Chairman CUCBC -- Richard Hamersley 19 Lovell Close Wootton Manor Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1PX Tel/fax/ansafone: 01491 414 294 Mobile: 07870 5545 17 Email: richard.hamersley at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: